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New Orleans Foundation for Experiential Arts Renewal [NO FEAR] is an arts education nonprofit dedicated to Experiential Arts and Learning, a communal and participatory approach to artmaking that engages artists and audiences alike.

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With January 17, 2026, marking NO FEAR’s first year anniversary, we’re overjoyed to find ourselves standing stronger than ever and poised to grow in meaningful and purposeful ways this next year.

In 2025, the NO FEAR Ambassadors program provided 19 student musicians from across Greater New Orleans, with over 150 hours of free afterschool music classes including ensemble rehearsals, individual and group lessons, music theory and piano instruction, performance opportunities, social gathering experiences, and more.

Learn more about NO FEAR and Experiential Arts and Learning by scrolling through the following annual report.

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Live Video: Check out the 2025-26 NO FEAR Ambassadors’ debut performance at Temple Sinai New Orleans on January, 16, 2006.

Performing their original musical work, “Dream,” the Ambassadors reimagine Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech in song form, while inviting the audience to become active participants in the experience.

Applications for the 2025-26 NO FEAR Ambassadors program are now open with rehearsals beginning October 8, 2025!

The Ambassadors program is a free,
open-genre, non-talent-based music ensemble that welcomes all instrumentalists, singers, rappers, so

There could be perhaps no better exemplifer of Experiential Arts than a New Orleans second line parade. This afternoon, the Young Men Olympian Benevolant Association led their 141st second line through Central City New Orleans, a tradition that dates

As we gear up for the upcoming school year, we could use help with acquiring important musical equipment for our students, including a drum kit, guitar amp, and bass amp.

By having equipment on hand for rehearsals and performances, we're able to rel

Congratulations to NO FEAR Executive Director Tim "Sully" Sullivan, who was named a "Rising Star Baritone Saxophonist" in the 2025 Downbeat Critics Poll.

An active performer and teaching artist for over 20 years, he is honored to

We are beyond grateful to @templesinainola for providing the NO FEAR Ambassadors with a free, safe, and welcoming rehearsal space these past four months.

It's hard to put into words how much this support means to everyone at NO FEAR, still being in

A big thank you to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation for presenting our students and families with 19 tickets to this year's Jazz Fest!

The J&HF supports community involvement at Jazz Fest by distributing thousands of free ticket

"In My City” composed by the NO FEAR Ambassadors and recorded live at French Quarter Fest on April 13, 2025. This is the Ambassadors' first time performing!

“In My City” was composed collectively as a band and features Ambassa

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The New Orleans Foundation for Experiential Arts Reach (NO FEAR) is an arts education nonprofit and production company. We produce participatory artmaking experiences for the public and provide free arts educatio

"My City of Ruins” composed by Bruce Springsteen and recorded here live at French Quarter Fest on April 13, 2025. This is the NO FEAR Ambassadors' first time performing!

This song features Ambassador Jake "Who's The Boss?" Gellm

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