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
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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
AcA Awards $220,000+ in 2025 – 2026 Grants Cycle
The AcA has the pleasure of administering 7 grant programs annually. Just this year, the Community Engagement Department has disbursed over $220,000 to over 50 recipients. Those 50 recipients take those funds and create jobs for artists who share the work they do with...
Membership Spotlight – Christy Marie Lush
Christy Marie Lush Profession:BFA, Visual Artist, PACE Teaching Artist How long have you been a member of AcA?I recently joined as a member as a birthday present to myself. In addition to being a member, you’re also a Teaching Artist with AcA. Can you share a little...
Building Resumes, Building Community: NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur at the AcA
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Announcing AcA’s first Artist as Entrepreneur cohort!
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Progress Report | Children’s Museum of Acadiana Mural Project
Public art is a visual representation of the unique qualities of a town. It colors the experiences and memories made within it. Visitors come, and they remember taking pictures in front of this mural or that and looking back on those pictures they remember all the great food and music and people that they experienced here as well.
Membership Spotlight – Will Thiele & Jared Eubanks
Will Thiele & Jared Eubanks Professions: Will is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Jared is a Financial Planning Manager How long have you been a member of AcA? 3 years Are you on the AcA Board and/or a Committee? If so, please expand. If not, would you...