Save the date for Salon de Jeanne d’Arc 2025: September 27th AND Oct. 4th!
The 2025 Salon poster is based on the drawing “Isabelle’s Prayer” by Arden McMillan, selected for the 2024 Joan of Art juried exhibition
The Joan of Arc Project presents its 14th annual conference, the Salon de Jeanne d’Arc, on TWO Saturdays (detailed schedule below):
- September 27th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum in the French Quarter (1112 Chartres St., map)
- October 4th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library in Metairie (4747 W. Napoleon, map)
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 theme “From Women Warriors to Yat Catholics.” Topics cover Joan of Arc, her legacy, 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.
Throughout the conference, attendees can meet and greet krewe leaders and members or become a krewe member, and view costumes and other items related to the 18- year-old walking parade that marches each Twelfth Night in the French Quarter on Joan of Arc’s birthday, January 6th. Members may also purchase throws and other krewe merchandise.
SUMMARY SCHEDULE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SALON DE JEANNE D’ARC
Both days of the event are Free and Open to the Public
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27th, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., 1112 Chartres St., French Quarter, map
In Partnership with The Catholic Cultural Center at the Old Ursulines Convent Museum in the French Quarter
- Doors Open at 1:30 p.m. Meet & Greet Krewe Members & Leaders; Visit information tables
- 2:00 p.m. Welcome Remarks
- 2:05-3:05 p.m. “Yat Catholic: New Orleans Catholicism’s Contributions to the Global Catholic Dialogue”, a panel moderated by Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Catholic Cultural Center of New Orleans.
- 3:15-4:00 p.m. “Brand Identity in Medieval Times: Heraldry and Beyond,” by Amanda Helm, Ph.D., marketing professor at Xavier University of Louisiana and Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc Co-Captain.
- 4:15-5:00 p.m. Mythologizing Women Warriors: Joan of Arc and Daughters of the New Year, a talk by reigning Queen Megan Holt, Ph.D., Executive Director of One Book One New Orleans.
SATURDAY October 4th, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 4747 W. Napoleon Avenue, Metairie, map
In Partnership with the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library
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9:30 a.m. Doors Open. Meet & Greet Krewe Members & Leaders; Visit Info Tables.
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10:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks & Introductions
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10:15-11:15 a.m. “I Am Not Afraid: I Was Born for This,“ a dynamic narrated slideshow with medieval music created by Joan Fox featuring multiple performers/readers, telling Joan of Arc’s life story.
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11:30-12:15 p.m. “Le Vent Se Lève: Advocating for French in Louisiana in 2025,” A panel discussion featuring our reigning Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc King Scott Tilton, Executive Director of Nous Foundation.
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12:30-1:30 p.m. “The One Hundred Years War in Less Than an Hour,” a talk by Cyril Lagvanec, Historian, Ph.D.in Military History.
About the poster: The Salon 2025 poster image is created from “Isabelle’s Prayer” by Baton Rouge artist and actor Arden McMillan, one of the selections of the 2024 Joan of Art juried exhibition.
The purpose of the Joan of Arc Project aka Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc is to honor and celebrate Joan of Arc’s life in unique, artistic, and educational ways, including the production of the annual Joan of Arc parade and Salon de Jeanne d’Arc. We seek to keep Joan’s story and spirit alive by hosting events, workshops, and presentations that illuminate Joan’s heroism and timelessness, while connecting her to the French heritage and pride of New Orleans. As the “Maid of Orleans” inspires citizens of New Orleans and people around the world, we welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds to join in our joyous, New Orleans-style revelry.