News

David Baker Celebrates 20 Years Speaking for the Trees

April 5, 2024

This week, we celebrate two decades of dedication! Marking a monumental milestone, we commemorate Dave Baker’s twenty years of commitment as an Environmental Curator/Ecologist at A Studio in the Woods. Last week, the staff presented Dave with a beautiful… Read More

A Studio in the Woods to Receive $30,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

February 16, 2024

A Studio in the Woods is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $30,00. This grant will help to keep support our climate themed… Read More

Current Open Call

December 22, 2023

We currently have one call open. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions. Self as Universe: Mending Our Collective Ecosystem Residencies – invite artists to explore the connections within our collective ecosystems and use the power of imagination… Read More

Applications Now Open for Replenish Residencies

December 22, 2023

Replenish Residencies provides 1-2 week restorative visioning retreats to local BIPOC artists and culture bearers, the heart of New Orleans culture. In light of the many racial disparities still present in our society at large and the arts… Read More

Application Now Open for ByWater Institute Scholarly Retreats

December 22, 2023

The ByWater Institute and A Studio in the Woods seek to enhance and support the scholarship, creativity and cross-disciplinary activity of Tulane faculty and trainees using the lens of any field or discipline to examine… Read More

We’re Hiring: Operations Coordinator

November 1, 2023

The Operations Coordinator will support the residency, event, and rental activity at A Studio in the Woods by coordinating the smooth functioning of the built environment. This includes monitoring buildings for needed maintenance, coordinating with Tulane facilities department, orienting… Read More

Announcing Residents 2023-24

September 18, 2023

We are thrilled to announce all 2023-24 residents! Rising: Climate in Crisis – Invite artists to face the severity of the climate crisis and be agents of change to guide our collective understanding, response, and vision as we shape… Read More

Sponsorship Opportunities for FORESTival 2023

September 14, 2023

FORESTival is a family-friendly day of celebration that 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… Read More

Announcing Scholarly Retreat Residents 2023-2024

August 31, 2023

We are pleased to announce the Scholarly Retreat Residents for the 2023-24 residency season. Each year, we partner with the Tulane ByWater Institute, Tulane School of Liberal Arts, Tulane Creative Writing Department, and Xavier University of Louisiana to… Read More

Announcing Rising Residents 2023 – 2024

August 22, 2023

We are pleased to announce the Rising: Climate in Crisis Residents for 2023-2024: Kate Cheka, paris cyan cian, Ian Gerson, Omar Mendoza Linares, Laura Tanner, and  Ashley Teamer. Rising: Climate in Crisis Residencies invite artists to examine the… Read More