What began as a modest Saturday program for 20 children blossomed into a vibrant and far-reaching arts-in-education movement. Over 800 students' lives were transformed through artist residencies, after-school programs, and community partnerships.

Despite the trials of Hurricane Katrina, we emerged stronger, expanding our reach to multiple schools and pioneering arts integration into education. Your contributions helped to influence curriculum reviews for the Louisiana Department of Education, proving that the arts have the power to transform lives.

Our impact grew thanks to your continued support. We engaged thousands of students and teachers across multiple locations and earned the prestigious 2010 Arts Education Award from the Americans for the Arts, cementing our status as trailblazers in arts education.

We introduced groundbreaking initiatives, such as the Creative Schools program, focusing on vital social-emotional and literacy skills. The celebration of our 20th anniversary featured the revival of the ART JAM festival, the painting of a public mural, and extending our influence to Los Angeles through professional development partnerships.

Recent years have seen unprecedented growth and transformation. We diversified our programs to serve students with special needs, developed the dynamic Arts Literacy NOLA program, and adapted to the challenges of virtual learning during the pandemic.