Green Light couldn’t be more grateful for our Board President and resident artist Rebecca Madura. A New Orleans native, Rebecca studied studio art at Newcomb College and the University of Texas at Austin. Rebecca is heavily involved in the New Orleans art community, she has over … [Read more...]
Healthy Block Initiative
Green Light is proud to announce the success of a collaborative partnership with the Urban Conversancy, SOUL, and Youth Rebuilding New Orleans! For the past year, the Healthy Block Initiative has been working in a 4 block area surrounding the 2700 block of St. Ann to address … [Read more...]
A Rain Barrel Installation with an Incredible Story
“It’s not just art, it’s a memory, it’s our life” - Mrs. Bond. We were met at the Bond home with a whirlwind of smiles and activity. When Mrs. Bond came out of the house to see the barrel for the first time, she gasped and immediately reached out to hug the … [Read more...]
What should you do with your rain barrel during a hurricane?
Rain barrels are just one way to prepare yourself and your home for New Orleans' wet season. One question we've encountered from time to time while installing rain barrels is what to do in the event of a hurricane. Should the barrel remain in place, as it will weigh about 400 … [Read more...]
World Refugee Day
Green Light New Orleans was excited to participate in this year's World Refugee Day celebrations. We got to be one of the many organizations offering our services and showing a welcoming face to our community members- some new and some who have been here for many years. We had a … [Read more...]