ARTIST RETREAT
May 8 - 11
11am - 2pm
Membership has its benefits!
Become a member of the NuNu Arts & Culture Collective and gain access to the Artist Retreat program:
The goal is to bring member artists together to motivate work production. We gather at NuNu's to work from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on designated days.
Member Artist Retreat days are May 8-11.
Updated: May 2, 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS
Frederick l'Ecole des Arts is supported in part by grants from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Arts Council.
A non-profit corporation established to provide opportunities for artists, artisans and those who seek to learn.
ARNAUDVILLE
Nous autres, on est fier de parler français!
Initiative that focuses on multi-media events
Last Saturday of every month
La Table Française d'Arnaudville,
1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy
last Saturday, 9 am
GRAND COTEAU
Open Mic (monthly)
Literary Stage, last Thursday, 7 pm
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In the works
ART
Steeple Vue Gallery Arnaudville
Deux Bayous Gallery Arnaudville
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LITERARY &
LANGUAGE
Arnaudville
Grand Coteau
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MUSIC &
PERFORMANCE
Arnaudville
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Mission and Vision:
Frederick l’Ecole des Arts et al is a 501c3 non-profit arts organization dedicated to providing a stage/platform/gallery for creative living by facilitating community, economic, and artistic/cultural development. Our goal is to educate the public about the importance of the Arts and the positive effects it has on preserving and promoting the culture of the Greater Acadiana Area while providing a better understanding of the artistic contributions made by other cultures of the world, particularly the French culture so prevalent in the region.
Frederick has focused primarily on three distinct areas which include
ONGOING EVENTS
Tri-Town/Bi-Parish Partnerships-- Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge, Grand Coteau
Musical Performance
Sunday, May 27 starting at 2 pm
Author Andrea Boll and Artist as One Voice
NUNU Arts and Culture Collective
1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy (Highway 93 E.)
Arnaudville, LA
Author Andrea Boll will perform words from her book "Parade goes on without you," 2 p.m., Sunday, May 27 at NuNu Arts and Culture Collective.
Boll, a New Orleans resident, grew up in San Diego, California. She is a graduate of the University of California.
Accompaning Boll will be Artist as One Voice.
There is a $5 suggested donation.
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase through NuNu's Culinary Collective.
Join us for petit déjeuner on the last Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Please come and join us. Bring your stories to share
Cafe Josephine on Hwy 182 in Sunset
9:00 a.m. to Noon
Frederick l'Ecole des Arts is proud to
sponsor La Table Française d'Arnaudville
Coffee and homemade breakfast treats will be
served. La Table Française concludes at noon.
Attendees are invited to stay following conversations and join with Les Coudre Points members for a group quilting session - en français.
Call 337 754-7724 or email
Mavis Arnaud Frugé should you have any questions.
La Table Française Chez
Saturday, May 26, 2012 · 9 - untill
The May 18 Pot Luck social welcomes special guests photographer Dale Irvin, food critic and author Alex V. Cook, and Christie Weeks, President of Louisiana Citizens for the Arts (LCA).
In addition to great food and conversation, enjoy music provided by Artists as One Voice, see a a photography exhibit by Irvin, pick up Cook's new book "Louisiana Saturday Night" and hear about the amazing work LCA does for advocacy of arts in Louisiana.
The communal dinner starts at 7 p.m., so start planning your epicurean contribution now.
Remember - you may come knowing no one, but you will leave with having made new friends.
If you have been to Pot Luck, we need say no more. If you have not been, be prepared to "pass a good time."
The party starts promptly at 7 p.m
Pot Luck
Friday, May 18
7 pm
April
POOL DOO PARTY
May 5 - 7 PM
Pooldoo lovers flock to the floor 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5 for NuNu's monthly Pooldoo Party.
"Donnie and the Pooldoos" members Don Carpenter, accordion, and Karen Sellers, drums will be joined by visiting musicians Mark Trichka on guitar and Lisa Brande on fiddle.
How does it work?
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Become a member
Become a member•Bring your materials and your burgeoning talent
Bring your materials and your burgeoning talent•Silence is golden which means, no cell phones and
Silence is golden which means, no cell phones and limited talking
•You are responsible for setting up, breaking down
You are responsible for setting up, breaking down and cleaning your space.
•Locker rental is available.
Locker rental is available.Various artists will host retreats, assuring focus remains on work.
Participants have the opportunity to teach during Art Immersion weekends, for which a fee is paid from class costs.
For more information on membership visit
Les Coudre Points
Les Coudre Points quilting group meets 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at NuNu Arts and Culture Collective.
As this is a French-speaking quilting group, be prepared to practice your quilting en français.
Anyone who quilts, has quilted or in interested in learning to quilt is invited to participate.
"We quilt in the old tradition, which includes opportunity to socialize as well as hone needlework skills," said Loretta Bourque, project director.
For more information on Les Coudre Points contact Loretta Bourque at 337-754-7115.
Trichka and Brande are from Putney, Vermont and are locally known for playing in "Cajun Combo" with Al Berard.
Tedrow plays regularly with the "Nouveau String Band" and the blues band "T-Bone'd."
Pooldoos members Phil Kaelin, bass and Blake Castille, guitar will be away for the May 5 performance.
NuNu Arts and Culture Collective's monthly Pooldoo Party is every first Saturday of the month.
Come with an appetite and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal prepared by NuNu's Culinary Collective.
If you are interested in sitting in with the band for a couple of numbers please call Don(nie) at 337.935.0577.
There is a $5 recommended donation. Children 12-and-under enter free.
