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The KID smART Center for Arts & Education
Transforming Arts Education’s Future in New Orleans
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%.
$5.5M Investment Yields
Two Visual Arts Studios
Performing Arts Studio
Innovation Studio
Dance & Movement Studio
Podcasting Studio
Art Supplies Library
Training Space
Conference Rooms
Community Kitchen
Coffee & Snack Bar
Administration Offices
Continued Programming
Creative Schools program
Professional development for educators
Curriculum and literacy initiatives
New Programming Opportunities
Educator Trainings and Workshops
Afterschool Programs
Summer Camps Creative Aging Programs
Multidisciplinary Arts Classes and Workshops
Community Outreach and Artmaking Events
Convening and Exhibition Space
Early Childhood Arts Classes
Homeschool Partnerships
Groundbreaking for the KID smART Center for Arts & Education
Executive Director Elise Gallinot Goldman receiving a proclamation from the New Orleans City Council with Councilman Morrell, Councilman Green, and R. Campbell Hutchinson
KID smART staff breaking ground
KID smART Programming team breaking ground
KID smART Fund Development breaking ground
RGGC team breaking ground
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.
Naming Opportunities
Space
Contribution
KID smART Center for
Arts & Education
2,500,000
Reception Gallery
1,000,000
Training Room
600,000
Accessibility (Elevator)
300,000
Upper Level Lobby*
250,000
Performing Arts Studio*
250,000
Innovation Studio
200,000
Dance & Movement Studio
200,000
Space
Contribution
Community Kitchen
150,000
Visual Arts Studio 1*
150,000
Conference Room
100,000
Board Room*
100,000
Podcast Studio
50,000
Coffee & Snack Bar
50,000
KID smART Office 1*
25,000
KID smART Office 2
25,000
Visual Arts Studio 2*
100,000
*indicates committed space