Creative Acadiana

Artist Round Up is an opportunity for creatives of all disciplines to come together in a space to meet like-minded creatives who they could collaborate with, talk to, find inspiration from and just generally hang out with. ...

This session of our Public Art Workshop series focuses on the ins and outs of fabrication. This will include discussions on materials and processes, kinetics and simple mechanics, and the different considerations between indoor and outdoor pieces. ...

Join AcA Visual Arts Director Jaik Faulk in conversation with exhibiting artists Marianne Desmarais and Jesse Poimboeuf. ...

Come join us at The Sidecar for a special event honoring the memory of Courtney Granger. This pre-Festival Acadiens et Creoles show is dedicated to celebrating Courtney’s life and legacy through music and community. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Courtney Granger Memorial Award, a competitive award for young traditional musicians. An amazing lineup of friends will come together to celebrate Courtney and previous recipients of the Courtney Granger Memorial Award! Tickets sales going directly towards the award! LINE UP Our amazing house band, Pine Leaf Boys, will be joined by: Wayne Toups Dustin Sonnier Freddie Pate Steve Riley Christine Balfa Julie Williams and previous Courtney Granger Memorial Award recipients Cathryn Hanks, Elise Riley and Ethan Moody VIP Table Includes: Prime seating for 4 Exclusive limited merchandise Welcome drink Let’s come together to remember a wonderful individual and support the next generation of aspiring musicians. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of something truly meaningful. ...

Artist Round Ups are designed to be accessible to creatives of all skill levels and disciplines. Brushes, sponges, or other sculpting tools are great to bring if you have them but not required. We hope to see you there! ...

The third installment of our Public Art Workshop Series focuses on crafting an effective public art proposal. ...

For the last session of our Public Art Workshop Series, we'll be taking the lecture on the road. This workshop will meet at the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in New Orleans where we will discuss the processes, considerations, and merits of various artworks in the field. ...