About Us

The International Arts Foundation for 20 years has been promoting the benefits of cultural diversity and its impact on New Orleans’ unique culture. The International Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Ernest D. Kelly in 1987. The Foundation supports local community projects and economic development; and is committed to helping rebuild the City of New Orleans and revitalize the vibrant culture that New Orleans is known for.

Hurricane Katrina completely devastated the Foundation and its office. The Foundation has been afforded a unique opportunity to reenergize with a new office. We plan to return to being a sponsor and promoter of cultural diversity and its positive impact to the community.

The IAF uses traditional customs; music, dance, song and folklore to further culturally enrich the community. It reflects a perfect synergy of New Orleans, Caribbean, African, South American and European cultures. It keeps art, education and international exchange an important component of its work.

At the new Epic center the Foundation will start a series of shows, displays and cultural presentations designed to celebrate the expression of diversity through traditional customs, music, dances, songs, and folklore as well ascreate economic development platforms and provide opportunities to aspiring artist.

The International Arts Festival is designed to promote unity via the irresistible appeal of music and arts.

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