Cité des Arts has started a “Save Cité des Arts” fundraising campaign, with the goal of raising $40,000.00.  Theatres and live event venues nationwide have been devastated by COVID-19.  Per the ongoing survey, The Economic Impact of Corona Virus on the Arts and Culture Sector, being conducted by Americans for the Arts, the national economic impact of COVID-19 to date is $14.6 Billion.  Cité des Arts has not been spared the devastating affects of COVID-19, as our performances have been canceled, as well as classes and workshops postponed.

Cité de Arts is a recognized community theater and grassroots arts incubator that offers an affordable venue for local artists of all disciplines in downtown Lafayette. Innovative programming with an emphasis on education and community outreach has earned Cité des Arts the role of a grassroots arts and arts education incubator.  It is not just theater!  At Cité des Arts you will find art exhibits, film, dance, music, plus opportunities to learn to act, play an instrument; or audition for a movie or play, dance in any of several different genres.  That is true for children and adults!

The doors opened on this facility in June 2002.  Since that time, many artists have entertained our audiences and graduated to larger and more far-flung venues.  We have seen local artists and their work spread out across the country.  But these artists do not forget us! They frequently remind us that they could not have done it without the facility and support of Cité des Arts.  To continue this valuable work post COVID-19 to teach and entertain our local audiences you can donate to “Save Cité des Arts” by going to www.citedesarts.org/sponsors and clicking on the blue “Donate Now” button.  This is your opportunity to participate and support the local culture.