Opportunities
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Window Wonderland
2026 Seasonal Snapshots | Applications Open
Window Wonderland is back for 2026! In partnership with Downtown Lafayette, Basin Arts invites local artists and Downtown businesses to help transform storefront windows into festive works of art for the holiday season.
This year's theme, Seasonal Snapshots, celebrates cherished memories, nostalgic moments, and holiday traditions through creative window displays.
Selected artists will receive a $250 stipend, with the opportunity to win the $500 Best Window Wonderland prize through community voting.
Applications close November 2, 2026.
Applicants Notified on November 9, 2026
Installations Completed on November 29, 2026
Both artists and Downtown businesses are encouraged to apply!
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Fightingville Holiday Stroll
2026 Holiday Stroll | Participant Applications Open
Basin Arts is excited to partner with La Place Coterie again this year to present the Fightingville Holiday Stroll, a festive, family-friendly celebration through Lafayette's historic Fightingville neighborhood!
Taking place on Saturday, December 5, the stroll will feature holiday light displays, live performances, neighborhood history, and other surprises along the way.
We're inviting Fightingville residents, local artists, performers, and community members to help bring this year's celebration to life! Whether you'd like to decorate your home, share your talents, or volunteer, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM
FREE and open to the public!
BARE Walls
Always accepting new applications
Our signature BARE Walls art subscription program turns "BARE" Walls into gallery space. Original artwork is shown throughout local businesses & homes while providing residual income to Acadiana based artists.
Our artist roster includes nearly 100 diverse, local visual artists in various stages of their career.
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Monthly Critique Nite
Open registration for presenting artists
Every month, local artists present their work in front of a small group of community members and fellow artists. Critique Nite is a great way to refine the concepts in one's art, get advice about techniques, and engage with Lafayette's art community.
Artists of all disciplines are invited to share.