Located in New Orleans’ 9th ward, Material Institute is a progressive arts center that provides resources to a new generation of New Orleans’ artists. It is a project of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). We are a learning environment that serves as a space for community, creative experimentation, and expression.

We operate three programs: The Embassy (a recording studio and music residency), 24 Carrot Garden (an urban food and education garden), and a Fashion and Textile Design program.