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Fine Arts Youth Summer Camp Schedule 2026
Early registration starting at 10am on January 5th, to secure a spot, as sessions fill fast!
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.
"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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Submission Dates EXTENDED - It's About That Time: Mardi Gras Mini Show Submissions Open January 17th
The Academy Gallery is excited to announce that the 2025 Mardi Gras Mini Exhibition is nearly here! Submit your miniature art beginning January 17, 2025 for a chance to be included in this one-of-a-kind New Orleans art show.
2024 Holiday Art Fair
Come to the Academy and grab some last minute holiday gifts at the Holiday Art Fair!
Miniature Exhibition Call for Entries Notification
Miniature Exhibition to be held in February 2025
2024 Summer Camps a Success
Our Camp Programs are designed to be fun, engaging, student driven and focused on art.
Scalfi Spirit Scholarship in Third Year
We are proud to announce the offering of the Scalfi Spirit Scholarship for its third consecutive year.
Eight Takes Exhibition Opens
8 TAKES is an exhibit of work by eight New Orleans artists who became friends through their shared love of creating art.
2023 Holiday Student Art Fair!
Saturday, December 9, 10am-3pm join us for the Holiday Student Art Fair! Our students will be selling original artwork: drawings, paintings, photographs, jewelry, ceramics and more. Come support local artists and take home some great works of art!
Call For Entries 2024 Student Exhibition
We are excited to announce our Annual Student Exhibition! This event serves as a capstone to our Academic year at the Academy and is our most important exhibition.
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