#GiveNOCCA Day is June 2
#GiveNOLA Day is June 2–and we hope that you’ll make it a #GiveNOCCA Day! Here are 5 easy ways to celebrate #GiveNOCCA Day 2020: GIVE $11: One dollar for each of NOCCA’s amazing arts departments!* …
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Ellis Marsalis, one of NOCCA’s founding fathers, has died
Ellis Marsalis made a lifelong commitment to NOCCA. He started the school’s Jazz program at a time when that sort of thing was very unusual. He trained some of the world’s best musicians, including his …
Bad news and good news
Dear Friends: We have bad news and good news. The bad news is that after much discussion, The NOCCA Institute has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s ART&SOUL gala due to the spread …
ART&SOUL 2020 is Saturday, March 21 at NOCCA
The NOCCA Institute’s annual ART&SOUL gala takes place Saturday, March 21, 2020–and this year, NOCCA’s talented alumni and students will make the evening sparkle! The fun kicks off in NOCCA’s Chevron Forum (5 Homer Plessy …
The NOCCA Institute hires NOCCA alum Rachel Swan as its first Director of Alumni Relations
The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts’ nonprofit partner, The NOCCA Institute, has hired Rachel Swan as its first Director of Alumni Relations. A NOCCA alum herself (Drama, class of 2002), Rachel’s biggest task will …
December 6: Preservation All Stars kick off NOCCA’s 50th anniversary celebration
On Friday, December 6, the countdown to the 50th anniversary of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) kicks off with a very special concert by the Preservation All Stars. For this one-night-only event, the band will feature …
Friday, December 20: Home for the Holidays at House of Blues, featuring Irma Thomas, John Boutte, and Trombone Shorty
The NOCCA Institute, The New Orleans Advocate, and the family of Daniel Price invite you to… HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Friday, December 20, 2019 at House of Blues New OrleansTickets on sale October 3, starting at $45 Visit HouseOfBlues.com/neworleans or …
This summer, take one of our arts classes for grown-ups!
Join The NOCCA Institute for another amazing summer of arts classes for grown-ups. Our Creative Class series lets you explore photography, cooking, stand-up comedy, and more! Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an experienced pro, …
BODYTRAFFIC in concert: April 5 & 6 in Lupin Hall
BODYTRAFFIC “One of the most talked about companies nationwide.” — The Los Angeles Times New Orleans debut engagement!Three performances only: Friday, April 5 (8pm), Saturday, April 6 (2pm, 8pm)NOCCA’s Freda Lupin Memorial Hall2800 Chartres StreetPresented …
March 23: Join The NOCCA Institute for our annual ART&SOUL gala
Home is where the art is. For so many artists in New Orleans, that first home was the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. Not only does NOCCA provide an environment to nurture budding painters, …
Seeing Music: A Music Documentary & Conversation Series
The NOCCA Institute will collaborate with the New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) on a new music documentary series titled “Seeing Music,” which will celebrate New Orleans’ hometown heroes by showcasing films by and about New …
January 31: Tony Award nominee Beth Malone in concert with Seth Rudetsky
UPDATE: NOCCA family and fans get tickets for $30 when they use the discount code “MAPS” at checkout! Click here to order now. Producer Mark Cortale is thrilled to announce that Beth Malone—Broadway star of Angels in America and Tony nominee for …
Broadway @ NOCCA presents Broadway legend Christine Ebersole, with Seth Rudetsky and Scott Frankel
Broadway @ NOCCA presents Christine EbersoleThe two-time Tony winner, joins Seth Rudetskyand special guest Scott Frankel,composer of Grey Gardens and War Paint, for Broadway @ NOCCA series on Saturday, December 15 For tickets & info, …
November 20: Dr. Ko’s Coats for Kids
Dr. Ko’s Coats for KidsTuesday, November 20NOCCA’s Solomon Family Hall2800 Chartres Street Concert: 7:00pmAdmission: Bring a new or gently used coat or make a $10 donation Sponsor Soiree: 5:30pmAdmission: $100/single or $150/couple Join us on …
Broadway @ NOCCA’s 2018-19 season kicks off with opera and musical theatre star Marisol Montalvo in MAD SCENE!
Marisol Montalvo performs MAD SCENE on Thursday, November 1 at 7:30pmin NOCCA’s Freda Lupin Memorial Hall (2800 Chartres Street). MAD SCENE features arias from Lucia, Faust, and The Abduction from the Seraglio as well as beautiful musical standards from Camelot, Candide, and Sweeney Todd. MAD SCENE was …