Breaux Bridge–The Isley Thibodaux Art & Music Scholarship Fund, established in September 2019 through Teche Center for the Arts, a 501c3 nonprofit, will create arts and music learning opportunities for children in St. Martin Parish.
Photos of Luke Huval, his niece Lola Guidry, and Carrie Underwood were taken Sunday, September 22, 2019, at the Carrie Underwood: The Cry Pretty Tour 360 in Lafayette, LA. Luke Huval was the winner of the TCA’s Carrie Underwood Ultimate Fan VIP Package raffle that created the $10,000 scholarship fund in one week. “The goal is $20,000 by year’s end. This was a true community effort that revealed how giving and loving Acadiana is. Isley’s legacy is one of learning and love,” said TCA Board Chairperson Coatney Raymond.
To contribute to this fund which will help deserving children receive scholarships for art and music programs and classes at TCA, text ISLEY to 44321. Secure and tax-deductible.
Teche Center for the Arts (TCA) is a community cultural center in downtown Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. This 501c3 nonprofit is creating a space to offer performances and programs aligned with the five-dimensions of its Mission of ART, MUSIC, CAJUN/CREOLE CULTURE, EDUCATION, and HISTORY.
ISLEY’S STORY
April 25, 2016, Isley and her mom were struck by a drunk driver returning home from the Carrie Underwood concert in Lafayette. Her mom, Misty, survived the accident by a miracle and God’s grace. Isley, at only 10 years old, became our angel that night.
Before her passing, Isley was learning to play the fiddle at Brazos Huval School of Music, in conjunction with TCA. Isley was also a writer and loved to draw. She was to take Theatre camp at TCA.
The Isley Thibodeaux Art & Music Scholarship Fund will be used to extend
scholarships and support for programming in art, music, and culture in Isley’s
memory.
“I know if Isley were here today, she would continue to embrace the mission of Teche Center for the Arts. She was learning to play the Cajun fiddle, she was a budding artist, writer, and aspiring actor! I want more kids to have the opportunity to take these classes. My reason for this is that the arts offer a way of self-expression and can be an outlet in this world. It also gives me an opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of drunk driving. We are forever grateful for her life and all the gifts she brought to our family and our community. We miss her tremendously, but God is so good, and we trust in His plan. She would say to me often, ‘I love you more’. This makes me smile and brings much comfort. I love you more, Isley.” – Misty Thibodeaux, mother.
For more information contact info@techecenterforthearts.com or call Coatney Raymond at (337)344-7891
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