Professional Development

State of the Arts Symposium is a high-impact civic forum designed to elevate public conversation about the role arts and culture play in Lafayette’s economy, identity, and future. It brings together leaders from across sectors—government, business, education, and the arts—to share ideas, data, and strategies that strengthen our cultural infrastructure and deepen its impact. ...

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 Hip Hop Music by TMM Project ...

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 ...

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 ...