Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods Idea Exchange

Join the Conversation. Share the Vision.

The Opelousas Museum is launching a project called, Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods,” a creative community initiative to celebrate the distinct spirit and stories of our city’s neighborhoods. Through photographs taken by local residents, we aim to capture the everyday beauty, history, and identity of places like The Hill, The Oil Mill, The Brickyard, and beyond. On Thursday, May 29, 5—7 p.m., join us for an engaging evening of idea-sharing, community storytelling, and creative planning.

What You Can Expect:

SHARE YOUR IDEAS
Your voice matters! Help shape this project by contributing knowledge about your neighborhood — its history, culture, and character.

GET INVOLVED
We’re seeking community members to:
• Take cellphone photos of their neighborhoods
• Tell stories that bring these places to life
• Volunteer or take part in leadership roles
• Attend free photography workshops

NEIGHBORHOOD MAP REVEAL
Be among the first to see the new Opelousas Neighborhood Map. We welcome your feedback on its design, color palette, features, and how it represents your community.

MEET THE ARTIST: KY BEAUX
Special guest and Opelousas native Ky Beaux will present his artistic process behind the Neighborhood Map. Ky is a multidisciplinary artist, innovator, and storyteller whose work bridges visual art, music, and immersive technology. Learn more at https://kybeaux.com/about.

Let’s celebrate where we live.
Let’s show the world what makes Opelousas home.
Light refreshments will be served. All ages welcome.

You may also like the following events from Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center:

• Next month, 7th June, 12:00 pm, Poet Laureate Workshop in Opelousas

Also check out other Arts events in Opelousas, Workshops in Opelousas, Photography events in Opelousas.