Artful Giving: A Night at the Academy

The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts is thrilled to announce our second annual
Artful Giving Gala, honoring artist, Jose-Maria Cundin.
About this Event

The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts is thrilled to announce our second annual Artful Giving: A Night at the Academy on Thursday, October 1, 2026. This year’s event will honor noted artist and long-term Academy supporter, Jose-Maria Cundin. The gala will showcase an exciting exhibition that will feature past works, as well as a new series of photographs that are inspired by the world-famous Italian artist Giorgio Morandi.

The evening will commence with a Patron Party in the Academy Gallery from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, featuring light refreshments, with sponsors and patrons enjoying exclusive early access to pieces that are available for purchase. At 7pm, we will bring the party outside when live music takes center stage.

A Night at the Academy will support our exhibitions, scholarships, classes, workshops, and outreach. At the event, hop aboard and take a tour of the brand-new Academy on Wheels, our mobile art studio, to witness the experience that NOAFA now brings to local New Orleans public schools.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Patron Party
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Main Event