Quick facts

When finished, this mural will be the longest mural in the USA. With a total of 6 phases, the mural will be nearly a mile long. In Phase 1, we completed 600 linear feet (2018-2020). In Phase 2, we completed 600 linear feet (2021-2024). The total linear feet completed so far is 1,200 feet. We are currently fundraising for phase 3 and YOU can help us complete the remanding 3,795 linear feet with your contributions!

The Tchoup Floodwall Mural by the Numbers

6 phases total

TOTAL LINEAR FEET

SQUARE FEET

LINEAR FEET PAINTED SO FAR

We have finished phase 1 and 2 and are currently working on phase 3!

LINEAR FEET ON PHASE 3

The third phase is on its way!

TOTAL DESIGN HOURS TO DATE

Planning and design includes research, sketches, collaboration with experts and production of files to assist in transferring the designs to the wall

NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE HELPED US

This is truly a community project and we sincerely appreciate all of the people that have helped make this a reality

What is the Tchoupitoulas Art Corridor?

The organization has two objectives, one is to complete the flood wall mural. The second is to provide ongoing art education.

TCHOUPITOULAS ART CORRIDOR (TAC)

After phase 1 and part of phase 2 were completed it became clear that this project was growing into something larger. In 2023 the TAC 501c3 was formed to help accomplish the larger goals of art education, community outreach and a focus on beautifying not only the floodwall, but the entire surrounding area. This project goes beyond the flood wall with a program to educate artists in New Orleans and around the world on techniques of painting murals, cultural connections to artwork, and general principals of art/painting. TAC wants to spread the passion of art and culture to the next generation through a multi-layered program focusing on both youth and young adults, giving them the tools to thrive with art as a profession.

The Tchoupitoulas Flood Wall Mural

This is a simple one to explain. Jamar Pierre started this organization with one goal…turn the floodwall into a work of art. This project is about beautifying a transitional corridor, maintaining the cultural identity of a rapidly gentrifying city, and giving New Orleans the longest mural in the world while connecting its subjects to the long and dynamic cultural history of the city.

NOIM (New Orleans International Muralists)

The NOIM organization was formed as the original entity charged with painting the wall and providing art education. Now that the 501c3 organization is running, it will take on the management and administration of the project while employing the services of NOIM to paint the wall using its list of excellent artists to get the job done.