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Artist Dirk Guidry Interviewed by Student Reporter Zhoriél Tapo
A deep dive into the 5,000 sq. ft Children’s Museum of Acadiana mural and the impact of the Talented Program for our students In the heart of Downtown Lafayette, a transformation is taking place. Spanning over 5,000 square feet, the Children’s Museum of Acadiana’s...
Member Spotlight: Corinne Sprague
Hello! I’m thrilled to be featured as the February Member Spotlight; mainly because February just so happens to be my favorite month of the year. Not only is it my birthday month, but about 8 times out of 10, Mardi Gras falls in February, too. Coincidence? I think...
Superintendents Breakfast on Arts in Education
Executive summary AcA convened superintendents and leadership teams from school districts across Acadiana for a working breakfast focused on strengthening and scaling the Arts in Education (AiE) partnership. The presentation grounded the conversation in current reach...
Progress You Can See — And Progress You’ll Feel Downtown
Downtown Lafayette is entering a season of visible, tangible momentum — and it’s arriving in ways both bold and quietly transformative. Some improvements are impossible to miss. A new mural rising up the side of a building, or major upgrades at Parc International,...
Membership Spotlight – Andy & Kathy Vodicka
Andy & Kathy Vodicka Profession:Geologist | Managing Member Sand Trap Oil & Gas, LLC Are you on the AcA Board and/or a Committee? If so, please expand. If not, would you like to be considered for a Board or Committee position?I am currently a member of the ACA...
Kim Bullen: Memèré Luziane
In the months leading up to Pelican Ball, AcA invites one of our exceptionally talented local artists to design and create a one-of-a-kind piece for auction. The 2025 Pelican Ball saw the return of Kim Bullen! Kim Bullen is a Louisiana native whose mixed-media...
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