New Orleans

ACADEMYof FINE ARTS

Our Purpose

The Academy offers an engaging and diverse curriculum that explores the foundations of the fine arts as well as new and engaging explorations in the visual arts. Our faculty are masters in their craft and through lecture, studio study, and artistic creation our students engage in essential explorations that are both rigorous and relaxing.

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Creative Campers

Register your aspiring artist for a week (or more) of engaging and immersive Camp and help them to foster their creativity through the exploration of painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and more. Campers will also take part in artists' workshops, talks, and collaborative installations in our professional gallery space.

Featured Event

The Academy has literally and figuratively opened its doors to the city of New Orleans. We invite you to explore the opportunities to spend time on our campus and in our galleries.

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"Muddied Spirits" + "Waxing & Waning" Exhibition On View
Mar
08

"Muddied Spirits" + "Waxing & Waning" Exhibition On View

Mar 8, 5:30 pm - Mar 29, 5:00 pm UTF-4
New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts
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The Academy

As a non-profit, it is our goal to enrich lives, encourage creativity, and help others to appreciate art by providing a nurturing environment for engaging education and personal enjoyment. We believe our work will preserve, sustain, and enhance the legacy in the visual arts for New Orleans and beyond. We need your support to make it so.

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Mar 25, 2025
Apr 1, 2025

Get Ready: 2025 Student Exhibition & Spring Art Fair

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Our Faculty

Our faculty are talented artists and excellent teachers. While some faculty have been with the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts for over 30 years, others are just beginning their tenure. Each faculty member brings a unique vision and style to the classroom.

Alex Beard

Alex Beard

American painter and author Alex Beard is best known for his elaborate wildlife compositions created in his signature style of gestural painting, which he has coined “Abstract Naturalism.”

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