The night of your life at AcA

Ghost-Note
AllStars Series
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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Portrait of Ludmilla as Nina Simone
Spotlight Theatre and Dance Series
March 20th at 5:30pm & 8pm
Tickets $35

French-language play “Portrait of Ludmilla as Nina Simone” is a captivating performance halfway between tribute concert and theatrical performance where Senegalese-Cameroonian singer Ludmilla Dabo explores the life and music of legendary jazz icon Nina Simone.

This is an unforgettable tribute to one of music’s most influential figures!

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Andrew Armstrong
February 23rd at 2:00pm
Tickets starting at $59

Piano virtuoso Andrew Armstrong and the ASO Chamber Ensemble will perform an exquisite repertoire of works by classical music masters Richard Strauss, Johann Sebastian Bach, Astor Piazzolla, and Joaquín Turina.

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Student Arts Expos

Student Arts Expo is just around the corner!

This event, which takes place in 3 different parishes, features outdoor performances from school bands, choirs, and performance classes, art exhibitions in businesses and outdoors, hands-on art activities for families, and a student artist market where you can purchase original artwork and crafts directly from the artist.

Join us for this free and family-friendly festival of student artwork, live performances, and fun arts activities!

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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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Summer Arts Camp Spotlight

Bound by Creativity: Exploring the Global Art of Bookbinding
June 2nd-6th
Ages 10–14

Create your own sketchbooks and journals using old techniques still popular today! In this camp, we’ll learn techniques like Coptic Stitch, Japanese punch and French Fold and create a faux leather-bound adventure journal. Join us as we explore the art of bookbinding! ?

To check out our full list of summer camps, click below!

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Sunny Side Jazz Brunch - tickets on sale now!

Get ready for

AcA’s annual Sunny Side Jazz Brunch
Sunday, April 13, 2025
 

This elegant affair, inspired by the legendary Creole jazz brunches of Commander’s Palace and Brennan’s, features a performance by the Preservation Hall All Stars, a curated brunch, and signature cocktails on the lawn of the Schumacher estate.

With limited seating and high demand, we encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible.

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Creative Acadiana

Join filmmaker Brooke H. Cellars as they teach the ins and outs of crowdfunding, in this beginner-friendly workshop designed for indie filmmakers.

Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to refine your approach, this workshop equips you with practical tools to help fund your independent films.

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This workshop is for creatives who want to incorporate more French or Creole into their art but feel less than solid in their language skills.

Join Marguerite Justus of CODOFIL as they talk about the importance of accurately representing our heritage languages, discuss opportunities and grants that are available for French and Creole related projects, and share resources that can help artists utilize French or Creole in their creative process.

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Get more involved in nature

Earthshare Gardens, one of the local farms featured in our The Art In Farming exhibition, is hosting a monthly nature journal & illustration workshop!

Participants must provide their own sketchbooks/journals and drawing/painting materials, but this is workshop is open to everyone interested regardless of skill level!

For more info, contact [email protected].