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A container for creativity supporting artists and collaboration in our community of Lafayette, La Basin Arts will officially open in September 2016.
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Conceived by Founder & Director, Clare Cook, Basin Arts will be a creative space for artists in Acadiana. If you are a practicing dance artist, visual artist, theater artist, writer, musician, composer, or if you're searching for a place to continue and revive your craft, Basin Arts is for you. Some of our Basin Arts offerings:
Open Dance Classes for Adults
Visual Artist Studio workspace
Office space available for creative professionals
Rehearsal space for Dance and Theater companies
Professional Development Workshops for artists
An Art Gallery / 2nd Saturday Artwalk events
Creative Dance Classes for Kids and Families

Most importantly, Basin Arts is a space for artists to develop their own ideas. We provide the space and help you find the resources to make your ideas possible! Basin Arts is located at 113 Clinton Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, making it a part of the Downtown Lafayette Cultural District. The space is also a short stroll away from the Freetown-Port Rico neighborhood, recently assigned to the National Register of Historic Places. Both Downtown Lafayette and the Freetown-Port Rico neighborhood house many of Lafayette’s most creative businesses and individuals, putting Basin Arts right in the center of Acadiana’s artistic hub.

10/21/2026

FALL DANCE CONTINUES | A New Round of Adult Dance & Movement Classes! 💃✨

Keep moving with us this fall! Beginning November 2, Basin Arts is back with a new four-week session of adult dance and movement classes, featuring everything from Latin dance and commercial jazz to Pilates, professional-level training, and more!

✨ 4-WEEK CLASS SERIES

Latin Variety with Britlyn Delahoussaye | Mondays, 6:00–7:00 PM
Open Level Commercial Jazz with Jaliyah Chaisson | Mondays, 7:15–8:15 PM
Musical Theater Dance with Jessie Quantrille | Tuesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM
Heels with Natalie Kojis | Tuesdays, 7:15–8:15 PM

4-week series | $85
Drop-in rate | $25

💫 WEEKLY CLASSES

Pilates Mat with Clare Cook | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30–9:30 AM
Creative Movement for Seniors with Aly Schexnayder | Thursdays, 10:00–10:45 AM

Pilates drop-in | $25
Pilates Pass | $150 for unlimited Pilates classes during the 4-week session

Creative Movement for Seniors is FREE for Lafayette Parish residents ages 60+ through our Creative Wellness for Seniors program, supporting physical, creative, and social well-being through movement and artmaking.

🩰 PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL CLASSES

Pro-Level Modern with Clare Cook | Tuesdays, 9:45–11:00 AM

Whether you're exploring a new style, returning to the studio, or continuing your training, there's a place for you to move with us this fall!

📅 November 2 – November 24

🔗 Explore the full schedule, class details, pricing + registration HERE: https://www.basinartslafayette.com/ba-adult-classes

10/20/2026

DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES, LET'S MAKE MERRY! 🎄✨

Are you a Downtown Lafayette business looking to add a little holiday magic to your storefront?

Window Wonderland is back, and we're inviting Downtown businesses to be part of this year's festivities!

In partnership with Downtown Lafayette, Window Wonderland transforms storefront windows into festive works of art created by local artists. This year's theme, Seasonal Snapshots, celebrates cherished holiday memories, timeless traditions, and nostalgic moments through creative window displays.

Take a look at some of the holiday magic from past years and imagine what your storefront could become! ❤️

🎨 LOCAL ARTISTS: There's still time for you to apply, too! Selected artists will receive a $250 project stipend, with a chance to win the $500 Best Window Wonderland prize!

Applications for Downtown businesses and local artists are open through November 2!

APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/BGGLppZxDF7i1be19

10/19/2026

DANCELAB: FALL SHOW | The 2026 Choreographer Cohort Takes the Stage! 💜

Basin Arts' DanceLab: FALL SHOW is coming November 13 & 14!

After nine weeks of artistic exploration, experimentation, and creative development, our choreographers are ready to share their original works with you. Join us for an intimate showcase of new dances featuring the unique artistic voices of this year's cohort!

FEATURING CHOREOGRAPHY BY: Alexis Landry, Reneka Moore, Gina Aswell, and Brice Rue

PERFORMERS: Dasia Adah, Ava Chatelain, Alexis Landry, Brice Rue, Maddilyn Cashio, Courtney Doyle, Shelby Moore, Gigi Chiasson, and Debonaire Williams

TWO PERFORMANCES:
Friday, November 13 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 14 | 2:00 PM
📍 Basin Arts | 126 S. Buchanan St., Lafayette, LA
🎟️ $20 General Admission

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://givebutter.com/dancelab-fall-show-olhann

10/16/2026

THE BIG EASEL | TOMORROW! 🎨☀️

Spend your Saturday surrounded by local art at The Big Easel in River Ranch! Be sure to stop by the Basin Arts table to learn more about our BARE Walls program!

Explore original artwork and show some love to these BARE Walls artists participating in this year's event:

✨ Andrea Lane Ainsworth
✨ Garnet Bernard
✨ Julie Breaux
✨ Claire Dawkins
✨ Jade Deshotel
✨ Brooke Hoogendoorn
✨ Lindsey Jenneman
✨ Kathy Mere
✨ Malia Pettit
✨ Kellie Smith
✨ Kelsey LaFleur
✨ Cynthia (Cyndy) Hanna

📅 Saturday, October 17 | 9 AM–4 PM
📍 River Ranch Town Square, Lafayette

Come out, discover beautiful local art, and support Acadiana's creative community!

10/15/2026

ART CIRCLE | Introducing Brice Rue

Brice Rue is a Lafayette-based dancer and choreographer whose journey in movement and performance began in the color guard program at Lafayette High School, where he performed in the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He later joined the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, touring across the country and competing at the Drum Corps International World Championships. He also performed with several winter guard ensembles, competing at the Winter Guard International World Championships.

Brice graduated from Lafayette Dance program, where he performed and choreographed in several productions. He currently teaches color guard at Lafayette High School, sharing his knowledge of movement and performance with developing artists. His choreographic practice is rooted in academic research, exploring how movement can communicate feelings, ideas, and concepts through abstraction.

Brice is also a member of Basin Arts’ Fall 2026 DanceLab Choreographer Cohort, developing new work for the upcoming performances on November 13 and 14!

To learn more about Brice and read his Art Circle Blog, click HERE: https://www.basinartslafayette.com/post/introducing-brice-rue

10/14/2026

DECK THE WALLS | A Holiday Art Shopping Event! 🎄

It's almost time to deck the halls, so why not deck the walls, too?

Basin Arts is opening its doors for a special Friday shopping event featuring original artwork by our Visual Artists in Residence and BARE Walls artists!

Learn more about our signature BARE Walls program, enjoy exclusive access to our Resident Artists' Studio Sale and get a sneak peek of the 2026 BARE Walls Exhibition, featuring works by over 70 local artists, before it opens to the public during November ArtWalk!

Discover original artwork, all available for purchase. Find something special for your home or holiday gifting while enjoying small bites + bubbles and supporting Acadiana's creative community!

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Basin Arts | 126 S. Buchanan St., Lafayette

Sponsored by Catalyst Bank.

We hope to see you there! ✨

10/13/2026

A little field trip to Basin Arts! 🎨✨

Today, we welcomed students from JS Clark Leadership Academy, accompanied by Grace Hamilton-Mayfield and Brad Mayfield, for a special visit to Imprints: A LINEAGE Exhibition, which honors Grace Hamilton-Mayfield and Francis Pavy!

During their visit, students explored the exhibition, toured our Visual Artists in Residence studios, and got a closer look at the creative work happening at Basin Arts.

We love opening our doors to the next generation of artists and art lovers! 💚

10/12/2026

CREATIVE WELLNESS FOR SENIORS | We're in full swing! 🎨💃

Our Creative Wellness for Seniors series is underway at Basin Arts! From Creative Fitness to Creative Artmaking, we're bringing creativity, movement, and community together through FREE classes for adults 60+.

Presented in partnership with Lafayette Council on Aging. 💛

Want to join in? There's still time to register for both FREE series!

🎨 Creative Artmaking for Seniors�Tuesdays | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

💃 Creative Fitness for Seniors�Thursdays | 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

📍 Basin Arts | 126 S. Buchanan St.�✨ FREE | Open to adults 60+

Advanced registration required.

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://www.basinartslafayette.com/events

10/09/2026

FOUNDATION FOR WELLNESS OPENING | New BARE Walls Site 🎨

Congratulations to Foundation for Wellness on the opening of their beautiful new office in Lafayette’s Oil Center!

Basin Arts was honored to celebrate with the Foundation for Wellness team at this morning’s ribbon cutting and to welcome their new space as our newest BARE Walls site.

We’re excited to see original artwork from our BARE Walls artists become part of this beautiful new facility and to help bring local art into another space in our community.

Congratulations, Foundation for Wellness, on this exciting new chapter! ✨

Learn more about BARE Walls here: https://www.basinartslafayette.com/bare-walls

10/08/2026

ART CIRCLE | Introducing Stella Walker 🩰

Stella Walker is a Lafayette-born ballet dancer who began her training at age five with Lafayette Ballet Theatre's Dance Conservatory. After years of dedication to developing her skills and deepening her passion for classical ballet, she is now continuing her training in the prestigious pre-professional program at Miami City Ballet.

Throughout her training, Stella has studied at renowned institutions, including the School of American Ballet in New York City and the Royal Ballet School in London. During her time with Lafayette Ballet Theatre, she trained under Mitzi and Shannon Heath and performed in numerous productions, including The Nutcracker, Coppélia, Cinderella, and The Sleeping Beauty.

Now continuing her training in Miami, Stella is expanding her artistic practice, exploring new dance styles, and connecting with dancers from around the world as she works toward her goal of becoming a professional ballet dancer.

🔗 To learn more about Stella and read her Art Circle blog, click HERE: https://www.basinartslafayette.com/post/introducing-stella-walker

Address

126 S. Buchanan Street
Lafayette, LA
70501

Telephone

+13377185008

Website

http://www.basinartslafayette.com/

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