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Help with research, videography and art projects in New Orleans, USA

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  • Description

    Description

    San Diego native, 17 years in New Orleans. I've hosted workawayers, couchsurfers, home exchangers, renters, and a revolving cast of friends and family — I genuinely enjoy the mix of people that comes with an open door.

    My background is in experiential education, photography, and production. I led a community arts nonprofit and photography festival for years, and have worked with National Geographic and Smithsonian expedition programs producing exhibitions and wilderness education.
    Right now I'm deep into one of the most interesting projects of my life: renovating a historic 1832 building in the New Orleans Arts District that belonged to my friend Jack Stewart — a jazz historian, theater historian, and architectural preservationist. We're sifting through decades of archives, digitizing records, doing research, toward an artist residency and exhibition program. It's new territory for me and I love it.

    The Projects
    Depending on your skills and interests, there's a wide range of ways to plug in: archival sorting and digitization, photography and videography, research, grant writing support, art projects, cooking, house projects, or just good co-working energy. I like finding the right fit.

    Perks
    Private room in a historic 1832 building in the New Orleans Arts District or two bedroom house in Historic Treme Neighborhood
    Food stipend and household basics covered - laundry, wifi, utilities
    Access to a creative live/work environment and active arts community
    Introductions to the New Orleans photography, music, and cultural scene
    Flexible schedule — 15 hours a week commitment - more is welcome! Work trades for stuff possible

    A Great Fit
    Someone curious about history, architecture, music, and New Orleans culture beyond the obvious. You probably have remote work or a project of your own. You're not coming here to party — though I'm not opposed to a good time, I'm looking for positive, motivated, good-vibes people. Super plus if you're into clean eating and want to enjoy some meals together! New Orleans has so much more to offer than most visitors discover, and I'm happy to be your introduction to it. I have a membership to a co-working space and a couple pools to sweeten the deal!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    LGBTQ
    Van life
    Videography
    Sustainability
    Events & social
    Fashion or beauty
    Culture
    Plant care
    Photography
    Music
    Languages
    History
    Gardening
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Water sports
    Winter sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Beach
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You'll be in the heart of New Orleans and a super cool historic project. I can introduce you to a variety of communities.

  • Help

    Help

    Sorting, cataloguing, and digitizing archival photographs, documents, and ephemera
    Photography and videography documentation of the renovation and archive project
    Historical research related to jazz, architecture, and New Orleans cultural history
    Assistance with historic restoration of objects -whatever inspires!
    Grant writing and research support for nonprofit arts programming
    General help keeping a creative live/work space organized and running

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The space: My house is a historic Treme double shotgun. I live on one side with my roommate and the other side is available with two bedrooms for guests. When I fix up the first apartment at the renovation project, that will be available (August) and I will update photos.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Lots of outdoor activities and paths!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I have wifi as much as New Orleans provides

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    You can park the van at my house in Treme.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    I can accept any pets but will ask for a $150 pet deposit in case I need to hire a cleaning service. I have all the equipment for cleaning so if you're able to get the hair out and no repairs are needed, I will refund the deposit! I love animals and am happy to welcome your buddy but I don't want to do the clean up!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A vibrant blue house features three white-trimmed windows, a natural wooden door with a wreath, iron railings, concrete steps, and a brick pathway, exuding charm.
A cozy backyard illuminated by string lights, lush green bushes line the walkway, and concrete steps lead to a door. The evening sky is dark blue.
This cozy bathroom features turquoise walls, a vintage clawfoot tub with a shower curtain, white sink, towel racks, open shelves, and baskets, creating a charming vibe.
A cozy bedroom features a four-poster bed with fairy lights, wooden floors, eclectic decor, paintings, vintage furniture, a fireplace, and warm sunlight streaming inside.
This cozy bedroom features blue walls, a large bed with patterned pillows, a small dining table with chairs, bookshelf, lamp, tiled floor, and ceiling light.
This image shows a cozy kitchen with tiled floors, white cabinets, pink upper cupboards, a dining table, and light streaming through a window. Adjacent bathroom visible.
This cozy room features vintage armchairs, a patterned rug, bookcases, colorful curtains, soft lighting, decorative pillows, a comfy sofa, and warm wood flooring.
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Cozy living room with a wooden daybed, patterned pillows, armchair, large rug, fireplace, bookshelf, artwork on walls, yellow curtains, and ample natural light.

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