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FPBAA Mission Statement FPBAA is an International community of Face and Body Painting artists that share a common interest, knowledge and passion for the art of painting. The purpose of the FPBAA is to elevate the Art of Face and Body Painting to it's highest levels by:Fostering creativity through education Facilitating cooperation between the general membership and regional Guilds Acting as a clearinghouse for face painting and body art information Creating an awareness of the art as a viable livihoodSuggesting a code of conduct Who can belong to the association? The FPBAA Association welcomes people of every age, that have an interest or passion in Facepainting and Body Art,people committed to the philosophy of elevating painting to it's highest levels, and all who feel they would benefit from membership in this organization.The World Face & Body Art Alliance was founded by some of the best known artists and supporters of this industry. They saw the need to help promote and expand this industry, as well as inspire, educate and support the local artists from around the world.

The 2010 LA Fete was the 4th Annual Face and Body Painting event that was hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event began when Susan Pierce and Renee Domingue invited painters from across the country to come down to south Louisiana and eat gumbo with them. Enough people replied that they would, indeed, LOVE to come down to eat AND paint. The name LA Fete is short for Living Arts (LA) and "Fete" meaning festival or a party. LA Fete became a four-day "jam session" for painters to share and collaborate their talents to create new ideas, and work on old ones to make them fresh again.

In 2007, many artists were able to try body painting for the first time and get direct help from other artists that had more experience in this field. Also part of LA Fete's history is a chance for all participants to volunteer for a community painting event. The first year was spent painting in Lafayette in a local park, and in 2008 LA teamed up with the Audubon Zoo during their Earth Fest to provide entertainment for kids. LA Fete collected tips and donated money to Children's Hospital of New Orleans. As if four days of painting weren't enough, there's also the food that makes this event unique,(special authentic Cajun and home-cooking dishes for everyone to enjoy throughout the Fete). The only thing more fun than painting with old friends is eating a meal with new ones!