Upturn Arts

Upturn Arts Children’s classes are for ages 3-17 and include creative movement, ballet, hip hop, theater and modern dance.

Upturn Arts provides a safe and supportive space for young artists to explore their creativity.

🎭 Camps & Classes for Ages 4+
🎨 Art • Dance • Music • Theater & More!
🪜creARTive financial assistance programs
🌟 Donate today to support Adult classes for those over 18 include modern dance and ballet. Upturn Arts continues to run the Upturn Arts Kids program, a youth outreach program that

offers FREE (scholarship-based) arts education to more than 300 underserved youth in New Orleans each year, at NOLA Spaces and as part of various existing after-school sites, schools, and community centers around town. Skilled master teachers and artists train students in dance, music, photography, theater, improvisation, creative writing, drumming and yoga, providing young participants with an arts education that builds self-esteem, confidence and the skills that children need to be the next generation of creative thinkers and problem solvers. The students also gain a greater knowledge of New Orleans’ rich arts culture and heritage while expanding their own individual creativity and self-expression.

Our staff is working hard installing all of the original art by Upturn Arts students at Petite Rouge!Join us TODAY for o...
04/28/2026

Our staff is working hard installing all of the original art by Upturn Arts students at Petite Rouge!

Join us TODAY for our GiveNOLA Day Gallery from 3:30-5:30pm to meet the young artists, enjoy the cafe, and celebrate how creativity builds confidence in the next generation of New Orleans artists.

See you there!

Petite Rouge Cafe
3146 Calhoun Street
New Orleans, LA 70125

Greater New Orleans Foundation

Early Giving for GiveNOLA Day starts TODAY! We’re inviting you to help us keep creativity alive for every child in New O...
04/28/2026

Early Giving for GiveNOLA Day starts TODAY! We’re inviting you to help us keep creativity alive for every child in New Orleans. ✨

How can your donation help?

$10 = paint brushes for one child
$35 = 1 hour of art class
$50 = 1 art kit for a child
$100 = 1 teen participating in the Level Up Leadership Program
$350 = 1 week of art camp for one child

When you give to Upturn Arts by May 5th, you’re supporting accessible, inclusive arts education that empowers young artists to dream big. 🌈

Your generosity fuels student scholarships, supplies, teaching artists, and the joyful spaces where kids discover their voice. Together, let’s make this GiveNOLA Day our most impactful yet! 💛🎨

Click here to give today: https://www.givenola.org/organization/upturn-arts

Upturn Arts' GiveNOLA Day Gallery opens TOMORROW at Petite Rouge and runs through May 10th 🎉Join us for a gallery recept...
04/27/2026

Upturn Arts' GiveNOLA Day Gallery opens TOMORROW at Petite Rouge and runs through May 10th 🎉

Join us for a gallery reception tomorrow, April 28th from 3:30–5:30pm where you can celebrate creativity, community, and the power of arts education with us! 💛🎨

Greater New Orleans Foundation

Don't forget to register for Summer Camp while spots are still available! To sign up today, visit our registration page:...
04/27/2026

Don't forget to register for Summer Camp while spots are still available!

To sign up today, visit our registration page: https://upturnarts.org/programs/summer-camp-2026/

When: May 18th - Aug. 14th (No camp on June 19th in honor of Juneteenth.)
Time: 9am – 3pm (Before and Aftercare is available.)
Where: 1719 Toledano Street, NOLA, 70115

For registration/financial aid, please contact Jade at [email protected].

We're working hard to prepare for the GiveNOLA Day Gallery at Petite Rouge! Join us to celebrate our students and showca...
04/26/2026

We're working hard to prepare for the GiveNOLA Day Gallery at Petite Rouge!

Join us to celebrate our students and showcase their amazing, original artwork at our Gallery Reception on April 28th from 3:30 - 5:30pm.

P.S. Artwork will be on display through May 10th!

Join us in wishing a big THANK YOU to The Primke Family for providing a $5,000 matching gift for GiveNOLA Day!Now your i...
04/24/2026

Join us in wishing a big THANK YOU to The Primke Family for providing a $5,000 matching gift for GiveNOLA Day!

Now your impact will be DOUBLED when you give to Upturn Arts bringing us that much closer to our $15,000 goal.

Remember - early giving starts April 28th and you can donate through May 5th!

Every leap, spin, and smile is made possible by supporters like you. 💃🏽✨ On May 5th, your GiveNOLA Day donation helps us...
04/22/2026

Every leap, spin, and smile is made possible by supporters like you. 💃🏽✨

On May 5th, your GiveNOLA Day donation helps us continue offering dance classes that build confidence, coordination, and joy. Our dancers learn to express themselves freely — and your support ensures every child can take the stage, no matter their background. 💜💚💛

Let’s dance our way to a brighter future together!

Color, imagination, and creativity come alive in our visual arts classes. 🎨 Students explore painting, drawing, collage,...
04/21/2026

Color, imagination, and creativity come alive in our visual arts classes. 🎨

Students explore painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and more — all while learning to express themselves in new and meaningful ways. 🌟

Our teaching artists guide them through techniques, experimentation, and creative problem‑solving, helping each child discover their unique artistic voice. Every masterpiece tells a story, and we’re honored to help them tell it. 💛🖌️

Want to join our team and become a teaching artist? Visit the link in bio!

Art is already blooming at Petite Rouge!From April 28–May 10, our GiveNOLA Day Gallery will showcase vibrant, heartfelt ...
04/21/2026

Art is already blooming at Petite Rouge!

From April 28–May 10, our GiveNOLA Day Gallery will showcase vibrant, heartfelt work created by Upturn Arts students — each piece a window into their imagination. 🎨🌟

We’d love to celebrate with you at our Gallery Reception on April 28th from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Come meet the young artists, enjoy the cozy café atmosphere, and see how your support helps creativity grow in New Orleans. 💛

Summer Camp is right around the corner! We still have spots available. Visit our registration page (see the link below) ...
04/20/2026

Summer Camp is right around the corner! We still have spots available. Visit our registration page (see the link below) to sign up today.

https://upturnarts.org/programs/summer-camp-2026/

When: May 18th - Aug. 14th
Time: 9am – 3pm (Before and Aftercare is available.)
Where: 1719 Toledano Street, NOLA, 70115

For registration/financial aid, please contact Jade at [email protected].

It's ! Today we want to say THANK YOU to the Meehan Foundation for supporting our mission to bring equitable arts educa...
04/17/2026

It's ! Today we want to say THANK YOU to the Meehan Foundation for supporting our mission to bring equitable arts education to children across New Orleans. Arts for All!

At Upturn Arts, we believe creativity should be accessible to every child — no barriers, no limits. 🌈✨ Our mission is to...
04/17/2026

At Upturn Arts, we believe creativity should be accessible to every child — no barriers, no limits. 🌈✨

Our mission is to make arts education affordable, inclusive, and joyful for all New Orleans youth.

From painting to dance to theater, we create safe spaces where young artists can explore who they are and what they can become.

When kids have access to the arts, they gain confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging — and that’s what we’re here to nurture every single day. 💛🎨

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1719 Toledano Street
New Orleans, LA
70115

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