Professional Development

Draw, paint, or sketch one of our curated still life displays or bring your own items from home for inspiration. Materials will be available for you to use, but supplies brought from home are always encouraged. ...

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Children’s Museum of Acadiana will launcha genre-spanning, locally rooted music series that brings Louisiana’s cultural soundtrack to life for the next generation. As the Museum honors three decades of learning through play, “Music Mosaic: A Year of Sound and Place,” reimagines its historic home exhibit (Stuffee’s house) as a stage for heritage, rhythm, and connection deepening children’s sense of place through joyful, monthly encounters with live music. It’s not just a celebration, it’s a legacy project rounding the CMA’s past in Acadiana’s future. Throughout 2026, “Music Mosaic: A Year of Sound and Place,” will occur on the first Saturday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. This month features Rock Music by Specklers ...

Join AcA Visual Arts director Jaik Faulk in conversation with exhibiting artist Aaron Collier. ...

This is a low-stress workshop that does not require prior knowledge of dance and can be adapted for any age or ability. Dress comfortably! ...

Join Leigha Porter in exploring how mentorship, collaboration, storytelling, and shared experiences can help preserve artistic traditions while also making space for new ideas and perspectives. ...

In this intimate evening of intergenerational discussion, you'll have the rare opportunity to not only hear the stories that defined an artistic era in Acadiana, but to join the conversation yourselves. ...

AcA's Artist Roundups gather together artists and creatives for a casual night of making connections while also making art. By bringing artists of various backgrounds together, Artist Roundups hope to encourage dialogue and collaboration across artistic disciplines and create a shared sense of community and belonging. This time we're taking Artist Roundup on the road with a pop up session at the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center! ...

This hands-on workshop helps participants build real confidence in public speaking through practical exercises rather than theory. You'll practice managing nerve, using body language and vocal variety effectively, and delivering with presence — all in a supportive, low-pressure environment. No prior speaking experience needed. Leave with tools you can use for your next presentation, interview, or big conversation. ...

Join local arts and culture writer Brooke Broussard in conversation with former members of the historic Artists' Alliance, a contemporary artists collective that operated in downtown Lafayette from 1986 to 1999. ...

Join co-owners of Scrappie Studio, Preslie Such and Raeleigh Boyd, for a hands-on gelli printing session where participants can experiment with monoprinting techniques and create their own layered prints. ...

Participants will leave with practical strategies for growing their audience, promoting their creative work with intention, and a personalized action plan for the month ahead. The session will conclude with dedicated time for Q&A and guided planning so attendees can begin putting what they've learned into practice immediately. ...

The session covers how Image Tracking anchors content to physical prints, how 360° Camera scenes construct immersive panoramic environments, and how Simple and Advanced Surface Tracking utilize spatial mapping and depth sensing to place digital objects onto real-world tables, floors, and walls. ...

AcA's Artist Roundups gather together artists and creatives for a casual night of making connections while also making art. ...

Join AcA Visual Arts Director Jaik Faulk in conversation with exhibiting artist Kate Gordon. ...

AcA's Artist Roundups gather together artists and creatives for a casual night of making connections while also making art. ...

Join former members of the Artists' Alliance in the AcA Moncus Theater as they perform a demonstration of one of their most famous art formats: Tattooed Walls. ...