Share With Your Creative Community: Experience NOCCA

The Experience NOCCA Workshop Series provides opportunities for young aspiring artists to prepare for and experience a taste of conservatory arts education in each of the 10 art disciplines offered at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, NOCCA.

All workshop offerings are non-credit-bearing and held from 4-5:30pm. Students must be able to attend each and every class meeting. Different offerings are available in each session of the 2026-27 series at a cost of $35/per workshop. Students applying to workshops that require a pre-screening will not be charged until acceptance is confirmed.

NOCCA Audition Prep workshops serve 8th-11th grade students in each of the 10 art disciplines. In addition, Dance and Classical Instrumental are open to 6th-7th grade students. Classes are designed to prepare students for the NOCCA audition by providing inside tips on best practices for a successful audition. It also offers students a hands-on perspective of what it’s like to train at NOCCA. These workshops do not require an audition. Participation in the workshop is not mandatory for auditions and it does not guarantee admittance into any regular program offered by NOCCA.

NOCCA Skill Studio workshops are designed for 7th-9th grade students who are interested in attending NOCCA in the future. In addition, Dance and Classical Instrumental are open to 6th grade students. Students will receive foundational training initiating preparations for a NOCCA audition. A pre-screening assessment specific to each arts discipline may be required. Materials may be uploaded directly to the application.