Acadiana Center for the Arts announces the second year of the St. Landry Parish Student Arts and STEAM festival on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10am-3pm, at the Courthouse Square in Downtown Opelousas.“Celebrate the ongoing collaboration between our school district and the Acadiana Center for the Arts at our highly anticipated Student Arts Expo on March 23rd! This event marks another milestone in our enduring partnership, showcasing the continuous efforts to nurture creativity and talent within our student community. Join us for a day filled with artistic expression, innovation, and the unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant arts culture in our district.” said St. Landry Parish Superintendent of Schools, Milton Batiste III.
The free festival is a celebration of student-artists in all artistic disciplines from every corner of St. Landry Parish. The event features outdoor performances from school bands, choirs, and performance classes, art exhibitions in businesses and outdoors, hands-on art activities for families, and a student artist market where you can purchase original artwork and crafts directly from the artist.
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Wondering how to join in the fun? One way is to shop the Student Artist Market featuring a variety of student made goods! Browse everything from handmade jewelry to paintings and prints.
The event brings over 2,000 individuals to downtown Opelousas and showcases artwork and performances by more than 550 students from pre-K to 12th grade.
Student Arts Expo features many day-long street activities, including Art in Action live painting demonstrations, hands-on art Activities for All, and the Student Artist Market.
“We were so warmly received last year for the first expo in St. Landry Parish, and we are thrilled to return for a second year of this festival of art. It was inspiring to see the community come together to celebrate the creativity and hard work of their students. We expect this year to be even better!” said AcA Executive Director Samuel Oliver.
Student Arts Expo in Opelousas is a partnership between Acadiana Center for the Arts and St Landry Parish School Board with support from Opelousas Main Street, Opelousas Downtown Development District and St. Landry Parish Tourism.
About AcA
As the community leader in arts and culture, the Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA) serves to bring elevating arts experiences to the people of Acadiana through many approaches including holding public concerts, presenting art exhibitions, providing grants to artists and cultural organizations, and bringing artists into schools across the region. AcA brings equitable access to the arts through year-round education and outreach activities and aims to build a more sustainable cultural ecosystem for future generations in Acadiana.
Find more information at AcA’s website.
