You're Invited! The Contemporary Arts Center is excited to announce that SWEETARTS 2020, our premier annual ball, will take place Friday, October 30, 2020, 7:30pm–10:30pm at the home of Kira and Michael Whitaker located at 1633 Dufossat Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Contemporary Arts Center. Event Chair Jane Cooper and Executive Director George Scheer have reimagined SWEETARTS...Read more
Fundraiser
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 to Tuesday, December 31, 2019
In these transformative times, artists drive reflection, response, and a path towards inspiration and action. The support of art is itself an act of empowerment! In 2019, as part of ForFreedoms, a nationwide campaign to encourage voting, William Monaghan's Stripes and Stars (above) was exhibited in our gallery and displayed as a billboard on I-10, where it was seen by hundreds of thousands of...Read more
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Support Art of Our Time! GiveNOLA Day is an annual online day of giving hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation that celebrates the spirit of generosity in New Orleans by inviting everyone to support local nonprofits that make our community a better place. On Tuesday, May 7th, the Greater New Orleans Foundation will partially match all gifts made to nonprofit organizations through givenola...Read more
SWEETARTS 2020’s theme – CHANGES: Into a Radiant Future – highlights transformation as the CAC ushers in the decade with new leadership, a refined focus on contemporary creativity, fostering artistic excellence, and honoring visionary leaders in the New Orleans arts community. NEW ORLEANS, LA (February 28, 2020) – The Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans (CAC) announced today that SWEETARTS 2020...Read more