New Orleans Museum of Art

The New Orleans Museum of Art is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Creative Assembly residency program now through Friday, July 10, 2026.

NOMA’s Creative Assembly program cultivates community engagement through a year-long residency in the Department of Learning and Engagement. The residency does not provide a dedicated studio or exhibition space. Artists are encouraged to draw inspiration from public programs, permanent collections, museum exhibitions, and the sculpture garden. Artists receive a $4,000 stipend, a profile on the NOMA website, access to networking and professional development opportunities, and a two-year museum membership.

In 2026-27, the Darryl Chappell Foundation will fund one residency for an artist who self-identifies as Afrodescendant. Darryl Chappell Foundation Creative Assembly Fellows become part of the Foundation’s growing community of artists, where the commitment to mutual aid and growth is actively practiced. If you are eligible, please indicate this on your application. 

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America and must currently reside in Louisiana.

Apply for Creative Assembly