In this episode of the Virtual Art Studio, we’ll be creating paper bag character masks. AcA Teaching Artist, Denise Gallagher, who is also this year's Festivals Acadiens et Créole poster artist, will show you how to turn into your favorite animal, creepy creature or your own creation starting with a simple paper bag. She’ll also share with you some of her favorite techniques for imagining fun characters that tell a story unique to you.  

Professional Development

Art and Entrepreneurship: Executing the Work

Join local artist, Kelsey Billiot, for this tool-building workshop on how to build a sustainable practice as a working artist.

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Professional Learning for Educators: Exploring Identity through Abstract Expressionism

Drawing inspiration from the Creole and Francophone artists in the AcA's exhibition, Poetics of Selfhood, participants will explore the depths and artistic power of their own identity through abstract expressionism.
For teachers of grades 6–12. 

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Announcing $96,242 in New Grants

Pictured L-R: Sam Oliver, Executive Director, AcA; Brandon Ballengée, Atelier de la Nature; Gwen Richard, Community Development Director, AcA; Lorraine Shelton-Gaines, Louisiana Folk Roots Board Member; Erica Fox, True Friends Society of Lafayette; Martha Garner, Festival of Words; Claire Henandez & Rebecca Oyer, Art for Life Program; Julie Bordelon, Southern Screen; Sarah Roy, AcA Board Member; Kaleigh Lay, Iberia Cultural Resources Association; Lisa Godeaux, Evangeline Parish Library; Karen LeBlanc, City of Franklin; Suzy Lemoine, Evangeline Parish Library; Megan Constantin, KRVS; Phyllis Griffard, Louisiana Cinematic Works; Andre Juneau, Louisiana Crafts Guild; Clare Cook, Basin Arts; George Marks, NUNU; Luis Mora, ACLA; Taylor Davis, AcA Board Member; Ronnie Daigle, AcA Board Chair.

Eighteen nonprofit arts organizations from across Acadiana will have creative community projects funded this year through a new round of grants from the Acadiana Center for the Arts and the Louisiana Division of the Arts totalling $96,242.

Funded projects include festivals, performances, and exhibitions across the eight-parish region. AcA selects projects through a third-party grant panel that scores grant applications versus the published guidelines and recommends funding back to the AcA.
AcA Executive Director Samuel Oliver said, “These projects help build the vibrancy and vitality of our region by bringing positive attention to the places and creative people that make Acadiana unique. Our board and staff are thrilled to be able to support these incredible, creative projects happening in our community.”

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