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Lafayette Students Showcase Talents at Annual Arts Expo
Over 2,000 students from across the parish perform music, art, and live acts for the community.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 3:35am
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About 2,000 students from Lafayette Parish gathered downtown for the annual Student Arts Expo, featuring a wide range of musical, artistic, and live performances open to the community. The event, held each year, allows young artists and performers to showcase their talents in front of the broader public.
Why it matters
The Student Arts Expo provides an important platform for students to develop and share their creative skills with the Lafayette community. It highlights the vibrant arts education programs in the parish and helps foster a love of the arts among local youth.
The details
The expo featured a diverse array of student performances, from full school bands to solo original songwriters and musicians. The event was organized by the Acadiana Center for the Arts, whose executive director Samuel Oliver noted the pride and excitement students feel in being able to share their work publicly beyond just the school campus.
- The Student Arts Expo takes place annually in downtown Lafayette.
The players
Samuel Oliver
The executive director of the Acadiana Center for the Arts, which organizes the annual Student Arts Expo.
What they’re saying
“Performers range from full school bands down to even solo performers who are original songwriters and soloists, so a lot to see 2000 students participating that way, really, you know, sharing and showing off, and I think really being proud of the work that they do, and we love doing it out here in the public, not just on the school campus where the community comes out and supports these young people year on year.”
— Samuel Oliver, Executive Director, Acadiana Center for the Arts
The takeaway
The Student Arts Expo highlights the vibrant arts education programs in Lafayette Parish and provides an important platform for local students to develop and share their creative talents with the broader community.
