Creative Assembly 2026-2027 Applications Now Open
We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Creative Assembly residency program. The application deadline is Friday, July 10, 2026. Read More
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“Spirit in Motion: Activating the Contemporary African Masquerade” by Creative Assembly Resident Artist Carl Harrison Jr.
2024-2025 Creative Assembly artist-in-residence Carl Harrison Jr. wrote an essay reflecting on his experiences engaging with the works and themes of the recent exhibition New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and… Read More
Three Artists Reflect on Robert Rauschenberg at 100
To commemorate the centennial of Robert Rauschenberg’s birth, NOMA invited three New Orleans–based artists to share their own personal reflections on Rauschenberg’s legacy. Read More
Art Thrives Beading Workshop Showcase
Art Thrives recently held a beading workshop led by former Creative Assembly member and New Orleans culture bearer Dianne Honoré. Read More
Reflections on a Bookbinding Workshop at the New Orleans Museum of Art
written by Jennella Young Last year, LaVonna Varnado-Brown and I teamed up to lead a tour of the Wangechi Mutu exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art for Kolaj… Read More
Rooted in Connection: Reflecting on Cross-Cultural Dialogue at NOMA
—written by Carl Harrison, Jr. Creative Assembly 2025 member Every time I’m invited to share my work, I see it as more than just an opportunity to talk about projects…. Read More
Creative Assembly Resident Andy Young Reflects on Gallery Talk for Closing of Show & Tell: A Brief History of Photography and Text
On March 12th, surrounded by images with text and text about those images, I gave a gallery talk for the closing of Show & Tell: A Brief History of Photography… Read More
Introducing the New Orleans Museum of Art’s 2024–25 Creative Assembly Cohort
This year’s cohort of Creative Assembly residents at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) includes eight artists from various disciplines. Read More
Video and Recap: Katrina Babies with the Filmmakers at NOMA
On August 21, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) hosted a film screening and discussion event centered around the documentary Katrina Babies, directed by Edward Buckles Jr. This powerful film, which provides an intimate look at the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and its enduring impact on the youth of New Orleans, marked an important occasion in remembrance of the hurricane’s 19th anniversary. Read More
Reflecting on the 2023-2024 Creative Assembly Residency at the New Orleans Museum of Art
As the 2023-2024 Creative Assembly residency at the New Orleans Museum of Art comes to a close, we celebrate the journeys and impacts of this remarkable group of eight artists…. Read More
Recap | Black People Be: An Evening with Creative Assembly Cohort Artist Jourdan Barnes
On Wednesday, July 24, community members gathered for a poignant event, titled “Black People Be: An Evening with Creative Assembly Cohort Artist Jourdan Barnes.” This program featured a selection of photography from Barnes’s Black People Be series, portraying the vibrancy and multifaceted nature of Black existence. Read More
Apply for the 2024–25 New Orleans Museum of Art Creative Assembly Cohort
The New Orleans Museum of Art is seeking applicants for the 2024-2025 Creative Assembly Cohort. The Creative Assembly Cohort is a multidisciplinary group of New Orleans-based creators who immerse themselves within the museum’s collection and use the institution as a catalyst for their work and creativity. The disciplines of cohort members range from musicians, dancers, and poets to mixologists, activists, and educators. Read More
Creative Assembly Cohort Artist Simone Immanuel Launches Created to Create Talk Show
Creative Assembly Cohort artist Simone Immanuel has just launched Created to Create, a new talk show designed to spark important conversations about creativity in New Orleans. Read More
Recap: Intergenerational Beading Class with Creative Assembly Cohort Member Dianne Honoré
This month’s intergenerational beading class at the New Orleans Museum of Art was an experience in tradition, creativity, and connection. Read More
Urban Mosaics with Creative Assembly Cohort Members Kr3wcial and Charm Taylor
Last week, the New Orleans Museum of Art hosted Urban Mosaics, an electrifying event showcasing the extraordinary talent of Creative Assembly Cohort artists Kr3wcial and Charm Taylor. True to the artists’ visions—and this year’s Creative Assembly theme—the night blended the essence of hip-hop with the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans’s diverse neighborhoods. Read More
Field Drawing Workshop with Artist Alyssa Lizzini and Creative Assembly Cohort Members Paige DeVries and Daniel Fitzpatrick
In the first 2023–24 program of NOMA’s Creative Assembly initiative, cohort members Paige DeVries and Daniel Fitzpatrick worked with guest artist Alyssa Lizzini to bring the innovative Neighborhood Workshop to two vibrant New Orleans districts. Read More
The New Orleans Museum of Art Announces the 2023–24 Creative Assembly Cohort
Today, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) announced the eight New Orleans-based artists who will participate in the institution’s Creative Assembly residency for the 2023–24 year. NOMA’s Creative Assembly initiative fosters community engagement by inviting artists of all disciplines for year-long collaborations with the museum’s permanent collection, special exhibitions, and programs. Read More
Apply for the 2023–24 Creative Assembly Cohort
The New Orleans Museum of Art is seeking applicants for the 2023-2024 Creative Assembly Cohort. Creative Assembly is a community engagement initiative that uses neighborhood-based participatory art experiences as a vehicle for personal exploration, community collaboration, and social change. Read More