Second Saturday ArtWalk this weekend

Martin Payton: Legacy of Form is on display in the Main Gallery from September 9, 2023 through January 13, 2024.

Join Community Development Director, Gwen Richard, and her artistic mentor, Martin Payton, as they unpack the knowledge learned from their elders.

Creative Acadiana is a comprehensive career development program for artists and creative entrepreneurs in Acadiana, including grant funding, workforce development courses, and professional networking opportunities to build a thriving creative sector in Acadiana. Learn more about Creative Acadiana.

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Martin Payton: Legacy of Form

Sept. 9, 2023 - Jan. 13, 2024
Main Gallery

Martin Payton (b.1948, New Orleans) comes from a family of accomplished New Orleanian musicians and holds at the core of his artistic practice the styles of improvisation and African Polyrhythms embedded in New Orleans Jazz.

Payton’s sculptures resemble silhouettes suggestive of traditional African forms with a minimalist, modern personality. 

Using found materials gathered at the scrap yard, Payton composes sculptures of juxtaposition and improvisation that are the artist’s visual equivalent of improvisational Jazz.

Payton’s approach to this composition involves pulling and placing alternating options until he finds the right relation between parts, once found, then setting the form in place.

Open Studio Acadiana

Nov. 11 – Dec. 16, 2023
Coca-Cola Studio

Open Studio Acadiana 2023 is an exhibition of artworks at the Acadiana Center for the Arts highlighting local artists participating in this year’s open studio tour happening throughout Acadiana on November 18th and 19th, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.
The exhibition at AcA is only one piece of the Open Studio Tours Acadiana experience.

Ralph Schexnaydre: Translating the Sun

Nov. 11, 2023 – Jan. 13, 2024
Side Gallery

The works presented in this exhibition consist of lumen and cyanotype prints. The images were created using plant materials collected along Bayou Teche, local roadsides, and on the property of his current residence.
These common plants are cut and reassembled in which the components are transformed from our “normal” descriptions of what we know to something more celestial, more mysterious, and spiritual.

Join Us

The Board of Directors of the Acadiana Center for the Arts invites the public to attend its Annual Meeting, held at the AcA, 101 W. Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA, 70501, on Wednesday, November 15, at 5:30pm.

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INSIDERS SALON

Wednesday, November 15, 7:30pm

As an AcA Insider or AcA President’s Circle member, we welcome you to join us for this exclusive party and fabulous evening of art and surprises (come and find out!).

In the tradition of 18th century French salon gatherings, AcA will be transformed into a site for creative inspiration and the exchange of ideas. We invite YOU to come and enjoy the art and conversation.

Complementary drinks & snacks provided – please RSVP.

If you’re not a member yet, secure your membership here (acadianacenterforthearts.org/membership/) or at our front desk.

See y’all there!

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Pelican Ball

You're Invited to the Pelican Ball
on Saturday, December 2, 2023!

Hosted in the James Devin Moncus Theater, this annual gala celebrates the leading supporters of arts and culture in Acadiana on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The event also features a live and silent auction, which is the only opportunity to receive a Pelicans on Parade for your business or home.

The Pelican Ball recognizes the people who have shaped the arts in Acadiana through their commitment and service. We honor both individuals who have contributed directly to the arts council’s work and individuals who have shaped the broader cultural life in Acadiana through their work.

We honor these individuals, and we celebrate our thriving culture in the best way we know how: with a night full of food, music, and artful surprises amidst the core ‘flock’ of Acadiana’s cultural community.

Pelican Ball 2023 Honorees:

Vicki Chrisman

William Daniel Hare

Randy & Daynese Haynie

Gerd Wuestemann

All funds raised from The Pelican Ball will support the programs of Acadiana Center for the Arts, offering national acts of music, dance, and theater, and visual art in Lafayette, as well as the expansion of AcA’s community programs impacting more than 80 public and private schools.

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Todd Barry

Thursday, November 16, 7:30pm
Comedy Club Series, presented by Jay Culotta, MD, in partnership with Lafayette Comedy
 

Todd Barry has released three one-hour stand-up specials including his latest one for Netflix, Spicy Honey.

He’s appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ,The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan and Late Night With Seth Meyers and his acting credits include The Wrestler, Road Trip, Flight of the Concords, Chappelle’s Show, Spin City, Sex and the City. You may have heard his voice on the animated series Bob’s Burgers, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

Todd is also the author of the critically-acclaimed 2017 travel memoir Thank You For Coming To Hattiesburg.

Tickets: $20, $25, & $35

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You're Invited

As part of her ArtSpark funded project, Becca Begnaud will be facilitating three healing gatherings and art installation throughout November at Maison Freetown (800 W. Vermilion).

Begnaud’s project, Traitement, is a three-part documentary series about healing the collective unconscious by having dialogues with healers within our community. These gatherings are complimentary to her overall project. 

These are open house events - all are welcome!

Southern Screen

November 16-19

Whether you are flying in from many miles away or trekking across town, Southern Screen attracts entertainment lovers and creators to see something new and learn something unforgettable. With dozens of films screened each year, plus an array of workshops, panels, parties, and live performances, the four day celebration every November is sure to entertain, educate, and inspire.  
The 2023 Southern Screen Festival will be in person in Lafayette, LA and will have limited programming still available virtually for anyone who would like to experience the festival. 

No matter how you plan to participate, let Southern Screen show you how the heart of Cajun Country showcases emerging and innovative storytellers!

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Series Tickets on Sale!

now through December 11

AcA Members get advance access to series tickets PLUS a 15% discount!

Already a member? Check your email - ticket access is in your inbox.

Not an active member? Join or renew your membership today at any level to access early-bird series tickets at a 15% discount! acadianacenterforthearts.org/membership

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Our Café and Galleries are open
Tuesday - Saturday
9am - 5pm