New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts

Fine Arts Academy on Magazine Street

New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts on Magazine Street offers structured fine arts classes for youth ages 6-13 across painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, and creative writing. Scholarship opportunities are available for qualifying students.

Programs by Age Group

Classes run on weekly schedules with age-appropriate tracks. Programs include:
- Beginner Painting (ages 6-8): Saturdays 10am-noon
- Mixed Media Sculpture (ages 7-10): Saturdays 1-3pm
- Portraiture (ages 7-10): Saturdays 1-3pm
- Acrylic Painting (ages 10-13): Tuesdays 5-7pm
- Creative Campers: week-long immersive sessions

What's Included

• Instruction across drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, and photography
• Scholarship opportunities for qualifying students
• Age-grouped class formats

Experience

NOAFA provides structured fine arts instruction in a traditional academy setting. Classes are organized by age and discipline, suitable for students seeking serious technical skill development from age 6 through early teens.