In 2000, Acadiana Center for the Arts worked with artist David Fox and students at public elementary schools served by AcA’s arts education programs to design the first “Pelicans on Parade.” In 2021, AcA re-introduced the Pelicans on Parade as part of an annual fundraiser, the Pelican Ball, where new, unique pelicans are auctioned off as part of the benefit for arts education in Acadiana. Two Kinds of Pelicans: 1. Large Pelican: The classic “pelican on parade” stands approximately 4 foot high pelican and is constructed of fiberglass. Selected artists decorate the pelican with paint or any creative method and seal the final piece with a weather-resistant clear-coat. Two large pelicans will be commissioned from valid submissions. 2. Small Pelican: A new, small pelican stands 12 inches tall and is bisque-fired slip cast ceramic. Selected artists decorate the pelican with paint and clear-coat OR glaze and fire the ceramic. Up to twelve small pelicans will be commissioned from valid submissions.