Creole Connection’s founder, Kalli Padgett, envisioned a platform to reinvent how art interacts with its community.

How we started.

The more I discovered about Louisiana’s hidden history, the more I wanted to share the Creole Concept with the world. Since 2020 Kalli has been generating unique, innovative ways for artists to interact with the changing contemporary market. Our goal is to unify artists, organizations, and businesses into solving Louisiana problems through the power and influence of art. Our projects connect, educate, and inspire the public to take action in contribution to their community. Using innovative materials, techniques, and more, we equip artists with the tools and structure to make waves with their career.

Creole Connection is a creative co-working community. Centering arts purpose around enhancing our city and making tangible difference.

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We are getting a space!

Our new space will be where all our projects will now be able to grow and thrive. We have big programing plans for 2025 including more musical instrument creativity, public sculptures with sustainable concrete, and epic curated events.