Cajun Dance Halls and Zydeco Clubs: Then and Now

In partnership with Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, this exhibition at the Hilliard University Art Museum is the combined research of two ongoing projects from John "Pudd" Sharp and Philip Gould. Sharp's work with the Center for Louisiana Studies' Dancehalls project showcases visual artifacts and memorabilia from the archive of the Center. Gould's photography is drawn from his upcoming book: Ghosts of Good Times: South Louisiana Dance Halls Past and Present, published by UL Press. Included in the exhibit are recent architectural images of clubs, open and closed, as well as a selection from Gould's four-decade career documenting Louisiana. Additional archival materials from the Center for Louisiana Studies come from a variety of sources including collections by club owners, musicians, family members and patrons. 710 East St. Mary Boulevard. museum.louisiana.edu.