Contemporary Arts Center (New Orleans)
The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is a multidisciplinary arts center dedicated to the presentation, production, and promotion of the art of our time. Formed in 1976 by a passionate group of visual and performing artists when the movement to tear down the walls between visual and performing arts was active nationwide, the CAC expresses its mission by organizing world class curated exhibitions, performances, and public programs that educate and enlarge audiences for the arts while encouraging collaboration among diverse stakeholders composed of artists, institutions, communities, and supporters throughout the world.
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   Contemporary Arts Center (New Orleans) (Louisiana)  Contemporary Arts Center (New Orleans) (the United States) | |
| Established | 1976 |
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| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 29.9437316°N 90.0728177°W |
| Type | Art Museum |
| Director | George Scheer |
| Chairperson | Brian Bailey and Gregg Porter |
| Website | cacno |
The Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans is an arts complex located in historic downtown New Orleans.[1] Founded in 1976, the center plays host to events and performances from visual arts to concert performances and lectures. General gallery admission is free to Louisiana residents, with varying hours and ticket arrangements for concerts and other special events. The center also regularly offers courses for interested students in numerous different facets of the arts.
References
- Sutton, Benjamin (7 June 2012). "New Orleans's Contemporary Arts Center Abruptly Terminates Its Film Composer Director, Exposing Deep Problems". ArtInfo. Retrieved 11 January 2013.