David & Wayne Creative Foundation — New Orleans, Louisiana

Supporting Louisiana artists who refuse to sell their soul.

We invest in local creative talent through scholarships, productions, and platforms that connect Louisiana artists with the world.

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Who We Are

A foundation built for Louisiana's creative future

The David & Wayne Creative Foundation supports local artists and creative culture across New Orleans and Louisiana. We fund scholarships, produce original work, and create opportunities for emerging voices to reach audiences far beyond their zip code.

From the studio to the stage to the screen, we believe Louisiana creativity deserves a global platform.

100%
Of scholarship proceeds go directly to artists
NOLA
Rooted in New Orleans creative culture
2026
Cannes Immersive submission year
LA
Representing Louisiana on a world stage
Featured Production

Don't Sell
Your Soul

An immersive film experience — born in Louisiana, bound for Cannes

The Film

A cinematic immersive experience blending narrative film, live performance, and spatial storytelling into something audiences have never seen from Louisiana.

The Experience

The full DSYS immersive installation, including virtual and XR components, debuts at the next installation before heading to Cannes in May 2026.

The Mission

Every dollar raised through the DSYS auction and peer-to-peer campaigns goes directly to the artists and the Cannes campaign.

Support the Cannes Campaign

From the Last Event

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The Next Chapter

Don't Sell Your Soul in Cannes!

DSYS is being submitted to the Cannes Immersive Festival and the Curators Network at the Marché du Film, part of the official Festival de Cannes. If selected, 25 to 30 cast and crew members will travel to the south of France to pitch the work directly to museum curators and venues worldwide.

Peer to Peer Fundraising Goal

$50,000

Travel and accommodations for the full cast and crew

Contribute Now
9
Works in competition last year
8
Countries represented
3K+
Festival bookings

Scholarship Spotlight

The artists you are investing in

Cassiel

Artist & Performer

An exclusive studio session with Cassiel and producer Ethan Barker at Elation Studio B. Original beat, original song, your name on it.

JER

Director & Cinematographer

A full creative film production package, concept to final cut, shot at Elation Studios with a professional lighting package and psych wall.

Daniel Heartless

Emerging Artist

Born and raised on the Westbank of New Orleans. A 3-hour songwriting session with Daniel and Ethan Barker at Elation Studio B. Any genre.

Lucy Vitter

Visual Artist & Designer

Three consecutive years exhibited at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Your contribution supports her graphic design education and creative future.

Your Contribution

Makes this possible

100% of all auction and peer-to-peer proceeds go directly to the artists and the Cannes campaign. Give tonight.