LMNL Arts

Founded and led by New Orleans writers and artists, educators and scholars, editors and designers, LMNL is dedicated to giving creatives the means to connect with one another, exchange ideas, and grow as professionals. LMNL's mission is to create space and opportunities for literary and art communities in New Orleans and beyond. We are passionate about what we can do when combining forces and are excited to foster New Orleans' dynamic local, national, and even international collaborations. All of our programming is free, and we compensate our artists. All of our programs are intentionally inclusive, both in terms of representation among our artists as well as our audience.

We organize and host generative writing workshops in all genres and even in hybrid modes. Past offerings include flash fiction and nonfiction workshops, writing in response to art workshops, Poetry & Movement workshops, a combined workshop and one-act play reading, and a love poetry workshop. Our generative workshops are geared toward getting anyone and everyone engaged in a cooperative writing experience that is fun and supportive. Combined with our workshops that focus on elements of professionalism, such as how to publish or how to protect the creative life, our programs aim to support creatives at all stages. We hope to continue to improve and expand the ways we provide writers and other local artists, artisans, and arts organizations with essential support.

We are proud collaborators with other local organizations, and love creating opportunities to share and celebrate the work being done in the community through hosting readings and book launches throughout the month. New Orleans is special. We imagine a future built by our unified strength and hope to nurture each other's work, to inspire and be inspired by the robust and divergent creative scene of our city.

Testimonials

They've provided me the opportunity to connect with our local community. I get to enjoy great writing, which always makes me feel inspired & energized…LMNL also hosts a variety of writing workshops where writers share their expertise. I look forward to these workshops as a teacher and as a student of writing…They keep art and literature alive by making it accessible to a wide audience. -Annell Lopez

LMNL is a vital part of the legendary New Orleans literary scene. It brings together writers from across our community in the best possible way. -Maurice Carlos Ruffin

What's LMNL? A vital resource in our community that needs your support so it can keep nurturing all of us. -Brad Richard