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 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.
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 …
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
“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.
Join The NOCCA Institute for a very special evening with jazz pianist Fred Hersch. Called “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade” by Vanity Fair – alongside hundreds of other accolades – Mr. Hersch will appear with his trio in NOCCA’s Freda Lupin Memorial Hall for one night only on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 8pm. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by clicking here or by calling 504 940 2900.
“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 …
The NOCCA Institute presents COATS FOR KIDS A free benefit concert featuring the Faubourg Quartet, Michael Pellera and members of the Marsalis Family Thursday, November 17, 7pm St. Louis Cathedral For its annual benefit concert …
