New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund

Thank you to our Honors Gala sponsor, @neworleansandco! Your generous support allows us to celebrate culture bearers and their hard work to preserve the culture of New Orleans. Join us for our Inaugural Honors Gala on January 14th. #cultureisouropendoor #nola

We are thrilled to be celebrating and honoring those that make New Orleans a world-renowned destination. Join us on January 14th at The Sugar Mill for a celebration of empowerment and preservation! For ticket and sponsorship information, visit NOTCF.com.

This week our CEO, Lisa Alexis, was tapped as a #nolatech30 honoree. She also serves as the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy. Lisa is a community leader committed to elevating creatives and culture bearers in the City of New Orleans @cityofnola.

Buy tickets to our inaugural honors gala here: eventbrite.com/e/the-inaugura…

Celebrate with Edgar "Dooky" Chase IV at the 2023 Inaugural NOTCF Honors Gala!We are pleased to recognize Edgar "Dooky" Chase IV as the Culinary Arts Award Recipient for 2023. Join us on January 14th at The Sugar Mill as we celebrate and honor Edgar "Dooky" Chase IV. #nola

NOTCF invites YOU to nominate your favorite culture bearers for this year's Inaugural NOTCF Honors Gala! You may nominate in the 6 cultural sectors that NOTCF supports: Culinary Arts Design Entertainment Literary Arts & Humanities Preservation Visual Arts & Crafts Link in bio!

It's official! The National Fried Chicken Festival presented by Raising Cane's is back. Join us October 1st through the 2nd along Lakeshore Drive for a celebration of great food, music & family-friendly activities. #NOTCFSponsors #cultureisouropendoor #NewOrleans #Nola

“New Orleans, more than many places I know, actually tangibly lives its culture. It’s not just a residual of life; it’s a part of life.” – Wendell Pierce #cultureisouropendoor #NewOrleans #NOLA

The New Orleans Society of Dance, a 2022 NOTCF grant recipient embodies, encourages & exposes Louisiana vernacular folk artistry throughout communities. They're dedicated to the enhancement of the cultural arts landscape of Louisiana. #cultureisouropendoor #NewOrleans #NOLA

Did you know Mardi Gras Indians and their traditions date back to the 1800s when Native Americans helped shield runaway slaves? Mardi Gras Indian culture is influenced by both ancestral enslaved Africans and the friendship forged with Native Americans. #cultureisouropendoor

Looking to boost your calendar with some culture? Look no further!

Music makes New Orleans special! Catch your favorite artists and discover new ones at venues all over town from 9/23 - 10/9 for NOLAxNOLA, a citywide celebration of New Orleans music and culture. We are proud to sponsor NOLAxNOLA #NOLA #cultureisouropendoor

Join us as we go live on Instagram tomorrow starting at 10am for press conference coverage on our upcoming partnerships! #embracethculture #neworleans #nola

Mark your calendars!! January 14, 2023, we will host the inaugural NOTCF Honors Gala to honor and celebrate the culture bearers in our community #NOTCFHonorsGala #NewOrleans #NOLA

The NOTCF Elevation Series works to help business owners and members of our community improve and strengthen their digital platforms as well providing them with the necessary tools to be successful. #embracetheculture #NewOrleans #nola

While turning them into goods, services, and places that support our local cultural economy and tourism offerings. #EmbraceTheCulture #NewOrleans #Nola #LaborDay

Today we honor those who put their hard work and contributions into the city of New Orleans, as well as the country. Our mission is to strengthen New Orleans culture-bearers with resources that uplift the city’s traditions and aid the evolution of skills, knowledge, and ideas.

As a native son, I remain proud of canvassing twelve blocks of Tchoupitoulas street floodwall to capture 300 years of the city’s intricate history and uphold the distinction of “cultural bearer” very proudly.” - Jamar Pierre #EmbraceTheCulture #NewOrleans #NOLA

“Thank you and the NOTCF committee members for choosing the New Orleans Muralists as one of your 2021 grantees. We couldn’t be more excited about partnering with New Orleans’ premiere society leading the mission of supporting cultural industries and culture bearers of the city…

“New Orleans is unlike any city in America. Its cultural diversity is woven into the food, the music, the architecture – even the local superstitions. It’s a sensory experience on all levels and there’s a story lurking around every corner.” #EmbraceTheCulture #NewOrleans #NOLA