Student Arts Expo 2024

Downtown Lafayette is set to come alive with the Student Arts Expo, a festival of creativity and culture, brought to you by MacLaff, Inc. This exciting event is a collaborative effort between the Acadiana Center for the Arts and the Lafayette Parish School System, designed to showcase the talent of local students. Saturday, April 13, from 10 am to 6 pm, attendees are invited to immerse themselves in a world of artistic expression, featuring performances on three stages and art exhibits at every corner.

This free, family-oriented event takes over the streets of Downtown Lafayette, starting with a kickoff parade led by a student marching band down Jefferson Street at 10am. The energy continues to build throughout the day with live painting demonstrations by student artists along Jefferson Street and in Parc Sans Souci, some pieces of which will be up for auction. With hundreds of students performing, the festival highlights talent from Band, Chorale, Dance, and Theatre programs from across the parish.

Additionally, the Acadiana Center for the Arts will host the Student Artist Market, offering visitors the chance to purchase unique arts and crafts directly from the students themselves. Throughout the day, Jefferson Street and its businesses, along with Parc Sans Souci, will transform into a gallery space for attendees to enjoy.

The festival not only entertains but also aims to unite the community in support of Lafayette Parish’s budding creatives, celebrating their contributions to our culture and future.