January 18-20: Jessica Lang Dance
An undeniable force and one of the most sought-after American choreographers, Jessica Lang creates artfully crafted, breathtaking ballets that are “fresh, subtle, and really beautiful” (Lichfield Live, UK).
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December 21: Home for the Holidays at House of Blues
The NOCCA Institute, House of Blues, and the family of Daniel Price invite you to Home for the Holidays at House of Blues New Orleans on Friday, December 21, 2012. Home for the Holidays is a night of spectacular art and music benefiting the Daniel Price Memorial Fund for Aspiring Artists, which honors the memory of NOCCA alumnus Daniel Price. In keeping with Daniel’s twin passions of art and music, the Fund provides scholarships for outstanding visual arts and music students at NOCCA.
November 19: The Faubourg Quartet Presents ‘Coats For Kids’
The Faubourg Quartet invites you to its annual charity Coats for Kids concert on Thursday, November 19. The concert takes place at 7:00pm at St. Louis Cathedral, in New Orleans’ historic Jackson Square. Admission is free.
Opening November 8: Works By Frank Hamrick & Steve Pyke At NOCCA For PhotoNOLA
The Ken Kirschman Artspace and The NOCCA Institute celebrate the New Orleans Photo Alliance’s 7th Annual PhotoNOLA festival with an exhibition of new work by Frank Hamrick and Steve Pyke.
Cooking @NOCCA: Take Classes With Chef Frank Brigtsen & Chef Dana D’Anzi Tuohy
When people tour NOCCA, their first response is usually, “I wish I could’ve gone to school here.” Well, now they can – at least for one very special afternoon! Join acclaimed Chef Frank Brigtsen and …
SPILL: A New Work About Life In Louisiana During The 87 Days Of The Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill
SPILL not only recounts the dramatic story of the tragedy on board the Deepwater Horizon and the subsequent impact of the oil spill on the estuary and marine life, but also takes a close look at the people, the history, the culture, and the environmental crisis of coastal erosion facing southern Louisiana. Louisiana is a bellwether of America’s environmental future: what happens along our coastline hints at what’s to come in the rest of the country.
October 24: The Creative Reading Series presents Jamey Hatley & Brad Richard
NOCCA’s Creative Writing Program is pleased to present the fall installment of its Creative Reading Series for 2012 – 2013: Jamey Hatley and Brad Richard Wednesday, October 24, 7pm Ken Kirschman Artspace NOCCA, 2800 Chartres …
October 13: The Faubourg Quartet & Jazz Guests Present “Sounds of the Cinema”
Join The NOCCA Institute for a celebration of music and movies on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 7:30pm as we present Sounds of the Cinema, featuring the Faubourg Quartet! This one-night-only event will be held in the spectacular Freda Lupin Memorial Hall, on NOCCA’s campus at 2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans.
September 20: NOCCA Faculty Exhibition Kicks Off The 2012-13 “On The Edge” Gallery Season
The Ken Kirschman Artspace and The NOCCA Institute are proud to announce the 2012 NOCCA Faculty Exhibition. The opening reception for this show will be Thursday, September 20, from 6pm to 8pm, and the exhibition continues through October 26, 2012. The show will feature two- and three-dimensional work in a variety of media by Marcus Brown, Terry DeRoche, Nikki Jackson, Jennifer Odem, Mary Jane Parker, Keith Perelli, Ann Schwab, and Michel Varisco.
Guest Artists: 2011 – 2012
CHEF AARON SANCHEZ Simple Food, Big Flavor: Unforgettable Mexican-Inspired Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours “Cooking is a connection to someone’s soul,” Chef Aaron Sanchez told Culinary Arts students as the very first guest artist for …
Lessons Learned: Academic Studio, Year One
In year one of the Academic Studio, 9th graders studied the beginnings of all humanity; dived into scientific thinking and exploration; experienced the joy of finding math in everything; studied languages of many ancient civilizations; and discovered how to learn on their own.
The Master-Apprentice Tradition
Answering a student’s question while visiting NOCCA in the fall, Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns simply stated, “If I had not met my photography mentor, you would not be meeting me.”
Sunday, May 20: The NOCCA Institute’s ART & SOUL Patron Party & Gala
The NOCCA Institute and the Lupin Foundation invite you to one of the best parties in a city known for its parties: ART & SOUL! Proceeds from ART & SOUL benefit the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), Louisiana’s arts conservatory for high school students.
March 2 & 3: Spectacular Dance By Stephen Petronio Company
The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) and The NOCCA Institute present the fast-paced, edgy, and exciting Stephen Petronio Company for three performances at NOCCA’s Freda Lupin Memorial Hall on March 2 and 3! Acclaimed by critics as one of the most innovative choreographers of his generation, Petronio is known for his instantly recognizable style of fiercely kinetic and emotional dances.
February 14: Valentine for Singles
“Valentine for Singles” is a fun, romantic concert by top classical and jazz musicians – all of whom are single! They’ll perform works by Handel, Halvorsen, Sting, Bragato, F. Strauss, Shostakovich, and a swinging selection of romantic jazz tunes.