Artist Louiveste La Croix Opens Haitian Heritage Month With “Lakou"

Running from Friday, May 8th, 2026 through Saturday, June 13th, 2026, Lakou La Croix is a deeply personal solo exhibition by artist Louiveste La Croix. Through a compelling body of mixed media work, La Croix explores themes of childhood memory, displacement, and communal identity rooted in his early life in Saint Louis du Nord, Haiti, and his journey to South Florida.

At the heart of the exhibition is the Haitian concept of lakou—a communal living structure that symbolizes shared responsibility, resilience, and belonging. For La Croix, lakou is both lived experience and metaphor: a constellation of homes, memories, and identities formed while moving between relatives during a prolonged immigration process. Each piece becomes a “doorway,” inviting viewers into an evolving narrative of home, culture, spirituality, and self.

The celebration begins with the Opening Reception on Friday, May 8th, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Ali Cultural Arts Center. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist, engage with the work, and immerse themselves in an evening honoring Haitian heritage through visual storytelling and community dialogue.

Louiveste La Croix is an artist born in Haiti and currently based in South Florida. His work combines multimedia techniques, gestural figures, and abstract color schemes that captivate viewers. He studied Fine Art at Broward College and has exhibited internationally, including presentations in Brooklyn, Miami’s Wynwood arts district, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale.

La Croix uses his art to convey messages of spiritual awareness, unity and consciousness through natural elements, while paying tribute to historical roots to promote conscious evolution. He believes true artistry comes from taking risks, creating what has never been done before, and expressing oneself authentically.

Continuing the celebration, the rhythm of Haiti comes alive with Konpa Pompano! on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at The Hive Black Box Theater. This lively dance workshop celebrates Konpa, one of Haiti’s most iconic musical and dance traditions, brought to life by instructor Caleb Exantus. Open to all skill levels, the workshop invites participants to learn foundational steps, connect through movement, and experience the joy and energy of Haitian culture firsthand.

Together, Lakou La Croix and Konpa Pompano! form a dynamic cultural pairing—one offering introspective exploration through art, the other an embodied celebration through dance—creating a meaningful and multifaceted tribute to Haitian Heritage Month.

Event Details:

Lakou La Croix Exhibition

Friday, May 8th, 2026 – Saturday, June 13th, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday, May 8th, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Ali Cultural Arts Center

FREE Registration Online: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/events/lakou-la-croix

Konpa Pompano! Dance Workshop

Saturday, May 9th, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Location: The Hive Black Box Theater

Admission: $10

Purchase tickets online at: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/events/konpa-in-pompano

For more information, visit the Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department website at: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/ or follow their Social Media channels for updates throughout Haitian Heritage Month.

About Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department

The mission of the Cultural Affairs Department, operating as Pompano Beach Arts, is to provide cultural programming that includes visual arts, digital media, music, film, theater, dance, and public art for the enjoyment and enrichment of residents and visitors to Pompano Beach, Broward County, and the greater South Florida area. The department programs and manages the City’s premiere cultural arts venues, including the Pompano Beach Cultural Center; Ali Cultural Arts Center including The Hive Black Box Theater; Bailey Contemporary Arts; and the Blanche Ely House Museum. The department also oversees the City’s Public Art Program and the Artists in Residence (AiR) initiative.