A Studio In the Woods
A program of Tulane University.
The grounds of A Studio in the Woods are presented to the resident artist in their most pristine condition. The founders have intruded as little as possible to respectfully create spaces for living, making, presenting, writing and contemplating. Stressful noise and distraction are at a minimum though our 7.66 acres of bottomland hardwood forest are within the city limits of New Orleans and on the banks of one of the greatest waterways in the world. There are spots to sit and contemplate near soil upon which a human foot has not trod for more than 30 years. Animals and plants have been likewise respected. Should this respect be maintained for the next 50 to 75 years, this forest will have regained its original state. It is our firm purpose that this state will be achieved.
Upcoming Shows
11am-5pm | FORESTival: A Celebration of Art and Nature is set in the lush bottomland hardwood forest of A Studio in the Woods, fun for the whole family and feels a world away while still being within the city limits.
- Music will be provided by RAM Haiti, Brass-A-Holics, and former Rising Resident Andrina Turenne.
- Artistic presentations by residents and guest artists, including a beading workshop with Spy Boy Walter Sandifer of the Beautiful Creole Apache, a “Wildlife Organ” and puppet show about climate change and Mardi Gras with Quintron and Miss Pussycat, and more!
- Environmental Justice Hub featuring Concerned Citizens of St. John, Rise St. James, and artist Ida Aronson.
- Food and drink by Crescent City Burgers, Eli's Kitchen, We Dat Chicken & Shrimp, and Big O’s Pops.
- Art activities for kids and kids-at-heart alike, including festival favorite Build a Clay Forest, water literacy activity with Ripple Effect, and sand fun with Glass Half Full and ReCoast.
- Walks in the woods with Tulane University scientists.
- Silent auction of one-of-a-kind art objects and experiences.
Suggested donation is $15 per adult, kids free. All proceeds support the programming of A Studio in the Woods.
