Who We Are
BYC is an artist community that provides opportunities for local makers and musicians to build health, wealth, and connections through events in the Greater New Orleans area.
Board of Directors
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Founder, Executive Director
As a native New Orleanian artist, mom, & small business owner (Sassy Banana Design Co.), Anna holds the unique culture & creativity of this city in her heart. She is dedicated to preserving New Orleans’ spirit & community for the good of current & future generations.
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Secretary
Spencer is an artist & small business owner of NOLA City Portraits. He can be found in his natural habitat at the Frenchmen Street Bazaar & other local markets. His work can be found in select stores around town.
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Board Chair
Maya is a small business owner & designer at Lux + Orleans where she & her team craft everyday luxury jewelry by hand. Maya is originally from New Orleans.
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President
Victoria is a native New Orleanian, speech pathologist, designer & small business owner at Box of Pearls where she creates jewelry & ceramic pieces.
Balbancha &
Bayou Choupic
Land Acknowledgement
Bayou Yacht Club acknowledges that the land upon which the colonial city of New Orleans sits has been, and is known as, Balbancha. Balbancha is a Choctaw word for “a place of many languages,” and was commonly used by many nations such as the Acolapissa, Bayagoula, Chitimacha, Choctaw, Biloxi, Houma, and Tunica. We honor and respect the enduring relationship that exists between these peoples and nations and this land. We value the significant and historical contributions of these peoples and nations as original stewards of this land on which we come together. Time spent in nature is medicine for the soul, especially time spent near the water. The Bayou brings us together through its beauty, gentle sense of peace, and inner knowing that everything is alright.