Every Dot Counts: The Sandra Bonin-Lanclos Art Program

The Sandi Bonin-Lanclos Art Program honors the life and legacy of beloved Louisiana art educator Sandi Bonin-Lanclos. Sandi spent her life teaching the transformative power of art, inspiring countless students, families, and communities. After her passing in 2023, we are committed to carrying her vision forward: using art as a universal language of healing, empowerment, and connection.

At NUNU Arts & Culture Collective, in partnership with artists—including some of Sandi’s former students—the Reilly Maker’s Loft and the Van Arsdale Technology Studio, we host Creative Play Day, held every second Saturday, where artists and community members gather to celebrate Sandi’s legacy. Together, we embody her philosophy of mindful making: where every dot, every stitch, every print, and every story helps build a more compassionate and connected world.

Beyond the NUNU Campus

Beginning in November, our outreach will extend beyond our walls, carrying art into spaces where it can heal, connect, and transform lives:

• Young at Heart – Intergenerational art and storytelling in local nursing homes, connecting youth volunteers with elders through stippling, collage, rhythm, and French/Creole memory circles.

• Beyond the Walls – Rehabilitative arts programming for incarcerated men at the Lafayette Parish Re-entry Center, blending drawing, percussion, journaling, and mentorship to encourage reflection and self-discovery.

• Hearts in Motion – Inclusive and tactile art sessions for adults with developmental and physical disabilities, using adaptive materials and creative play to nurture expression, confidence, and joy.

Our Goal

• Startup Need: A match of $3000 to launch the first year of outreach programs

• Full Program Budget: $18,000 for 1 year of Young at Heart, Beyond the Walls, and Hearts in Motion

How You Can Help

1. Donate – Every contribution helps unlock creativity and connection for elders, incarcerated individuals, and adults with disabilities.

2. Bid in the Auction – Win original artwork, stippled prints, and cultural experiences donated by local artists and supporters.

3. Share – Spread the word! Every share is another “dot” in Sandra’s growing legacy.

Donation Tiers 

• $25 – The Dot
  Provides supplies for one Creative Play Day participant.

• $55 – Print with Purpose
  Receive one of 250 limited-edition prints by Sandra Bonin-Lanclos.

• $100 – Teacher’s Mark
  Funds one teaching artist for a single session.

• $250 – Double the Impact
  Helps to fund both teaching artists for one session.

• $500 – Memory Circle Sponsor
  Supports one full art session in a nursing home, jail, or SPED classroom.

• $1,000 – Legacy Builder
  Sponsors a full cycle of 6 sessions at the Re-entry Center.

• Custom Amount – Every gift counts.

Auction 

Title: Every Dot Counts: Prints & Purpose Auction

Items to Include (examples):

• Limited-edition stippled prints by Sandra Bonin-Lanclos (signed/numbered)

• Original works donated by local artists

• Private workshop at NUNU Makerspace (stippling, printmaking, percussion)

• “Arnaudville Experience” cultural package (dinner, gallery tour, and live French/Creole music evening)

• Sponsorship acknowledgments (naming opportunities for sessions or materials)