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The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts is dedicated to the preservation of Fine Art’s past and the development of its future through an engaging education in a welcoming environment.
5256 Magazine St.New Orleans, LA 70115Call us: (504) 899-8111
Ready to Roll: New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts Launches Academy on Wheels
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Since 1978, the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts has promoted the importance of the visual arts as a non-profit serving the Greater New Orleans area. Previously, our programs have only been available to students at our Magazine Street campus, but now, we’re ready to hit the road and bring art to the community with our traveling art education studio: the Academy on Wheels (AOW).
Thanks to the generosity and support of Tom Winingder and Diane and Ray McPhail, the Academy on Wheels now operates as a fully equipped mobile classroom that aims to expand the reach of the Academy and share the wonder of art education with students across the city—especially those who may not have ready access to art programs and classes at their own schools.
The AOW travels to schools and community organizations throughout New Orleans to offer special classes on painting, printmaking, ceramics, and more — entirely free of charge.
It is also available to rent for parties, birthdays, and special events, with all dollars collected from rental allocated directly to supporting its community mission of expanding arts education.
In its inaugural Fall 2025 Semester, the AOW hopes to reach over 100 local students with engaging and immersive art education experiences. We need your support to help us achieve this goal.
To donate to the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts and aide in the operation of the Academy on Wheels, please visit our secure Giving page HERE.
To inquire about free AOW programming and opportunities to connect, please contact Program Coordinator Jennie Moctezuma at jenniemoctezuma@gmail.com.
To inquire about AOW rentals for your next New Orleans-based party, please email the Academy Admin at info@noafa.com.
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New Orleans, LA 70115Call us: (504) 899-8111