Our Mission: inspire kids to dream big

meet our community of exceptional young artists & space explorers

We empower students to discover their artistic aspirations through choice and exploration, guided by professional artists. Our curriculum emphasizes experiential art forms, leadership training and real world production skills.

We are passionate about building large scale art projects, where students work alongside artists and community members. Our students dream big and inspire wonder, celebrating New Orleans’ unique artistic traditions. 

OUR VALUES:

We are a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming all pronouns, races, cultures, genders, and religious affiliations.

NOW ENROLLING:

  • June 2 - Aug 15 | Ages 7 - 14 | Register by the Session

  • TUESDAYS | March 11 - May 6 | 5:15 - 6:45 | Ages 12 - 15

  • TUESDAYS | March 18 - May 6 | 4:30 - 5:00 | Ages 0 - 4

  • April 14 - 18 | April 21 - 25 | Drop in Available | Ages 7 - 14

  • MONDAYS | March 10 - May 12 | 4:30 - 6:00 | Ages 7 - 10

  • SATURDAYS | March 15 - May 10 | 2:45 - 4:15 | Ages 8 - 12 | Go 4 Games

    D&D

JOURNEY TO SPACE:

Time is running out to save Planet Zanzibrax from IGRAC, the most formidable realtors in the galaxy. The STARDUST 24-25 Space Crew is on an epic quest to launch Ziggy, Freddie, and the Chins back to space in time for the Kings of Karnage Reunion Show next September. Join us as we unite to raise the funds needed to buy back Planet Zanzibrax and defeat IGRAC and their relentless interest rates once and for all!

This is more than an art class… Join our SPACE CREW! LEARN MORE

OUR PROGRAMS

  • AFTER SCHOOL

    Join us for weekly art classes at the Tigermen Den or embark on a D&D campaign at one of our partner cafes. Classes meet once a week for 90 minutes and run the full semester.

  • HOLIDAY CAMPS

    We offer full day camps for Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Break. All Holiday Camps are held at the Tigermen Den, ages 7 - 13, 8:30 - 3:30 with aftercare until 5:30.

  • FAMILY MUSIC CLASS

    Family Music Class presented by Blue House Music is an immersive music experience for infant, toddler and Pre-K age children along with their caregivers. Classes meet weekly during the school year.

  • RISING ARTISTS

    Our Rising Artists Program provides income based scholarships for families with financial need. To apply, complete the application linked below.

  • INTERNSHIPS

    Our internship program is a great way for students and young adults ages 15+ to learn professional skills while making an impact in the lives of our young artists.

  • SUMMER CAMP

    We offer 11 weeks of full day Summer Camp at the Tigermen Den. Sessions are one to three weeks long and vary by theme. Registration opens in January!

IMPACT

Founded in 2016, Art Camp 504 has expanded from a small, four-week summer camp to a year-round program that offers both in-person and virtual classes. Our 501(c)3 non-profit organization is committed to accessibility, and we are proud to provide scholarships each year to students of all income levels, thanks to grants and our partnerships.

Additionally, Art Camp 504 has become a reliable source of financial support for working artists in New Orleans. We are committed to making Art Camp 504 a sustainable support system for our local artists and culture bearers.

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