March 15, 2023
Supported by a partnership with the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, former Rising Resident Sidiki Conde returned to the woods in March 2023 along with his long-time guitar player Wowo Souakoli. The duo will host multiple… Read More
March 6, 2023
We had the pleasure of witnessing Walter Sandifer III – Spy Boy of The Beautiful Creole Apache tribe, as he built his beautiful Indian suit here in the woods – just in time for Mardi… Read More
January 25, 2023
We are pleased to announce that we have been approved for a $37,500 Grants for Arts Projects award to support Rising: Climate in Crisis Residencies. These residencies invite artists to face the severity of the climate crisis and… Read More
January 18, 2023
Campers ages 7-11 years old will learn about their relationship to the natural environment. Through hands-on art activities, children use both artistic and scientific skills to observe, identify and collect natural materials and processes. They then record their experiences through… Read More
January 18, 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 environmental… Read More
January 5, 2023
Replenish Residencies provide 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 economy specifically,… Read More
January 5, 2023
Rising: Climate in Crisis Residencies at A Studio in the Woods invites artists to be agents of change in guiding our collective understanding, response, and vision as we shape our shared future. Artists play a vital role… Read More
January 5, 2023
We currently have three calls open. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions. Replenish Residencies – Providing restorative visioning retreats to local BIPOC artists and culture bearers; the heart of New Orleans culture. Deadline March 15, 2023. Read More
November 29, 2022
“A Studio in the Woods filled my soul with inspiration and a determination to continue making art that speaks to the importance of preserving the natural world.” – Rising Resident Andrina Turenne “This reminded me of my connection to the… Read More
November 29, 2022
Inspiring Health Justice is a partnership between Dillard University’s Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center and A Studio in the Woods. The aim of this program is to bring the arts and public health together to address our… Read More