The purpose of the Lafayette Art Association shall be exclusively for literary and education purposes; ...for the promotion, support, encouragement, and advancement of the visual arts, crafts, artists, and craftsmen in our area (LAA Bylaws, Article 1).
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The organization remains vibrant through member support, volunteer staff, and patrons. We operate and maintain a central art gallery at our Oil Center location, 1019 Auburn and a"satellite" gallery at Vermilionville The galleries are free and open to the general public serving Lafayette and Acadiana. Much of the artwork is available for purchase benefiting both artist and Gallery.The LAA has supported the University of Louisiana at Lafayette annually since 1959 offering a perpetually endowed scholarship since 1980. In 2008, the LAA organized the Lafayette Watercolor Guild (LWG).
LAA's gallery location hosts an array of workshops and classes. affording art enthusiasts the opportunity to ignite their passion in the arts in a wide variety of media. Please consider a membership or financial support of the many worthwhile activities.
We believe that the arts contribute immeasurably to the spirit and welfare of the community. We support and encourage a wide range of artists, regardless of age, race, national origin, religion or creed.
