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General Memberships
Support the work of the AcA and get exclusive benefits without breaking the bank.
Insiders Memberships
Participate in exciting & engaging networking opportunities, while being immersed in the arts.
President’s Circle Memberships
The innermost circle of Acadiana’s cultural scene who are proud to support AcA artists & performers.
Member Events
Member Spotlights
Pelican Ball Honoree: Sharon Moss
Why are the arts so important to a community? “The arts enrich our lives in our community,” Moss says. “I’m all about community—simple as that.”
Pelican Ball Honoree: Janet Begneaud
Begnaud’s life has been both exciting and rewarding, and definitely, at times, stranger than fiction. Spanning the country, and across international waters, she has had encounters with too many celebrities to count or recall. Her trips exposed her—literally—to the world of art. And her work, and volunteer work, helped to shape her essence along the way.
Member Spotlight – Anna Kojevnikov
Anna Kojevnikov Title or profession: Community Development Manager, Acadiana Center for the Arts. How long have you worked for the AcA? 3 years Any other community involvement? Boards, memberships, etc.? Co-founder and Board President of Lafayette Tool Library What is...
Pelican Ball Honoree: Cathy Webre & Jody Nederveld
For decades, Cathy Webre and Jody Nederveld have been pivotal forces behind the cultural and economic revival of Downtown Lafayette. As key leaders in the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Downtown Lafayette Unlimited (DLU), Webre and Nederveld worked tirelessly to transform Lafayette’s downtown into a vibrant hub of activity, arts, and community pride.
Member Spotlight – John Zant
John Zant What inspired you to start volunteering with Gulf Brew, and what keeps you coming back each year? Why do I do it? Originally, I couldn't afford the ticket, honestly, but I liked the beer. Then I saw the volunteer opportunity and I took it. It is work, but...
Pelican Ball Honoree: Todd Mouton
“The reason we have nice things in Lafayette, like Festival International or Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, or AcA,” he adds, “the reason we have those things is because we believe in our value, and we believe that it’s as good—our dignity, our respect—it’s as good as anybody, anywhere, anytime, anything.”