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Member Spotlight: Erin Gray
Job Title / Profession Education Coordinator, Acadiana Center for the Arts Tell us more about your job. What do you love most about what you do? Gosh, I feel like I'm involved in so many things. If I had to choose one thing to talk about, I think it would be how much...
A Little Lagniappe: Allison Doucet
Happy New Year! I’m sure that seems odd to hear in the middle of summer, but in the nonprofit world of the AcA, July 1st marks the official start of our new fiscal year. As a Virgo, a fresh calendar page always gets my mind racing with new possibilities. I’m energized...
Member Spotlight: Emily Hargis
Job Title / Profession Graphic Designer at Stuller, Inc. & Freelance Artist How long have you been a member of the AcA? 2 Years (Honestly might be more or less, not sure) What books are you reading right now? I am currently listening to the audiobook of "I Who...
A Little Lagniappe: Erin Gray
Summertime holds a special place in my heart, in ways I never thought were possible. Looking back, my summers as a kid were filled with eating watermelon, drinking from the water hose, attending soccer camps, going on beach trips and getting some seriously nasty...
Storytellers • A Tribute to Bryant Benoit
Storytellers. A tribue to Bryant Benoit Spoken by Milton Arceneaux at the 2026 ArtSpark Awards Reception Acadiana Center for the Arts • May 9, 2026 Bryant Lee Benoit 1971 — 2026 Artist · Collagist · Storyteller “You may not be here in your physical anymore. But your...
A Little Lagniappe: Audrey de Mahy
The first three months of the year are always a very special time here in the Community Engagement Department. In the spirit of transformations and new beginnings, it is traditionally the time of year when our individual artist grants and awards are open for...
Resources
Educational
Professional Development
- https://www.southarts.org/programs-conferences/professional-development
- https://thecreativeindependent.com/guides/how-to-apply-for-grants/
- https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-4-tips-writing-good-artist-statement
- www.creative-capital.org
- Opportunity Machine
- https://www.artsready.org
- Culturalyst
Financial
- https://www.musiciansfoundation.org
- https://media.fracturedatlas.org/fundraising-for-artists-the-ultimate-guide
- http://amyelainesmith.com/resources
- https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/rauschenberg-emergency-grants
- Funding Opportunities Database