Ashé Cultural Arts Center Mural

Ashé Cultural Arts Center Mural

Beautiful exterior features a mural pulsing with images of the arts, culture and cityscape of New Orleans’ Central City neighborhood. The mural features local arts icons including Louis Armstrong and Mahalia Jackson and cultural traditions such as brass bands and Mardi Gras Indians. It also highlights a connection to Africa with the inclusion of African ceremonial masks. The mural, sponsored by the city, was coordinated by Douglas Redd and created by local artists including Jamar Pierre, Terrance Osborne, Lidya Araya, Lionel Miltone, and Shakor and Ivan Watkins.