The Southeast Texas Arts Council (SETAC) is dedicated to serving the Arts and Humanities in Jefferson, Hardin and Orange Counties of Texas. We are a nonprofit organization that relies upon your support to carry out our mission.

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SouthEast Texas Book Festial 

Attention all Rockstar Readers!  The Southeast Texas Children's Book Festival, "Rockstar Readers", will be held on November 15th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Central Mall in Port Arthur.  Join the Southeast Texas Arts Council in promoting reading and literacy in the area by coming out to participate in this free event and enjoy all the fun activities the festival brings.  Authors from Texas and Louisiana can be heard reading their books to the children throughout the day, as well as autographing copies.  Passersby can also enjoy watching children's book illustrator Bill Megenhardt demonstrate his artistic abilities. Santa will be on hand to hear your christmas wish lists and some of your favorite characters might stop by for a visit.  The Southeast Texas Children's Book Festival is sure to bring joy to every child or child at heart and is a unique opportunity to meet the authors that bring these wonderful books to life.  Get ready to bring out your inner Rockstar Reader!

***The Southeast Texas Arts Council, Beaumont, Texas is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director to promote arts and humanities programs in a three-county area. Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and list of references by Friday, September 5, 2008 to: Search Committee, SETAC, 3898 Highway 327 West, Silsbee, Texas 77656. Email submissions accepted at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more information, please see the Jobs Section under the Community Tab.