Partners & Affiliates
The Krewe of Red Beans shares our physical headquarters with tenant organizations and other great projects that align with our mission. Having such a large physical space (classroom, craft room, warehouse, garden, and event space) gives us a lot of possibilities for programming.
Feed the Second Line (FTSL)
Our Sister Organization, Feed The Second Line was born out of COVID-19. Their focus is in three areas for our city’s culture: A “healthy culture” – Job Opportunities for Culture Bearers – and a stronger Safety Net for New Orleans culture.
Their work focuses on these three core areas:
Safety-Net: During COVID-19 FTSL helped purchase groceries for elders (while creating jobs). After Hurricane Ida – “Get Lit Stay Lit” launched to create solar powered Micro-Grids on restaurants
Job Opportunities: FTSL hires culture bearers to perform, to help with events and community-relief work (like hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.).
Healthy-Culture: FTSL is working on developing kids’ programming and adult programs to help our culture bearers.
Puentes aims to provide the tools and opportunities for Latinx students to empower themselves through leadership development and education in their Escalera and L.U.N.A. programs.
Escalera is a national program that promotes economic mobility for Latinx youth through education and strategic career planning.
L.U.N.A. (Latinx Unidos de Nueva Orleans en Acción) is a grassroots youth coalition focusing on advocacy in civic engagement, organizing, and coalition building.
Krewe de Mayahuel is an inclusive and diverse non-profit organization that is passionate about Mexican culture and its positive influence in New Orleans and vice-versa. Beanlandia provides some storage for their parade artwork as well as a meeting space for the Krewe.
From the Kitchen
Beanlandia built out a commercial kitchen! We are working towards having a full-time Bean Chef! We also host food tenants that use our facilities.
Big O’s Original Pops has a popsicle stand in front of the Beanlandia museum entrance. They are passionate artisans dedicated to creating delicious frozen treats to bring joy and refreshment to every bite.
Celenia’s Kitchen, aka La Cocina de Celenia, features Honduran food. Celenia is open for events and special weekend hours, and she also is available for catering. Top dishes include Tajadas, Pupusas, and Tamales. Beanlandia members and museum guests can eat-in at Beanlandia, and others can order “To Go”.
Open Fire Co: . Open Fire Cooking in New Orleans, LA & Across the Globe, uses Beanlania’s commercial kitchen to help prepare for its events. They have raised over $10,000 for charities doing food relief across the world.
We Also Collaborate With
9th Ward Black Hatchet Mardi Gras Indian Tribe – led by Big Chief Dowee has made use of Beanlandia space to assemble their suits in which the public has the opportunity to see it all come together (no photos of course). We also have an on-going fundraising campaign to help the tribe pay for the cost of materials in making their suits. Pitch in here.
Moms Demand Action is a non-partisan group focused and data-driven in their to end gun violence and believe we have a moral imperative to help save lives and reduce the physical, psychological, and economic harms that stem from gun violence.
Culture Campout’s mission is to honor traditions, ancestors, and cultures, while creating a welcoming space where individuals of all ages and experiences can connect with their roots, explore diverse cultures, and discover their own unique voices in harmony with others.
One Book New Orleans hosts monthly book swaps distributed around New Orleans. Beanlandia hosted their May 2024 swap.
La Louisiane is a project by Louis Michot in partnership with the Krewe of Red Beans with the goal of preserving the musical culture of South Louisiana.
Trinity City Arts is a learning community of Louisiana artists, educators and activists that supports the development of Louisiana’s teens as artists and activists!
The 18th Ward Sports Club. New Orleans is divided into 17 wards. The 18th Ward is where kids from across the city play together.