Basin Arts was established in 2016 by Founder and Creative Director, Clare Cook in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a non-profit arts incubator, Basin Arts is a container for creativity focused on supporting Louisiana artists towards a sustainable practice with the goal of increasing access to professional contemporary arts experiences and creating authentic relationships between artists and the greater community. Our work is multifaceted but our mission is simple: We support artists. We support artistic creation. We connect community to artists. We connect artists to community. Our programs include artist residencies, public art projects, our signature art rental program, BARE Walls, art exhibitions, critique night, movement classes for adults, unique performance events, and more! We are passionate about fostering creativity and collaboration across a variety of artistic disciplines. We are dedicated to nurturing artistic innovation within a supportive environment. We believe the arts are a powerful vehicle for improving overall quality of life. We are committed to engaging the community through inclusive and diverse artistic programming.