Basin Arts

Portrait by Joseph Vidrine (@freelancecajun) Drake LeBlanc is a Lafayette-based filmmaker, multimedia artist, and creative director whose work is rooted in the culture, language, and heritage of Louisiana. His connection to those traditions began early through Lafayette’s French immersion program, where he attended Evangeline Elementary, Paul Breaux Middle, and Lafayette High. At home, his parents encouraged curiosity and creativity through photography, community engagement, food, music, and...

Alexis Landry is a Lafayette-based dancer and choreographer. She began dancing at age five at the Gail Freese School of Dance and has more than 17 years of dance experience. She recently received her BFA in Dance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Alexis’ artistic practice sits at the intersection of artistry and athleticism. Her work explores the complexities of human emotion, relationships, and lived experiences, using movement as a means of storytelling and connection....

Melissa Pendrey is a Lafayette-based visual artist originally from South Florida. After moving to South Georgia as a teenager, she went on to study art at the Savannah College of Art and Design. There, she developed a strong foundation in color theory and began exploring architecture more intentionally in her work. Melissa works in a representational style, often drawing birds, buildings, and people. Her pieces typically begin with ink, with color added through watercolor, colored pencil,...