Fostering Art & Culture in Acadiana You can make an impact Student Arts Expo is an explosion of creativity from the next generation of creative leaders. We are seeking sponsors who are interested in making an impact on the talented young…

Fostering Art & Culture in Acadiana How to Win a Grammy with Reid Wick | Creative Acadiana Monday, January 29, 5:30pm Learn about what it takes to make it in the Grammy ranks, from steps to take to becoming a member to submitting your…

Comedy Club returns January 25th! Laurie Kilmartin Returning for its second year, the Comedy Club series presents well-known stand-up comedians from across the country. This series is presented in partnership with Lafayette Comedy. Join…

Your Destination for Art & Music February 1st & 2nd 50 Years of BeauSoleil Thursday, February 1 & Friday, February 2, 7:30pm Louisiana Crossroads series, presented by First Horizon BeauSoleil, avec Michael Doucet, marks the…

We want to take a moment to thank you for making the past year a year filled with art, culture, and joy! We are grateful to be surrounded by a thriving community of artists and cultural bearers here in Acadiana. We are proud of the work we're…

Fostering Art & Culture in Acadiana Opportunities for Artists Are you a practicing artist interested in showing your work at Acadiana Center for the Arts? We’re happy to offer the opportunity to submit your exhibition…

Second Saturday ArtWalk this weekend Martin Payton: Legacy of Form is on display in the Main Gallery from September 9, 2023 through January 13, 2024. Join Community Development Director, Gwen Richard, and her artistic mentor, Martin Payton, as…

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It's National Arts in Education Week! During this week, the field of arts education joins together in communities across the country to tell the story of the impact of the transformative power of the arts in education. Follow along with us this…

Application Deadlines Approaching We are currently hiring for 3 positions: - Guest Services Associate - Production Assistant - Performing Arts Assistant Apply online today! We are seeking artists to create an original design on a small or…

Call for Artists! Apply to design a Pelican We are seeking artists to create an original design on a small or large pelican to be auctioned during the Pelican Ball on Saturday, December 2. To find out more, please download the 2023 Pelicans…

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Music & Performance Lineup The Listening Room Series - An AcA & ASO collaboration Michel Bourdoncle Sunday, August 27, 2pm Tickets $55 At this concert, we’ll explore the connection to our French and Acadian ancestors,…

Fostering Art & Culture in Acadiana We're having a Summer Instrument Drive! Do you have an instrument in your home collecting dust, or not being used? Please consider Acadiana Center for the Art’s ‘Play It Again’ Instrument…

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Fostering Art & Culture in Acadiana ArtWalk this Weekend Join us for Second Saturday ArtWalk this weekend! On Saturday, July 8 our galleries & Café are open 9am to 9pm. We have a few new exhibitions on display, as well as the…

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We're having a Summer Instrument Drive! Do you have an instrument in your home collecting dust, or not being used? Please consider Acadiana Center for the Art’s ‘Play It Again’ Instrument Recycling Program. This summer we are…

You're Invited Local Performers - this is for you Theater, Dance, Music - all performing arts disciplines are encouraged to apply! With the NXT series, AcA will partner with regional performing artists often at the outset of their careers. The…

June Music Lineup Thursday, June 8 Lush harmonies, impeccable musicianship, gorgeous melodies - La Luz's sound is rich, earthy, replete with inorganic sounds that mimic the surreality of nature - the humming of invisible bugs, the atmospheric…

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Congratulations to our newest ArtSpark award winners!! Acadiana Center for the Arts and Lafayette Economic Development Authority announce the 10 recipients of the 2023 ArtSpark grant, which totals $25,000 in funding. ArtSpark is an annual award…

Fostering Art & Culture in Acadiana 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. Please support us by making a…

Fostering Art & Culture in Acadiana SOLA Giving Day Arts Giving Drive Thanks to our amazing SOLA Giving Day sponsor, we have a chance to earn $5,000 in matching funds to support our programs. Your gift will be doubled if you donate between…

AcA is hosting our *early* SOLA Giving Day on Tuesday, May 2nd. AcA's greatest fans (that's you!) will have a chance to reach out to friends and family via telephone, email or social media to spread the word about AcA's Mission and impact in the…

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Fostering Art & Culture in Acadiana We have a whole lot of cool things happening here in the next few weeks - check it out! Please note: Our cafe & galleries are typically open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, however, this Saturday we will…

Grants for Young Creatives TWO grants for young, budding creatives are now open! Do you know an eager, aspiring artist or musician who could use a financial boost to help them access extra learning experiences? Tell them to apply! The grant…

March Music Lineup March 9 Only 5 tickets remaining! With an inimitable voice as John Prine described, “like you’ve heard, but not really,” and unforgettable melodies rooted in hymns, gospel, and old country music, she’s…

The Sunny Side Jazz Brunch calls to the experiences of legendary Creole Jazz brunches at Commander’s Palace and Brennan’s, and features a performance of classic New Orleans tunes by accomplished bass-baritone André Courville.…

Join us in the galleries Saturday between 12 & 4pm* for "EarlyWalk"! *the building will close at 5pm this Saturday, February 11 John Isiah Walton: Color Coded is on view in the Main Gallery from February 11 to May 13, 2023. AcA galleries…

JOIN US! We have carved out time and space for you to work independently on your ArtSpark application with the advantage of having a member from our grant’s administration team, as well as other previously successful applicants, present to…

We are looking for two qualified, arts-loving individuals to join our team! Applications open through January 31st. Applications JOIN US! We have carved out time and space for you to work independently on your ArtSpark application with the…

January Events And Music Thursday, January 12, 4:30pm Professional Learning for Educators: A.C.T. Accessible Theatre Workshop for teachers of grades 3–8, presented by Lian Cheramie, Talented Theatre Instructor Sign Up Sunday,…

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Join us for Art & Culture We are closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday 11/24 & Friday 11/25. Our galleries and café will reopen for normal business hours on Saturday 11/26 at 9am. We're having a ball! Black Tie…

Join us for Art & Culture Film Festival this Weekend Southern Screen Film Festival at AcA The 12th annual Southern Screen Festival will be presented in-person in Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana November 10-13, 2022. Highlights include sessions…

Tickets are now on sale to all 2023 performances to AcA members only! Series tickets for AllStars series and Louisiana Crossroads series are on sale to members only with a limited-time 15% discount! Members can purchase advance tickets for all…

General Admission - $40 - includes: -All the beer you can sample - more than 200 Louisiana local, import, & domestic beers Designated Driver - $10 - Sponsored by Service Chevrolet Cadillac - includes: -Complimentary mocktails with DDE card…

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…

Second Saturday ArtWalk this weekend Join us for ArtWalk this Saturday, 6-9pm, all across Downtown! We have two new exhibitions open - in the Coca Cola Studio and the Café - as well as the ongoing Main Gallery exhibition. Join us for…

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We're Hiring! We have three positions currently open: -Guest Services Associate (September 23, 2022 Pull Date) -Cafe? Barista (September 23, 2022 Pull Date) -Operations Director (September 30, 2022 Pull Date) Check out the job descriptions…

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ASO and AcA are pleased to premier their new chamber music series, with a presentation of the most famous chamber pieces, written by the biggest stars of the 19th Century European salons – Frédéric Chopin and Franz Schubert.…

YOUR OPINION MATTERS Tell us what you really think: For months the leadership of the Acadiana Center for the Arts has been preparing for a strategic planning process that will guide the future work of AcA’s board and staff over the next…

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NXT Music Series Applications Open: 2023 NXT Applications are now open to Acadiana-based musicians and performers! With the NXT series, AcA will partner with Acadiana performing artists, often at the outset of their careers. This series aims to…

Join us for a panel discussion of Black artists and community leaders talking about how to celebrate and support BIPOC creatives in our community, and then stick around for Second Saturday ArtWalk at 6! On the occasion of the exhibition Eugene…

Saturday, April 23, 5pm: We are excited to bring you Songwriters Side-by-Side, presented by Jones Walker: an intimate evening of music, art, and cuisine, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Maison Stéphanie. This magical event…