CREATIVITY
can change a child’s life
The arts are a powerful teaching tool.
Acadiana Center for the Arts’ Education programs provide arts experiences to students, as well as tools to teachers, for integrating the arts into education.
These programs are interdisciplinary learning adventures designed to connect real-life experiences with academic instruction through a broad range of quality arts events and workshops.
The mission of AcA is to foster art and culture in Acadiana. Founded in 1975, AcA has developed as a major force in public education and community development in South Louisiana.
CREATIVITY
can change a child’s life
The arts are a powerful teaching tool.
Acadiana Center for the Arts’ Education programs provide arts experiences to students, as well as tools to teachers, for integrating the arts into education.
These programs are interdisciplinary learning adventures designed to connect real-life experiences with academic instruction through a broad range of quality arts events and workshops.
The mission of AcA is to foster art and culture in Acadiana. Founded in 1975, AcA has developed as a major force in public education and community development in South Louisiana.
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About Our
Arts in Education
Programs
Acadiana Center for the Arts is committed to making the arts an essential part of every child’s education. Through partnerships with school districts in the Acadiana region, AcA connects students with professional artists to have hands-on learning experiences that enrich classroom instruction.
Our education programs are designed to inspire creativity, strengthen academic achievement, and nurture lifelong skills like communication, collaboration, and empathy.
Teaching Artist Program
AcA’s Teaching Artist Program provides the opportunity for students to experience a broad range of art forms and innovative arts activities in the classroom.
We offer sessions in music, dance, creative writing, visual arts, storytelling, and folk arts designed and led by a local Teaching Artist.Â
Professional Learning Workshops
Professional Development Workshops demonstrate practical and proven techniques for teaching in the arts, about the arts and through the arts.
In-School Performances
In-School Performance introduces students to professional performances in dance, theater, music, puppetry, storytelling and more!
These performances are a great introduction to the performing arts and an effective, creative way to explore a variety of curricular areas.
Field Trips to Acadiana Center for the Arts
Acadiana Center for the Arts is home to five museum-quality galleries.
Our exhibitions are thoughtfully selected and rotate throughout the year to feature a wide variety of artistic mediums and artists of all career levels.
Poetry Out Loud
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic competition for high school students across the country.
This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.
Play It Again
With generous support from Lafayette Music, AcA is able to collect and repair old instruments no longer being used to donate them to band programs in Acadiana public schools.Â
The revival of donated instruments gives the gift of music to students who may not have the financial means to buy an instrument of their own.
Our Impact on
art
in Acadiana
At Acadiana Center for the Arts, we believe every child should have access to the arts. When students learn through the arts, they gain more than creativity. They build skills in communication, problem solving, collaboration and empathy that support success in every subject.
Through partnerships with school districts, AcA brings professional artists into classrooms and integrates the arts into daily lessons. Research shows that this approach improves academic achievement, strengthens early childhood development, and helps students stay engaged in school. It also prepares young people for long-term success in college, careers and community life.
With the arts at the heart of learning, students become curious, capable and compassionate learners, ready to thrive in school and beyond.
Years Of Experience
in partnership with parish-wide school districts
Teaching Artists
employed annually
Students
reached by AcA teaching artists
Public Schools
receive AcA’s Arts in Education services annually
Art Lessons
taught by AcA Teaching Artists each week
Field Trips
each year
Meet the Team
that makes the magic happen
Bree Sargent, Education Director, Bree@AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org
Catherine Bricelj, Education Manager, Catherine@AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org
Erin Gray, Education Coordinator, Erin@AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org
Meet the SPONSORS
that make our programs possible
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Martial F. Billeaud Foundation
Opelousas Downtown Development District
Quest Pediatric Dentistry
Thistlewood Foundation
Meet the VISIONARIES
who are moving this work forward
Susan & Stanley Blackstone
Colleen & John Chappuis
Dr. Jay Culotta
First Horizon Bank
Iberia Parish Affiliate of Community Foundation of Acadiana
Kwainis of Lafayette
Daphne & EJ Krampe
Love Our Schools
Cindi & Rodney Savoy
Schumacher Clinical Partners
Scott Family Louisiana Fund
David Strother and Susan Daigle
Stuller Family Foundation
Vermilion Parish Affiliate of Community Foundation of Acadiana
William C. Schumacher Family Foundation