Ashé Cultural Arts Center

Ashé Cultural Arts Center's mission is to utilize art and culture to foster community and human development by producing and presenting works of art and culture that demonstrate the positive contributions people of African descent make to their communities.

Ashé Cultural Arts Center produces and presents performing and visual arts programs; music and spoken word recordings; literary and media activities; community festivals and cultural commemorations; and arts, cultural education and physical fitness classes. In addition, Ashé is a convener, host, catalyst and collaborator for a wide range of meetings, discussions and initiatives aimed at creating a better New Orleans and a better world.