A Studio in the Woods began as the homestead and studios of Lucianne and Joe Carmichael. For thirty years they created ceramics, wood and metal sculptures and furniture in their tranquil forest by the Mississippi River while Lucianne served as the innovative principal of McDonogh #15 elementary school in the… Read More
Each spring Friends of A Studio in the Woods hosts a fundraising gala to support the programs of A Studio in the Woods. In 2019 the event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the purchase of our land by the Carmichaels. Check back for more details as the celebration takes… Read More
Our Funders A Studio in the Woods is sponsored in part thanks to generous support of the Lambent Foundation Fund of Tides Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works, Rosamary Foundation, The Keller Family Foundation, Bywater Institute at Tulane University. Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural… Read More
Kids in the Woods summer camp serves youth 7-11 years old and runs from 9:30am – 2:30pm for four weeks in June. In 2018 the cost was $950 per child and included a shuttle to and from pick up locations on the East and West Banks. Professional teaching artists lead… Read More
This family-friendly day of celebration features live music, artist presentations by current and former residents, special guest artists, guided walks in the woods with scientists, and a silent auction. There are hands-on art activities for kids of all ages and local food and drink are available for purchase. FORESTival is… Read More
Mission A Studio in the Woods, located in eight forested acres on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, is dedicated to forest preservation, science-inspired art education and providing a peaceful retreat for artists and scholars who are interested in tackling the challenging issues of our time with power, resourcefulness… Read More
A Studio in the Woods offers residencies for artists and scholars of all disciplines. Residencies provide protected time, space and support to manifest new works. Learn more about our residency programs below. Read More
