New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts

The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts (NOAFA) is a visual arts institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school offers a variety of classes and workshops in traditional fine art techniques such as drawing, painting, and sculpture for both adult and youth students. NOAFA’s curriculum is based on the atelier method, where students work from live models and learn from professional artists and instructors. The school also regularly hosts exhibitions of student and professional works, as well as workshops and lectures by visiting artists. NOAFA’s mission is to provide high-quality art education and to foster a community of artists in the city of New Orleans.