Upcoming Events (scroll down for details)

• Social TONIGHT: Social at Wrong Iron on the Greenway
• This Sunday: Throws workshop, 1-4 p.m, 7330 Sycamore Street
• Book Club: The Maid and The Queen Saturday Nov. 11
• Krewe storage unit clean-out work party Saturday Oct. 7 1-4 p.m. 
• Save the date: Dec. 19 Coronation Party

Social tonight Tuesday Sept.19 at Wrong Iron on the Greenway 

Social hour 6-8 p.m. at Wrong Iron on the Greenway (3532 Toulouse, map). Get to know other krewe members, ask questions, show off your projects and swap ideas. Drop in when you can, stay as long you like. Next social Oct. 17.

Throws Workshop Sunday Sept. 24 

Come craft with us, Sunday, Sept.24, 1-4 p.m.! All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas. 7330 Sycamore St (map). See calendar for a full schedule of workshops.

Krewe Storage Unit Clean-Out Party Saturday Oct. 7 1-4 p.m. 

We need some help organizing and hauling stuff to trash and Goodwill. Maybe you could also score some cast-off craft supplies or old props!  It’s unit #120 at the Public Storage at the corner of Washington and Earhart (4474 Earhart, map). 

Book Club: The Maid and The Queen discussion Nov. 11

The Joan of Arc Book Club will discuss The Maid and The Queen, the fascinating story of the relationship between Joan and Queen Yolande, the power behind the throne. March 2 we’ll be discussing historical text The Hundred Years War, and June 1 we’ll be discussing the fiction novel Smoke City. Get your books from Frenchmen Art and Books. Book club details on our website.

Banquet Committee

Krewe members Joan Fox and Gretchen Zalkind are chairing a committee to help coordinate, set-up and pack-up for our January 5 pre-parade medieval feast at Livaudais Hall. Please email them to help.

Save the date: Dec. 19 Coronation Party at Degas House

Find out who our new Maid, King and Queen are, pick up pre-ordered throws, and generally kick-off our parade season!

Salon Volunteers needed!

Hope to see you next Saturday for our Salon conference! We need help with:

• Bringing some coolers of non-alcoholic beverages for our picnic lunch
• Picking up our pre-ordered lunches and delivering them fresh at lunch time (walking two doors down the street)
• Set up and pack up
• Greeting and staffing the krewe info table (right next to the lecture room in our new venue)
• Videographers to help us make a video of the process of getting our giant dragon puppet up on his feet (during the lunch break)

Sign up here to volunteer.

Workshop Today Sept. 10 10 1-4 p.m.

We plan to launch throw sales at the Salon as usual, and we could use some help getting throws ready to sell and with other crafty things to get ready for the Salon. 1-4 p.m. Sunday Sept. 10 at the home of Captain Amanda (7330 Sycamore St., map)

More Salon Details below

• Conference overview
• Pre-order your lunch
• New venue
• Live stream
• Spread the word
• Volunteers needed

Salon de Jeanne d’Arc free full-day conference Saturday Sept. 16 @ Tulane

The Joan of Arc Project will present its 13^th annual conference, the Salon de Jeanne d’Arc, on Saturday September 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Rogers Memorial Chapel at Tulane University. (Full Schedule)The free lectures and presentations by local scholars, authors and artists are open to the public. Drop in for a particular session or stay all day! This year’s talks focus on the theme “Journeys with Joan: Spiritual, Historical and Cultural Journeys with Joan of Arc.” Topics cover Joan of Arc, her medieval French context, and the French heritage of New Orleans, presented by the Joan of Arc Project, producers of the annual Joan of Arc parade in partnership with the Medieval & Early Modern Studies Department at Tulane University.

Pre-order your lunch

We can’t get the crepes food truck this year, but Crêpes à la Cart is still going to provide our lunch. Pre-order your crêpes here.

New Venue: Rogers Memorial Chapel

We’re looking forward to a new venue this year, the Myra Clare Rogers Memorial Chapel at 1229 Broadway (map), with a larger and more open lecture room, with room for our sale and information tables right at the lecture hall entrance. It’s also got a lovely shaded outdoor green space where we’ll enjoy lunch. We’re really excited about this space, but be warned that street parking on Broadway is the only convenient parking. Ride-sharing encouraged! There should be sufficient street parking, but you might have to walk a bit. 

Help spread the word

The Salon is a great event for prospective members, so invite your friends to the whole day or to a particular session that would interest them.  Here’s the links to share:

• Salon website
• Salon Facebook event

Please help us get some social media buzz by posting to your networks, marking that you’ll attend, sharing on your page, etc.

Details below

• Conference overview
• Pre-order your lunch
• New venue
• Live stream
• Spread the word
• Volunteers needed
• Salon prep workshop this Sunday

Salon de Jeanne d’Arc free full-day conference Saturday Sept. 16 @ Tulane

The Joan of Arc Project will present its 13^th annual conference, the Salon de Jeanne d’Arc, on Saturday September 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Rogers Memorial Chapel at Tulane University.  (full schedule) The free lectures and presentations by local scholars, authors and artists are open to the public. Drop in for a particular session or stay all day! This year’s talks focus on the theme “Journeys with Joan: Spiritual, Historical and Cultural Journeys with Joan of Arc.” Topics cover Joan of Arc, her medieval French context, and the French heritage of New Orleans, presented by the Joan of Arc Project, producers of the annual Joan of Arc parade in partnership with the Medieval & Early Modern Studies Department at Tulane University.

Pre-order your lunch

We can’t get the crepes food truck this year, but Crêpes à la Cart is still going to provide our lunch. Pre-order your crêpes here.

New Venue: Rogers Memorial Chapel

We’re looking forward to a new venue this year, the Myra Clare Rogers Memorial Chapel at 1229 Broadway (map), with a larger and more open lecture room, with room for our sale and information tables right at the lecture hall entrance. It’s also got a lovely shaded outdoor green space where we’ll enjoy lunch. We’re really excited about this space, but be warned that street parking on Broadway is the only convenient parking. Ride-sharing encouraged! There should be sufficient street parking, but you might have to walk a bit. 

Livestream

It’s more fun in person, but we WILL live stream the event!  You can view the live stream on YouTube here, or search in your smart TV’s YouTube channel for “Salon de Jeanne d’Arc 2023: Journeys with Joan.” 

Help spread the word

The Salon is a great event for prospective members, so invite your friends to the whole day or to a particular session that would interest them.  Here’s the links to share:

• Salon website
• Salon Facebook event

Please help us get some social media buzz by posting to your networks, marking that you’ll attend, sharing on your page, etc.

Volunteers needed!

We need help with:

• Bringing some coolers of non-alcoholic beverages for our picnic lunch
• Picking up our pre-ordered lunches and delivering them fresh at lunch time (walking two doors down the street)
• Set up and pack up
• Greeting and staffing the krewe info table (right next to the lecture room in our new venue)
• Videographers to help us make a video of the process of getting our giant dragon puppet up on his feet (during the lunch break)

Sign up here to volunteer.

Workshop this Sunday Sept. 10 1-4 p.m.

We plan to launch throw sales at the Salon as usual, and we could use some help getting throws ready to sell and with other crafty things to get ready for the Salon. 1-4 p.m. Sunday Sept. 10 at the home of Captain Amanda (7330 Sycamore St., map)

Art Show opening reception 5-7 p.m.

We cannot wait to unveil our 2023 JOAN OF ART show at Ariodante Contemporary Art and Craft Gallery this Saturday September 2!! Our 4th annual show will open in alignment with the Arts District of New Orleans “First Saturdays” and be on exhibit & for sale for the entire month of September.

2022 First Place winner by Max Bernardi. 2023 Joan of Art selections will be revealed this Saturday in person and on the web soon after.

The opening night reception Sept. 2 is open to all from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Krewe members, you’re welcome to come in costume or krewe colors! That evening, our local judges will select their top choices for our 2023 “Joan of Art” contest, and awards will be presented at 7:00 p.m. There will be a “Choix des Personnes”  (People’s Choice) award too!

Come out and celebrate with these local artists, get inspired by each of their unique views of Joan of Arc, meet members of Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc, and learn how you can become a member or volunteer for the 2024 parade.

Most importantly, come out to support local artists and artist supporters like our longtime art show partners Ariodante Contemporary Art and Craft Gallery (535 Julia Street map)

This year’s Joan of Art exhibit will feature the following artists: Jane Brewster, Marcela Carlin, Laura Darling Dinapolis, Carol M. Lynch, Claudia Lynch, Jeanne Parker Martin, Kathleen McCord, Karen Miller, Jennifer Ramos, Sarah Redmannm, and Kay Richoux.

See you Saturday!!

Salon de Jeanne d’Arc free full day conference Saturday Sept. 16 @ Tulane

The Joan of Arc Project will present its 13^th annual conference, the Salon de Jeanne d’Arc, on Saturday September 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Myra Clare Rogers Memorial Chapel at Tulane University (map).  (full schedule) The free lectures and presentations by local scholars, authors and artists are open to the public. Drop in for a particular session or stay all day! This year’s talks focus on the theme “Journeys with Joan: Spiritual, Historical and Cultural Journeys with Joan of Arc.” Topics cover Joan of Arc, her medieval French context, and the French heritage of New Orleans, presented by the Joan of Arc Project, producers of the annual Joan of Arc parade in partnership with the Medieval & Early Modern Studies Department at Tulane University.

Upcoming Events

• August 27: Throws workshop, 1-4 p.m, 7330 Sycamore Street
• September 2: Joan of Art juried exhibition opening night reception at Ariodante Gallery
• September 16: Salon de Jeanne d’Arc full-day conference at Tulane!
• Details below!

Throws Workshop Sunday August 27 

Come craft with us, Sunday, August 27, 1-4 p.m.! All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas. 7330 Sycamore St (map). 

Save the date: Joan of Art Opening Sept. 2 and Salon Sept. 16

We have a jam-packed next few months before parade season starts. Our Joan of Art submissions are open until July 31. Save the date for Sept. 2 to come in costume to the opening night of the Joan of Art juried exhibition at Ariodante Gallery on Julia Street. The Joan of Art exhibit opening is part of the monthly First Saturday art walk among the Julia Street galleries, so you may want to make a night of it.  Our annual full-day conference at Tulane University, the “Salon de Jeanne d’Arc,” is set for September 16. View the full calendar of events on our website.

Snoball “Fight” and Live Music TODAY Aug. 19 at the French Market 11-4

Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc is armed for battle in the Barbezai Snoball Fight! Come for some icy fun and vote for the best flavor in the snoball flavor competition among 5 walking krewes, hosted by Krewe of Krampus as a fundraiser for accessible parade initiatives. Thanks to Captain Antoinette de Alteriis for creating our gourmet medieval-inspired “At the King’s Table” spiced fig snoball syrup, and thanks to everyone who contributed recipes or helped taste to select which flavor to enter in the competition.

Admission is free, and you purchase tickets to taste the snowballs. You can buy your tickets to taste all five in advance here (get the fifth one free if you buy in advance).

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Snoball tasting all day

Music Line-Up

• 11:30 a.m. Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots (zydeco)
• 1:30 p.m. Cosmic String Trio featuring Martin Masakowski
• 2:45 p.m. Louis Michot (French Cajun)

Competing krewes are: Crescent City Fae, Krewe de Fleurs, Muff-a-Lottas, UNOettes, and Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc.

Upcoming Events

• July 19: Social at Madame Vic’s, 6 p.m.
• July 23: Throws workshop, 1-4 p.m.
• Until July 31: Joan of Art juried exhibition open for submissions
• August 19: Snoball competition, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., French Market
• September 2: Joan of Art juried exhibition opening night reception at Ariodante Gallery
• September 16: Salon de Jeanne d’Arc full-day conference at Tulane!

Social Wednesday July 19 at Madame Vic’s

Hang out with fellow krewe members, test our snoball recipes and enjoy some live music Wednesday at Madame Vic’s, 6 – 8 p.m. Mardi Claw from Skinz n Bonez is the bartender! Live acoustic music and snoball recipe tasting too! Note: We’ll have snoballs and light snacks, but Madame Vic’s bar does not serve food. (1500 Elysian Fields, map) 

Throws Workshop Sunday July 23 

Come craft with us, Sunday July 23, 1-4 p.m.! All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas. 7330 Sycamore St (map). Note: Due to street construction in the area, it works best to come down Lowerline from Claiborne. The house is on the corner of Lowerline and Sycamore, two blocks off Claiborne. (Captain Antoinette is hosting this workshop at Captain Amanda’s house.)  Next workshops Aug. 27 and Sept. 24.

Snoball Competition Saturday Aug. 19

We’re testing snoball recipes at the social this Wednesday because Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc will be one of several krewes vying for best syrup flavor in the “Snoball Fight” competition organized by Krewe of Krampus at the French Market on Saturday August 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Let us know if you’d be willing to volunteer for an hour or two at our table or help with snoball recipes or prep work.

Save the date: Joan of Art Opening Sept. 2 and Salon Sept. 16

We have a jam-packed next few months before parade season starts. Our Joan of Art submissions are open until July 31. Save the date for Sept. 2 to come in costume to the opening night of the Joan of Art juried exhibition at Ariodante Gallery on Julia Street. The Joan of Art exhibit opening is part of the monthly First Saturday art walk among the Julia Street galleries, so you may want to make a night of it.  Our annual full-day conference at Tulane University, the “Salon de Jeanne d’Arc,” is set for September 16. View the full calendar of events on our website.

From left: French “Jeanne d’Arc” Clairvie Quesne, Jean Pierre Gabelle, City of Orléans, France (organizer of the Fête), and New Orleans 2023 “Joan of Arc” Emmeline Meyer

2023 New Orleans “Maid of Honor” meets French “Jeanne” in Orléans

Emmeline Meyer, who portrayed “Joan of Arc” in the 2023 Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc parade in New Orleans is shown above meeting the 2023 “Jeanne d’Arc” of Orléans, France, Clairvie Quesne. Emmeline left for France on July 1 on a travel scholarship and cultural exchange generously arranged by the Rotary Foundation of New Orleans in partnership with the sister city Rotary Club of Orléans, France. Clairvie will visit New Orleans during our 2024 parade.

Upcoming Events

• Now until July 31: Joan of Art juried exhibition open for submissions
• July 19: Social at Madame Vic’s, 6 p.m.
• July 23: Throws workshop, 1-4 p.m.
• August 19: Snoball competition, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., French Market
• September 2: Joan of Art juried exhibition opening night reception at Ariodante Gallery
• September 16: Salon de Jeanne d’Arc full-day conference at Tulane!

Save the date: Joan of Art, Snoballs, Salon

We have a jam-packed next few months before parade season starts. Our Joan of Art submissions are open with the gallery launch the first Saturday in September. We will be at Culture Collision and competing in the Snoball competion in August. Our Salon is set for September 16 at Tulane and our monthly workshops and socials are keeping us busy as we count down the months to our season! View the full calendar of events on our website.

Social 6 p.m. Wednesday July 19 at Madame Vic’s

We’d love to have you stop by our next social at Madame Vic’s on July 19, 6 – 8 p.m. Mardi Claw from Skinz n Bonez is the bartender! Live acoustic music and snoball recipe tasting too! (1500 Elysian Fields, map)

Coming Up….

• Today Tuesday June 20 Social at Wrong Iron 6-8 p.m.
• Sunday June 25 Workshop 1-4 p.m. at Captain Amanda’s
• Wednesday July 19 Social at Madame Vic’s 6-8
• Sunday July 23 Workshop 1-4 p.m.
• Saturday Sept. 16 SAVE THE DATE: Salon de Jeanne d’Arc full day conference at Tulane

Today June 20 Social at Wrong Iron 6-8 p.m.

Hang out with your fellow krewe members at Wrong Iron on the Greenway beer garden (3532 Toulouse, map). These socials are a chance to meet others, ask questions, show off your projects and swap ideas. Drop in when you can, stay as long you like. We’ll have a Krewe logo sign at our table. Our next monthly social will be Wednesday July 19 at Madame Vic’s bar, with live music and Holy French Crepes food truck.

Sunday June 25 Throws Workshop 1-4 p.m.

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. (map)  All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas. Note: Due to street construction in the area, it works best to come down Lowerline from Claiborne. The house is on the corner of Lowerline and Sycamore, two blocks off Claiborne. (Note: Captain Antoinette is hosting this workshop at Captain Amanda’s house.) Next monthly workshops: Sundays 1-4 p.m. July 23 and August 27.

Full Calendar on our website

Dress in white and bring flowers to lay at her statue.

Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. at Old Ursuline Convent Chapel

We’re looking forward to honoring St. Joan of Arc on the day of her death with a brief but beautiful prayer service planned by Krewe member Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, in the equally inspiring setting of the Old Ursuline Convent Chapel (1100 Chartres St., map). Get there early so you can check out the stunning painting of St. Joan brought by the original French Ursuline nuns! Around 6:45 p.m. we’ll walk together as a procession from the chapel, about two blocks to the statue.

7 p.m. Statue and Frank’s Restaurant

Around 7 p.m., we’ll gather briefly at the golden “Joanie on the Pony” statue to say a few words and place our flowers, then we’ll take our party across the street to Frank’s Italian restaurant (933 Decatur, map). Frank’s has reserved the upstairs room for us, with the balcony looking out on the Joan of Arc statue, and you can each order for yourselves on separate checks from the regular Frank’s menu.  We’ll share some krewe news at Frank’s, but mostly we’ll just be socializing.

Prospective members are welcome!  This is a great kick-off for friends thinking of joining. Here’s a link to the Facebook event if you want to invite people that way.

Early Bird Membership Pricing until May 30

As usual, May 30 is the deadline to get our most affordable membership prices. Membership prices will increase by $25 after Joan’s Feast Day (May 30) and again after All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1). Get your 2024 membership now!  You’ll also be able to pay by check at the Feast Day party.