Coming up:

• Tuesday Dec. 3: Throws and props workshop, 6-9 p.m. at the home of Captain Amanda
• Saturday Dec. 7:  Throws and props workshop, 1-6 p.m. at the home of Captain Amanda
• Sunday Dec. 8:  Throws and props workshop, 1-6 p.m. at the home of Captain Amanda
• Monday Dec. 9: Coronation party!!!!! 7-9:30 p.m. at the Degas House. Order now to pick up throws at the coronation.

Volunteer Foot Soldiers needed

We need everyone’s help to recruit more foot soldiers! Our “Foot Soldier” members wear simple medieval costumes provided by the krewe and make our parade possible by carrying banners, shepherding props, and walking security.  Please share the foot soldier sign-up link with your social networks: https://forms.gle/fdRPJCB2AnakAd189. 
Full members, being a foot soldier is a nice free way for friends to parade with you. Have them list your name and parade section on the last question of the form, and we will make every effort to assign friends together. 

Foot soldiers, if you’ve already signed up, you should have received an email and/or text message with costume pick-up details. You can also find all the costume pick-up dates with details on our calendar.

Our giant new Blessing Joan puppet is coming along! Next we’ll add hair…..

Throws and Props Workshops

We’ll have people working on both props and throws as we work hard to finish our amazing new Blessing Joan giant puppet in time for the parade, as well as to complete all our signature throws in time for delivery at the first throws pick-up date, the coronation party. Besides helping us get ready, these workshops are a great way to get to know other krewe members, bounce ideas, show off your own krewe projects, and get questions answered. These workshops are at the home of Captain Amanda and her cat 7330 Sycamore (map)  
Workshops:

• 6-9 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 3
• 1-6 p.m. Saturday Dec. 7
• 1-6 p.m. Sunday Dec. 8
• More workshops on our calendar.

Coronation Party Monday Dec. 9

Be part of the building excitement at the krewe’s annual coronation party, as we reveal our 2025 King Charles VII, Queen Yolande of Aragon, and Maid of Honor, the young student leader who portrays Joan of Arc on horseback in our parade. This feels like the kick-off to our parade social season, as we’ll enjoy medieval-inspired hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar and share krewe news. It’s at the Degas House (2306 Esplanade, map), where the French impressionist painter Edgar Degas stayed with his New Orleans family. Dress: holiday bling or krewe colors blue and gold (not costumes). Pre-order now to pick up your throws or keepsakes at the party. We’ll also have a krewe store open at the party for in-person purchases. Please do keep in mind that most throws WILL sell out before the parade, so don’t wait too long to get your order in.

Thanks to our former King David Villarubia for donating us the use of the charming Degas House venue, and to krewe member Cathy Rehfus-Wilsek and her team for contributing the handmade food!

Coming Up….

• Saturday, Nov. 16 and Sunday Nov. 17, Props Workshops: 1-6 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Sunday, Nov. 24 Throws Workshop: 1-6 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Wednesday Nov. 20 and Saturday Nov. 23: Help get foot soldier costumes ready
• Monday, Dec. 9: Coronation Party at Degas House (order throws now for pick-up at the party)
• Details below and full calendar of events on our website

Props Workshops Nov. 16 and 17 

Channel your creative self, or your problem-solving self, or your engineer self and help build, revise and/or repair props. We have several props projects planned for this year: raising the statue canopy, spiffing up and developing a few new banners, adding haunches to St. Margaret’s dragon Adversaire, and, our biggest project, constructing a new lighted “Blessing Joan” puppet to end the parade. We always have jobs for all skill levels and people willing to learn! This workshop takes place at the krewe “den,” the home of Captain Amanda (and her two cats), 7330 Sycamore St., map).

Sales are open for 2025 throws, keepsakes and tickets. Pre-order now to pick up at the coronation party on Dec. 9. Get yours before they sell out.

Help organize and launder the foot soldier costumes 

Meet our volunteer director Heidi Bayer at the krewe storage unit at 3900 Tchoupitoulas (map), to help her with sorting, labeling, organizing, mending and laundering our inventory of foot soldier costumes. Our unit is very close to the entrance so you can probably just shout for her to open the gate for you, but here’s Heidi’s cell number if you need her to let you through the security gate: (504) 812-1441. She has two more work sessions planned: Saturday Nov. 23rd 11a-6p, and Sunday Nov. 24 12-4. Note: Foot soldier costumes will NOT be ready to pick up yet — this is just the work session to get them ready!!! Foot soldier costume pick-ups begin Nov. 30.

Throws Workshop Sunday Nov. 24, 1-6 p.m. 

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. 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: The throws workshops are more about sitting down and chatting as we do peaceful repeated tasks. If you’re more interested in creative problem-solving, go for the props workshop. This workshop takes place at the krewe “den,” the home of Captain Amanda (and her two cats), 7330 Sycamore St., map).

Mark your calendar: 

Be sure to save the date for these special events:

• Monday December 9: Coronation Party
• Wednesday January 1: New Year’s Work Party
• Saturday January 4: Medieval Banquet (tickets)
• Sunday January 5: Mass, Second-Line and Brunch (tickets)

Coming Up….

• Saturday, Nov. 9 Book club discussion of Mark Twain’s “Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc” at the Old Absinthe House
• Saturday, Nov. 9, Props Workshop:  2-6 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Tuesday, Nov. 12, Jeanne d’Arc presentation IN FRENCH at the Les Causeries du Lundi luncheon
• Saturday, Nov. 16 and Sunday Nov. 17, Props Workshops: 1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Sunday, Nov. 24 Throws Workshop: 1-6 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Monday, Dec. 9: Coronation Party at Degas House (order throws now for pick-up at the party)
• Details below and full calendar of events on our website

Nov. 9: Book Club discussion of Mark Twain’s “Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc”

Mark Twain was a Joan nut like us!  Join us Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to discuss the book Mark Twain said was his best work, a highly accurate historical fiction, told by an invented character, Joan’s scribe. Open to the public, no requirement to be a krewe member. Yes, you can join the discussion even if you haven’t read the book!  This year’s parade will include a new Mark Twain character in the Legacy battalion, portrayed by krewe member Robert Desmarais Sullivan. We’ll meet at the Old Absinthe House, which Mark Twain himself frequented when visiting New Orleans (240 Bourbon Street, map. Get your copy from the NOLA Public Library or Frenchmen Art and Books.

More about the book club

Props Workshops Nov. 9, 16 and 17 

Channel your creative self, or your problem-solving self, or your engineer self and help build, revise and/or repair props. We have several props projects planned for this year: raising the statue canopy, spiffing up and developing a few new banners, adding haunches to St. Margaret’s dragon Adversaire, and, our biggest project, constructing a new lighted giant Joan puppet to end the parade. We always have jobs for all skill levels and people willing to learn! But please do keep in mind that all our props are unique, which means we only ever build the prototype, and we don’t have any kit or instructions — expect to be part of the problem-solving process.  If you prefer to have step-by-step instructions and a finished model to follow, we recommend the throws workshops. This workshop takes place at the krewe “den,” the home of Captain Amanda (and her two cats), 7330 Sycamore St., map).

Jeanne d’Arc presentation IN FRENCH 

Krewe members Joan Fox and Faustine Hilliard will give a 55-minute presentation in French about Joan of Arc with music and images at the luncheon of the meeting of the Les Causeries du Lundi at noon Tuesday Nov. 12 at Deutsches Haus (1700 Moss St., map). There is a $10.00 entry fee for guests who are not members of Les Cuaseries society.  Lunch is provided. Drinks may be purchased at their bar. Les Causeries du Lundi is a society that promotes French language. (In spite of the name, they now meet on Tuesdays.)

Sales are open for 2025 throws, keepsakes and tickets. Pre-order now to pick up at the coronation party on Dec. 9. Be warned: most things sell out!

Coming Up….

• Saturday, Nov. 2 Throws Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Sunday, Nov. 3 Props Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Tuesday, Nov. 5 Krewe social at El Cucuy (don’t forget to vote first!)
• Saturday Nov. 9 Book club discussion of Mark Twain’s “Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc” at the Old Absinthe House
• Monday Dec. 9: Coronation Party at Degas House
• Details below and full calendar of events on our website

Throws Workshop Saturday Nov. 2, 1-4 p.m. 

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. 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: The throws workshops are more about sitting down and chatting as we do peaceful repeated tasks. If you’re more interested in creative problem-solving, go for the props workshop. This workshop takes place at the krewe “den,” the home of Captain Amanda (and her two cats), 7330 Sycamore St., map).

Props Workshop Sunday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m.

Channel your creative self, or your problem-solving self, or your engineer self and help build, revise and/or repair props. We have several props projects planned for this year: raising the statue canopy, spiffing up and developing a few new banners, adding haunches to St. Margaret’s dragon Adversaire, and, our biggest project, constructing a new lighted giant Joan puppet to end the parade. We always have jobs for all skill levels and people willing to learn! But please do keep in mind that all our props are unique, which means we only ever build the prototype, and we don’t have any kit or instructions — expect to be part of the creative problem-solving process.  If you prefer to have step-by-step instructions and a finished model to follow, we recommend the throws workshops. Don’t forget to set your clock back Saturday night!

Krewe social at El Cucuy Tuesday 6-8 p.m.

Vote first! Then join us at El Cucuy to meet other krewe members, get questions answered, and swap ideas. We DID notice our monthly social fell on election day, but, hey, maybe we’ll all especially need a drink! El Cucuy has delicious Mexican food as well as drinks — order at the counter and join us at the table. Note that we may be outside on the patio this time. 3507 Tchoupitoulas (map).

Nov. 9: Book Club discussion of Mark Twain’s “Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc”

Join us Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to discuss the book Mark Twain said was his best work, a highly accurate historical fiction, told by an invented character, Joan’s scribe. Open to the public, no requirement to be a krewe member. Yes, you can join the discussion even if you haven’t read the book!  This year’s parade will include a new Mark Twain character in the Legacy battalion, portrayed by krewe member Robert Desmarais Sullivan. We’ll meet at the Old Absinthe House, which Mark Twain himself frequented when visiting New Orleans (240 Bourbon Street, map. Get your copy from the NOLA Public Library or Frenchmen Art and Books.

More about the book club

Mark your calendar: 

Be sure to save the date for these special events:

• Monday December 9: Coronation Party
• Wednesday January 1: New Year’s Work Party
• Saturday January 4: Medieval Banquet (tickets)
• Sunday January 5: Mass, Second-Line and Brunch (tickets)

Coming Up….

• TOMORROW Sunday, Oct. 27 Props Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Nov. 1 All Saints Day: Membership price increase and Maid of Honor (young Joan) application deadline
• Saturday, Nov. 2 Throws Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Sunday, Nov. 3 Props Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Tuesday, Nov. 5 Krewe social at El Cucuy (don’t forget to vote first!)
• Monday Dec. 9: Coronation Party at Degas House
• Details below and full calendar of events on our website

Props Workshop Sunday, Oct. 27, and Saturday Nov. 2, 1-4 p.m.

Channel your creative self, or your problem-solving self, or your engineer self and help build, revise and/or repair props. We have several props projects planned for this year: raising the statue canopy, spiffing up and developing a few new banners, adding haunches to St. Margaret’s dragon Adversaire, and, our biggest project, constructing a new lighted giant Joan puppet to end the parade. We always have jobs for all skill levels and people willing to learn! But please do keep in mind that all our props are unique, which means we only ever build the prototype, and we don’t have any kit or instructions — expect to be part of the creative problem-solving process.  If you prefer to have step-by-step instructions and a finished model to follow, we recommend the throws workshops.

Throws Workshop Sunday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m. 

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. 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: The throws workshops are more about sitting down and chatting as we do peaceful repeated tasks. If you’re more interested in creative problem-solving, go for the props workshop. This workshop takes place at the krewe “den,” the home of Captain Amanda (and her two cats), 7330 Sycamore St., map).

Mark your calendar: 

Be sure to save the date for these special events:

• Monday December 9: Coronation Party
• Wednesday January 1: New Year’s Work Party
• Saturday January 4: Medieval Banquet
• Sunday January 5: Mass, Second-Line and Brunch

2024 Maid of Honor Marley Marsalis

Help us find the next “Maid of Honor”!

The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc announces its annual student Joan of Arc competition for young women in New Orleans. The winner will be chosen to lead the annual New Orleans St. Joan of Arc parade on January 6, 2025, in the French Quarter. This contest is modeled after the contest held annually in our sister city Orléans, France, where they select a local girl to portray Joan in their military parade and May Fête celebrating Joan’s victorious lifting of the siege of Orléans from the British in 1429. 

The Contest: Application deadline Nov. 1

This contest is open to young women residents of Orleans or Jefferson parishes who have shown unique leadership abilities and speak French or are studying French.  Women ages 16-19 are eligible to apply — the age Joan was when she made her mark on the world!  There are no fees to apply or for the Maid to participate.  Click here for contest details and the application.

Rotary Club Travel Scholarship: Thank you, Rotary!

The New Orleans Rotary Fund, Inc., will award a scholarship to the New Orleans Joan of Arc Parade’s selected 2025 “Maid of Honor” to visit Orléans, France, for 10 days.  The goal is for the New Orleans, Louisiana, “Joan of Arc” to meet the Orléans, France, “Jeanne d’Arc,” to experience and learn the history and culture of Orléans, and to build friendships.  
 
The Rotary Club of New Orleans formed a Sister City Club with the Rotary Club of Orléans  in 2021.  The scholarship includes airfare for the recipient and a parent/chaperone and funds to purchase travel insurance.  Lodging in local homes and most meals will be provided by the Rotary Club of Orléans.  The date of this visit will be during the summer of 2025.

How YOU can help: spread the word

Help us spread the word about the contest. 

• Share the Maid of Honor Contest link with your social networks: https://joanofarcparade.org/honorary-characters/maid-of-honor-contest/
• If you know any eligible young women, encourage them to apply.
• Mention the contest and travel scholarship to area high school teachers

2023 Maid of Honor Emmeline Meyer in France with the French “Jeanne d’Arc.”

Coming Up….

• Sunday, Oct. 13 Throws Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Sunday, Oct. 27 Props Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Nov. 1 All Saints Day: Membership price increase and Maid of Honor (young Joan) application deadline
• Saturday, Nov. 2 Throws Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Sunday, Nov. 3 Props Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Tuesday, Nov. 5 Krewe social at El Cucuy (don’t forget to vote first!)
• Monday Dec. 9: Coronation Party at Degas House
• Details below and full calendar of events on our website

Throws Workshop Sunday, Oct. 13, 1-4 p.m. 

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. 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: The throws workshops are more about sitting down and chatting as we do peaceful repeated tasks. If you’re more interested in creative problem-solving, go for the props workshop. This workshop takes place at the krewe “den,” the home of Captain Amanda (and her two cats), 7330 Sycamore St., map).

Props Workshop Sunday, Oct. 27, 1-4 p.m. 

Channel your creative self, or your problem-solving self, or your engineer self and help build, revise and/or repair props. We have several props projects planned for this year: raising the statue canopy, spiffing up and developing a few new banners, adding haunches to St. Margaret’s dragon Adversaire, and, our biggest project, constructing a new lighted giant Joan puppet to end the parade. We always have jobs for all skill levels and people willing to learn! But please do keep in mind that all our props are unique, which means we only ever build the prototype, and we don’t have any kit or instructions — expect to be part of the creative problem-solving process.  If you prefer to have step-by-step instructions and a finished model to follow, we recommend the throws workshops.

Mark your calendar: 

Be sure to save the date for these special events:

• Monday December 9: Coronation Party
• Wednesday January 1: New Year’s Work Party
• Saturday January 4: Medieval Banquet
• Sunday January 5: Mass, Second-Line and Brunch

Coming Up….

• Tuesday, Oct. 1, Krewe Social, 6-8 p.m. at El Cucuy 
• Sunday, Oct. 13 Throws Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Sunday, Oct. 27 Props Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
• Details below and full calendar of events on our website

Tuesday Oct. 1: Social at El Cucuy, 6-8 p.m. 

Join us first Tuesdays of each month from 6-8 p.m. at El Cucuy, (3507 Tchoupitoulas, map).  Meet new and longtime krewe members, talk with krewe captains and leaders, mix and mingle and swap ideas, and just hang out with the krewe of medieval cool while enjoying Mexican food and drink!  Note: This is a pay-as-you-go event. We just choose the location and reserve a spot and might bring some cool show and tell items, but your eating and drinking choices are entirely up to you!

Throws Workshop Sunday, Oct. 13, 1-4 p.m. 

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. 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: The throws workshops are more about sitting down and chatting as we do peaceful repeated tasks. If you’re more interested in creative problem-solving, go for the props workshop. This workshop takes place at the krewe “den,” the home of Captain Amanda (and her two cats), 7330 Sycamore St., map).

Props Workshop Sunday, Oct. 27, 1-4 p.m. 

Channel your creative self, or your problem-solving self, or your engineer self and help build, revise and/or repair props. We have several props projects planned for this year: raising the statue canopy, spiffing up and developing a few new banners, adding haunches to St. Margaret’s dragon Adversaire, and, our biggest project, constructing a new lighted giant Joan puppet to end the parade. We always have jobs for all skill levels and people willing to learn! But please do keep in mind that all our props are unique, which means we only ever build the prototype, and we don’t have any kit or instructions — expect to be part of the creative problem-solving process.  If you prefer to have step-by-step instructions and a finished model to follow, we recommend the throws workshops.

Mark your calendar: 

Be sure to save the date for these special events:

• Monday December 9: Coronation Party
• Wednesday January 1: New Year’s Work Party
• Saturday January 4: Medieval Banquet
• Sunday January 5: Mass, Second-Line and Brunch
• Sunday January 6: 1 HOUR LATER 8PM START TIME Parade!!!!

Coming Up….

• Tomorrow: Sunday, Sept. 29, Props Workshop:  1-4 p.m. at the home of Captain Amanda
• Tuesday, Oct. 1, Krewe Social, 6-8 p.m. at El Cucuy 
• Details below and full calendar of events on our website

Props Workshop Sunday, Sept. 29, 1-4 p.m. 

Channel your creative self, or your problem-solving self, or your engineer self and help build, revise and/or repair props. We have several props projects planned for this year: raising the statue canopy, spiffing up and developing a few new banners, adding haunches to St. Margaret’s dragon Adversaire, and, our biggest project, constructing a new lighted giant Joan puppet to end the parade. We always have jobs for all skill levels and people willing to learn! But please do keep in mind that all our props are unique, which means we only ever build the prototype, and we don’t have any kit or instructions — expect to be part of the creative problem-solving process.  If you prefer to have step-by-step instructions and a finished model to follow, we recommend the throws workshops. This workshop takes place at the krewe “den,” the home of Captain Amanda (and her two cats), 7330 Sycamore St., map).

Tuesday Oct. 1: Social at El Cucuy, 6-8 p.m. 

Join us first Tuesdays of each month from 6-8 p.m. at El Cucuy, (3507 Tchoupitoulas, map).  Meet new and longtime krewe members, talk with krewe captains and leaders, mix and mingle and swap ideas, and just hang out with the krewe of medieval cool while enjoying Mexican food and drink!  Note: This is a pay-as-you-go event. We just choose the location and reserve a spot and might bring some cool show and tell items, but your eating and drinking choices are entirely up to you!

First place winner Kathleen McCord, “Voices,” graphite in handmade wood frame

Joan of Art juried exhibit winners announced

Last chance to see the exhibit or buy the art: Saturday, Sunday or Monday 9:30-4 p.m. at Ariodante Gallery on Julia Street

The Joan of Arc Project (aka Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc) held their fifth annual Joan of Art contest in partnership with Ariodante Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery this month. The curated show was opened on Saturday, September 7, when contest winners were selected and announced as part of the Arts District New Orleans First Saturday’s gallery opening night celebration.  Artwork will be on display and for sale in person through Monday, September 30 at 535 Julia Street 9:30-4 p.m. (map)  Other Joan-related artwork is also for sale by current and past Joan of Art selected artists. View the virtual exhibit here.

Three local judges selected the contest winners, and a selection of additional artworks submitted were invited to become part of the Joan of Art Show, curated by Ariodante owners Laurie Reed and Deyette Danford.   
 
This year’s contest judges were: Deyette Danford, co-owner of Ariodante Gallery; Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Catholic Cultural Center of New Orleans; and Mamie Gasperecz, a longtime nonprofit arts, culture, and education leader and French Quarter preservationist, who now serves as Vice President for Business Affairs at University of New Orleans. 
 
Winners:

• Judges Choice First Place: “Voices” by Kathleen McCord. Graphite drawing with hand carved wooden frame.
• Judges Choice Second Place: “Warrior Kid, Soul at Heart” by Doris Caravella. Acrylic painting on canvas.
• Judges Choice Third Place: “Joan of Arc’s Path” by Carol Lynch.  Torn paper collage.
• People’s Choice/Choix des Personnes: “Courage: Hometown Heroes Series #1” by Tara Gass-Baden. Cut paper layered in a shadow box.

Other art selected by the judges for the juried exhibit:

• • “Joan of Arc Transcendant” by Carol Lynch of Metairie, Louisiana
  • “Sainte d’Orléans” by Cindy Hebert of New Orleans, Louisiana
  • “Jeanne Victorieuse” by Cindy Hebert of New Orleans, Louisiana
  • “Homage to Joan 2024 I & II Diptych” by Karen Miller of New Orleans, Louisiana
  • “Joan Overcoming Adversity” by Raven Creature of New Orleans, Louisiana
  • “Joan of Arc, Meaux, France” by Alex Labry of Austin, Texas
  • “I am the drum on which God is beating out his message” by Mardiclaw of New Orleans, Louisiana
  • “Courageux” by Lindsay D. Williams of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
  • “Jeanne d’Arc” by Cindy Hebert of New Orleans, Louisiana
  • “MisChief NOLA Joan of Arc” by Connie Born of Slidell, Louisiana
  • “Untitled” by Marcella Carlin of Lacombe, Louisiana
  • “Isabelle’s Prayer” by Arden McMillin of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • “Untitled” by Fiona Carlin of Lacombe, Louisiana
  • “She Watches Over Us” by Jay Marie Setchim of New Orleans, Louisiana
  • “Birthday of St. Joan” by Carrie Redman of River Ridge, Louisiana
  • “Home to Heaven” by Sarah Redman of River Ridge, Louisiana
  • “Marching Onward” by Tara Nored of New Orleans, Louisiana 
  • “The Ascension” by Jennifer Ramos of Arabi, Louisiana
  • “St. Joan of Arc, with St. Michael, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret” by Bridget Redman of River Ridge, Louisiana

The art contest is announced by Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc each springtime with a summer deadline, in anticipation of a September exhibit. All the selected artworks are on display in main gallery of Ariodante Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery at 535 Julia Street, New Orleans, from September 1-30, 2024.   
 
“This contest gives us an opportunity to meet new artists and to collaborate with a unique arts organization, The Joan of Arc Project. It is a win/win for all of us to build an annual show around this theme. The show continues to grow each year, and some of the artists who participate in this show end up selling other pieces at Ariodante year-round,” said Reed.