Creativity at the Center Campaign
Help us build the place where creativity becomes possibility!
The KID smART Center for Arts & Education
In the heart of the Bayou Road/7th Ward, we are thrilled to establish our Center in such a historic arts community and to bring new jobs and positive economic impact to this treasured part of our city.
Right now, we are facing an uncertain future for Arts Education in New Orleans. With our building, we are cementing a hub for Arts Education for generations to come and growing our annual impact by 250%.
Our 11,000 square foot center provides arts classes, workshops, and performances in visual arts, music, dance, and theater for all ages.
Future programming includes:
Educator Trainings
Afterschool Programs
Summer Camps
Creative Aging Programs
Community Events
Exhibition Space
Early Childhood Arts Classes
Homeschool Partnerships
Multidisciplinary Arts Classes
Fundraising Goal: $5.5 million by July 2028
The Space: 3.2M
Acquisition of Building
Structural Renovation
6 Creative Studios
Community Training and Workspace
Accessibility Features
The Art: 1.2M
Expanded programming will grow our annual impact from 3,200 to 8,200 individuals annually.
The Future: 500K
Strategic planning and the infrastructure to ensure longevity of the building, assets and programs.
Spark Creativity and Change
$100,000 +
Azby Fund
Rachel & Bryan Bailey
The Gregory Holt Family Foundation
Erin & JP Hymel
State of Louisiana
Mervyn Seldon Charitable Arts Trust
The Murdock Family
Ochsner Health
Roger Ogden & Ken Barnes
The Rebold Family in memory of Stephen Rediker
$500-$2,499
Mashaera Alexander
Susan Cooper
Christine Dehesa
Friends of Nancy Rebold
Elaine & Ben Haney
Michael Jones
K. Allen Consulting
Charlotte Kane
CCH Pounder
Regions Bank
Our Community of Supporters
$25,000-$99,000
Agenda for Children ECHO Fund KidSpace Grant
Norman E. Barnum IV & Dionne Barnum, Gwenesta Barnum Melton, M.D. & Kenneth Melton M.D.
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation
The Estate of Campbell Hutchinson
Michael Mimeles Family
Ryan Gootee General Contractors, L.L.C. (RGGC)
Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust
< $499
Karen Swaim Babin
Dan Burton & Jon Cothern
Caroline D'Avello
Tal Erez
Anne Erwin & Matt Jones
Janice & Richard Faust
Aminisha Ferdinand
Elise Gallinot Goldman
Mary Hansen
T. Haller Jackson, III
Samantha King & Matt Blomquist
MeLissa Kossick
Tiffany Lin, AIA
Megan & Michael Manning
Bennett Neuman & Richard Cohn
Katherine O'Hagan
Taylor Pettit
Mark Romig & David Briggs
John Ross
Paul Tines
Robby Travis
Mary Wallace & Jonathan Shaver
$10,000-$24,999
Suzanne & Steve Dumez
Entergy
Stephanie L. Goliwas
Greater New Orleans Foundation
Adele Haber
R. Campbell Hutchinson
Courtney & Duffy Jones
The Kabacoff Family Foundation
LABO Charitable Fund
The Price Fund
Carol & Thomas Reese
Allison Stewart
Lauren & Patrick Templeman
Other Supporters
AOS Interior Environments
Ella West Freeman Foundation
EskewDumezRipple
Raymond B. Landry
Sheldon Lykes
MaggieGeorge Foundation
The RosaMary Foundation
Jarred Trauth, Jones Walker
$2,500-$9,999
Artspace
Cahn Family Foundation
Stephanie Coln
Ragan & Dino Gankendorff
Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation
Ivan M. Sherman Foundation
Jeremy Jones
Jones Walker, LLP
William & Gabrielle Mimeles
John Rareshide
Ross Family Foundation
Melanee & Steve Usdin
Jeanette R. Weiland
Brooke E. Wyatt