In addition to providing stable, affordable office space, 8th Ward CCC is also envisioned as a centralized office where “back office” functions can be shared – copier, postage meter, kitchen and break room, meeting rooms, receptionist, other staff, telephone system and internet access. These shared resources will allow organizations and artists to organize their work more effectively and better serve their constituents and communities. The development of the 8th WardCCC will streamline and provide an economy of scale for small non-profit business needs, and will be an important contributing factor to the success of these organizations. The 8th Ward CCC will provide much needed performance space for the New Orleans community as well as studio/work space for creative producers. This will be the only nonprofit owned and operated arts facility in New Orleans and we believe it will be a catalyst for unifying not only the 8th ward, but the 6th, 7th and 9th as well. This project is built on looking at, listening to, and asking questions of the people who live, work and play in this particular space. We want to discover the needs and aspirations and use this information  to create a common vision that will unite and empower our community.

Creative Alliance of New Orleans and Moving Stories Dance Project present the Creative Capital Professional Development Workshop March 9-11, 2012 at the Joan Mitchell Center. Twenty-four artists from around Louisiana have been selected by a committee of leaders in the New Orleans’ arts communities. Creative Capital is a nationally distinguished organization that acts as a catalyst for the development of adventurous and imaginative ideas by supporting artists who pursue innovation in form and/or content in the performing and visual arts, film and video, and in emerging fields. Creative Capital is committed to working in partnership with the artists whom it funds, providing advisory services and professional development assistance along with multi-faceted financial aid and promotional support throughout the life of each Creative Capital project. This is an amazing opportunity for our local arts community. Workshop leaders are national leaders in their field who present the best practices throughout the nation of artistic management.