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.
Friday, June 7 At NOCCA: Plessy Day, Hosted By The Plessy & Ferguson Foundation, The NOCCA Institute, And The Crescent City Peace Alliance
Plessy Day is an annual event that honors the long struggle for civil rights in Louisiana, celebrates our progress, and creates intergenerational conversations on race, class, and equity.
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.
Audra McDonald: Next on the BROADWAY AT NOCCA series
Audra McDonald — the five-time Tony Award-winner and recent star of Porgy and Bess on Broadway and TV’s Private Practice — makes her New Orleans debut with two shows only on Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 and 9:30. Both performances will take place in NOCCA’s Lupin Hall, with Sirius XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host.
May 19, 2013: The NOCCA Institute & The Lupin Foundation Present The ART & SOUL Gala
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.
Friends Of NOCCA Fest On Press
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!
‘Dish that Makes a Difference’ Supports NOCCA & Louisiana’s Next Generation Of Culinary Artists
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 …
March 16: Acclaimed Jazz Violinist Christian Howes In Concert At NOCCA
Jazz violinist Christian Howes comes to NOCCA on Saturday, March 16 at 8pm for a one-night-only CENTER STAGE concert event.
January 17: NOCCA’s Visiting Artist Exhibition Opens
The Ken Kirschman Artspace and The NOCCA Institute are proud to announce the 2013 Visiting Artist Exhibition. The exhibition features two- and three-dimensional artwork in a variety of media by David DuBose, Jim Leedy, David Sullivan, and Diana Werts. The opening reception for this show will be Thursday, January 17, from 6pm to 8pm, and the exhibition continues through March 1, 2013.
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).
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.