President’s Circle Opening Reception
Artists' Alliance
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Acadiana Center for the Arts | Main Gallery
Be among the first to experience the Artists' Alliance, AcA's highly anticipated fall season exhibition.
President’s Circle Members and special guests are invited to enjoy this exclusive VIP preview before it officially opens to the public, along with complimentary beverages, refreshments, and live entertainment.
Drawing heavily on the archives of the late artist group, the Artists’ Alliance, the latest Main Gallery exhibition will mount a retrospective that showcases the work of this enigmatic and influential group of artists. This exhibition will reimagine what it was like to be there in person, in the historic Lafayette Hardware Store in the years 1986-1999. Through archives, artworks, and immersive installation, the AcA Main Gallery will be an environment designed for viewers to soak up the the energy of this dynamic group of artists.
Exhibiting Artists:
Hardy Allbritton, David Alpha, John Arceneaux, Mark Bercier, Amy Bonwell, Steve Breaux, Bonnie Camos, Robert Dafford, Edmond deBoisblanc, Edward deMahy, Wayne Ditch, Kathy Dumesnil, Kate Ferry, Michael Flaherty, Lynda Frese, Kent G. Hutslar, John Geldersma, Dan Girouard, Tina Girouard, John Hathorn, Gary Hernandez, Allan Jones, Dutch Kepler, Charles Kimball Jr., Randall LaBry, Tom Ladousa, Dickie Landry, Mary Ellen Leger, James Lyons, Mare Martin (Mary Martin Allbritton), Craig McCullen, Herman Mhire, Elemore Morgan Jr., Mary Morgan, Tanya Nehrbass Schulze, Francis X. Pavy, Jesse Poimboeuf, Kathy Reed, Tom Secrest, Deborah Simeral, John Slaughter, Paula Stude, Doug Stutes, Linda Trappey Dautreuil, Cissy Whipp
The Artists' Alliance exhibition has received special support from the following host committee members, Tiffa & Kerry Boutte, Vicki L. Chrisman, Mitzi & Andrew Duhon, Kiki Frayard, Roxanne & George Graham, Haynie Family Foundation, Kelli & Henry Kaufman, Dr. Mary B. Neiheisel, and Michael D. Soileau & Thomas Ude, Jr.
All AcA Members (at any level): you are invited to attend the public opening reception for free on Saturday, September 12, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM prior to Artwalk to mingle with the exhibiting artists. For more information and to RSVP, click this link.
If you would like to upgrade your membership to attend the exclusive September 10 preview and enjoy year-round perks, you can do so by clicking this link.
We kindly ask that you RSVP above to help us prepare for a fantastic night. We look forward to welcoming you to the Artists' Alliance.
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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