May 19, 2013: The NOCCA Institute & The Lupin Foundation Present The ART & SOUL Gala

The NOCCA Institute & The Lupin Foundation present the
2013 ART & SOUL gala
Sunday, May 19, 2013
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans

 IBERIABANK patron party: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Hors d’oeuvres & sangria by 
NOCCA’s Culinary Arts Department 

ART & SOUL gala: 7:00 – 10:00pm
Catered by Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Lights & decor by Solomon Group
Specialty drinks by Plum St. Snoballs

Silent auction: 6:00 – 9:00pm
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Sponsored by the Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation
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 Attire: Jazzy casual

Purchase tickets using the order form below or by calling 504 940 2900!

The NOCCA Institute and The Lupin Foundation proudly present the 2013 ART & SOUL gala on Sunday, May 19, 2013. The fun takes place at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, located at 2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans. As the sun sets and the moon rises, the stars will align to reveal images of NOCCA’s past, present, and its exciting future.

The Patron Party sponsored by IBERIABANK begins at 6:00pm, featuring hors d’oeuvres and sangria made by NOCCA’s Culinary Arts Department. The ART & SOUL gala follows from 7:00 – 10:00pm, with star-studded performances by beloved local talent, including NOCCA students, faculty, and alumni. Guests will also enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner provided by the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, shopping in the NOCCA Marketplace, specialty drinks by Plum St. Snowballs, and much, much more.

Patron tickets are $250 and include admission to both the patron party and the ART & SOUL gala. Gala tickets are $100. Both can be purchased by clicking here or by calling 504-940-2900.

BETTER BIDDING

Guests at the ART & SOUL patron party and gala will enjoy the ultimate auction experience, thanks to AuctionsByCellular!

AuctionsByCellular allows you to bid on items with your cell phone. Just bring your phone to the event, and a staff member will sign you in. If you’d rather not bid on your phone, that’s okay, too – our “personal shoppers” can place bids on your behalf.

From the auction preview that begins on May 5 through the ART & SOUL gala on May 19, you can bid on items by text message or by using your smartphone browser. During ART & SOUL, you’ll be able to bid from absolutely anywhere, whether you’re watching alumni perform in the Nims Black Box Theatre or enjoying the night air in the Kurt & Anita Schon Courtyard.

On May 19, the auction will close at 9pm sharp, and within minutes, winners will receive notifications on their phones announcing what they’ve won. Winners will be able to pay for all their items at the checkout tables located in the lobby of Lupin Hall.

Want to get a head start on the bidding? Click here to view auction items and to learn how to place bids!

PEEK INTO NOCCA’S FUTURE

The NOCCA Institute is preparing to launch a host of initiatives within the coming months. These include important campus expansions, which will improve NOCCA’s learning environment and create ways for supporters, neighbors, and brand new fans to become a part of the NOCCA experience every day.

Intrigued? You can find out more during ART & SOUL. At 8:30pm, you’ll be treated to a sneak peek at the next exciting chapter in our history. Be on the lookout for a special display, created by the talented graphic artists at Solomon Group!