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Contemporary Arts CenterNew OrleansJoin + GiveFoster the future with us!Ways to engage with CACNO as an artist, collaborator, or volunteer.Apply for an Exhibition or PresentationBeginning in 2026, the Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans will host quarterly Open Calls for visual art and performance, inviting artists to engage with CACNO as a site forexperimentation, dialogue, and discovery.The next Open Call will be for Visual Art, opening July 10, 2026. Full guidelines and submission details will be released on April 30, 2026.Annual Open Call Schedule:AprilJulyAugust (Seedling Artist Only)NovemberJuly Open Call: Visual ArtDetails for Visual Art submissions will be available beginning April 30. We encourage artists working across disciplines and perspectives to apply and help shape CACNO’s next chapter.Volunteer with CACNOVolunteering at CACNO is an opportunity to be part of the creative ecosystem that animates our building and our city. From ushering performances to learning new production skills, volunteers collaborate closely with staff and patrons to support artists and bring ambitious work to life.We invite you to join a volunteer meet-up—share your experience, exchange ideas, and explore how CACNO can inspire you, and how you can help inspire CACNO.Volunteer Opportunities Include:Special Event SupportExhibition Hosts for Visual ArtNeighborhood Merchant LiaisonProduction & Carpentry AssistanceLibrary & Archival SupportGet Involved!For more information, please contact Patron Services Officer Josh Casimier at [email protected] “Volunteer” in the email subject lineInclude a brief description of your skills and the departments you're interested in (e.g. exhibitions, administration, marketing).We’ll schedule an in-person conversation and take it from there.900 Camp St.New Orleans, LA 70130(Open in Google Maps)ExploreVisitProgrammingAboutGet involvedMembershipDonateVolunteerHost an EventJoin our Mailing List!You've been added to our mailing list! Check back for updates from the CACNO.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.© 2026 COPYRIGHT CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER NEW ORLEANS. All rights reserved