In the fall of 1976, a passionate group of New Orleans visual and performing artists, and early patrons, championed the dream of an arts center focused on living artists. In the four decades that followed, the CAC has become a place that boldly presents works by our vibrant artistic community—and by artists from across the world—in an iconic American city that is rapidly transforming.

We dedicate our 40th Anniversary Season of Visual and Performing Arts to the interdisciplinary spirit of these forward-thinking dreamers.

Bon Anniversaire, CAC! May the years that follow be as captivating, provocative, and adventurous as the first forty.

Neil A. Barclay
Director and CEO

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Neil A. Barclay, Director and CEO, and Andrea Andersson, The Helis Foundation Chief Curator of Visual Arts, discuss the upcoming 40th Anniversary Season at the CAC with Diane Mack.

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