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Budding Artists Program Returns to the Library this March
Budding Artists: Nature Based Arts and Literacy Program The NOLA Artist Incubator is pleased to announce the return of our nature based arts and literacy program in partnership with New Orleans Public Library! Budding Artists will be held on Mondays throughout March from 10:30 to 11:00 at the Robert E. Smith branch. This hands on…
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En Plein Air Collection on Display
The NOLA Artist Incubator is pleased to announce that the opening of En Plein Air: Observations and Perspectives of Nature in New Orleans was a tremendous success. On Saturday December 16th artists, families, and members of the community gathered to appreciate the work created at Art in Park, a public art project of the Incubator…
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En Plein Air: Observations and Perspectives of Nature in New Orleans
As the month of November is coming to a close, we are delighted to share with you our upcoming exhibition! Audubon Louisiana Nature Center and the NOLA Artist Incubator Presents: “En Plein Air: Observation and Perspectives of Nature in New Orleans”. This public art exhibition uses art to interpret ideas and concepts reflecting changing environments…
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Request for Public Input
The NOLA Artist Incubator is requesting public input on our upcoming beautification project. The Neighborhood Enrichment Grant has been awarded to the NOLA Artist Incubator to make improvements in the St. Roch neighborhood. Details include: •Installing Welcome to the Neighborhood signage; •Planting perennial landscaping; and, •Incorporating green infrastructure in the neutral ground of St. Roch…
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Executive Director Completes New Mural at NOLA Nature School
Over the last two weeks Executive Director, Lissie Stewart has been working on a mural for the NOLA Nature School. The Honeybees wanted a mural of a magical swamp scene for their classroom. Lissie created a sketch that the teachers approved and outlined the scene on the wall. Then the students and teachers got to…
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The Incubator Partners with SPROUT: Paper Making Class at Refresh Gardens

We had such a lovely morning today at the Refresh Garden making paper with neighbors and families! This Saturday the NOLA Artist Incubator partnered with SPROUT to offer a free paper making class at their community garden. We had 20 families signed up for the event, so we came prepared with all the materials for…
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NOLA Artist Incubator: Neighborhood Enrichment Grant Recipients
On Saturday the City of New Orleans recognized our organization at the annual Neighborhood Summit as Neighborhood Enrichment Grant Recipients! As awardees the NOLA Artist Incubator is charged with creating a Green Infrastructure and Beautification Initiative in the community. Our project is aimed at making improvements along St. Roch Avenue. Specifically we plan to focus…
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NOLA Artist Incubator: Certified Impact Leader & People’s Choice Winners
Love Your City nominated the NOLA Artist Incubator for the 2023 awards ceremony to celebrate our community’s most impactful leaders, and we didn’t go home empty handed! Last night our organization was honored as a Certified Impact Leader for our efforts to promote sustainable practices in New Orleans. Additionally, we were humbled and grateful to…
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Magical Mobile Art Cart Visits NOLA Nature School
Today the NOLA Artist Incubator took the Magical Mobile Art Cart to the NOLA Nature School in the 7th ward! We rolled up with all of our supplies and set up right in front of the gates to the school. This was very special for us because we are so aligned with their values as…
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MGGNO -Best in Show-Executive Director Awarded Blue Ribbon in Master Gardener Competition
This weekend the annual Fall Garden Show took place at the Botanical Gardens. Hosted by LSUAg, City Park Conservancy, Louisiana Master Gardeners, and the Botanical Gardens, this event is highly anticipated and regarded by the community. The MGGNO Class of 2023 “Nurturing Natures Pollinators” educational exhibition took BEST IN SHOW for the event. Angela Theresa…