Arts New Orleans

04/02/2026

Call for Artists 🌿 Oretha Castle Haley Cultural Corridor

The Activating the Oretha Castle Haley Cultural Corridor project is back in motion! We’re relaunching with a Call to Artists for permanent public art along Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard.

In partnership with Civic Studio (.coop), this opportunity supports the creation of 1-3 permanent, site-specific artworks rooted in community voice, history, and place.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) due April 29, 11:59pm CST. In person and online info sessions are available.

Learn more and apply:

Arts New Orleans, in partnership with Civic Studio and the City of New Orleans, seeks to commission an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install 1-3 permanent, site-specific public artworks along the Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard Cultural Corridor in Central City.Funded through the Cit...

03/30/2026

Arts New Orleans and Dancing Grounds invite you to Shifting Grounds: A Family Day Celebrating Public Art and Dance

📍 Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
🗓 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–3 pm | Unveiling Ceremony begins at 1 pm

Part of the 11th Annual Dance for Social Change Festival, this youth-led celebration explores mental health, nature, art, and community—culminating in the unveiling of two permanent public artworks commissioned through the City of New Orleans Percent for Art Program.

✨ "Pause Here the Land is Speaking" by Jamar Pierre and Young Artist Movement (YAM)
✨ "The Mirage" by Trinity Barriere

Mosaic seating inspired by wetlands and a sculptural series of painted birdhouses come together as interactive works rooted in ecology, memory, and community.

Beyond the unveilings, this free event will feature youth performances and family-friendly interactive activities.

RSVP to join us:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-for-social-change-2026-tickets-1985250027273

03/25/2026

Arts New Orleans is currently hiring for:

• Arts Market Manager (Part-Time)
• Marketing Director (Part-Time)
• Young Artist Movement (YAM) Lead – Program + Operations
• Young Artist Movement (YAM) Coordinator – Program + Operations

Join us in supporting artists, youth, and public programs across the city.

Learn more and apply at:
https://www.artsneworleans.org/jobs-opportunities/

03/25/2026

It's market week! Come shop with 60+ artists at City Park's Popp Bandstand Corridor this SUNDAY, March 29th.

📍54 Dreyfous Dr. (in between Cafe Du Monde and Stanley's Playground)
🕰10am - 4pm

Majek Fingers () and Batey Bayou (.bayou) will host a workshop for all ages at 1:30pm.

03/25/2026

03/19/2026

Fresh off the press 👜✨ Our new tote bags are here—available for Sustaining and Artist Members.

Become a member of Arts New Orleans and invest in the artists, youth, and neighborhoods that make this city unlike anywhere else in the world.

Learn more + sign up here: https://www.artsneworleans.org/collection/membership/

03/13/2026

✨ We’re hiring!

Arts New Orleans is seeking a Part-Time Arts Market Manager and Part-Time Marketing Director to join our team.

🔗 Please visit https://www.artsneworleans.org/jobs-opportunities/ to learn more.

03/03/2026

02/12/2026

The faces of Light Bearers ✨

A mural project created in 2023-2024, honoring the Flambeaux Carriers and the legacy of Black Mardi Gras traditions.

Led by Artist Journey Allen () with 24 Young Artist Movement artists. Tech facilitation by Gabby Tolliver () and Monica Kelly (), funded by Apple.

📍 On view during the Mardi Gras season at Gallier Hall ( )!

Learn more about this project:
www.artsneworleans.org/collection/young-artist-movement-yam/?aa_piece=light-bearers

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01/28/2026

Market Update 🌬️❄️

Due to weather conditions, we have made the decision to cancel the Arts Market this weekend.
We’ll be back after Mardi Gras and will resume our normal schedule on Saturday, February 28th in City Park.

Stay warm, everyone!

01/26/2026

🎨 Community Paint Day Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Community Paint Day! It was such a joyful afternoon of creativity, connection, and shared purpose as neighbors of all ages came together to paint birdhouses for “The Mirage” - an upcoming sculpture at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center ().

A special shout-out to paris cian, our Public Art Manager, for leading this effort in collaboration with Trinity Barriere’s artist team (.trinsic), our talented YAM alumni (.is.yam), and partners at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Downtown Fabworks (), and Dancing Grounds ().

Additional thanks to the community supporters who helped make the day so special with food, beverages, music, and gathering space: Contemporary Arts Center (), Wolf Espresso (.espresso), D**g Phuong (), and Antwigadee ().

The project continues with the upcoming unveiling in April 2026, including a special collaboration with Dancing Grounds as part of the celebration. “The Mirage” will unveil alongside the Mosaic Furniture project by Jamar Pierre ().

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer!

01/26/2026

Arts New Orleans is seeking a Grantmaking Specialist (Part-Time) to support the administration of city- and state-funded regranting programs.

This role plays a key part in managing grant cycles, coordinating panels, maintaining records, and serving as a point of contact for applicants and grantees.

Applications are accepted through January 28, 2026, or until the position is filled.
Details and application instructions are available on our website.

https://www.artsneworleans.org/grantmaking-specialist-job-description/