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The newest addition to the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center is the Amédé Ardoin Commemorative, a 1,500 lb. carved steel statue of the iconic Louisiana musician, Amédé Ardoin. This public sculpture was designed by award-winning artist, Russell Whiting, and was made possible by members of the Amédé Ardoin Project Committee. The project honors one of the earliest French-speaking Creole musicians to commercially record his songs and the first to build a library of over 30 recordings with national labels.

The 16th annual Women’s Leadership Conference will be held in-person, bringing together students, faculty, staff and community members to commemorate National Women’s History Month. The goal of the conference is to provide an opportunity for personal and professional leadership development that is centered on the needs of women from various cultural backgrounds.Join them on March 16, 2023, at the UL Lafayette Student Union for a day full of educational breakout sessions, inspirational awards presentations, and empowering keynote speakers. For more information and the itinerary, visit their website.

If you love music, art, color, and fun they have just the artist for you! Black Heritage Gallery is currently home to artist Troy Guilbeaux's amazing and vibrant artwork. Come in enjoy this amazing show for yourself. It will be on display in our second floor gallery space through March 24th. Historic City Hall hours are 10 AM till 6 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is always free!

ArtWalk showcases the creative side of Downtown Lafayette’s cultural district. Museums, independent galleries, studios, craft stores and art houses of Downtown all participate in the monthly showcase of Acadiana’s artistic talent. Those who come will leave inspired as they explore the Downtown cultural district.ArtWalk takes place every second Saturday of the month—rain or shine. There is no one organization responsible for planning the activities. Instead, each museum, gallery, or studio hosts their own unique event, featuring local artists and performers. Follow the official ArtWalk Lafayette Facebook Page to stay informed on monthly events.

The 2023 Coastal Master Plan will build upon previous master plan efforts and strive to ensure that the collective effects of project investments reduce storm surge-based flood risk to communities, provide habitats to support an array of commercial and recreational activities, and support infrastructure critical to the working coast. This will be achieved by harnessing natural processes, focusing protection on key assets, and adapting to changing coastal conditions.Join CPRA as we partner with Restore the Mississippi River Delta and several local partners, for a series of community conversations ahead of the 2023 Coastal Master Plan’s official release in early January 2023.The meetings will be an opportunity for communities across the coast to engage directly with the Coastal Master Plan team and complimentary dinner will be served.Nov 17, 2022 – Abbeville

UL-Lafayette Dance Program's annual faculty and guest artist concert will feature 6 new works with a cast of over 30 dancers.There are four performance dates to choose from:Thursday, November 17-Saturday, November 19 at 7:00pm (***note new start time***), Sunday, November 20 at 2:00pmGina Aswell and Marie Broussard, Kristi Carr, Michael Crotty, Nicole Curtis & Natalie Kojis, Alex McBride, and Lydia Young are contributing dances this semester and the range of dance genres varies from ballet, to contemporary, to modern dance. The company of 32 dancers are comprised of majors, minors, professionals, and community dancers.

NUNU Arts and Culture Collection is excited to present a small-group exhibition entitled "Introspection - The Land of Misfit Toys," November 3 - December 31. The show will feature invited Deus Bayous Gallery Artists in Residence, NUNU members, and an open call to artists age 18+. All Mediums are welcome. For more information about the exhibit, submission form, and other artist opportunities, check out their website.

Singing French Table will be Sunday, November 20th, from 2-4 p.m. at the Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site. All are invited to attend to enjoy lovely French singing!

Both exhibits will be open through Christmas, and the Model Trains Exhibit will feature an expert speaker on Railroads of Lake Charles.