The NOCCA Institute welcomes 11 new members to its board of directors for 2015-16: Dwayne Bernal (engineer), Ted Bloch III, M. D. (psychiatrist), Kimberly Despeaux (Entergy), Hunter Hill (IberiaBank), Rachel Van Voorhees Kirschman (harpist, LPO), …
For September’s Pie of the Month, NOCCA’s Culinary Arts students are going retro, baking a beloved twentieth-century classic: a Banana Boston Cream Pie. For those who’ve had it, the taste will bring back fond memories of …
Let them eat cheesecake! The NOLA Project kicks off its 2015-2016 season with a production of David Adjmi’s Marie Antoinette in NOCCA’s Nims Black Box Theatre. To celebrate, Press Street Station’s Chef James Cullen has …
For our first Pie of the Month of the 2015-2016 school year, NOCCA’s Culinary Arts students are baking a special, decadent late-summer treat: a White Peach Pie with Butter Pecan Streusel. Enjoy it with a dollop …
You already know that The NOCCA Institute’s 5 Press Gallery features fantastic original artwork from NOCCA faculty and alumni. But did you also know that we offer a growing array of prints, bowls, vases, and other …
Press Street Gardens is in the middle of growing season, and our rows are overflowing with herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Beginning August 1, serious “eat local” (and “decorate local”) fans can take home some of …
5 Press Gallery presents Crystalline, an exhibition of paintings and installation that explores the visual abstraction of erosion. The show includes works that mimic natural forces and highlight the ephemeral qualities of decay. This beautiful …
This Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, please join the Plessy & Ferguson Foundation, The NOCCA Institute, and their community partners for Plessy Day. Through a series of events, we’ll celebrate the efforts of Homer …
NOCCA’s turning 40! We’re celebrating this milestone on Sunday, May 17 at The Big 4-Oh! Gala, hosted by Terence Blanchard and Robin Burgess. The evening will feature performances by GRAMMY Award-winners Pedrito Martinez and Terence Blanchard, plus Jee …
CLICK HERE TO ORDER For our final Pie of the Month, NOCCA’s Culinary Arts students are whipping up a classic summer treat: Grandma’s Double-Crust Blueberry Pie. It’s perfect served alone or with a scoop (or …
May 5 is GiveNOLA Day! On that day, your tax-deductible gift to The NOCCA Institute will support our crucial Financial Aid Program. Financial Aid helps students pay for department and technology fees, travel to arts …
Join us at the New Orleans Fair Grounds from April 24-May 3 for a very special party in NOCCA’s honor! In the early 1970’s, a forward-thinking group of artists, educators, and community leaders joined forces to launch …
On Wednesday, April 29, show your support for NOCCA just by going out for a great meal or a drink with friends. Visit any of the businesses participating in “A Taste of NOCCA“, and a portion …
The NOCCA Institute’s Press Street Gardens and 5 Press Gallery present “Metaphyta“, an exhibition exploring artists’ relationship with the plant kingdom. The show includes 2D and 3D works in both traditional and experimental mediums in which plant …
For April’s Pie of the Month, NOCCA’s Culinary Arts students are doing their own take on an iconic American candy bar. The “Almond Joyous” features an almond shortbread crust, dark chocolate mousse, and coconut cream, …
