Professional Development

How well do you know the categories that are eligible for consideration for the Grammy’s? 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. For our November meet up, AcA’s Performing Arts Director, Brandon Motz, will lead a discussion with past and new Grammy nominees about how and what they got nominated for, career trajectories and what it was like to go to the Grammy’s! Panelists include: Eric Adcock, Kelly Bixby, Cynthia Simien, Louis Michot and 2025 nominee Sean Ardoin! This is a free event hosted by AcA’s Creative Acadiana workshop series. Learn more about Creative Acadiana here: https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/opportunities-for-artists/creative-acadiana ...

Bob Borel and Emma Sonnier will delve into things a lot of people wish they knew before their first exhibition. They will cover things such as: Glossary of terms – words you won’t hear unless talking with a gallery Transporting your artwork How to communicate with a gallery about how to display your work Standard sales percentages and how to negotiate Who’s responsible for what? What if a piece gets damaged?   AcA is committed to making our programming as accessible as possible. This Creative Acadiana session will be in-person, streamed and recorded. If you require your accessibility needs addressed, please contact community@acadianacenterforthearts.org to discuss. ...

presented by George Saucier, Iberia Parish Talented Theatre Teacher For teachers of all grade levels Unlock the power of theatre tableau to transform your ELA and Social Studies lessons in this comprehensive workshop. Whether you’re new to tableau or looking to expand your skills, discover how this dynamic technique can bring literature and history to life in your classroom. Learn to guide students in creating powerful visual representations that deepen their understanding of complex texts, character motivations, and historical events. Explore advanced strategies for multi-scene tableaux, incorporating movement and dialogue to analyze plot progression and societal changes. Leave with a toolkit of engaging, standards-aligned activities that foster critical thinking, empathy, and nuanced interpretation of both literary works and historical narratives. Join us to revolutionize how your students connect with and analyze curriculum content through the art of tableau. ...

Join AcA’s Visual Arts Director, Jaik Faulk, in conversation with exhibiting artist, Anne Boudreau. ABOUT ANNE BOUDREAU Anne Boudreau is a native of New Orleans and currently resides in Lafayette, Louisiana. For over twenty-five years, she has been making, exhibiting and teaching visual art. Now semi-retired from full-time teaching, she happily teaches part-time in the Visual Art Department at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Boudreau continues to make fiber based work that includes three-dimensional suspended and relief forms that are often presented as installation environments. She has more recently been exploring the possibilities in making two-dimensional fabric constructions. Most of the fabrics and sewing notions she uses in her work are either found at thrift stores, gifted from friends and acquaintances, or salvaged from the trash. Her gathering and use of repurposed materials is mainly motivated by her regard for our natural environment and her respect for our Earth. ...

presented by Denise Gallagher, Author and Illustrator For teachers of grades 6-12 Join us at the intersection of literature and art! Participants will explore literary artistry, discovering how writers use language creatively, similar to visual artists, to evoke emotion and convey messages. Delve into the power of sketchnotes and how to integrate visual thinking into your curriculum to enhance your students’ writing process and unlock new creative pathways. We will explore practical techniques to guide students in blending written and visual storytelling, enhancing their creative process and deepening their engagement with texts. Led by author and illustrator Denise Gallagher, this hands-on session will equip you with practical tools to elevate your students’ storytelling through both words and images. ...