"Ancestral Artistry" Louisiana Film Premiere - Lake Charles, LA
Schedule
Thu Sep 26 2024 at 06:15 pm to 08:30 pm
Location
Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank | Lake Charles, LA
About this Event
Ancestral Artistry is a 2024 feature-length film documentary produced by the Louisiana Architecture Foundation (LAF). It tells the story of the architectural legacy of early Africans and Creoles of Color in Louisiana and highlights their impact on the state's distinctive architecture over 300 years. Through the stories of several past and present-day Louisiana artisans and master craftsmen, Ancestral Artistry showcases traditional building trades like carpentry, masonry, and iron smithing, passed down through generations. The film also follows contemporary torchbearers of the trade as they preserve these fragile traditions and train new apprentices.
The Louisiana Architecture Foundation would like to thank this film's sponsors, supporters, and co-producers, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) of Louisiana and the State of Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism/Office of Cultural Development/Division of Historic Preservation.
Special thanks to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Southwest Louisiana for making this film and Lake Charles premiere possible.
Watch the Trailer: https://vimeo.com/864474832
Learn More: https://www.louisianaarchitecture.org/ancestralartistryfilm
7 p.m. Screening (Open to Public/Advanced Ticket Purchase Required)
(Doors Open At 6:15 PM)
Historic Calcasieu Marine Bank Building
(Empire of the Seed)
844 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Event Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Contact Nicole Dufour to learn more.
The LAF is a 501c3 non-profit corporation. All donations are tax-deductible.
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Where is it happening?
Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank, 844 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 19.67 to USD 78.47
