Acadiana Open Studio Tour
Lafayette, La Lafayette, Louisiana 70506
In perhaps one of the most far-ranging arts events in the region, Open Studio Acadiana annually features over one hundred artists and craftsmen at over thirty studios or galleries throughout Acadiana, but with most of the artists concentrated in the Lafayette area. The event has roots dating to the 1970s, George Rodrigue being the first ever Open Studio Acadiana participant. Designed to demystify the artistic process and the work being created in the area, the event creates one-of-a-kind experiences for the public to engage directly with artists and craftspeople in the spaces they create.
In addition to Lafayette, participating artists and craftsmen will be located in Sunset, New Iberia, Arnaudville, Scott, Duson, Youngsville, Morse, Breaux Bridge, and Carencro—inviting arts-lovers on a roadtrip across the 705 zip code. Many of the galleries and studios will have artists and craftsmen at their sites, and most will have works for sale—some still in progress.
Art available for viewing and sale will include everything from oil and acrylic paintings to jewelry, woodwork, pottery, sculpture, glass, metalwork, watercolors, whimsical drawings, blacksmith works, assorted flights of fancy, and a whole lot more. Those making the tour will need their own transportation; this is definitely not a walking tour.
A special Meet and Greet Kickoff Party at the new Sans Souci Gallery on Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette, from 4 pm–6 pm on Friday.
Free. openstudioacadiana.com.
