Located at Backatown Plaza in the Claiborne Innovation District, Deeply Rooted was created by Lead Artists Ojo Akinlana and Hoze Dara, with Supporting Artists Rickey Mathieu, Stephen Compton, Jamal Barnes, Noel Dauzart, Zechariah Pierre, and Derrick Bell. Commissioned through the City of New Orleans Percent for Art Program, managed by Arts New Orleans in collaboration with Ujamaa Economic Development Corporation. Through striking color… Read More
News & Announcements
Move ensures the free, large-scale festival returns at full creative and community impact Arts New Orleans announced today that its iconic LUNA Fête: Festival of Light, Art, and Technology will move from November 2025 to November 2026. Created and produced by Arts New Orleans, LUNA Fête showcases the city’s vibrant contemporary art, film,… Read More
The Director of Public Art & Commissions leads some of Arts New Orleans’ most visible work, overseeing the creation of transformative public art experiences that connect communities and celebrate New Orleans’ cultural vibrancy. This role combines strategic program leadership with hands-on project management. The Director of Public Art & Commissions will… Read More
The Director of Youth Programs will guide the next chapter of growth for the Young Artist Movement (YAM)program at Arts New Orleans, leading both its programmatic expansion and operational excellence. This role combines visionary program leadership with hands-on management – overseeing YAM Studios, the Diversion Program, and Juvenile Justice Intervention Center… Read More
Arts New Orleans, in partnership with the City of New Orleans is happy to announce the 2025 Percent for Art Program commission for New Orleans City Hall, “Voices of the People: City Council Chambers Commission.” We seek five artists or artist teams— one representing each City Council district — to… Read More
LUNA Studio is a dynamic workshop series presented by Arts New Orleans as part of LUNA Fête, the city’s annual festival of light, art, and technology. Designed to introduce artists to interactive, tech-driven public art, the series offers hands-on learning in digital media, immersive storytelling, and responsive environments. Led by artist… Read More
After several incredible years of creative activation, the SALON program at Canal Place is coming to a close. Arts New Orleans is deeply grateful to the visionary artists who brought energy, curiosity, and bold imagination to this unique space. From exhibitions and performances to workshops and open studios, each residency… Read More
Delgado Community College’s Workforce Development Center presents Lagniappe Stories, a new podcast + video series spotlighting the change makers of New Orleans. In our second episode, we continue our discussion of the installation of Guardians of the Garden, a mural on the Orleans Parish Justice Center created by Journey Allen,… Read More
As the city prepared for the Super Bowl, Arts New Orleans’ Young Artist Movement (YAM) program was busy creating the largest mural cloth installation in the city—a monumental 6,600 square foot mural. Titled Guardians of the Garden: The Sacredness of Black Boys & Men in the Stance of ‘Just Being,’, this powerful piece reflects on… Read More