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Mardi Gras Indian Arts
This eight-week intensive program is for students who want to:
LEARN THE BASICS OF MARDI GRAS INDIAN COSTUME DESIGN: During hands-on sessions, students will learn how to imagine, design, and create a Mardi Gras Indian costume from start to finish.
MOVE BEYOND DESIGN: Lectures, video screenings, and conversations with guest speakers will help students understand the rich costume and parade traditions of Mardi Gras Indians, including Native American and African-Caribbean influences.
Beginning June 7, 2010, students will meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in The Art Village Annex (TAVA) of Xavier University, located at 3635 Pine St. The intensive ends July 30, 2010.
The Summer Program is open to youth ages 11-14. Interested youth must apply. To request an application or receive more information, contact Michelle Lavigne at (504) 520-7552 or mnlavign@xula.edu.
Applications are due May 31, 2010. Enrollment is limited.
Tuition for the camp is $50. Need-based scholarships are available. Interested youth must apply.