Krewe of Red Beans Announces Its “Hire a Mardi Gras Artist” Initiative
The Krewe of Red Beans have announced their plans to launch the “Hire a Mardi Gras Artist” initiative. The project is endorsed by Krewe du Vieux and the Krewe of Chewbacchus – as well as Rouses Markets, NOLA Craft Culture, and Merchant House.
The goal is to create jobs, especially for the recently laid-off float builders and artisans. Because the City of New Orleans has cancelled all parades, these artists, carpenters and other artisans find themselves out of work or under-employed.
The idea came from former Krewe of Red Beans member, artist Caroline Thomas, who works as a float builder. Caroline understands the ins and outs of the float-building process and the people who make Mardi Gras what it is. “Mardi Gras float artists have spent years tirelessly working behind the scenes to bring Carnival to the streets. Now it’s time to return the favor and help keep these workers employed during a very