On Friday, November 6, 2026, we celebrate leading supporters of arts & culture in Acadiana with one of our most treasured traditions—Pelican Ball.
Hosted at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, Pelican Ball is a signature fundraiser for arts and culture in our region. It is a celebration of everything that makes our cultural community thrive, where we gather to recognize individuals who have shaped the arts through their commitment and service.
This year, we are proud to honor renowned cultural documentary photographer
Philip Gould as Member Emeritus.
A champion of Louisiana culture since 1974, Gould has dedicated over 50 years to documenting the state's vibrant people and traditions, amassing one of the largest private photographic archives of the region. As a leader and supporter of the Acadiana Center for the Arts, his lifelong advocacy is deeply rooted in Acadiana’s creative community.
The perfect date night, each ticket includes food, an open bar, live music, and an evening of electric dancing. A live auction during the night will provide the only opportunity to acquire a Pelicans on Parade for your business or a small-scale pelican for your home or office.
Your ticket purchase directly funds the programs that bring world-class performances to the James Devin Moncus Theater, thoughtful visual arts experiences to our gallery spaces, and helps expand AcA’s community programs, including professional development for local artists and Arts in Education experiences for more than 80 schools across the region, impacting 43,000 students per year.
Sponsorship & Ticket Information
Sponsorship opportunities are available and include reserved seating for 2, 4, or 6 guests, acknowledgement throughout the event program, and an invitation to the VIP reception preceding the ball, where honorees are recognized in an intimate celebration.
*Please note that general admission is standing room only, and reserved seating is exclusive to event sponsors.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Development Director, Corinne Sprague.
We are looking forward to celebrating with you all on November 6!
Our mission is fostering art and culture in Acadiana.
Founded in 1975, Acadiana Center for the Arts (“AcA”) is a community-supported nonprofit organization that fosters art and culture in Acadiana. Since its founding, AcA has developed as a major force, shaping the future of public education and community development in South Louisiana.
AcA supports the creation of new works of art, exhibits, festivals, performances, and public art across an eight-parish region that includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion Parishes.
AcA aims to bring equitable access to the arts and supports fair compensation of artists. On average, AcA serves over 300,000 people annually and provides fair compensation to 2,700 artists.
In 2013, the AcA merged with the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana (“PASA”), whose mission was to educate, inspire, entertain, and culturally enrich the people of south Louisiana by providing local access to a diverse range of the performing arts. This merger supported the vision of both organizations and provided much-needed support to PASA’s programs. Founded in 1989, PASA served as a leading voice in the performing arts in South Louisiana for close to three decades.
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