It is with much trepidation that I share these thoughts, as I suspect they may not sit well with some folks. And that’s okay. My heart aches deeply for the people of Louisiana who are suffering in the aftermath of what is being called the worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy. The images being shared […]

Why would anyone want to live in Louisiana? That’s the question that many seem to be asking. Why would anyone want to live in a place that continues to flood and destroy so many lives? Aside from the (however unintentional) heartless insensitivity that accompanies this question, it’s pretty much the equivalent of kicking people when they’re […]

Dear Louisiana Legislators, Every year, hundreds of artists and arts advocates make the trek to the State Capital to request your support of the arts, and every year, the resources continue to shrink. But today, I learned of a proposed amendment that has artists everywhere shaking their heads: artists are being asked, in effect, to pay […]

The search for children whose cards provided hope in the midst of Katrina chaos.   August 29, 2015 marked the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. While the media flooded the world with an overload of dismal aftermath imagery, such were memories that those of us who had […]

Recently, when reading the news online, I stumbled upon a headline that stunned me. The story reported that a small group of Tulane students were dissatisfied with the university’s announcement that the very accomplished journalist and Today Show host Hoda Kotb had been selected to deliver the Class of 2016’s commencement address. The students declared […]

Inspired by New Orleans’ own Harry Connick, Jr. This oversized ceramic bowl features Adam Sambola’s iconic “RedBean the Crawfish” encircled by piano keys and performing the song near and dear to all New Orleanians hearts. The song became an anthem for those who were forced to evacuate due to Katrina, and a celebration when they […]

This may very well be the only artwork enhanced by Katrina’s flood waters. Al Reisz is a writer and creative woodturner who was born and grew up in the Gentilly section of New Orleans. He moved to Slidell in the mid-1980s, where for the next twenty years, he and his wife Jean reared their three […]

Autographed by Tony Hawk. SOLD. Auctioned on CharityBuzz. Devin Boutwell’s hand carved skateboard, “Risen,” was inspired by his hero, Tony Hawk. It’s symbolic of the many Katrina warriors who rose through the challenges of Hurricane Katrina, becoming stronger and more resilient as a result. It was art and the desire to create that paved a […]

Autographed by Ian Somerhalder, with the message “With all my love and thanks.” SOLD – Auctioned via Charity Buzz. Charlotte’s donation to Hope for Habitat: Katrina X is inspired by Ian’s passion for animal rights, a commitment which she shares. As Hurricane Katrina was approaching, so many people were left with the dilemma of how […]

SOLD.  Inspired by Sting. Roxanne dances as if no one is watching in this beautiful oil painting by artist Kenny Bridges. As a child, Kenny loved to draw and doodle, but his father believed he should focus his energies toward a more traditional career. Unfortunately for Kenny, a non-violent drug offense led to his incarceration […]

Inspired by Taylor Swift. Do you believe in Fairytales? The back story behind “Enchanted,” inspired by Taylor Swift, created by artist Mandie Manzano. We’re hoping for another fairy tale ending with a sig that can help turn this work of art into affordable homes for deserving families. Mandie says as she created this piece, she […]

Inspired by Sir Elton John. With the recent fairy tale ending of The Beatles adventures, and the successful auction of the piano autographed by Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, what followed was the inevitable question: How can East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity top this at the 2015 Home Is Where the Art Is […]