The "Art Gallery" as it is known today, was once the private home of Dr. Hypolite Salles, the first resident dentist in Lafayette, Louisiana. If the name sounds familiar, he also owned the "Doctor's Museum," located next door to the Art Gallery in Acadian Village. Just as it is set up today, is the way the good doctor practiced in the late 1890s.

Today, the Art Gallery houses some of the finest examples of southwest Louisiana landscape paintings, stills, florals and much more from Acadian Village Resident Artists, who can be found throughout regular business hours. Oftentimes, the resident artists will be working on original paintings in the Art Gallery...stop by for a sneak peek at the next, great masterpiece! All items in the Art Gallery are original art works and are for sale. The Art Gallery is open during regular Village hours unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 337-981-1535.

To view our current resident artist and their bios, please click here.

The Art Gallery also houses Acadian Village Director Amanda L. Toups. Amanda is available to discussing renting the village by appointment. She can be reached at 337-981-2364 or via email.