What happens when a poet visualizes their words? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see renowned poet Aurora Levins Morales present her foray into the world of digital art! Please join Aurora Levins Morales on October 23, 2025 at CANOA as she presents Ferment. You can register for the event here. We kindly ask that you wear […]

Our 15th Annual FORESTival: A Celebration of Art & Nature will be held on Saturday, November 15, 11 – 5pm. Purchase tickets here! 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, […]

Join us on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30pm with Self as Universe Residents Sarah Fouts and Fernando López as they discuss their work, Fruit for Thought: Journeys Between New Orleans and Honduras. Fruit for Thought is a documentary series exploring the connections between Honduras and New Orleans through three key food commodities: bananas, palm oil, and […]

Join us on Wednesday, January 14 and/or Thursday, January 15 from 10 - 3pm as we spruce up our outdoor shed! Our outdoor shed filled with artful materials and beautiful wood planks is in need of TLC. Uncover the treasures and stories of the forgotten wood shed with us! We would love help pulling usable […]

On January 30, join us as we measure trees and spruce up the Woods. Given the cold weather, we've rescheduled our tree planting to February! RVSP here! Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Note: This date was originally the Winter Tree Planting, but given the cold weather, that will now be held on February […]

Come plant trees with us in the Woods! We're hosting a Winter Tree Planting on Friday, February 27 from 10am - 12pm. We will plant cypress and tupelo trees, native to our area and vital for the continuation of our forest! The planting will take place under the supervision of Ecologist David Baker. Lunch will […]

Join us on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30pm with Self as Universe Residents and Sultana Harris and Gary White as they discuss their work and their Self as Universe Residency projects. Dinner and refreshments will be served. You can RSVP here! Sultana Harris is a social practice artist and the Interim Executive Director of The […]

Join us on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30pm with Self as Universe Resident Ching-In Chen as they discuss their work and their Self as Universe Residency project. Project collaborator Cassie Mira will also be joining. Dinner and refreshments will be served. You can RSVP here! Ching-In Chen is a genderqueer Chinese American writer, community organizer and teacher. They are […]

Spring will be in full bloom as A Studio in the Woods hosts a Performance and Open Studio by two Self As Universe Residents: interdisciplinary artist and dancer Rochelle Jamila and traditional clay artist Gary L. White, respectively. Jamila will perform Testimony: from the Mother River on the levee of the Mississippi River, accompanied by […]

We’re throwing a post-Jazz Fest bash to celebrate supporters of A Studio in the Woods at the home of Jane and Dr. Charles Billings on Bayou St. John. Join us for music, food, art, and fun after the first Saturday of Jazz Fest at A Studio on the Bayou. If you’re already a monthly donor, […]