Culturalyst
@culturalyst
Description
Through an artist directory, an organization directory, and a searchable database of opportunities, Culturalyst provides a shared resource network for cultural communities. Based in New Orleans, Culturalyst was born out of a recognition that while economically and socially valuable, local cultural economies lack transparency, aren’t easy to navigate for the cultural consumer, and don’t equitably serve the people who create culture – local artists and musicians. COVID-19 exposed a breakdown in accessible support networks for artists and arts organizations globally. Across Louisiana, arts councils stepped up in a big way to support artists, but without a centralized one-stop-shop for information, it was a difficult process to let artists and organizations know about resources, opportunities, and relief. Rather than having each individual cultural city manage siloed digital directories, an expensive and ever-evolving undertaking, Culturalyst provides a shared digital infrastructure that gives each cultural city digital tools to support artists and organizations, while also providing new insight through cultural data that can inform funding and programmatic decisions for Arts Councils and state cultural offices. Designed to serve artists, Culturalyst provides a free SEO-optimized portfolio website, customizable searches of funding, residencies, gig opportunities, connections to arts support organizations, and more.
Organization Type
Business / For-ProfitLOCATION
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Louisiana Contemporary 2026
Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation at Ogden Museum of Southern Art, is a statewide juried exhibition open to Louisiana artists 18+ with original works completed within the last two years. Submissions for the 2026 edition close May 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. The exhibition runs August 1, 2026 to February 14, 2027, with guest juror Sarah Jones (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) selecting a tier of award winners, including Best in Show prize. Online entries close May 22 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Contact exhibitions@ogdenmuseum.org or call 504.539.9622 for questions.
Louisiana Contemporary (Call for Entries)
Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation — Louisiana artists 18+ are invited to submit their work for consideration. Guest juror Sarah Jones from The Metropolitan Museum of Art will curate a selection of the works submitted. Open through May 22.
Art Workshops
Unique, interactive art-making opportunities for adults, led by professional teaching artists, covering a wide variety of artistic mediums. A great activity to do with friends, or meet new people with a shared passion for the arts.
GiveNOLA Day donation to Arts New Orleans
Today is GiveNOLA Day and we’re halfway to our goal. Will you help us reach $10,000? Your gift helps us: • Bring local artists’ work into public spaces across New Orleans • Create opportunities for artists to build public art • Educate and invest in the next generation through Young Artist Movement • Keep public spaces active, accessible, and artist-centered Your support keeps this work going. Make a gift today for GiveNOLA Day.
Louisiana Contemporary — Open Call (presented by The Helis Foundation)
Louisiana artists 18+ are invited to submit their work to Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation. Guest juror Sarah Jones from The Metropolitan Museum of Art will curate a selection of the works submitted.
Louisiana Contemporary 2026
Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation at Ogden Museum of Southern Art, is a statewide juried exhibition open to Louisiana artists 18+ with original works completed within the last two years. Submissions for the 2026 edition close May 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. The exhibition runs August 1, 2026 to February 14, 2027, with guest juror Sarah Jones (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) selecting a tier of award winners, including Best in Show prize. Online entries close May 22 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Contact exhibitions@ogdenmuseum.org or call 504.539.9622 for questions.
Louisiana Contemporary (Call for Entries)
Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation — Louisiana artists 18+ are invited to submit their work for consideration. Guest juror Sarah Jones from The Metropolitan Museum of Art will curate a selection of the works submitted. Open through May 22.
Art Workshops
Unique, interactive art-making opportunities for adults, led by professional teaching artists, covering a wide variety of artistic mediums. A great activity to do with friends, or meet new people with a shared passion for the arts.
GiveNOLA Day donation to Arts New Orleans
Today is GiveNOLA Day and we’re halfway to our goal. Will you help us reach $10,000? Your gift helps us: • Bring local artists’ work into public spaces across New Orleans • Create opportunities for artists to build public art • Educate and invest in the next generation through Young Artist Movement • Keep public spaces active, accessible, and artist-centered Your support keeps this work going. Make a gift today for GiveNOLA Day.
Louisiana Contemporary — Open Call (presented by The Helis Foundation)
Louisiana artists 18+ are invited to submit their work to Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation. Guest juror Sarah Jones from The Metropolitan Museum of Art will curate a selection of the works submitted.