The winner of the 2013 cup artwork contest is Pedro Richard, a senior at O. Perry Walker High School in Algiers. Pedro’s design will appear on the cups thrown in this year’s parade and his school’s art program receives a $1,000 award.
Urania, the Muse of Astronomy – Becky Zaheri Muse Becky Zaheri is the founder of the Katrina Krewe. The Katrina Krewe has organized over 1,000 volunteers to clean up the streets of New Orleans twice a week. Muses is proud to be able to honor one of our own members with a ride in the…
The Krewe of Muses has named Mary Matalin as Honorary Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry. The 2010 featured muse is Calliope, traditionally known as the Muse of Epic Poetry. The name Calliope translates to “beauty of voice”, and she was also known as the muse of eloquence and persuasion due to her wise counsel and guidance. In the spirit of the season,…
“The Muses organization is among the best of New Orleans,” Cantrell said. “Muses delight in inclusion, creativity, and pure fun. These strong and thoughtful women also have an 18-year tradition of philanthropy and community service to those in need, especially children and families. I am honored to be considered a Muse sister for this one…
“These Girls Are on Fire” The Glambeaux and the Krewe of Muses are proud to announce the debut march of the first ever all-female flambeaux troupe. The Glambeaux will parade with Muses on Thursday, February 27th, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Unlike any other torch bearers, the 24-member all-lady group, ranging in age from 25-to 43-years-old,…
NOLA.com Along with plush toys and glittery shoes, spectators at the Muses parade tonight will be scrambling for the artwork of Nhi Hoang, 17. The senior at McMain High School won the Muses’ annual student cup design contest with her pen-and-ink drawing of Clio, muse of history. The contest brings with it $1,000 for the McMain art department and…
The winner of the 2016 annual Mardi Gras Cup Art Contest is Darrell Donaldson of New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy. The annual competition is an activity planned by the Muses Community Outreach Committee. Muses Board member and Chair of Community Outreach Kathy Conklin said, “The artistic talent shown in the submissions continues to amaze…
