Registration is now closed, as we have reached our maximum capacity of attendees.
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy invites you to attend the 2025 Cultural Economy Workshop, a free event designed to equip members of the arts and culture community with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully navigate opportunities with the City of New Orleans.
The workshop will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Gallier Hall. This initiative underscores the City’s commitment to fostering economic opportunities for cultural practitioners. The first Cultural Economy Workshop was held in January 2020, connecting over 100 community members with City resources.
The Cultural Economy Workshop aims to empower New Orleans' creative community by providing access to essential resources, networking opportunities, and tools necessary to thrive across all cultural sectors. Attendees will gain valuable insights, receive BRASS registration support, and learn information about key City programs, including the Cultural Economy Funding Program, Homeownership Program for Culture Bearers, New Energy Program, and the Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO) Program. Additionally, a Brunch & Learn session will provide attendees with guidance on how to do business with the City, helping participants successfully register as contractors/vendors/suppliers in the BRASS system and navigate the procurement process.
The event will feature breakout sessions led by City representatives from the Office of Cultural Economy, Office of Community Development, Office of Economic Development, Office of Supplier Diversity, and the Bureau of Purchasing and Office of Procurement.
For questions, please email culturaleconomy@nola.gov.
BRASS Assistance
BRASS is the City's Procurement And Finance System. The Office of Procurement will offer hands-on BRASS registration support during the Resource Fair and throughout the event. Assistance will be prioritized for new registrants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please bring a personal device if possible. Attendees without one will be limited to completing basic registration.
To complete registration, please have the following information ready:
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Tax Identification Number (Tax I.D.)
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Business I.D. or Social Security Number (SSN)
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Banking Information (Account & Routing Numbers)
The Vendor Support team will be available for general inquiries. Existing vendors, suppliers, or contractors may request a call or follow-up meeting with the Office of Procurement, either in person during the workshop or in advance at nola.gov/brass-support.
Resource Fair Participants
Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy
Film New Orleans
Office of Supplier Diversity
Office of Economic Development
Office of Community Development
Mayor's Office of Human Rights and Equity
Louisiana Division of the Arts
Louisiana Partnership for the Arts
New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF)
Arts New Orleans
New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC)
The Ella Project
SCORE
Parking
Gallier Hall does not have onsite parking. Limited metered parking is available on St. Charles Ave. and along Carondelet. There is also metered parking on the streets surrounding Lafayette Square.
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