Fort Worth-native Monte Laster, right, is a French-American artist with a long-term engagement in the community of La Cité des 4000 in La Courneuve, perhaps the most socially stigmatized housing project in France. Since 1994, his creative models reflect his committed approach to creativity through participation.
He founded the non-profits FACE (French American Creative Exchange) in La Courneuve, France in 2000 and FACE USA at Castle Rock Mountain in Santo, Texas in 2015.
Monte spoke Wednesday at the club's weekly meeting. He brought with him Jill Campbell Jordan, center, executive director for Texas Lakes Trail Region and vice president of FACE USA. They are pictured with club President-Elect Sarah Hahs.
Monte talked about his "Santo Project," a body of artwork connecting the communities of Santo and Cramoisy, France. To learn more about his project go to https://www.association-face.com/santo.