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Floyd Collins performance and Lupin tribute

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This morning, we learned of the passing of 2013 NO

This morning, we learned of the passing of 2013 NOCCA graduate in Jazz, Raymond Weber Jr. We share our love and deepest condolences to the Weber family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The family have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses. To learn more, please visit GoFundMe.com and search for "Raymond Weber Jr".

Want to learn to draw with charcoal? NOCCA faculty

Thankfully, NOCCA will resume normal operations to

Thankfully, NOCCA will resume normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16, including distance learning.

Just confirmed: NOCCA has cancelled all classes fo

Just confirmed: NOCCA has cancelled all classes for Monday and Tuesday. The will be open briefly tomorrow for staff, but it will be closed all day Tuesday. Stay tuned for more info, and please stay safe!

In light of the coming storms, NOCCA is closing fa

In light of the coming storms, NOCCA is closing facilities and canceling all classes from Monday, August 24 through Wednesday, August 26. We plan to return to normal operations and distance learning on Thursday, August 27.Stay tuned for further updates and stay safe!

Over two years ago The NOCCA Institute commissione

Over two years ago The NOCCA Institute commissioned a mural at the site of Homer Plessy's historic arrest in 1892. Ayo Scott, a very talented Black artist, was asked to design and implement it. Mr. Scott submitted a design that was powerful and beautiful, depicting the long history of the civil rights struggle in America, and New Orleans in particular. The mural was finished in the spring of 2018, and it has become a gathering place for students, visitors, and people interested in the civil rights movement.
We recently used an image from the mural in conjunction with a post in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Mr. Scott emailed The NOCCA Institute objecting to that post because he said that he was asked to remove a reference to Black Lives Matter from the mural when he designed it in 2017 and 2018.

In response, we first apologize publicly to Mr. Scott. He graciously accepted input from us about the proposed mural, and in response, his design evolved over time. If any part of the process felt like censorship, that was a grave misstep on our part. For that we are truly sorry. If Mr. Scott is willing, we will work with him to update the mural in ways that better fit his vision and voice.

We would also like to reaffirm our deeply held belief that Black lives matter and our unequivocal support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which carries on the important work of Homer Plessy and the Citizens Committee. Every day, we see first-hand the effect that generations of systemic racism have had on Louisiana's young people. We know that as a city, a nation, and a planet, we will never be at our best until all of us are treated fairly and equitably. Racial equity is one of The NOCCA Institute's core beliefs--it was then, and it remains so today.

Equity and access inform the work that The NOCCA Institute does--that is why we felt so strongly about having a mural about the civil rights struggle in America on the lot where Homer Plessy was arrested well over 100 years ago. We aren't perfect, we frequently stumble, but we will always, always keep trying. Thanks to all who hold us accountable, and offer suggestions for how we can better serve our community.

The spring semester presented some unusual challen

The spring semester presented some unusual challenges, but NOCCA students faced those challenges head-on. Now, faculty and staff are traveling across 9 parishes, leading "Porch and Circumstance" graduation ceremonies for seniors. Congrats to the class of 2020! #graduatetogether

Just across Homer Plessy Way, alum Brandan Bmike O

Just across Homer Plessy Way, alum Brandan Bmike Odums has finished his mural for #GraduateTogether, and it looks GREAT!

Hundreds of young artists from across southern Lou

Hundreds of young artists from across southern Louisiana study at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts each year. We want to ensure that they can continue their training in the challenging months ahead. Please join us by making a gift today, on a special #GivingTuesday, at NOCCAInstitute.com.

Your support has never been more important. In the 2020-21 school year, we expect that up to 60% of students will need financial help to continue or start their studies at NOCCA.

NOCCA makes artists, artists make New Orleans, and you make NOCCA. ---------------
Photo by Elizabeth McMillan of a dress rehearsal of Jasper in Deadland , a Musical Theatre student production that was cancelled in the shift to distance learning.

Sierra Torres and Grace Treffinger—the Culinary

Sierra Torres and Grace Treffinger—the Culinary Arts alums behind Cattail Cooks—have temporarily pivoted from catering to feeding the hungry and supporting local farmers. (And our own Press Street Station is their base of operations!) You can support their outstanding work with a donation via PayPal to cattailcooks@gmail.com.

We're always grateful for your support of The NOCC

We're always grateful for your support of The NOCCA Institute's annual ART&SOUL gala and auction, but never more so than this year. Despite the unprecedented challenges we all face right now, your generosity has allowed us to make the very most of a very bad situation. Your support will help fund the Institute's many programs for NOCCA students, faculty, and the community--all of which need us now more than ever! Thank you, thank you, thank you! #nola #neworleans #artandsoul2020 #NOCCA #NOCCAfansrule

ART&SOUL may be cancelled but the silent auction i

ART&SOUL may be cancelled but the silent auction is open through the weekend. Visit ARTANDSOULNOCCA.com to bid on amazing artwork like this amazing piece by @joshua_wingerter, while continuing to support our many programs for NOCCA students!

As most of you have heard, The NOCCA Institute’s

As most of you have heard, The NOCCA Institute’s ART&SOUL gala has been cancelled, but the silent auction and Winner’s Choice Raffle are STILL ON! Visit ArtAndSoulNOCCA.com to check out the artwork, travel packages, and other auction items, place your bid, buy raffle tickets, and support Louisiana’s young artists! #coronavirus #covid19 #seeyounextyear

Have you caught our spot on @wdsu6 yet? Here it is

Have you caught our spot on @wdsu6 yet? Here it is! The NOCCA Institute's ART&SOUL Gala is just around the corner. Make sure to purchase your tickets at artandsoulnocca.com

ART&SOUL's silent auction is up and running! Chec

ART&SOUL's silent auction is up and running! Check out all the awesome items for bid, like this semi-private chef's dinner for 10 with Chef Stephen Stryjewski at @CochonRestaurant. Visit artandsoulnocca.com to start bidding on this and other amazing auction items.

Earlier today, we dropped off some very special ki

Earlier today, we dropped off some very special king cakes at @kingcakehub: Spiced Pear & Cider Caramel! Same pastry as our Satsuma Almond king cake, but with a warm, toasty flavor that’s a perfect match for this weather. Not many available—get them while you can!!

Earlier this week, one of the world's jazz giants

Earlier this week, one of the world's jazz giants passed away: Jimmy Heath. In the fall of 2006, as NOCCA reopened following Katrina-related repairs, Mr. Heath came to campus and gave a master class. It was the kind of thing that few students or faculty will ever forget.

Happy Carnival, everyone! Our first day back at sc

Happy Carnival, everyone! Our first day back at school, and we’re already busy baking our Satsuma Almond #kingcake! Find our first batch at @KingCakeHub today, and tomorrow at @Langensteins and @DorignacsGotDat !

Tonight's the night! The Preservation Hall All-Sta

Tonight's the night! The Preservation Hall All-Stars perform in Lupin Hall tonight, with an all-star lineup of NOCCA alumni (and a few NOCCA students, too). Tickets start at just $15 at NOCCAInstitute.Eventbrite.com!

Yesterday, Classical students gave a short recital

Yesterday, Classical students gave a short recital--with cake!--for NOCCA superfan Joyce Schenewerk (center, black jacket). A trained musician, Joyce understands the importance of practicing on great instruments--like the Steinways she's donated to the school. Thank you, Joyce!

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This morning, we learned of the passing of 2013 NO

This morning, we learned of the passing of 2013 NOCCA graduate in Jazz, Raymond Weber Jr. We share our love and deepest condolences to the Weber family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The family have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses. To learn more, please visit GoFundMe.com and search for "Raymond Weber Jr".

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NOCCA's first fall workshop for non-NOCCA students

NOCCA's first fall workshop for non-NOCCA students is a three-week piano class with Dr. Hristo Birbochukov that ends with a virtual live performance! Follow the link below or visit NOCCA.com to apply by October 11!

https://sites.google.com/nocca.com/virtual-piano-masterclass-work/home

Thankfully, NOCCA will resume normal operations to

Thankfully, NOCCA will resume normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16, including distance learning.

Just confirmed: NOCCA has cancelled all classes fo

Just confirmed: NOCCA has cancelled all classes for Monday and Tuesday. The will be open briefly tomorrow for staff, but it will be closed all day Tuesday. Stay tuned for more info, and please stay safe!

𝒜 𝒦𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒜𝓈𝒸𝑒𝓃𝒹𝓈

𝒜 𝒦𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒜𝓈𝒸𝑒𝓃𝒹𝓈...
Painting by Visual Arts Student, Winston Westley

“What if that was your father, what if that was you?” - @datboaaartist (Winston)

#blacklivesmatter #georgefloyd #sayhisname #nolaartist

During the Summer, NOCCA students usually attend v

During the Summer, NOCCA students usually attend various art intensives. Due to Covid-19, several programs were halted this year. However, our young artists got creative, and made some work of their own. ⠀
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Check out Media Arts l Level 3, Astrid Sims’s “I Thought I was Alone”.
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Also, if you want to act with your family and friends, tap into the “Quarantine Theatre Exercises”, demonstrated by NOCCA Drama students, on NOCCAtube ! ⠀
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#nocca #noccanola #performingarts

Congratulations to NOCCA dance student, Kennedy Si

Congratulations to NOCCA dance student, Kennedy Simon and Dance Instructor Tianna Sykes, for being featured in the September edition of Country Roads Magazine. ⠀
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This edition is dedicated to the arts in Louisiana and the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the arts, culture and entertainment industries in Louisiana. Kennedy represented @nobadance New Orleans Ballet Association, while Mrs.Sykes discussed the impact COVID-19 has made on her dance company, NOLA Contemporary Ballet. Head to Country Roads to read the spread. ⠀
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📸: Raegan Labat @raeganlabat
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#nocca #onenocca #nolaarts #noladance⠀

15 Years Ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Cit

15 Years Ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated the City of New Orleans. We will always remember the lives lost from this catastrophic storm. Last year, we reflected on how our creative spaces were used as a National Guard home base in 2005. Though our students are training through distance learning, we are grateful for the community’s return and the continued mission of training young artists..

#onenocca #hurricanekatrina #nola #artistsatwork #

2005 Photos: Paul Werner

NOCCA extends our love to neighbors in Lake Charle

NOCCA extends our love to neighbors in Lake Charles and those impacted by Hurricane Laura. We know and believe you will comeback strong. We encourage everyone to donate to charities with the mission of helping these community members.

Graphic: @brerobinsonn
📸: @jeremyastevens

In light of the coming storms, NOCCA is closing fa

In light of the coming storms, NOCCA is closing facilities and canceling all classes from Monday, August 24 through Wednesday, August 26. We plan to return to normal operations and distance learning on Thursday, August 27.Stay tuned for further updates and stay safe!

Congratulations to Academic Studio Class of 2020 S

Congratulations to Academic Studio Class of 2020 Speaker, Akilah Toney, for recently being featured in @voguemagazine !

Akilah, now a Freshman at @loyola_nola , lended her voice in Vogue’s, “Voices From Generation COVID: ‘Sometimes All We Have Is Our Imagination’”.

Read about Akilah’s personal journey as an activist within the Black Lives Matter Movement and how Coronavirus has impacted her life, by visiting Vogue.com

Welcome Back Students! 🙌🥳 This week, studen

Welcome Back Students! 🙌🥳

This week, students received Distance Learning supplies from their instructors! We’ve been waiting to see our new and returning young artists again!

Students, tomorrow is orientation/prelude. Please double check your Gmail accounts for Google Meet times and links.

#nocca #onenocca #nolaarts

Over two years ago The NOCCA Institute commissione

Over two years ago The NOCCA Institute commissioned a mural at the site of Homer Plessy's historic arrest in 1892. Ayo Scott, a very talented Black artist, was asked to design and implement it. Mr. Scott submitted a design that was powerful and beautiful, depicting the long history of the civil rights struggle in America, and New Orleans in particular. The mural was finished in the spring of 2018, and it has become a gathering place for students, visitors, and people interested in the civil rights movement.
We recently used an image from the mural in conjunction with a post in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Last Friday, Mr. Scott emailed The NOCCA Institute objecting to that post because he said that he was asked to remove a reference to Black Lives Matter from the mural when he designed it in 2017 and 2018.

In response, we first apologize publicly to Mr. Scott. He graciously accepted input from us about the proposed mural, and in response, his design evolved over time. If any part of the process felt like censorship, that was a grave misstep on our part. For that we are truly sorry. If Mr. Scott is willing, we will work with him to update the mural in ways that better fit his vision and voice.

We would also like to reaffirm our deeply held belief that Black lives matter and our unequivocal support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which carries on the important work of Homer Plessy and the Citizens Committee. Every day, we see first-hand the effect that generations of systemic racism have had on Louisiana's young people. We know that as a city, a nation, and a planet, we will never be at our best until all of us are treated fairly and equitably. Racial equity is one of The NOCCA Institute's core beliefs--it was then, and it remains so today.

Equity and access inform the work that The NOCCA Institute does--that is why we felt so strongly about having a mural about the civil rights struggle in America on the lot where Homer Plessy was arrested well over 100 years ago. We aren't perfect, we frequently stumble, but we will always, always keep trying. Thanks to all who hold us accountable, who critique, so that we can better serve our community

“George Floyd” Level I | Elliot Dominguez Ell

“George Floyd”
Level I | Elliot Dominguez

Elliott, thank you for using your artistry to honor George Floyd. Students, continue using your talents to spread awareness and impact our world.
#SayHisName #GeorgeFloyd #SayHerName #BreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter

The spring semester presented some unusual challen

The spring semester presented some unusual challenges, but NOCCA students faced those challenges head-on. Now, faculty and staff are traveling across 9 parishes, leading "Porch and Circumstance" graduation ceremonies for seniors. Congrats to the class of 2020! #graduatetogether

Congratulations to the Seniors we honored today on

Congratulations to the Seniors we honored today on Day 2 of the Porch & Circumstance Celebration. ⠀
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NOCCA Administration is traveling to each and every NOCCA student, delivering Diplomas, Celebration Certificates and Senior Awards. We are just getting started and cannot wait to celebrate our next group of students tomorrow. This is your time to be honored Class of 2020 Graduates ! 🌹⠀
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#nocca #onenocca #nolaarts

Starting the short week off with 5 more NOCCA Grad

Starting the short week off with 5 more NOCCA Graduates. Congratulations to the Class of 2020! ⠀
We honor you and celebrate your hard work at NOCCA. We cannot wait to see the amazing things you achieve! 🌹⠀
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(If you know a senior who has not submitted a Senior Photo, please send them to pwalker@nocca.com)

We have 5 more graduate for you world! Congratulat

We have 5 more graduate for you world! Congratulations to the Class of 2020! ⠀
We honor you and celebrate your hard work at NOCCA. We cannot wait to see the amazing things you achieve! 🌹⠀
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(If you know a senior who has not submitted a Senior Photo, please send them to pwalker@nocca.com)

It’s time to Celebrate the wonderful work create

It’s time to Celebrate the wonderful work created by our artists! Check out the Celebration: End of the Year Showcase. Get the full experience online or visit the link in the Bio.

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Just visit smile.amazon.com. When asked which charity you want to support, type in "New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Institute". Then, you can shop as you always do. Amazon will keep track of your preferences, your purchases, and the funds you've helped raise for NOCCA!

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