The Decorative Painting Apprenticeship Program has completed the City Park Project in New Orleans and is looking for a new project. We welcome applications from owners of public buildings. Click here to learn more about making application to become a future DPAP project.

Check back often for new information and new project announcement.

PROJECT COMPLETED
Hurricane Katrina and the levee breach of August 2005 caused significant damage to the central public park of New Orleans. DPAP stepped up to help bring new life back to several key structures in the park.

Six instructors and 25 students from all over the U.S. worked during the project (February through May 2008) contributing an estimated $132,000 in labor. Sponsors contributed $5,000 in materials.

Students learned on-the-wall techniques including:

• Venetian plaster
• Glazing
• Trompe L'oeil
• Marbling
• Wood Graining
• Gilding
• Mural Painting
  

The City Park buildings enhanced by DPAP include:the Casino Building, Ice Cream Parlor and Bumper Car Pavilion. The official public grand opening of the Ice Cream Parlor will be celebrated by the people of New Orleans very soon. Check back for date announcement and more information.

Read more about this project.
View photo slide shows of City Park Project classes.
Read about the project (while in progress) in The Times-Picayune.
Read about the opening dedication The Times-Picayune.