ABOUT US
Celebrating 50 years, SETAC remains, "About the Arts and Humanities in Southeast Texas."
Neither a museum nor a performance venue, the Southeast Texas Arts Council is the place for square-one funding of arts and humanities efforts. We promote. We Support. We advocate. We educate. We collaborate. It is our sole mission to uplift the inspired work of established and emerging arts and humanities programs in Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange Counties.
MISSION
The Southeast Texas Arts Council (SETAC) strives to promote knowledge and appreciation of the arts and humanities in Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin Counties by providing financial assistance, publicity, administrative resources, and advocacy to arts and humanities organizations.
HISTORY
To make sure that arts and humanities would play a lead role in the growth of our communities, a group of inspired citizens put together the Southeast Texas Arts Council in the early 1970s. Representatives from the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, Lamar University, and local arts organizations worked together to establish a central market for arts promotion — one that would offer fresh assistance in funding, advocacy, promotion, and collaboration.
OUR TEAM
SETAC is currently an all volunteer organization with most tasks tackled by SETAC's Board of Directors..
Who are they?
Oh, they're a symphony of visionaries - a vibrant chorus of creative minds! They are business gurus, government maestros, culture curators, and art alchemists—all jamming together, their diverse talents harmonizing to keep SETAC in tune with the community's ever-evolving creative heartbeat. With our at-large ensemble, a lively group of dedicated community members, we're painting the community with a brush full of of arts and culture experiences for everyone to enjoy. We're not just supporting the arts, we're creating a masterpiece together!
SETAC Board of Directors
2025-2026
Officers
Debbie Pletcher – President
Dexter Broussard – VP Orange
Kailee Viator Batson – VP Hardin
Reggie Rogers – VP Je
Pam Trosclair – Treasurer
Christle Feagin – Secretary
At Large
Maurice Abelman
Amy Elizabeth
Andy Gardner
Gina Garcia
Barri Hoffman
Ami Kamara
Penny Leleux
Reggie Rogers
Andy McCall
Rebecca Mott