Fanfare, Southeastern Louisiana University’s month-long celebration of the arts, humanities and social sciences, offers a variety of cultural events that appeal to the entire region. Now in its 24th season, Fanfare has earned a reputation for presenting a wide spectrum of performing and visual arts. Each October, patrons experience a unique festival program of over 50 events, including art exhibits, films, concerts, dance, workshops, master classes, theatrical productions, literary readings and lectures presented by emerging and established artists, scholars and companies from around the world.

For more than two decades, Fanfare’s guiding vision has been to make the arts accessible to audiences of all ages. Our programming offers cultural experiences not only to today’s patrons, but also to tomorrow’s audiences, young people who may be isolated from the arts by lack of financial means or opportunities.

The October festival’s mission has been to bring artistic and cultural awareness to our region through events that appeal to diverse tastes, interests and genres, and to highlight nationally and internationally recognized artists and scholars. Fanfare focuses on cultivating an appreciation for all disciplines of the arts through a multitude of artistic and academic offerings.

One of Fanfare’s many goals is to inspire students to incorporate the arts into their lives by exposing them to artistic diversity and introducing them to high standards of artistic excellence. In view of the fact that arts programs are somewhat limited in many schools, we are always searching for innovative ways to involve students and stimulate their interest in various art forms. Fanfare has developed an extensive education outreach program to enhance the curriculum for our school students from kindergarten through twelfth grades. Fanfare continually offers discounted ticket prices to university and public/private school students while university faculty members often enhance their academic curriculum with Fanfare events.