Acadiana Center for the Arts

01/18/2023

Announcement! Now hiring two part-time positions. Submit your applications on our website - AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org/Careers

01/15/2023

NOW accepting applications for the 2023 ArtSpark Grant! Submissions are due by Friday, February 24, 2023 at 5pm. Find out more and how to apply here: https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/resources-for-artists/artspark/

01/13/2023

Wow! We just completed our 96th field trip since Thanksgiving!
Through our field trip program 2,036 5th grade students received a guided gallery tour at AcA or the Hilliard, participated in a visual arts activity, and completed a creative writing activity.

01/10/2023

“We envision an Acadiana that thrives because people from all walks of life are inspired to participate in a dynamic cultural life where everyone can feel that they belong, thanks to the efforts of the regional arts council.” -Vision 2030, AcA’s Strategic Plan

This week AcA took a trip down to Franklin, LA for an all-staff retreat where we discussed, dissected, and digested the new strategic plan.

Over the course of the next 7 years, you’ll see a series of initiatives, both big and small, implemented by the AcA team in an effort to fulfill our “Vision 2030” and our mission of Fostering Art & Culture in Acadiana.

If you’re interested in reading the full strategic plan, you can download a copy on our website.
If you’re interested in being involved in the implementation of our new strategic plan, become a member of the AcA today.

Life is Better when we Come Together.

01/06/2023

AHI - Full Circle (Official Music Video)

Friday Feature - Indie/Soul/Folk musician AHI
His lyrics are absolutely mesmerizing, and you can feel the soul in every song.
Can't wait to see him on AcA's stage February 2nd.

The official music video for “Full Circle“ by AHI. Listen wherever you find music: https://orcd.co/prospectDon't forget to SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/YTsubscrA...

01/03/2023

We are really looking forward to this!

✨Meet the guest artist✨
Virtuoso guitarist and native of Algeciras, Spain, Virginia Luque is an award-winning musician, who's played all over the world, and is known both for her technical ability and captivating style. She'll charm the audience with colorful and beautiful notes of classical and flamenco music, played on the guitar in Spanish romantic style. Tickets on sale now!
acadianasymphony.org/the-listening-room
Acadiana Center for the Arts
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01/03/2023

Don't forget! The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts is seeking artists to submit design proposals for a Louisiana Specialty Prestige License Plate benefiting the arts in Louisiana. The proposal selected by the committee will receive a monetary award of $1,000. The artist will also be invited to join the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts at the unveiling of the new plate in Baton Rouge at Arts Day at the Capitol in 2023. Proposals are due on January 15, 2023 through the portal at artforlouisiana.com. This commission is open statewide to working artists 18 and over. See full guidelines on the LPA’s website. Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Bayou Regional Arts Council Shreveport Regional Arts Council Northeast Louisiana Arts Council Arts New Orleans St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs Acadiana Center for the Arts Arts Council of Central Louisiana Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA

12/29/2022

Pelican Ball was such a dream! Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Kean Miller and Our Lady of Lourdes Health, as well as the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board for the amazing seafood! Our Pelicans on Parade artists knocked it out the park with the newly designed pelicans - congratulations to the winning bidders. We had the best entertainment from the Comeaux High School Blue Steel Drum Band, Jackson & The Janks from New Orleans, Stardust Acrobatics aerial bartenders, and The Amazing Bacon fire dancer!
We already can't wait to do it again next year - Saturday, December 2, 2023 (save the date!)

12/26/2022

Looking through photos from this year - had to share these from our favorite festival, Gulf Brew! Thank you, Paul Kieu, for these great pics!
Save the date for next year - October 21, 2023

12/23/2022

Our team is taking some much-deserved time off this holiday season to recharge and spend time with family. Our building & offices are closed Friday, December 23, 2022 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

We are so grateful to our incredible arts & culture community for truly wonderful year! Enjoy your holidays!

12/18/2022

We couldn’t pass up joining in the fun when 5th graders from Alice Boucher Elementary were visiting, and we heard it was pajama day! Thanks for adding more fun to our day! Lafayette Parish School System Hilliard Art Museum

12/16/2022

The Coalition of Performing Arts Presenters in Lafayette is asking for an appropriate and expert-led public process to determine the future of the Heymann Performing Arts Center—our city’s most vital performing arts asset.

Our hope is to build unity in Lafayette around the need and opportunity for this project through the rigorous approach proposed by the City Council, which will be voted on during their December 20 meeting.

12/15/2022

Reminder to submit your design!

🎨🚗🎺The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts (LPA) is seeking artists to submit design proposals for a Louisiana Specialty Prestige License Plate benefiting the arts in Louisiana! Proceeds from the sale of these license plates will be used for the LPA’s educational and engagement efforts and other related programs on behalf of public support for the arts in the state of Louisiana. Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana encourages artists to take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

🚙🩰🚕Proposals are due on January 15, 2023 through the portal at artforlouisiana.com. This commission is open statewide to working artists 18 and over. See full guidelines on the LPA’s website.

12/12/2022

Today we visited the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation to accept a Community Partnership Grant for our Louisiana Crossroads music series. We are honored to be selected for this award!

Since 1979, the Jazz & Heritage Foundation has invested proceeds from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell directly into the community with grants to fund projects that support the foundation’s mission. Over the last ten years, over $12 million has been awarded in Community Partnership Grants. Grant categories include arts education programs (in-school and after-school), music and arts presenting organizations, cultural equity arts, and individual artists with media or documentation projects related to the Foundation’s mission. Over 500 applicants in the Community Partnership Grant program are receiving a total of $1.4 million in funding.

12/10/2022

Santa Clause is coming to town! Stop by during ArtWalk tonight, 6-9pm, for your chance to chat with Santa!

Bring your camera and snap a pic (free, no cost)

12/06/2022

We had a Ball!! Check out these Pelican Ball red carpet beauties & tag yourself! Thank you to everyone who came to support the arts, can't wait for next year
[photos by Sara Crochet]

12/02/2022

Acadiana Center for the Arts 2023 Series

Thanks, Lafayette, Louisiana Travel for including us in your gift-giving guide!

In 2023 the Acadiana Center for the Arts has something for everyone - comedy, funk, soul, jazz, rock, blues, world music, country, Cajun, Zydeco, storytellers, songwriters, and more!

11/30/2022

Perspectives: Rebecca D. Henry

Now eighty-one years old, Henry was born in Leonville, in St. Landry Parish; a sharecropper’s daughter and one of six children. “And I’m not old—I asked for longevity,” Henry insisted, laughing. “I don’t care. Give me all the years that I can have …There's no limit as to what you can do in one lifetime.” She is among a dwindling number of individuals who still have vivid memories of growing up within the sharecropping lifestyle, and all the hardships that came with it.

See her paintings in our galleries through January 14th

Opelousas folk artist Rebecca D. Henry on preserving Creole culture and the importance of speaking one’s truth

11/30/2022

Teachers!! This is an easy and fun way to get your kids excited about learning and win $$$ for your school! Read more below and reach out to us with any questions

11/22/2022

How can we build a quality community where everyone can say they belong?

Make plans to attend our conversation with Mitchell Silver, FAICP, to learn how we can work towards building an environment that brings neighborhoods together.

Reserve your seat to this complimentary discussion today!
📆 Tuesday, Dec 6
⏰ 5-6 p.m. reception and 6-7 p.m. presentation
📍 Acadiana Center for the Arts
💻 https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/event/creating-equitable-communities/

Thanks to all the partners who helped make this possible:
Lafayette Economic Development Authority LEDA
The Current
Women of Wisdom
The William C. Schumacher Family Foundation
Leadership Institute of Acadiana
One Acadiana

11/21/2022

Earth Events in Motion (S2:E11)

The perfect activity to do at home with your kids during the break! Our YouTube channel is FULL of awesome art project tutorials - check it out

In this episode of the Acadiana Center for the Arts Virtual Art Studio, we'll explore catastrophic events that create beautiful land forms. We'll use our bod...

11/20/2022

Love of People Nonprofit is happy to join forces with the Acadiana Center for the Arts in bringing the community the second ever Zeno Fest! Join us for an amazing lineup and rockin' party on Sunday, November 27, 11am-3pm!

11/19/2022

We are a proud partner with Lafayette Parish School System for 43 years and counting, providing exposure to the art and culture to kids of all ages. Our recently expanded program, Arts Experiences for All, gave Comeaux High students the opportunity to perform the musical "Legally Blonde Jr." for ALL of the 4th graders in Lafayette Parish last week! Wow! What a treat!

11/18/2022

Photos from TMatt Photography LLC's post

11/17/2022

Photos from Kinomada's post

11/14/2022

Louisiana Crossroads enters its 22nd year, continuing with our great host Roddie Romero. Get your series tickets now!
A six-show series of songs and conversations, Louisiana Crossroads will include the return of Rebirth Brass Band (Feb 9), a special show with Luther Dickinson of the North Mississippi AllStars collaborating with three Acadiana artists (March 23), the first AcA appearance of Preston Frank & the Frank Family Band (April 6), legendary New Orleans singer songwriter Mary Gauthier (May 23), plus everyone's favorite, Les Hay Babies (Nov 9), and a special concert with Leyla McCalla formerly of the Carolina Chocolate Drops (December 14).

Series tickets for Louisiana Crossroads series are on sale to members only with a limited-time 15% discount! Members can purchase advance tickets for all other individual performances now! This offer is valid through November 30, 2022

Renew or purchase your AcA membership now and receive instructions by email to purchase advance tickets.

11/14/2022

Calling ALL Louisiana Artists!!
The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts is seeking artists to design a special license plate!
Proposals are due on January 15, 2023 through the portal at artforlouisiana.com.
This commission is open statewide to working artists 18 and over. See full guidelines on the LPA’s website.
The proposal selected by the committee will receive a monetary award of $1,000.
The artist will also be invited to join the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts at the unveiling of the new plate in Baton Rouge at Arts Day at the Capitol in 2023.
We can't wait to see what y'all come up with!

Big announcement!

The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts is seeking artists to submit design proposals for a Louisiana Specialty Prestige License Plate benefiting the arts in Louisiana.

LPA board member Barry Stevens, who serves as the President and CEO of the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, said, “We are seeking a piece of artwork that considers and reflects on Louisiana’s artistic history, diversity, and cultural profile. This plate should represent the life-changing and transformative impact of the arts in Louisiana.”

The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts (LPA) received approval in the 2022 legislative session to issue a Specialty Louisiana License Plate to celebrate the arts in Louisiana. Proceeds from the sale of these license plates will be used for the LPA’s educational and engagement efforts and other related programs on behalf of public support for the arts in the state of Louisiana.

The proposal selected by the committee will receive a monetary award of $1,000. The artist will also be invited to join the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts at the unveiling of the new plate in Baton Rouge at Arts Day at the Capitol in 2023.

Proposals are due on January 15, 2023 through the portal at artforlouisiana.com. This commission is open statewide to working artists 18 and over. See full guidelines on the LPA’s website.
The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts, a 501c3 organization, was established in the late 1990’s to be the statewide organization representing the broad and diverse spectrum of artists, arts professionals, arts educators, cultural organizations, and agencies and all those who produce, present, and serve arts and culture in Louisiana.

The LPA strives to lead in the establishment of statewide arts policies that advance the growth and development of the arts and culture field. LPA strives to foster partnerships, collaborations, and develop relationships with all entities, agencies, and individuals who make up the cultural industry of Louisiana. Importantly, the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts works to educate the citizens of Louisiana to the value of public support for the arts.
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Contact:
Samuel Oliver, Chair, Louisiana Partnership for the Arts
Email: [email protected] / Phone: 337-298-7468

Renée Chatelain, Vice-Chair, Louisiana Partnership for the Arts
Email: [email protected]

Barry Stevens, Treasurer, Louisiana Partnership for the Arts
Email: [email protected]

Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, Acadiana Center for the Arts, Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, Arts New Orleans, Shreveport Regional Arts Council, St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs, Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA, Bayou Regional Arts Council, Arts Council of Central Louisiana

11/13/2022

Our very own Education Manager, Paige, was named the Louisiana Art Educator of the Year by the Louisiana Art Education Association. This award honors one LAEA member who has shown dedication and commitment to art education through their service and active participation in our state. We are so proud to have her on our team!

11/12/2022

A Cultural Collage Interpretation by Bryant Benoit opens today at AcA for Second Saturday ArtWalk. We hope you can join us, 6-9pm, to see Benoit’s paintings referencing local Creole architecture, Black musical history, and communal celebrations.

11/11/2022

Saturday! Get your feelings paintbrush ready as we connect our feelings with colors.
Teaching artists will guide families through a hands-on visual art activity and a creative movement experience. Local yoga teacher Jess Allain will teach Rainbow Yoga.

The Family Art Adventure Series is co-hosted by The Family Tree and the Acadiana Center for the Arts. It offers a quarterly opportunity for families and community members to gather together to create art and have fun. Each adventure will offer a different combination of activities.

Thank you to our sponsor Amy Cavanaugh, Ph.D., M.P. – Clinical & Medical Psychologist

11/09/2022

Five Contemporary Artists Explore Créolité at Acadiana Center for the Arts

Visit our galleries Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and on Second Saturday ArtWalk 6pm-9pm

Gwladys Gambie, Rebecca D. Henry, Jérémie Priam, Tabita Rezaire, and Modou Dieng Yacine partake in the first iteration of this exhibition in Lafayette, Louisiana.

11/09/2022

Have you seen the 2023 AllStars series lineup?! Do not miss your chance to see these phenomenal performers grace our stage!

AllStars Series tickets are on sale NOW to members ONLY with a limited-time 15% discount! Members can also purchase advance tickets for all other individual performances now! (This offer is valid November 1-30, 2022.)

Renew or purchase your AcA membership today (https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/membership/) and receive instructions by email to purchase advance tickets. Or call the AcA Box Office 337-233-7060 (Hours 9am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday)

Please note: Beginning December 1, 2022, non members / general public can purchase tickets for all shows, and tickets for individual AllStars and Louisiana Crossroads series performances are available (ie. Los Lobos).

AcA's AllStars series is presented by the Law Offices of Broussard & David.

11/08/2022

ArtSpark, the collaborative partnership between Lafayette Economic Development Authority, the Acadiana Center for the Arts, and the Opportunity Machine won a Gold Award from IEDC, the International Economic Development Council.

Last week we celebrated this award to our ArtSpark Grant Program and how strategic partnerships with artists can provide economic development to our community.

The new round of ArtSpark applications open on January 9, and it's never too early to start thinking about your next art project!
Contact [email protected] to discuss any ideas you are thinking of

Photos by one of our ArtSpark grant recipients, Lucius Fontenot!

11/06/2022

Photos from St. Landry Parish Tourism's post

11/03/2022

Our most recent Louisiana Crossroads show with Brother Dege was an unforgettable night! We were fully immersed in the music and stories from the infamous Cablog: Diary of a Cabdriver. Never in our wildest dreams did we think we'd see a taxicab on stage at the AcA. Louisiana Crossroads shows are always a spectacular and special night - see y'all at the next one!
Entertainment by Brother Dege - Official // LA Crossroads brought to you by First Horizon Bank // photos by Joseph Vidrine

11/03/2022

Come one, come all! Join us at AcA for the Family Art Adventure Series! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-art-adventure-series-tickets-450578140347?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
Acadiana Center for the Arts

11/01/2022

Sugar Skull Makeup (S2:E8)

In this episode of the Virtual Art Studio, we will learn to paint a full face sugar skull makeup design. Join teaching Artist Erin Chamberlain for an exciting lesson in visual arts!
Learn about Dia De Los Mu***os and sugar skulls and learn how to paint your face using simple techniques.

Most appropriate for grades 6–12

Supplies: Halloween Makeup (3-4 colors plus black) Black Liquid Eyeliner (Optional) A Makeup sponge or q-tip, Paint Brush, Water, Paper Towel, Mirror (optional if you are painting yourself)

Virtual Art Studio is a program of the Acadiana Center for the Arts. This video series is presented by Lafayette Utilities System (LUS).

In this episode of the Acadiana Center for the Arts Virtual Art Studio, we will learn to paint a full face sugar skull makeup design. Join teaching Artist Er...

10/31/2022

Photos from St. Landry Parish Tourism's post

10/27/2022

Post Gulf Brew week at AcA looks like a staff trip to Sundays Soda Fountain and pumpkin carving with the crew!

10/27/2022

Microscopic Animals from Recycled Materials (S2:E7)

In this episode of the Acadiana Center for the Arts Virtual Art Studio, we'll create models of microscopic animals from recycle bottles and other materials. Join sculptor Carey Hamburg as we dive into the amazing world of microscopic life in a water drop. Learn about how to turn recycle plastic and other household materials into your own renditions of microscopic animals.

Most appropriate for grades 4–8

Supplies: Plastic bottles (Various sizes), wire, plastic grocery bags, plastic sheeting, bottle caps, yarn, glue gun, scissors, wire cutters, drill, packing tape, pliers, other recycled materials of your choice

Virtual Art Studio is a program of the Acadiana Center for the Arts. This video series is presented by Lafayette Utilities System (LUS).

Atelier de la Nature

In this episode of the Acadiana Center for the Arts Virtual Art Studio, we'll create models of microscopic animals from recycle bottles and other materials. ...