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
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So much happens at The Academy that you may not catch it all. But you can read about the latest happenings here and learn about the people and productions that keep our campus vibrant and our involvement in the community meaningful.
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Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
The Academy Announces "Paint the Pavement" Event
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts will partner with the Urban Conservancy and Depave to host “Paint the Pavement,” a community event designed to develop a vision for new greenspace at the school’s Uptown New Orleans campus.
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Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
Remembering Belinda Knowles
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts remembers long-time student and friend, Belinda Knowles.
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Apr 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025
Susu Kearney's "A Spring Garden" Brings Crowds to The Academy
Susu Kearney's "A Spring Garden" draws crowds and excitement to the gallery at New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts.
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Mar 9, 2024
Aug 8, 2024
Eight Takes Exhibition Opens
8 TAKES is an exhibit of work by eight New Orleans artists who became friends through their shared love of creating art.
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Dec 1, 2023
Jul 21, 2024
2023 Holiday Student Art Fair!
Saturday, December 9, 10am-3pm join us for the Holiday Student Art Fair! Our students will be selling original artwork: drawings, paintings, photographs, jewelry, ceramics and more. Come support local artists and take home some great works of art!
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Mar 22, 2004
Aug 1, 2024
Call For Entries 2024 Student Exhibition
We are excited to announce our Annual Student Exhibition! This event serves as a capstone to our Academic year at the Academy and is our most important exhibition.
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Apr 11, 2025
Artists Jonathan Hodge and Garth Swanson at The Academy
Artists Jonathan Hodge and Garth Swanson are keeping it real with their twin exhibits at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts on Magazine Street.
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Jan 17, 2025
An Evening at the Academy
The Board of Directors hosted “An Evening at the Academy”
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Dec 2, 2024
2024 Student Exhibition Award Winners
We are pleased to annouce this year's Student Exhibition Award Winners.
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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