Acadiana Center for the Arts

The Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA), established in 1975, is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering art and culture in Acadiana. It serves as a cultural hub in Lafayette, Louisiana, providing a wide range of artistic and educational programs. The center operates as a museum-quality gallery space, an arts education center, and offers in-school as well as field trip experiences for students, primarily from Pre-K through 5th grade in Lafayette Parish public schools. AcA is instrumental in training professional artists for classroom settings, greatly contributing to the arts education narrative at both local and national levels. The center facilitates the engagement and enrichment of students and educators via diverse art forms, making it a valuable asset for homeschooling families interested in arts education.