Creative Acadiana

Join photographer Milton Arceneaux in this studio workshop, designed to help photographers master the art of lighting for people of color. By focusing on the unique undertones often found in people of color, such as red and yellow, participants will learn how to enhance these hues while maintaining depth, richness, and authenticity.

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Join our Visual Arts Director Jaik Faulk in conversation with exhibiting artists Jeffery U Darensbourg and Maaliyah Papillion to discuss AcA's current main gallery exhibition, "Prairie Stories."

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Artist Round Up is an opportunity for creatives of all disciplines to come together in a space to meet like-minded creatives who they could collaborate with, talk to, find inspiration from and just generally hang out with.

For our April meetup, artist Sam Wróbel will be showing us the ins and outs of papercutting!

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Upcoming Performances

Ghost-Note
AllStars Series, presented by Broussard, David & Moroux
May 1st at 7:30pm
Tickets starting at $45

Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-GRAMMY Award–winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, featuring an expansive roster of next-level musicians — representing members of Prince, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Timberlake, and more—the band is pushing funk music into the future.

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Louis Michot: Rêve du Troubadour
Louisiana Crossroads Series, presented by First Horizon
May 15th at 7:30pm
Tickets starting at $40

Louis Michot is best known as the fiddle player and lead-singer for the Grammy award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, but his passion for Louisiana French, local folklore, and sustainability are what fuels his career as a musician.

Though Michot has published over 100 songs, he feels that Rêve du Troubadour is his first cohesive collection of writing as these songs tell their stories poetic depth and utilize words peculiar to Louisiana French which seldom appear in musical compositions.

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Now Hiring!

We're currently searching for a Lead Guest Services Associate to work in our Front of House!

Reporting to the General Manager, the Lead Guest Services Associate is a part-time, hourly member of the team responsible for providing professional and friendly service for visitors, managing daily front desk operations, and overseeing the AcA volunteer program.

Apply today on our website! The pull date for this position is April 9th.

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Become a Teaching Artist

Want to help bring arts to the classroom? Become a Teaching Artist today! Check out the graphics above for info on meet & greets with current Teaching Artists and how you can learn more about the program.

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AcA Board Nominations

We have opened nominations for new members of the board of directors and/or members of our committees! Please send the link to anyone that you would like to encourage to participate, or personally complete a nomination for anyone you have discussed potentially serving.

The committees of the board have identified some particular needs in case any of these give you some inspiration when thinking of people to recommend. A nominee could have any, all, or none of this experience, but they should be able to meet the overall expectations of service as defined in the attached document.

Identified Needs:

• Has civic / non-profit CFO experience (Finance Committee)
• Travels to see performances / festivals (Performing Arts Committee)
• Actively attends AcA exhibition openings & has broad community ties (Visual Arts)
• Experience in regional economic development, especially outside Lafayette Parish (Community Engagement)

The deadline for nominations is April 11, 2025.

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Insiders’ Salon: Festival International Celebration!

If you loved last year’s Festival Kickoff Salon, get ready for another unforgettable night of art, music, and fun at Insiders’ Salon: Festival International Celebration!

As always, this exclusive event is a special perk for our Insider and President’s Circle members (plus a few special guests). Expect an evening filled with festival vibes, international flavors, spontaneous creativity, and just the right amount of mischief.

If you're not currently a member, become one today! If you are, RSVP here!

Share your AcA stories for our 50th anniversary

To help commemorate our 50th anniversary, Acadiana Center for the Arts invites the public to contribute personal memories, experiences, and reflections for a new publication set to be released in Fall 2025.

This publication will serve as a tribute to the people, programs, and performances that have defined AcA’s legacy, offering a rich tapestry of voices that highlight the organization’s impact on artists, audiences, and the broader Acadiana community.

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