Our 16th Annual FORESTival: A Celebration of Art & Nature will be held on Saturday, November 14, 11 – 5pm.
This family-friendly celebration features live music, artist presentations by current and former residents, special guest artists, guided walks in the woods with scientists, hands-on art and science activities for the entire family, local eats available for purchase and a silent auction!
Help make this celebration happen by volunteering or sponsoring this year’s event.
Please note: Standard parking requires a ~10 minute walk to FORESTival. Drop-off is available at the entrance. If the driver would like to request accessible parking, please email info@astudiointhewoods.org by Wednesday 11/12. Accessible parking will be available on a limited, first-come first-served basis.
FORESTival 2026 will feature:
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- Music performances by The Rumble Ft. Big Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr.; Tonya Boyd-Cannon; Bogue Chitto; and the Panorama Trio
- Artistic presentations from former residents and guest artists: Artist Journey Allen, Manon Bellet, Cory Diane, Big Chief Victor Harris, Carl Harrison Jr., Sheleen Jones, Big Chief David Peters Montana, Tiana Nobile, and Rebecca Snedeker
- The Green House featuring frontline and fence-line climate organizations and efforts
- Local food & beverage from Eli’s Kitchen, Coop’s Burgers, Big O’s Pops, Abita Beer, and more
- Art & Science activities for kids and kids-at-heart alike
- Walks in the Woods with Ecologist David Baker and Tulane Scientists
- Photo booth featuring art from Milagros Collective
- Silent auction of one-of-a-kind art objects and experiences
A Studio in the Woods is located in Lower Algiers at 13401 Patterson Rd. New Orleans LA, 70131, about a 25 minute drive from downtown New Orleans.
Special thanks to this year’s FORESTival Committee Members: Julio Bermudez, Marques Celestine, Katie G. Daniel, Robert Daspit, Regine Dupuy, Jack Green, Chloé Jobin, Corey Miller, Jordan Phillips, and Macey Williams
