At UL Lafayette’s College of the Arts, creativity doesn’t stay in the classroom—it takes center stage, fills gallery walls, and brings communities together.
Our students don’t just learn—they perform, exhibit, and produce real work that prepares them for careers in the arts.
Dance Performances
Experience the art of movement through dynamic performances that showcase a range of styles—from contemporary and jazz to classical and experimental dance. As a dance student, you’ll perform in faculty- and student-choreographed works, collaborate across disciplines, and take the stage in multiple productions each year.
- Fall and Spring Dance Concerts
- Student Choreography Showcases
- Site-Specific and Collaborative Performances
- Guest Artist Residencies and Masterclasses
- Performances at Festivals and Conferences
Music Ensembles
Join a vibrant community of performers and grow through live performance opportunities across genres and styles. Ensembles are open to music majors and non-majors alike.
- UL Lafayette Wind Ensemble
- Symphony Orchestra
- Jazz Ensemble
- Chamber Ensembles
- Pride of Acadiana Marching Band
- University Chorale & Chamber Singers
- Opera and Musical Theatre Productions
- Contemporary and Classical Dance Performances
Theatre Performances & Productions
Step into the spotlight with hands-on experience in every aspect of production—acting, directing, choreography, stage management, and more.
- Mainstage Productions
- Student-Directed Works
- Dance Concerts
- Interdisciplinary Collaborations
Art & Design Exhibitions
Bring your work into public view. Visual arts and design students showcase their creativity through juried exhibitions, installations, and senior capstone shows.
- Student and Faculty Gallery Exhibits
- Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
- Senior Shows in the Fletcher Hall Gallery
- Community and Regional Collaborations
- Industrial Design and Architecture Project Showcases
Whether you're performing for a live audience, curating a gallery show, or designing for real clients, the College of the Arts gives you the platform to create—and be seen.