Ancestral Artistry is an award-winning feature-length film documentary produced by the Louisiana Architecture Foundation (LAF). It tells the story of the architectural legacy of early Africans and Creoles of Color in Louisiana and highlights their impact on the state’s distinctive architecture over 300 years. Through the stories of several past and present-day. Louisiana artisans and master craftsmen, Ancestral Artistry showcases traditional building trades like carpentry, masonry, and iron smithing, passed down through generations. The film also follows contemporary torchbearers of the trade as they preserve these fragile traditions and train new apprentices. Natchitoches and the Cane River community feature prominently in the film. References and background on the local community and culture include interviews with Nicole & FJ Delphin and Dustin Fuqua, Chief of Resource Management at Cane River Creole National Historical Park.

This screening is presented by the LAF and the Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern Statue University. Visit these links to learn more about the LAF and the Creole Heritage Center.

The Louisiana Architecture Foundation would also like to thank this film’s sponsors, supporters, and co-producers, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) of Louisiana and the State of Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism/Office of Cultural Development/Division of Historic Preservation.

Watch the Trailer: https://vimeo.com/864474832

Purchase Tickets: http://bit.ly/3HMf3Mv

Evening Timeline:

• 5:45 p.m. Reception Before Screening. (Open Bar & Reception for Sponsors Only. For details on how to become an event sponsor, go to this link.

• 6:30 p.m. – Doors Open for General Admission

• 7 p.m. – Film Screening

• 8 p.m. Panel Discussion Following Film.