The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts is dedicated to the preservation of Fine Art’s past and the development of its future through an engaging education in a welcoming environment.
5256 Magazine St.New Orleans, LA 70115Call us: (504) 899-8111
a rich legacy for learning
About the Academy
Fostering the Desire to Create
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin, from all walks of life and levels of accomplishment. The Novice works alongside more advanced students in a spirit of cooperation and fellowship. The student may be in search of an avocation or profession, regardless of age. Entrance requirements are none other than a desire to learn.
Our Mission
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts is dedicated to the preservation of Fine Art’s past and the development of its future through an engaging education in a welcoming environment.
Art for Everyone
The Academy is invested in making our educational opportunities open to as many community members as possible. That is why we are excited to offer scholarship opportunities each year. Beyond our student exhibition merit scholarships, we also offer open enrollment scholarships each year supported by friends of the school. Click to learn more.
Purpose & History
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts opened its doors at 5256 Magazine Street in 1980. Since its inception, the school has promoted the importance of classical tradition in the visual arts. Our non-profit organization is dedicated to the preservation of Fine Art’s past and the development of its future through an engaging education in a welcoming environment.
Our Board of Directors
Dian Coleman Winingder
Board Chair
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Anna Coleman Dunbar
Vice Board Chair
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Cleland Powell
Treasurer
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Dathel Georges
Secretary
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Jamie Coleman
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Sindy Scalfi
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Susu Kearney
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Anne Redd
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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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New Orleans, LA 70115Call us: (504) 899-8111