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Year in Review
Looking back, 2024 was a huge year for the organization! In the area of the arts: the Incubator presented a four month exhibition at Longue Vue and hosted our Artist-in-Residency program supporting workshops and the creation of new artwork. Working with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Engagement, we facilitated the fabrication of a new landmark…
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NOLA Artist Incubator Receives $15,000 Grant from Norfolk Southern
NOLA Artist Incubator is proud to be a 2024 recipient of Norfolk Southern’s Thriving Communities Grant Program. The Incubator has been awarded $15,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation to support its mission to create a network of makers for more equitable and sustainable New Orleans. The funds will be used for continuation of…
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Wonderful Workshop Using Natural Dye & Block Printing at Galvez Garden
On Sunday participants in our workshop created beautiful scarves, bags, and satchels using natural dye and block printing. Led by current Artist-in-Resident, Lilith Dorsey hosted an unforgettable workshop in which guests of the workshop created unique fabric art at Galvez Garden. Known for their passion for art and writing that connects deeply with nature, Lilith…
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NOLA Artist Incubator Awarded $3,000 Grant from Home Depot Foundation to Support Community Garden Initiatives
The NOLA Artist Incubator is thrilled to announce that it has received a $3,000 grant from the Home Depot Foundation to further its mission of creating a network of makers for a more equitable and sustainable New Orleans. This generous funding will play a pivotal role in enhancing local initiatives, including the ongoing development of…
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Executive Director Accepted into Playbook’s Imagination Fund Cohort
“What’s your wildest imagination?” was the prompt for Playbook’s latest challenge for creatives. The top 50 ideas with the most originality and community impact potential were awarded financial support to complete a creative project within a 30 day period. Upon selection, the chosen 50 creatives will join a 30-day cohort to #imaginewithPlaybook. The criteria for…
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Exploring Creativity with Lilith Dorsey at Galvez Garden
The NOLA Artist Incubator has welcomed its current Artist-in-Residence, Lilith Dorsey, who recently hosted their first workshop at the Galvez Garden. Participants were invited to explore the fascinating world of terrariums with the writer and Voodoo Priestess and created their own cemetariums. Lilith Dorsey, known for their cultural storytelling and knowledge of plants, took participants…
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AIR, Lilith Dorsey to Host First Workshop in October
No city loves the dead as much as New Orleans. Join us for this workshop making special terrariums to honor those no longer with us. Terrariums became popular during the Victorian Age. They are making a resurgence as people become more aware of ecosystems and attempt to green up their lives. Making a cemetarium puts…
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Join Us In Welcoming Our 3rd Artist-in-Resident, Lilith Dorsey
We’re thrilled to announce that Lilith Dorsey, M.A., renowned artist, writer and cultural practitioner, is joining us as the NOLA Artist Incubator’s new Artist-in-Residence! Over the course of their residency, Lilith will lead a series of four inspiring and educational workshops designed to engage participants of all ages in the world of art, nature, and…
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS:
Seeking Artists, Graduate Students, & Professors for our Spring Programming The NOLA Artist Incubator is pleased to announce our Call for Proposals for our Spring Programming. We are seeking artists, graduate students and professors to deliver engaging workshops at our community garden in 2025. Workshops must be art based and on the topic of “nature”.…
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Budding Artists selected for Support from Dollar General Foundation for Youth Literacy Programming
We are pleased to announce that the NOLA Artist Incubator has been selected as recipients of support from the Dollar General Foundation! The Budding Artists program will receive funding to support youth literacy and expand our existing literacy program. Our Budding Artists early education program is designed to create sustainable art and literacy experiences focused…
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