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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.”
Membership Spotlight – Gerald Guilbeaux
Gerald Guilbeaux Profession: Conductor, Lafayette Concert Band and the Acadian Wind Symphony How long have you been a member of AcA? Three years. What music are you listening to? As a music conductor, I am always listening to new musical works that I might perform for...
Membership Spotlight – Sonja Solomon
Sonja Solomon Profession: Proud Westside Elementary 1st grade teacher. Gooooo Wildcats! How long have you been a member of AcA? Since 2017. What books are you reading? "A Rat Is a Pig Is a Dog Is a Boy: The Human Cost of the Animal Rights Movement." Interesting title,...
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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