Creative Arts and Media

The Acadian culture is a haven for all the creative arts, whether they involve painting, writing, photography, or craftsmanship. We also include the field of journalism and broadcasting in this category.

*Asterisk after name indicates that the person is deceased.

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  Linda Schafer
  Known as an "angel artist" with visionary paintings that tell a story.
  
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  Leo Touchet
  Nationally and internationally renowned photographer.
  
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  Doug Villien
  A writer, artist, and chronicler of our history.
  
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  Paul Landry
  Star of film, theater, and television.
  
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  Ed Broussard
  Award-winning photographer.
  
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  Shirley & John * LeBlanc
  Builders of historical replicas.
  
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  Andre Forcier
  Film director, screenwriter, and promoter of Acadian culture.
  
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  Darrell Bourque, Ph.D.
  Distinguished professor and former poet laureate of Louisiana.
  
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  Maria Placer
  First woman news anchor in southwest Louisiana and first female TV news director on the Gulf Coast.
  
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  Dotsie LeBlanc *
  Noted book author, photographer, and genealogist.
  
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