THE WHITE PELICAN PROJECT
The White Pelican Project takes its name from the beloved bird that migrates between the Gulf Coast of New Orleans and the Intermountain West, embodying connection across distance and place. This initiative brings New Orleans–based storytellers, artists, and creatives to Albany County to share their practices through free, community workshops.
In 2024, we welcomed
Culture worker Nick Slie, who guided participants in the Free Southern Theatre’s storycircle techniques at the Laramie Plains Civic Center.
Visual artist and painter Madeleine Kelly, who led a watercolor workshop grounded in meditation on local water sources at the Berry Biodiversity Center.
Printmaker Kelwin Coleman, who led a cyanotype workshop at Laramie’s farmers market.
In 2026, we welcomed
Theatre maker Jon Greene, who facilitated a workshop in theatre-based storytelling techniques in partnership with Relative Theatrics.
Partners include: Mondo Bizzaro, NOLA, Radical Buffoons, NOLA, University of New Orleans, Relative Theatrics, Berry Center for Biodiversity, Laramie Plains Civic Center, Gorgon Gallery, Laramie’s Farmers Market
