Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture tells the story of the architectural legacy of creoles and people of African descent on Louisiana’s distinctive architecture over 300 years and contemporary efforts to train the next generation of master craftsman. Natchitoches and the Cane River community feature prominently in the film. References and background on the local community and culture include interviews with Nicol & FJ Delphin and Dustin Fuqua, Chief of Resource Management at Cane River Creole National Historical Park. More information on the film can be found at https:www.louisianaarchitecture.org/ancestralartistryfilm ( http://https:www.louisianaarchitecture.org/ancestralartistryfilm ).

This showing of the award-winning documentary by the Louisiana Architecture Foundation (LAF) is made possible by the LAF and NSU’s Creole Heritage Center. 

Tickets include the screening of the film starting at 7 pm and a panel discussion by individuals involved in making the film immediately following from 8-8:30 pm.