Coming Soon: The NOCCA Forum
Above: exterior rendering of the NOCCA Forum by John C. Williams Architects Young, creative and focused energy is about to fill one of the city’s oldest architectural structures. Built in the 1830’s as part of …
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Jane Krakowski Kicks Off The Broadway @ NOCCA Series On Monday, October 7
On the heels of its successful first season in 2012/13, the Broadway @ NOCCA concert series returns to New Orleans with some of New York theater’s leading ladies (one of whom is famously a man …
Coming Soon: The Press Street Gardens & The Boxcar Food Truck
Rows of vividly colored vegetables and cut flowers crisscrossed by grass pathways. A mouth-watering menu made with just-picked herbs and produce served at The Boxcar, the on-site food truck. Beds for a thousand experiments in biology, physics, chemistry and environmental science. All surrounded by a green fence covered in vining fruits and flowers.
Visiting Artist Recap: 2012-13
Terence Blanchard GRAMMY Award-winning trumpeter and composer, Artistic Director of Jazz for Mancini Institute at University of Miami Frost School of Music, NOCCA alumnus “The thing about finding yourself as an artist is that at …
NOCCA’s Academic Studio: A Recap Of Year Two
As the Academic Studio’s year-end sciences and humanities projects symposium came to a close in May, every 9th and 10th grade student had something to celebrate. Each student had experienced remarkable double-digit growth in every …
Readings By Authors From The University Of Iowa’s International Writing Program
Friends are invited Tuesday, October 1st at 7:00pm to hear writers from the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program. Participating authors include Patrícia Portela (Portugal), Roland Rugero (Burundi) and Sridala Swami (India).
Student Awards, 2012-13
NOCCA students won awards this year in the following prestigious national and regional competitions: 4 students were recognized by the National Arts Recognition and Talent Search. 4 seniors were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship …
News Of Note From The 2012-13 School Year
“You always hear that the real world awaits when you get out of school,” Academy Award-nominated director Behn Zeitlin opened in his remarks at this year’s Celebration ceremony for 2013 NOCCA graduates. The 30-year-old filmmaker …
Get Your NOCCA Pies A La Carte Or With A Tasty Monthly Subscription!
NOCCA’s Culinary Arts students are baking fantastic pies all year long! If the thought of homemade desserts crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients makes your mouth water, we offer two ways to satisfy your sweet tooth…
Opening September 12: NOCCA Alumni Exhibition, Featuring Sam Crosby, Logan Dixon, And Ashley Teamer
The NOCCA Institute and NOCCA’s Visual Arts department announce the opening of the 2013 Alumni Exhibition, featuring work by Sam Crosby, Logan Dixon, and Ashley Teamer. Join us for a reception on Thursday, September 12, from 6pm – 8pm, to celebrate this very special show.
Thursday, August 29: The Art Of Music, Featuring Ellis Marsalis, The Faubourg Quartet, Ron Bechet, Ayo Scott, And Michel Varisco
On Thursday, August 29, some of New Orleans’ most acclaimed artists will join forces to explore the watery, mysterious boundary that both separates and joins music and the visual arts.
LET IT SNOW! On August 22, Skip The Heat & Get A Head-Start On The Holidays
Escape the summer heat at a very special (and very early) holiday party — and 10% of all sales from this event will go to The NOCCA Institute!
Statement Regarding The Rebuilding Of Hubig’s Pies
The NOCCA Institute is thrilled to see that Hubig’s received its conditional use approval from the City Council today to rebuild its bakery on Press Street, between North Rampart and Burgundy Streets. This was an …
Wood Enterprises Has Raised Over $100,000 To Support The NOCCA Institute
In New Orleans, many folks leave town for the Memorial Day weekend. After a busy spring full of festivals and graduations, it’s often the first chance residents have to hit the nearby beaches for rest and relaxation.
Not so for the folks at Wood Enterprises, which owns a number of popular restaurants and bars in the French Quarter, including the one and only Clover Grill.
Now Live: The NOCCA Institute’s 2013 ART & SOUL Silent Auction!
We’re happy to announce that the 2013 ART & SOUL silent auction is now open for bidding! If you’ve ever used an online auction site like eBay, you’ll feel right at home perusing and placing bids on these vacation packages, paintings, gift certificates, and other great items.