Professional Development

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 Singer/Songwriter Music by Mary Broussard ...

Fairs, markets, and shows put you in front of people, but foot traffic doesn’t always turn into sales. In this workshop, led by photographer and marketing consultant April Courville, you’ll learn how to draw the right people to your booth, turn browsers into buyers, and follow up so a good conversation becomes a paying client. ...

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 ...