Degas House Museum and The Edgar Degas Performing Arts Community Center (Non-Profit 501c3 Ein#47-3403721)

DEGAS HOUSE MUSEUM AND THE EDGAR DEGAS PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY CENTRE (Non-Profit 501c3 Ein#47-3403721) DEGAS.org - nonprofit mission statement, amended 12/01/2017 We are a nonprofit, 501C3 organization whose "educational mission includes restoring the home and preserving the legacy of Edgar Degas for New Orleans and the world!" Degas House is the ONLY home or studio of the world renowned Impressionist Master anywhere in the world that is open to the public. Visitors come from all over the world to visit here, including from Europe, Russia, Japan, Australia, Canada and all over the U.S! Tour guides are the Great Grand Nieces of Degas and give a 2 hour, documented tour, including the viewing of our award winning documentary, “ Degas in New Orleans, A Creole Sojourn”, funded by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. The tour also, also funded by LEH, includes discussion on the 18 paintings created here and Degas' New Orleans letters, which lend insight into the inner world of this artist and fighter in the French Army, defending Paris in the Franco Prussian War. Distinguished by the French Ministry of Culture -Awards, press, specifics as needed. David E. Villarrubia Chevalier, The French National Order of Arts and Letters Director/Founder Degas House Historic Home, Courtyard & Inn International Captain, Delta Airlines, Ret. 2306 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 70119 504-821-5009 david@degashouse.com www.degashouse.com Degas lives here! . .