Prairie Stories: Members & Artists Opening Reception

  • February 8, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Acadiana Center for the Arts (Atrium)

    101 West Vermilion Street
    Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
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Description

Acadiana Center for the Arts invites our valued members to a special opening reception prior to Second Saturday ArtWalk celebrating Prairie Stories: Art and Ecological Restoration on the Prairies of Louisiana.

 

Be among the first to explore this stunning new main gallery exhibition while enjoying complimentary beverages and connecting with the extraordinary artists who bring these powerful stories to life.

 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Host Committee, whose generous support made this exhibition possible, and to our Presenting Sponsor, Jones Walker, LLP, for their unwavering commitment to fostering the arts in Acadiana.

 

Presenting Sponsor

Jones Walker, LLP

Host Committee

Caroline and Barry Ancelet

Brenda and Alan Broussard

Kathy and Richard Broussard

Chuck Boudreaux

Dr. Mary B. Neiheisel

 

This exhibition takes a look at a variety of stories which intertwine the work of artists, community groups, Indigenous Peoples, and science-led efforts to restore the ecological balance to the area known as the Cajun Prairie.

 

Meet the Featured Artists

This is your chance to celebrate and honor the talented creatives featured in the exhibition:

 

Ashlee Wilson

Brandon Ballengée

Caroline Delahoussaye

David Alpha

Elemore Morgan Jr. 

Emee Morgan

Dr. Jeffery Darensbourg

Jillian Godshall

Leah Graeff

LouAnn Moses

Lucius Fontenot

Maaliyah Symoné

Max Alarcon

Nant’a (Chief) Cougar Goodbear

Neil Martin Nehrbass

Phillip Charles Ardoin

Rush Jagoe

 

This event is a celebration of the incredible talent and dedication behind the exhibition. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with these artists and experience their work in a dynamic, inspiring setting.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Date & Time

Sat, Feb 8, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue Details

Acadiana Center for the Arts (Atrium)

101 West Vermilion Street
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 Acadiana Center for the Arts (Atrium)
Acadiana Center for the Arts

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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