A stone structure with a tree and sky in the background is overlaid with text announcing an exhibition titled "Ancestral Artistry" by the Louisiana Architecture Foundation.

Louisiana Architecture Foundation

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The award-winning film documentary,&nbsp;Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans &amp; Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture, traces the enduring influence of Africans and Creoles of Color on Louisiana&rsquo;s architecture, revealing how centuries-old building traditions&mdash;rooted in African and European craftsmanship&mdash;shaped a distinct cultural landscape now at risk of being lost if a new generation doesn&rsquo;t carry them forward. Ancestral Artistry&nbsp;was produced by the Louisiana Architecture Foundation and Makemade. It was co-directed &amp; co-written by Connie Castille &amp; Charles Richard.&nbsp; The August 27th screening is co-hosted by the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.louisianaarchitecture.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Louisiana Architecture Foundation</a> and the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.neworleansarchitecturefoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">New Orleans Architecture Foundation</a>. Proceeds raised through tickets &amp; sponsorships will go to benefit both organizations. ATTENTION ARCHITECTS: This film screening and panel discussion provide&nbsp;1.5 Learning Units (LU)s in Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW). Evening Format: <ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Sponsor Reception (Sponsor opportunities are available. Contact Nicole Dufour at 504-220-6945 or <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:nicole@louisianaarchitecture.org" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">nicole@louisianaarchitecture.org</a> for details.) </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">6:30 pm -Theater Doors Open&nbsp; </li><li fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;">7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Film Screening </li><li fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;">8:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Panel Discussion. </li></ul>For More Information:Contact Ashley Webre, AIA (<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:awebre@ddgpc.com" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">awebre@ddgpc.com</a>) or Nicole Dufour (<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:nicole@louisianaarchitecture.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">nicole@louisianaarchitecture.org</a>)

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The award-winning film documentary, Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans &amp; Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture, traces the enduring influence of Africans and Creoles of Color on Louisiana’s architecture, revealing how centuries-old building traditions—rooted in African and European craftsmanship—shaped a distinct cultural landscape now at risk of being lost if a new generation doesn’t carry them forward. Ancestral Artistry was produced by the Louisiana Architecture Foundation and Makemade. It was co-directed &amp; co-written by Connie Castille &amp; Charles Richard.  The August 27th screening is co-hosted by the <a href="https://www.louisianaarchitecture.org/" target="_blank">Louisiana Architecture Foundation</a> and the <a href="https://www.neworleansarchitecturefoundation.org/" target="_blank">New Orleans Architecture Foundation</a>. Proceeds raised through tickets &amp; sponsorships will go to benefit both organizations. ATTENTION ARCHITECTS: This film screening and panel discussion provide 1.5 Learning Units (LU)s in Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW). Evening Format: <ul><li>5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Sponsor Reception (Sponsor opportunities are available. Contact Nicole Dufour at 504-220-6945 or <a href="mailto:nicole@louisianaarchitecture.org" target="_blank">nicole@louisianaarchitecture.org</a> for details.) </li><li>6:30 pm -Theater Doors Open  </li><li>7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Film Screening </li><li>8:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Panel Discussion. </li></ul>For More Information:Contact Ashley Webre, AIA (<a href="mailto:awebre@ddgpc.com" target="_blank">awebre@ddgpc.com</a>) or Nicole Dufour (<a href="mailto:nicole@louisianaarchitecture.org" target="_blank">nicole@louisianaarchitecture.org</a>)

Louisiana Architecture Foundation

New Orleans Screening of Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture

636 N Broad St

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