The Ella Project, a New Orleans based pro bono legal services provider, announces expansion into Mississippi and Alabama for its patent pro bono services. The newly expanded Gulf South Invents program works in coordination with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to match low to moderate income inventors with patent attorneys to prepare an initial application for patent protection. The Ella Project launched services to Louisiana inventors in 2019 and looks forward to bringing these services to our neighboring states and working to grow the economy and entrepreneurial activity in our region.

On Thursday April 4 at 1:00 p.m. Central, join The Ella Project and artists Chester Allen, David & Tiffany Bergeron and Andre Juneau for the latest I Can Do That Zoom webinar, this time on Art Fairs & Festivals.

Join the USPTO's Deputy General Counsel and Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline William Covey on Wednesday November 15th at 4:30 p.m. in New Orleans as he leads a discussion covering regulations that and selected scenarios from court cases and disciplinary proceedings.

Join Jason Doyle Director of Production of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation as he discusses what artists need to know about attracting festival gigs, how to maximize those opportunities, and how to make the day of show a success for both you and the festival staff.

Then, Alison and Jim Edmundson of Harmony Street Society Foundation take us through basic finances, tax tips, and other financial tips for the independent musician.

Join musician Lou Hill and attorney Bri Whetstone for our latest free music business workshop, this time on contracts and music management.

learn more streaming royalties, PROs and more from Lou Hill and Bri Whetstone in The Ella Project’s latest free workshop.

Join us for Crescendo: Working with Record Labels & Master Recordings Tuesday October 10 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

Join us for our next Crescendo Music Business Workshop! Presented by musician Lou Hill and attorney Bri Whetstone, this free workshop covers music publishing, and maximizing revenue streams.

Join attorney Mark Melasky for our latest free webinar focusing on trademarks, why or why not your arts business may want one, what they protect, how to register your mark and protect it, plus your questions!

60 deals in the music business are encompassing deals between artist and industry that can be beneficial, but can also be misunderstood. On Thursday July 27th at 1:00 p.m. Central, join attorney Ryan Long…

For working artists, opening their own gallery can be an effective way to get their art in the hands of new customers, but it’s also adding a second job, and set of skills to their repertoire.

Our I Can Do That series continues with a change up, as we talk to artist Trey McIntyre, who achieved great acclaim with his Trey McIntyre Project dance company before shuttering the company in 2014 to follow a different artistic path.

Our two part conversation with music manager Mike Kappus is now available for streaming via our youtube channel. Each part is roughly 60 minutes, and addresses issues such as:

On Wednesday May 10th at 2:00 Central via Zoom we’re excited to feature Gian Smith of the Black Film Festival of New Orleans and Claire Thriffiley of Claire Elizabeth Gallery and Amy’s Art Cart. Joining them will be Bethany Paulsen, a core Ella Project team member and independent fundraising consultant as they discuss:

Join your fellow artists, musicians, and art supporters for a pre-carnival get together and raise a (perhaps hand made) glass to Maya Burchette, the newest Board Member of The Ella Project. We'll be at the fabulous Pollack Glass Studio & Gallery on Magazine St. We'll provide the champagne and light snacks. Please RSVP so we have enough bubbly, and see you there!