50 Years of

Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana

Acadiana Center for the Arts proudly announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking five decades of fostering creativity, supporting artists, and enriching the cultural landscape of South Louisiana.

Founded in 1975 as the Acadiana Arts Council by a group of passionate artists and community leaders, AcA was established to provide a dedicated space for the arts in Acadiana, growing over the years into a premier cultural institution that champions local talent and engages audiences through diverse artistic programming.

As part of its anniversary celebrations, AcA invites the public to contribute personal memories, experiences, and reflections.

Share Your AcA Story: acadianacenterforthearts.org/about-us/50-years

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Name: Insiders’ Salon: A Festival International Celebration
Start: 2025-04-22
End: 2025-04-22
Location: Acadiana Center for the Arts

50 Years of

Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana

Acadiana Center for the Arts proudly announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking five decades of fostering creativity, supporting artists, and enriching the cultural landscape of South Louisiana.

Founded in 1975 as the Acadiana Arts Council by a group of passionate artists and community leaders, AcA was established to provide a dedicated space for the arts in Acadiana, growing over the years into a premier cultural institution that champions local talent and engages audiences through diverse artistic programming.

As part of its anniversary celebrations, AcA invites the public to contribute personal memories, experiences, and reflections.

Share Your AcA Story: acadianacenterforthearts.org/about-us/50-years

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50 Years of

Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana

Acadiana Center for the Arts proudly announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking five decades of fostering creativity, supporting artists, and enriching the cultural landscape of South Louisiana.

Founded in 1975 as the Acadiana Arts Council by a group of passionate artists and community leaders, AcA was established to provide a dedicated space for the arts in Acadiana, growing over the years into a premier cultural institution that champions local talent and engages audiences through diverse artistic programming.

As part of its anniversary celebrations, AcA invites the public to contribute personal memories, experiences, and reflections.

Share Your AcA Story: acadianacenterforthearts.org/about-us/50-years

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50 Years of

Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana

Acadiana Center for the Arts proudly announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking five decades of fostering creativity, supporting artists, and enriching the cultural landscape of South Louisiana.

Founded in 1975 as the Acadiana Arts Council by a group of passionate artists and community leaders, AcA was established to provide a dedicated space for the arts in Acadiana, growing over the years into a premier cultural institution that champions local talent and engages audiences through diverse artistic programming.

As part of its anniversary celebrations, AcA invites the public to contribute personal memories, experiences, and reflections.

Share Your AcA Story: acadianacenterforthearts.org/about-us/50-years

▼

50 Years of

Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana

Acadiana Center for the Arts proudly announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking five decades of fostering creativity, supporting artists, and enriching the cultural landscape of South Louisiana.

Founded in 1975 as the Acadiana Arts Council by a group of passionate artists and community leaders, AcA was established to provide a dedicated space for the arts in Acadiana, growing over the years into a premier cultural institution that champions local talent and engages audiences through diverse artistic programming.

As part of its anniversary celebrations, AcA invites the public to contribute personal memories, experiences, and reflections.

Share Your AcA Story: acadianacenterforthearts.org/about-us/50-years

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Upcoming Events

Art Exhibitions

Performances

Special Events

Workshops

Dance

Theatre

Tuesday - 22 Apr

Insiders’ Salon: A Festival International Celebration

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

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Tuesday - 29 Apr

NXT Series: Information Session and Panel

Acadiana Center for the Arts - ArtHouse, 101 West Vermilion Street Lafayette, Louisiana 70501

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Wednesday - 30 Apr

Become a Teaching Artist Meet & Greet | Abbeville

Abbey Players, 200 S State St, Abbeville, LA 70510

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Thursday - 01 May

Ghost-Note

Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion Street

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Wednesday - 07 May

Commissions Best Practice

Acadiana Center for the Arts - ArtHouse, 101 West Vermilion Street Lafayette, Louisiana 70501

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Saturday - 10 May

Artist Talk: Lynda Frese

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

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Monday - 21 Apr 2025

Prairie Stories: Art and Ecological Restoration on Louisiana’s Prairies

Acadiana Center for the Arts - Main Gallery, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA 70501

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Monday - 21 Apr 2025

Lynda Frese: Far-Out

Acadiana Center for the Arts - Side Gallery, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA 70501

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Monday - 21 Apr 2025

FrancoFAE: CORRESPONDANCE

Acadiana Center for the Arts - Coca-Cola Studio, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA 70501

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Monday - 21 Apr 2025

Soft Sculpture

The Reaux Family Vault, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA 70501

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Thursday - 01 May 2025

Ghost-Note

Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion Street

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Thursday - 15 May 2025

Louis Michot: Rêve du Troubadour

Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion Street

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Friday - 16 May 2025

The Music of Shakespeare featuring the LPO Chamber Ensemble

Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion Street

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Friday - 06 Jun 2025

Dwight James & the Royals

Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion Street

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Friday - 20 Jun 2025

Armed Rhymery

Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion Street

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Friday - 11 Jul 2025

Jill Butler’s Joyride

Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion Street

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Saturday - 10 May 2025

Second Saturday ArtWalk at AcA

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

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Saturday - 14 Jun 2025

Second Saturday ArtWalk at AcA

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

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Saturday - 12 Jul 2025

Second Saturday ArtWalk at AcA

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

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Saturday - 09 Aug 2025

Second Saturday ArtWalk at AcA

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

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Saturday - 13 Sep 2025

Second Saturday ArtWalk at AcA

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

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Saturday - 11 Oct 2025

Second Saturday ArtWalk at AcA

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

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Tuesday - 29 Apr 2025

NXT Series: Information Session and Panel

Acadiana Center for the Arts - ArtHouse, 101 West Vermilion Street Lafayette, Louisiana 70501

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Wednesday - 30 Apr 2025

Become a Teaching Artist Meet & Greet | Abbeville

Abbey Players, 200 S State St, Abbeville, LA 70510

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Saturday - 10 May 2025

Artist Talk: Lynda Frese

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

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Wednesday - 21 May 2025

Artist Round Up: Zine Making

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

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Friday - 15 Aug

“Send on the Clowns” by Nicole Curtis

Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion Street

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Friday - 24 Oct

Ten Tiny Dances®

Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion Street

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Thursday - 11 Sep

Orpheus & Euridice

Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion Street

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New “ Arts and STEAM” festival comes to Downtown Opelousas

LAFAYETTE, LA - Acadiana Center for the Arts announces its latest expansion of programming with an all-new St. Landry Parish Student Arts and STEAM festival on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 10am-3pm, at the Courthouse Square in Downtown Opelousas. The free festival is...