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Artful Giving at The Academy Raises More Than $120,000 to Support Arts Education in New Orleans
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Submissions for Student Exhibition Open April 22nd
Drop-off for the Student Exhibition will take place April 22–29, from 9 AM to 4 PM at The Academy. Please bring your labeled artwork during these hours. See attached for more information & printable labels!
Art for Healing: Touro Hospital Rehabilitation, A Call for Donations
Art has the ability to heal through creation and contemplation. Recently Touro reached out to the Academy to help them build a collection of work for their patients. We hope this opportunity allows for more connection and growth through art and helps those who are interested in our community share their work with others.
Fine Arts Youth Summer Camp Schedule 2026
Early registration starting at 10am on January 5th, to secure a spot, as sessions fill fast!
Mini Submissions Open!
NOAFA is now accepting miniatures for our Fall 2025 Miniature exhibition from all artists in the New Orleans community.
NOAFA Announces Fall 2025 Miniatures Exhibition
New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts' beloved Miniatures Exhibition returns in Fall 2025. Read guidelines and start planning your show submissions today.
Listen Now: "A Tale of Two Cities" Curators Join ArtsvilleUSA Podcast Panel
Hear from "A Tale of Two Cities" curators Andrew Rodgers, Jen Gilbert, and Kenn Kotara as they discuss the power of art in the wake of natural disaster, the impact of their upcoming show, and more.
"A Tale of Two Cities" Virtual Exhibition Launches on ArtesvilleUSA.com
View the full virtual exhibition of NOAFA's "A Tale of Two Cities" at www.artsvilleusa.com.
"A Tale of Two Cities" Exhibition Unites Asheville and New Orleans on the Anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina and Helene
'A Tale of Two Cities' commemorates the shared experiences of New Orleans and Asheville as they navigate the aftermath of climate-related disasters decades apart.
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Ready to Roll: New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts Launches Academy on Wheels
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts celebrates the launch of its mobile art studio, the Academy on Wheels, which aims to reach New Orleans youth with dynamic art programming, free of charge, beginning in Fall 2025.
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