Culture in Acadiana
Community Engagement
invested in Acadiana artists and cultural organizations annually
in Acadiana artists and cultural organizations, through fair compensation and grant support
people
served annually by AcA
artists
fairly compensated annually
parishes served by AcA's mission
(Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, & Vermilion Parishes)
About
Creative Acadiana
From workshops and artists talks to community art projects, Creative Acadiana provides a space for artists to gather, create, connect, and learn.
Grants & Opportunities
Individual Artists
Organizations
Students
Membership
Starting at just $15 per month, AcA members receive a variety of benefits including social and networking events, discounts Community Engagement events, and more. Check out the full list and support the arts today!
Grant Panelist Application
AcA is always seeking community members to join our pool of grant panelists. Panelists are called upon to aid decision making on grant applications and receive a sneak peak of the exciting projects happening in our community!
AcA Blog
A Little Lagniappe: Allison Doucet
Happy New Year! I’m sure that seems odd to hear in the middle of summer, but in the nonprofit world of the AcA, July 1st marks the official start of our new fiscal year. As a Virgo, a fresh calendar page always gets my mind racing with new possibilities. I’m energized...
Member Spotlight: Emily Hargis
Job Title / Profession Graphic Designer at Stuller, Inc. & Freelance Artist How long have you been a member of the AcA? 2 Years (Honestly might be more or less, not sure) What books are you reading right now? I am currently listening to the audiobook of "I Who...
A Little Lagniappe: Erin Gray
Summertime holds a special place in my heart, in ways I never thought were possible. Looking back, my summers as a kid were filled with eating watermelon, drinking from the water hose, attending soccer camps, going on beach trips and getting some seriously nasty...
Storytellers • A Tribute to Bryant Benoit
Storytellers. A tribue to Bryant Benoit Spoken by Milton Arceneaux at the 2026 ArtSpark Awards Reception Acadiana Center for the Arts • May 9, 2026 Bryant Lee Benoit 1971 — 2026 Artist · Collagist · Storyteller “You may not be here in your physical anymore. But your...
A Little Lagniappe: Audrey de Mahy
The first three months of the year are always a very special time here in the Community Engagement Department. In the spirit of transformations and new beginnings, it is traditionally the time of year when our individual artist grants and awards are open for...
Member Spotlight: Steve Breaux & Kathy Reed
Job Title / Profession Kathy: Artist Steve: Retired Professor of Visual Arts How long have you been a member of the AcA? Kathy: Since the beginning Steve: Since it opened What books are you reading right now? Kathy: Threads of Awakening: an American woman’s journey...