1239 Congress

1239 Congress Multifunctional Community Art Space Since 2005 New Orleans has struggled with the highest national rate of property blight and slow population return.

This problem has attracted thousands of young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. Green spaces have sprung up all over the city and art spaces have been formed. Installations have been put up on blighted properties that change them from eyesores to centers for community engagement. Last year, Rebecca Crenshaw and Sean Vissar pondered that exact question. They began talking about forming a space f

or artists to be creatively productive. With their backgrounds in rebuilding houses and work with non-profits, they teamed up with Matthew Sheard who had similar ideas and experience, to start a non-profit cultural center. After discussion about what the space should entail, we purchased a house, and 1239 Congress was born. The programs and events that we've started at 1239 Congress have sprouted up organically from conversations with artists and community members. And that's how we plan to move forward. So if you have ideas or need a space, please reach out to us.

1239 Congress is the perfect space for young artists with limited resources, to rehearse, perform and have instant feedback from a live audience. We are also developing a music exchange program, where any musician who wants to use the space can. The only payment required is to give music lessons to community youth in return. Please leave comments or contact us at 1239 [email protected] for more information or to get involved!

The Endless Summer Bummer show was SUCH a bummer. NOT
07/19/2013

The Endless Summer Bummer show was SUCH a bummer. NOT

07/19/2013
Photos from the Susan and the Yard Summer Show! Please share if you have more photos!
07/19/2013

Photos from the Susan and the Yard Summer Show! Please share if you have more photos!

Susan in the Yard Summer Show

Susan in the Yard Summer Show
07/19/2013

Susan in the Yard Summer Show

1239 Congress is so excited to have Homer A. Plessy Community School in our space for magical teacher planing!
07/19/2013

1239 Congress is so excited to have Homer A. Plessy Community School in our space for magical teacher planing!

07/19/2013
05/11/2013

Tonight's show starts in just a minute! It's going to be amazing!

05/05/2013
05/02/2013

What a great show! Thanks for coming out everyone!

05/01/2013

Doors opening for tonight's show! Art, music, and poetry!

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1239 Congress St
New Orleans, LA
70117

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