Acadiana Center for the Arts

Acadiana Center for the Arts As the regional arts council, the AcA is the central hub of cultural life based in Downtown Lafayette.
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Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana 🎨 🎭🎶

Established in 1975, the Acadiana Center for the Arts marks 50 YEARS of fostering creativity, supporting artists, and enriching the culture of South Louisiana. AcA's museum and cafe spaces are open to the public daily, and the organization provides a wide variety of services and cultural activities for the community, including several renowned year-round music series.

In observance of Juneteenth, Acadiana Center for the Arts will be closed to the general public on Thursday, June 19.The ...
06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, Acadiana Center for the Arts will be closed to the general public on Thursday, June 19.

The evening performance of The Juneteenth Story will still take place as scheduled, and ticket holders are welcome to attend.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-juneteenth-story-tickets-264146

We hope you'll join us at this performance as we honor this important day!

Want a behind-the-scenes look at how arts funding decisions are made in our community?Acadiana Center for the Arts is se...
06/18/2026

Want a behind-the-scenes look at how arts funding decisions are made in our community?

Acadiana Center for the Arts is seeking community members to serve as grant panelists. Panelists play an important role in reviewing applications, discussing project impact, and helping guide funding decisions for creative work happening throughout our region.

Whether you're an artist, arts supporter, educator, business professional, or simply someone who values the role of arts and culture in Acadiana, we'd love to hear from you.

As a panelist, you'll get a first look at exciting projects, programs, and ideas shaping our creative community while helping ensure funding reaches meaningful work.

Learn more and apply: https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/community-engagement/

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 State of the Arts Symposium!Artists, educators, business leaders, entre...
06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 State of the Arts Symposium!

Artists, educators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates, and community members came together for a day of meaningful conversations about the future of arts and culture in Acadiana. Through panel discussions, presentations, and collaborative dialogue, participants explored the challenges, opportunities, and possibilities that lie ahead for our creative community.

We're grateful to everyone who shared their insights, experiences, and vision for the role arts and culture play in shaping our region. The conversations started here will continue to inform and inspire the work ahead.

Thank you for being part of the conversation and helping build a stronger creative future for Acadiana.

Special thanks to LFT Fiber, our presenting sponsor, with additional support from LEDA and The 705 for helping make this event possible.

From jazz and Afro-jazz to funk and zydeco, Dion Pierre's music reflects the rich musical traditions of Louisiana.A two-...
06/16/2026

From jazz and Afro-jazz to funk and zydeco, Dion Pierre's music reflects the rich musical traditions of Louisiana.

A two-time GRAMMY nominee and acclaimed electric and upright bassist, Dion Pierre returns to his jazz roots with the Dion Pierre Quartet for an evening of soulful improvisation, powerful rhythms, and world-class musicianship.

Join us Friday, July 10 at 7:30 PM in the James Devin Moncus Theater for this NXT Series performance.

Get your tickets today: https://www.simpletix.com/e/dion-pierre-quartet-tickets-244670

Your Second Saturday plans are set.Join us June 13 at Acadiana Center for the Arts for an evening filled with art, music...
06/12/2026

Your Second Saturday plans are set.

Join us June 13 at Acadiana Center for the Arts for an evening filled with art, music, and conversation. Explore The Importance of Being Nowhere, hear from artist Rush Jagoe during a special gallery talk, enjoy a Cajun Jam with Katie Rees and Jonno Frishberg in the Louisiana Music Museum, and experience everything ArtWalk has to offer throughout downtown Lafayette.

Schedule:
• Artist Talk with Rush Jagoe | 4:30–6:00 PM
• ArtWalk | 5:00–9:00 PM
• Cajun Jam with Katie & Jonno | 5:30–7:30 PM

Grab tickets for the Artist Talk here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/artist-talk-rush-jagoe-tickets-275156

Bring a friend, discover something new, and spend your Saturday surrounded by creativity. We’ll see you at AcA.

Black Theatre Experience and the SWLA Juneteenth Committee present The Juneteenth Story, an original play by Lafayette p...
06/10/2026

Black Theatre Experience and the SWLA Juneteenth Committee present The Juneteenth Story, an original play by Lafayette playwright Twana Benoit that brings history to life through the story of one family across two timelines: 1865 and today.

Blending faith, history, music, movement, and powerful storytelling, the production explores what freedom meant then and what it asks of us now. Join us at Acadiana Center for the Arts on June 19 and 20 for this moving community tradition that has inspired audiences across Acadiana for nearly two decades.

Tickets are available now: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-juneteenth-story-tickets-264146

What happens when creativity meets AI, ambition, and the realities of making a living as an artist?Find out Friday at St...
06/09/2026

What happens when creativity meets AI, ambition, and the realities of making a living as an artist?

Find out Friday at State of the Arts 2026!

Join illustrator, writer, and speaker Aileen Bennett for The Antidote: A Sketchy Plot to Outsmart AI and Save Our Brains from Going Full Potato, a lively, honest conversation about staying motivated, finding meaning, navigating technology, and building a creative life that works.

Bring your questions, your ideas, and your fully functioning human brain.

Register now: https://www.simpletix.com/e/state-of-the-arts-symposium-2026-tickets-271087

Address

101 W. Vermilion Street
Lafayette, LA
70501

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13372337060

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