In New Orleans, culture often transforms into economic transactions that happen on the street. In this episode of Street Economy – a series that documents what it's like to making a living on the streets of New Orleans - street poet Shannon takes us into the lives of the poets who create and exchange their work for what people are willing to pay for it. Street Economy is a collaboration between radio producer Sarah Holtz and writer Kelley Crawford. More episodes are available on PRX or Nolavie.

Then, Jazz Fest kicks off weekend two. We catch up with Louisiana nature painter Michael Guidry. And, the Jazz and Heritage Foundation, the non-profit owner of Jazz Fest is offering entrepreneurs in the culinary arts, training and funding, with its Catapult grant program. Airs Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m.

The New Orleans Museum of Art is set to open a showing of paintings done by one of the world’s most famous singer-songwriters. It’s timed to coincide with the start of Jazz Fest.

Pause for a moment and consider your neighborhood through the eyes of an architect. You’d expect geometric shapes, locations, and other spatial relationships to be foundational to their perspective, so it may surprise you to hear how abstract their creative process can be. Recently, architect Mark Hash discussed how his structured mind has changed over the years with NolaVie’s Kelley Crawford.

This week on Inside the Arts, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicks into high gear at the Fairgrounds. In addition to its stellar musical...

The former Bell School Campus in Treme is being transformed into residential and work space for artists and their families. The project is being led by...

This week on Inside the Arts, the New Orleans Friends of Music closes its season with the Grammy nominated chamber music ensemble Imani Winds. The New...

New Orleans astronomy buffs have a new place to take in the wonders of outer space. The Tulane Observatory will now be open to the public once a month....

A performance is planned at Tulane University this week that brings ancient Greek tragedy to modern-day veterans. Eileen Fleming reports it’s also a...

This week on Inside the Arts, French Quarter Festival kicks off festivities highlighting Louisiana music, food, art and special events.