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A crowd of people at the ARCHIVES: whimsy Opening Reception in the Hallway Gallery

whimsy Opening Reception - Thank You!

We are overwhelmed with gratitude! Over 500 community members joined us this month to experience whimsy, our latest exhibition celebrating bold imagination, playful experimentation, and the joy of creative expression. Your presence and energy made this show something truly unforgettable.

EXHIBITION

ARCHIVES Exhibitions

Jul 141 min read

ARCHIVES Featured in The Current

Last month, we had the honor of being featured in The Current's piece titled “The art collective is dead, long live the art collective.”

PRESS

ARCHIVES Exhibitions

Jul 21 min read

ARCHIVES featured in Country Roads Magazine

The Cover of Country Roads Magazine June Visual Arts Issue, featuring ARCHIVES The ARCHIVES team wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to...

PRESS

ARCHIVES Exhibitions

May 212 min read

This exhibition will take place in partnership with the Hallway Gallery at 625 Garfield Street, running from July through August. Artists can submit up to three works or propose installation/interactive components like culinary arts, new media, immersive media, etc. More information can be found within the submission form.

Open Call for Art: whimsy

Call for Artists of all mediums! ARCHIVES at the Hallway presents: whimsy 🪼✨

OPEN CALL

ARCHIVES Exhibitions

May 171 min read

Patrons looking at art hung on a gallery wall.

ARCHIVES at the Hallway: Boundaries

BOUNDARIES Opening Reception: A Night to Remember It’s difficult to put into words the depth of our gratitude, awe, and love for the...

EXHIBITION

ARCHIVES Exhibitions

Apr 141 min read

A large group of artists sitting and drawing a live model at a figure drawing event.

Figure Drawing Night - Insights and Thoughts

Now more than ever, artists need community. At ARCHIVES, we’re driven by a deep commitm ent to revitalizing the arts scene in Acadiana by creating meaningful opportunities for connection, visibility, and compensation for creatives, arts patrons, and community members alike.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

ARCHIVES Exhibitions

Mar 151 min read

Artist Lounge: A Wonderful Night at Black Cafe

Across Acadiana, artists have consistently voiced a shared need—spaces where creatives can gather, connect, and thrive outside of traditional institutions. At ARCHIVES, we’ve heard that call loud and clear, and we're excited to begin building that vision together.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

ARCHIVES Exhibitions

Mar 61 min read

A group of artists sitting together watching presenters at a workshop

Preparing for Your First Big Exhibition: Insights from Creative Acadiana's Latest Event

Last night, we had the privilege of hosting a highly anticipated event at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, designed specifically for artists preparing for their first big exhibition. The workshop, Preparing for Your First Big Exhibition, proved to be an invaluable experience for both seasoned artists and newcomers to the exhibition world.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

ARCHIVES Exhibitions

Dec 4, 20244 min read