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 artists, performers, musicians across Acadiana.

2nd year of
St. Landry Parish Student Arts Expo
Saturday, March 23, 10am-3pm
Downtown Opelousas

15th year of
Lafayette Parish Student Arts Expo
Saturday, April 13, 10am-6pm
Downtown Lafayette

Your sponsorships support these community arts events!

To secure your sponsorship, please contact us at [email protected] 

On View in the Galleries

AcA's Galleries & Café are open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm

IN MEDIAS RES: How One Story Becomes Another, presented by Dr. Mary B. Neiheisel—a group exhibition featuring artworks from local and regional artists in dialogue with the poetry of former Louisiana poet laureate Darrell Bourque. 

Featured artists include: Megan Barra, Karen Bourque, Leroy Evans, Gloria Fiero, Meghan Fleming, Lynda Frese, John Geldersma, Bill Gingles, Danny Girouard, Terry Clay Girouard, Philip Gould, Kelly Guidry, John Hathorn, James Hebert, William Lewis, Elmore Morgan Jr., Nicole Bourque-Reiss, Gabrielle Savoy, Tanya Nehrbass Schultze, Will Turley, Russell Whiting, & Dennis Paul Williams.

Thank you to our generous exhibition Host Committee: Barry & Caroline Ancelet, Colleen & John Chappuis, Lacie & Scott Chappuis, Dr. Ann B. Dobie, Suzanne Fredericq, Daphne & EJ Krampe, Marie Elizabeth & Noah Oliver, David Strother & Susan Daigle

Sara Hardin: Unconscious Place
On view in the Side Gallery through Saturday, March 9, 2024

In Unconscious Place, Sara Hardin embarks on a captivating exploration of the intricacies within the conscious and unconscious realms of the human psyche.

Tattooed Walls
Saturday, March 9, 5:30pm
with Lafayette Parish School System Talented Art students
Using overhead projectors to create images with light and shadow, artist will respond to sound to create ephemeral images on the walls of the Arthouse.

Opportunities for Artists

Courtney Granger Memorial Award

Jean Breaux Award

It’s never too early to start planning for the legacy you’re creating through your artistic practices. Learn methods and systems for your career documentation.

Reserve Your Spot

Submit your proposal by March 1st to included in this first quarterly review

Exhibition Proposal

Member Spotlight

We are always so impressed and interested in the variety of activities our members are engaged in, and thought it would be fun to share with you as well.

Member Spotlight with Adrian King

What trade do you believe everyone ought to learn? Everyone should be familiar with woodworking. I think that it can really come in handy in a crunch.

What’s the first concert you ever attended? LL Cool J and Public Enemy

Why did you join AcA, and do you recall your first experience with AcA? I joined after attending...... 

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