We loved celebrating our fifth anniversary with a special gala—La Nuit Américaine—on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the historic Pitot House along Bayou St. John.

In just five years, an extraordinary world has emerged, and we are still in awe of what we have built.

We are proud to have collaborated with leading institutions, including the Historic New Orleans Collection, the Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Mellon Foundation. With their support, we have opened our cultural center in the heart of the French Quarter and brought to life original films, albums, publications, and exhibitions—alongside grant and scholarship programs.

We do all of this because we hold a simple belief: that Louisiana’s French and Creole cultures deserve to be seen. From this conviction, we are proud to have presented our work at leading national and international institutions, including the United Nations, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and the Cannes Film Festival. We are equally committed to empowering our communities, and we have already redistributed more than $750,000 in support of local cultural initiatives.

None of this would have been possible without your support, and we look forward to raising a glass with you to celebrate this wonderful aventure—and start writing the futur.

Next gala: Spring 2027