Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana.

Founded in 1975, Acadiana Center for the Arts (“AcA”) is a community-supported nonprofit organization that fosters art and culture in Acadiana. Since its founding, AcA has developed as a major force, shaping the future of public education and community development in South Louisiana.

AcA supports the creation of new works of art, exhibits, festivals, performances, and public art across an eight-parish region that includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion Parishes.

Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana.

Founded in 1975, Acadiana Center for the Arts (“AcA”) is a community-supported nonprofit organization that fosters art and culture in Acadiana. Since its founding, AcA has developed as a major force, shaping the future of public education and community development in South Louisiana.

AcA supports the creation of new works of art, exhibits, festivals, performances, and public art across an eight-parish region that includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion Parishes.

Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana.

Founded in 1975, Acadiana Center for the Arts (“AcA”) is a community-supported nonprofit organization that fosters art and culture in Acadiana. Since its founding, AcA has developed as a major force, shaping the future of public education and community development in South Louisiana.

AcA supports the creation of new works of art, exhibits, festivals, performances, and public art across an eight-parish region that includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion Parishes.

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Arts in Education

Ensuring equitable access to the arts

Our vision is for creativity, art, and self-expression to be integral to every child’s life in Acadiana.
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Community Development

Enhancing the cultural life of the community and promoting local artists

We are the central, organizing and convening hub of arts and culture in Acadiana. AcA’s professional staff serve to support artists, musicians, creatives, and cultural organizations across the region.
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Visual Arts

Serves thousands of patrons each year through more than 20 exhibitions and 6,000 square feet of world-class galleries

Our Visual Arts department actively seeks out new regional artists as well as showcases leading professionals in the global arts community. The AcA’s exhibitions are also the primary anchor of Lafayette’s monthly ArtWalk and impacts over 20,000 patrons directly.
Galleries & Exhibitions

Performing Arts

Elevated performing arts experiences

These programs put money into the local arts community and engage new audiences year-round.
Upcoming Shows

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Pelican Ball Honoree: Todd Mouton

Pelican Ball Honoree: Todd Mouton

Oct 1, 2024

Hosted in the James Devin Moncus Theater, the Pelican Ball annual gala celebrates the leading supporters of arts and culture in Acadiana on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Ticket Includes: food + drinks + live music + live art + Pelicans on Parade auction Ticket Purchase...

Membership Spotlight – Gerald Guilbeaux

Membership Spotlight – Gerald Guilbeaux

Sep 6, 2024

Gerald Guilbeaux Profession: Conductor, Lafayette Concert Band and the Acadian Wind Symphony How long have you been a member of AcA? Three years. What music are you listening to? As a music conductor, I am always listening to new musical works that I might perform for...

Membership Spotlight – Sonja Solomon

Membership Spotlight – Sonja Solomon

Aug 14, 2024

Sonja Solomon Profession: Proud Westside Elementary 1st grade teacher. Gooooo Wildcats! How long have you been a member of AcA? Since 2017. What books are you reading? "A Rat Is a Pig Is a Dog Is a Boy: The Human Cost of the Animal Rights Movement." Interesting title,...

Membership Spotlight – Jammie Parbhoo

Membership Spotlight – Jammie Parbhoo

Jul 19, 2024

Jammie Parbhoo (right) with her husband Sami Jammie Parbhoo Profession: Realtor How long have you been a member of AcA? I've been a member of the President Circle for 2 years. What books are you reading? I prefer to listen to books on my morning walks. I'm currently...

Membership Spotlight – Phyllis Griffard

Membership Spotlight – Phyllis Griffard

Jun 24, 2024

Phyllis Griffard (right) with her husband Pete Phyllis Griffard Profession: Biologist and educator, retired from UL Lafayette Biology faculty. How long have you been a member of AcA? Since moving back to Lafayette in 2015. What books are you reading? Right now my...

Member Spotlight – Sarah Oliver

Member Spotlight – Sarah Oliver

Mar 27, 2024

Sarah Oliver Profession: Interior Design Assistant How long have you been a member of AcA? 4 years. Do you frequent any Downtown establishments? Which ones and what’s your go-to cocktail or lite bite? The downtown spot I probably frequent the most is Wild Child Wines…...

CuriousArt: The Fascinating Assemblage of George Graham

CuriousArt: The Fascinating Assemblage of George Graham

Acadiana Center for the Arts hosts intriguing mixed-media exhibition: CuriousArt CuriousArt: The Fascinating Assemblage of George Graham August 10, 2024 - September 21, 2024 Acadiana Center for the Arts - ArtHouse, Circle Gallery, & Mallia Galleria LAFAYETTE, LA -...

Ceramics Now: Contemporary and Traditional Practices in Acadiana

Ceramics Now: Contemporary and Traditional Practices in Acadiana

Acadiana Center For The Arts Hosts the Most Comprehensive Ceramic Exhibition in the Region to Date Ceramics Now: Contemporary and Traditional Practices in Acadiana June 8, 2024 - August 10, 2024 Acadiana Center for the Arts Main Gallery   LAFAYETTE, LA - June 2,...

2024 Student Artist Awards Recipients

2024 Student Artist Awards Recipients

Acadiana Center For The Arts Announces Scholarships For These Ten Young Creatives From Across Acadiana Pictured (clockwise from top left): Laurel Greenway, Carley Dupré, Reed Patin, Elias Smith, Zhoriel Tapo, Oliver Gallagher, Cathryn Hanks, Ethan Moody, Sylvie Smith,...

2024 Student Arts Expo

2024 Student Arts Expo

42 Lafayette Parish schools to perform and exhibit art at AcA’s Student Arts Expo on Saturday, April 13, 2024     LAFAYETTE, LA - April 3, 2024 - Downtown Lafayette is set to come alive with the Student Arts Expo, a festival of creativity and culture,...

2024 ArtSpark Recipients

2024 ArtSpark Recipients

Acadiana Center for the Arts awards $50,000 to local artists   LAFAYETTE, LA - Friday March 29, 2024 - At an event last night, nine Acadiana artists were announced as the 2024 cohort for Acadiana Center for the Arts individual artist funding program, ArtSpark....

Herman Fuselier takes the mic as new host of Louisiana Crossroads

Herman Fuselier takes the mic as new host of Louisiana Crossroads

  pictured: Herman Fuselier, host of Louisiana Crossroads LAFAYETTE, LA, March 12, 2024 - This Thursday, Herman Fuselier will take the mic as the new host of the Louisiana Crossroads series. The performance series celebrates its 24th year as a program of Acadiana...

AcA’s 2024 Student Artist Awards Submissions Now Open!

AcA’s 2024 Student Artist Awards Submissions Now Open!

  LAFAYETTE, LA, March 6, 2024 - The submission period for Acadiana Center for the Arts’ student artist awards are now open. The Courtney Granger Memorial award and the Jean Breaux Award support highschool and college student artists, musicians, and other...

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