A Studio in the Woods

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A Studio in the Woods

Residency for artists and scholars tackling the challenging issues of our time with power, resourcefulness, and imagination.

Located on the Mississippi River in Bulbancha / New Orleans. Our Mission: The Studio fosters creative responses to the challenges of our time by providing retreat to artists, scholars, and the public in our protected forest on the Mississippi River. Our Approach: The Studio focuses on interrelated areas of programming, including residencies for artists and scholars, forest restoration, and science

-inspired art engagement for children and adults. The Studio’s work is based on the premise that southern Louisiana is a microcosm of the global environment, manifesting both the challenges and possibilities inherent in human interaction with urban and natural ecosystems. We center inter-dependence, wonder, care and inclusivity in all of our work and believe the essential and transformative powers of art and the natural environment are central to a thriving future for all. Programs

Residencies – Since 2001, the Studio’s residency programs have directly engaged hundreds of artists and scholars from New Orleans, the nation, and the world by providing time, space, scholarship, and staff support to foster critical thinking and the creation of new works. Residencies range from thematic artistic residencies to retreats for scholars to multi-year collaborations conceptualized with partner institutions. Forest Restoration and Research – Since 2004, the Studio has conducted programs of forest restoration and research. The Studio’s on-site Environmental Curator cares for, researches, and protects the woods, serving as an interpreter of the natural environment for residents and the community, and anchoring all of the Studio’s work within the bottomland hardwood forest. The Studio is partnered with the Tulane ByWater Institute’s Lower Coast Field Station to facilitate additional research projects on the site. Community Outreach – The Studio cultivates opportunities for the Greater New Orleans community to connect with the woods, artists, and scholars through creative public engagement, summertime youth programming, and an annual festival, FORESTival: A Celebration of Art and Nature. The Studio’s founders were deeply committed to outreach and public education. We continue their legacy by inviting people in to experience the forest and its power to nurture and inspire. A Studio in the Woods is a program of the Tulane ByWater Institute, a research department dedicated to advancing applied, interdisciplinary research and community engagement initiatives around coastal resilience and the urban environment. The separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit Friends of A Studio in the Woods provides funding, guidance, and direction for all programming. To protect the uninterrupted work time of our residents, A Studio in the Woods is open to the public by invitation or appointment only.

03/24/2026

Spend your Spring with us! We have some amazing events over the next few weeks starting tomorrow with Ching-In’s artist salon! RSVP at link in bio 🌱🍄🪺🌷🪻🌸🌼🌈🌻🌞

03/19/2026

Huge congratulations to Gary Watson on ✨5 years✨
with A Studio in the Woods! Gary’s incredible organizing and deep appreciation for the arts and nature has brought so many people into this work.

Here he is in his element: On a woods walk with members of our team and supporters of the Studio!

03/18/2026

We are so excited for our upcoming artist salon happening next week with ! See you there?! 📚

03/17/2026

Celebrate spring & art at A Studio in the Woods this season! 🦋🐢🐇🌷🌸

RSVP @ www.astudiointhewoods.org

03/02/2026

We had such an amazing time last Friday planting over 100 Cypress and Tupelo trees in our forest! 💫 Huge thank you to our amazing volunteers, Ecologist Dave Baker, and the .

We’ve witnessed significant canopy loss in the last few years due to the impacts of climate change, flooding, and hurricanes. These new trees are part of how we’re helping to steward the forest through these rapid changes in hopes to set it up for success in the years to come.

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02/26/2026

Join us on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30pm for our next artist salon!

Self as Universe Residents Sultana Harris and Gary White will discuss their work and their Self as Universe Residency projects.

Dinner and refreshments will be served. Register on our website.

02/10/2026

Stewards of strong public media like Diane Mack are so important to our arts and culture landscape.

WWNO & Diane Mack have reported on FORESTival and the Studio for years, and we're grateful for their thoughtful questions and strong journalism.

Congratulations to Diane on her retirement!

After 35 years, Diane Mack, "Morning Edition" host and the gentle voice that has guided generations of public radio listeners through the start of their days, has announced her retirement.

02/02/2026

We're reminiscing about warmer weather and last year's FORESTival (& 's backdrop)!

Special thanks to for supporting this year's photo booth. We’re proud to collaborate with a global climate club that brings science, creativity, and community together.

Want to get back out in the Woods? Join us in February for our Winter Tree Planting! Link in bio

01/30/2026

Join us on Friday, February 27 as we plant native cypress and tupelo trees to support the continuation of our forest! You bring a shovel, and we’ll provide lunch 🍕 RSVP at link in bio!

Thank you again to for sponsoring this event!

Note: this event was originally scheduled in January, but we’ve moved it to February to make sure our little trees don’t freeze

01/21/2026

Join us for our Winter Tree Planting!

We’ll be planting native cypress and tupelo trees with Ecologist Dave Baker. Lunch will be provided 🍕, sign up at link in bio!

Huge thanks to for sponsoring this event.

01/07/2026

Our outdoor shed filled with artful materials and beautiful wood planks is in need of TLC. Join us next week to uncover the treasures and stories of the forgotten wood shed (and re-organize kitchen drawers!) We’ll provide lunch and good company. Register at link in bio.

12/28/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we're reflecting on the Self As Universe residencies thus far. Hear from Asante Salaam on their experiences interpreting the theme and reflecting on their time in the Woods.

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13401 Patterson Road
New Orleans, LA
70131

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http://www.astudiointhewoods.org/

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