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’ riverfront campus, 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.
A small outdoor festival for families and neighbors, Fest on Press will feature performances by NOCCA students and alumni, arts activities for kids (including face painting and cupcake decorating), health screenings for families, and of course, food!
Dine Out & Support NOCCA’s Young Artists: From March 1-10, order the “Dish that Makes a Difference” at restaurants across New Orleans! The “Dish that Makes a Difference” is a recipe contest for students in NOCCA’s …
Jazz violinist Christian Howes comes to NOCCA on Saturday, March 16 at 8pm for a one-night-only CENTER STAGE concert event.
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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.”
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.
“Cooking is a connection to someone’s soul,” Master Chef Aaron Sanchez explained to Culinary Arts students in their first master class since the launch of NOCCA’s newest discipline in August. Cooking is clearly how Chef …
Please join us at NOCCA on Thursday, January 12 for the opening reception of the 2012 Visiting Artists Exhibit. The show features two- and three-dimensional work by Willie Birch, Sesthasak Boonchai, Sally Brogden, and Rajko …
“What would you change in history if you could?” asked a student of documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. “I would stop the assassination of Abraham Lincoln,” he answered. “I am curious as to what Lincoln’s emphasis …
“Where in your body do you think your voice is coming from?” soprano and NOCCA alumnus Jeanne-Michèle Charbonnet asked a young vocal student who had just sung for her. The student looked unsure. “Your voice …
NOCCA’s On the Edge Gallery Series continues with: “Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women, and Art” featuring work by Yoko Ono, Elisabeth Sunday, and more October 22 through December 16, 2011 Opening reception: October 22, …
