WORKSHOPS & COMMUNITY EVENTS
A loosely guided, unstructured event where you can explore your own artistic process, with support from establised figurative artists Jesse Poimboeuf and Lex R Thomas as needed.
ARCHIVES cannot thank the community enough for the fantastic turnout we had to our first figure drawing night. Our coordinators were genuinely overwhelmed by the incredible support and care from you, reinforcing our belief that we are all in this together!
And, a shoutout to our fantastic models, @_ruokayla_ & @dreamsislucid
ARTISTS' LOUNGE
DATE:
Thursday, March 6th
LOCATION:
Black Cafe
Artists’ Lounge is an exciting new monthly initiative where artists and creatives gather to share their creative goals and ideas while supporting local restaurants. For our first Artists' Lounge, we'll be meeting at Black Cafe in Downtown Lafayette!
The discussion is open to all topics related to your creative practice. Whether you want to share your new year goals, brainstorm exhibition or installation ideas, or discuss upcoming open calls or arts opportunities. Everyone is welcome to contribute! This is a space for artists to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another as we navigate our artistic journeys together!
PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST BIG EXHIBITION
with Creative Acadiana
DATE:
Tuesday, December 3
LOCATION:
Acadiana Center for the Arts
View resources from the workshop here:
If you’re planning your first major show or submitting an exhibition proposal, this workshop is for you. Join Bob Borel, a self-taught artist and 2020 ArtSpark Awardee, along with Emma Sonnier, AcA’s Art Preparator and co-founder/curator of ARCHIVES Exhibitions, to learn what galleries expect from exhibiting artists. This session will cover essential topics, such as:
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How to prepare professional materials for galleries.
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Organizing your portfolio for exhibition proposals.
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Understanding the requirements for a successful exhibition.
ARTIST ROUND UP: ZINE MAKING WORKSHOP
with Creative Acadiana & LoudHouse
DATE:
Wednesday, August 4th
LOCATION:
Acadiana Center for the Arts
Artist Round Up is an opportunity for creatives of all disciplines to come together in a space to meet like-minded creatives who they could collaborate with, talk to, find inspiration from and just generally hang out with.
For the August meet up, bust out your best collaging materials and collaborate with other artists on the third Artist Round Up zine. We use this zine practice as a creative outlet or as a way to communicate your artistic style and for this edition we’re teaming up with LoudHouse & Creative Acadiana.
EMPOWERING SOUTHERN ARTISTS - EQUITABLE COMPENSATION - CULTIVATING A RELIABLE NETWORK OF CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS - REJUVENATING LOUSIANA'S ARTS SECTOR