Join us to meet and learn more about Self as Universe: Mending Our Collective Ecosystem resident, Asante Salaam as she give us a glimpse into the work she's been working on during her first three weeks in residency followed by a light dinner and refreshments on Wednesday, April 16th, 6:30pm – 9:00-pm. Asante Salaam is […]
Join us in your finest boots for a backyard crawfish social, great music and presentations from former residents at Mudbugs & Boots: An Afternoon Boil Benefiting A Studio in the Woods. Hosted in the beautiful art-filled home of Renee & Stewart Peck on Saturday, May 10, 2025, Mudbugs & Boots is a fundraising event supporting A […]
Join us for a Urban Woods Tour with A Studio in the Woods Ecologist & Environmental Curator David Baker at the Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk on Friday, May 16 at 9am to learn about his work at a Studio in the Woods and as an experienced botanist and consultant on this unique redevelopment of the 1,000 ft. Lake Pontchartrain […]
We are excited to welcome volunteers to our annual Summertime Spitshine, the deep cleaning and beautification of our woods and studio. We provide pizza, popsicles and good company! Our main goals are: Wood shed treasure hunt! Our outdoor shed filled with artful materials and beautiful wood planks is in need of TLC. Uncover the treasures […]
On Tuesday, August 19 from 4 - 8pm, Bvlbancha Liberation Radio and A Studio in the Woods are hosting a live broadcast from The Woods to mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, from Restoration to Adaptation to Replenish. Tune in to hear stories from ecologist and land manager Dave Baker, past and current residents, scholars, […]
Join us on Monday, September 22nd 6:30pm - 9:00pm for an Artist Salon featuring Self as Universe: Mending Our Collective Ecosystem residents, Cory Diane and Carl Harrison Jr. Cory Diane (New Orleans, LA) is a performer, composer and sound artist whose work often looks at sound and vibration as means of knowing and relating. While in The […]
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 […]
Help A Studio in the Woods nurture art and our environment by joining Canopy Circle – a dedicated community of recurring givers who sustain A Studio in the Woods’ mission to inspire creative responses to today’s challenges, protect endangered forests, and foster deeper connections between people and nature.