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On the eve of the anniversary of the Great Fire of 1910, we gather to reflect on a defining moment in Lake Charles history. We’ll begin on the lawn of Historic City Hall with light bites, drinks, and time to gather, before moving into the courtroom to trace the story in the very spaces that hold our past. The fire destroyed much of the city, but what followed was a story of resilience. Join local historians and cultural leaders for a conversation about what was lost, how the community rebuilt, and how that spirit continues to shape Lake Charles today. In a place that knows hardship and recovery well, this history feels especially close to home.
At their 45th class reunion, Denise pitches the idea of buying their recently vacated high school and converting the classrooms into condos. Several classmates join in and their "old high school" becomes "Housing for Seniors." Hilarious morning announcements, guest speakers, activities, and exercise programs lend a whole new meaning to being a senior in high school!
Spring Art Walk + Art Wars transforms the McNeese campus into a living gallery. Local artists, students, and performers come together for an afternoon of creativity featuring pop-up art displays, live performances, and the fast-paced Art Wars painting competition.
Established in 1987, the Lake Charles Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association of Louisiana is committed to preserving the Cajun French language and culture through the expression of Cajun French music and the preparation of authentic Cajun foods. Our annual festival, held on the third weekend of July at Burton Coliseum, marks its 40th year this year. As part of our language preservation efforts, a minimum of 70% of the performances at our festival must be in traditional Cajun French. The music presented serves to introduce attendees to this unique musical form or reinforce their love for it. All food served is freshly prepared at the event using Cajun recipes passed down through generations. The
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| Urban Stories Photography Open Call | Exhibition | Photography | 5/5/2026 | $25 | — | United States | Juror Greg Davis, Fort Worth
Exhibit Dates
5/21/2026 - 6/27/2026
Exhibit Location
Beard Gallery, Art Center Waco, 701 S. 8th Street, Waco, TX … See More | Art Center Waco | Apply |
| Stevens Point Sculpture Park Juried Call for Public Art 2026 | Call to Artists | Sculpture | 5/23/2026 | Free | — | United StatesGlobal | The Stevens Point Sculpture Park, located in central Wisconsin, is accepting submissions of sculpture work for their annual, three-year outdoor sculpt … See More | Culturalyst | Apply |
| SCULPTURE WANTED: White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN | Call to Artists | Sculpture | 5/8/2026 | Free | — | United States | White River State Park in Indianapolis is looking for TWO large-scale sculptures by Midwestern artists for three-year leases, installing August 2026. … See More | Culturalyst | Apply |
| Forces of Nature | Call to Artists | CalligraphyCeramicsCollageShow 22 disciplines | 5/9/2026 | Free | — | United States | Climate change has made the forces of nature feel more urgent, visible, and dangerous, but nature has always carried immense power. For this show, the … See More | Spectrum Art Gallery & Store | Apply |
| Know Your Neighbors Fund Micro-Grants | Grant | Arts & Culture OrganizationBenevolent Societies | 5/5/2026 | Free | $200 | United StatesGreater New Haven | The Know Your Neighbors Fund is offering $200 micro-grants to support neighbor-led events across New Haven.
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Visit our FAQsA multidisciplinary artist hailing from the NYC-metro, Emily Carroll has called Louisiana home since 2021. Raised in a family of artists, the creative life came naturally to her. She now finds herself on a pendulum of inspiration swinging between the sweeping landscapes encountered in her travels and the tiniest of details of everyday objects. Her work reflects this perspective. Her professional career has spanned the marketing, project management, and design fields.
The Art Factory is a community art studio in Lake Charles. We provide creative experiences, classes, and workshops for all ages, including: wheel pottery classes, homeschool art classes, summer art camps, and drop-in hours.
The Art Factory is on a mission to inspire, educate, and build community through artmaking.
At Bleu Soleil, I create vibrant, soulful pieces inspired by music, my Cajun heritage, and the bold, expressive styles of vintage art from the 1940s to the 1990s. My work blends organic forms, layered symbolism, and nostalgic color palettes to tell visual stories that feel both personal and timeless. Whether through original illustrations or custom commissions, I design with the intention to evoke emotion, celebrate culture, and spark connection.
Non-Profit Humanities driven Homeschool Classroom
Our mission is to advance education. At the Collective, we strive to create an accessible learning environment for homeschooling families, emphasizing holistic development through humanities-based classes. Our goal is to provide homeschool families with a supportive educational community. Our classes focus on the humanities and promote creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, and mindfulness. Students engage in artistic expression, explore new ideas, and share their talents while building connections through collaboration, shared projects, and thoughtful dialogue. Each activity offers opportunities for students to contribute to their classroom, the local community, and the wider world.
Hi y’all from Louisiana. My name is Clair, and I am a teacher and mom of 3. I began crocheting because I needed a hobby. Eventually, I realized that I could bring joy to others by selling my works of art. The joy and support from my customers inspire me to be creative, and crocheting is a lot of fun!
Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center houses world-class art exhibitions and showcases SWLA culture.
Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center houses world-class exhibitions on national tour. Each touring exhibit is complemented with a variety of programming, including movie screenings, poetry readings, gallery talks, and live music events to enrich visitors’ experience. The center also exhibits works from local and regional artists. Three local galleries are housed within the walls of Historic City Hall; Artisans’ Gallery, Gallery by the Lake, and Black Heritage Gallery. From historic significance to brilliant artistry, the displays are truly inspirational. The original City Hall was built in 1903 and destroyed by the Great Fire of 1910. The current building opened its doors in 1911 and served as a utility of the city government for 90 years. In 2004, the City of Lake Charles refurbished and repurposed the building into an arts and cultural center. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by the notable architects Favrot and Livaudais of New Orleans. The design of the structure is Italianate, a classic design for civic buildings in the early years of the last century.
Dan Plummer is a Lake Charles, Louisiana resident and amateur photographer. Dan grew up in Ohio enjoying drawing, fishing, camping, fossil hunting, rock climbing, photography, and all things “science”. As a college student, he chose chemistry over art as his major field of study, later earned a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry and worked in the chemical industry until retiring in 2016. Since then, he’s rekindled his love for nature as an amateur naturalist and photographer and enjoys making pictures about the world around us.
The object and purpose for which this organization was formed are hereby declared to be for the preservation, enhancement, promotion, and appreciation of Cajun French music and culture. The purpose for which the Cajun French Music Association, Lake Charles Chapter, hereafter referred to as CFMA-LC, was organized is exclusively religious, charitable, literacy, and education within the meaning of Sec 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding provisions of any United States Internal Revenue Law.
Taylor Fillion is a menagerie of bluegrass guitar picking, folk storytelling, traditional country crooning, and good old fashioned soul. Based out of Lake Charles, Louisiana, residing in Ragley, his music weaves thought provoking lyrics with flavors of the Appalachian mountains and honkey tonk bars alike, and presents a sound unique in experience. Drawing inspiration from the likes of John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, Sturgill Simpson, and Tyler Childers, he brings a collection of homegrown songs constructed by experience and imagination. Sure to make you laugh, cry, ponder, or tap your toes.
ACTS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community theatre located in Lake Charles Louisiana
Our commitment is to enhance the quality of life in Southwest Louisiana by providing creative learning opportunities for individuals of all age groups under the instruction of a professional directors. Accomplishment of our mission relies on our ability to capitalize on the diverse and unique talents of our population and volunteers so as to develop a committed and thriving theatre arts community.