Cultural philanthropists' Dorian and Kel Bennett have opened their beautiful and historic Marigny home for this inaugural event! Sumptuous hors' d'oeuvres and cocktails in their gorgeous courtyard. Music, theater and dance performances by (and in!) their swimming pool! Raffle and auction items to be announced! $35 (Art Klub Members) $45… More
The Foundation Gallery Presents Featured Artist of the Month MAYA ERDELYI Thursday May 23, 2013 Reception 6-9pm Drinks + Music 7pm screening of Maya's award-winning animation "Pareidolia" followed by a Q &A with the artist Proceeds from this exhibition will be donated to CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused… More
Concrete may seem an unlikely material for jewelry however, it is surprisingly lightweight, easy to use, extremely versatile and…. unbelievably inexpensive. In fact it is lighter in weight than stone, resin or metal of comparable size and this makes it perfect for jewelry and other objects of personal adornment. In… More
RAWnatural born artists (www.rawartists.org) is an indie arts organization for artists, by artists. RAW operates identically in over 70 cities internationally, in the U.S., Australia and Canada, including New Orleans (RAW NOLA). Each month we hand-select and feature approximately 25 local, up-and-coming creatives in one big showcase including a giant… More
In this fast paced, low tech workshop, you will explore making hollow form beads that are at once, extremely durable, easy to make and utterly unique. Using materials as common as Plexiglas, as new as Faux Bone™ and as unexpected as bicycle reflectors and lighting lenses you will learn how… More
Octavia Art Gallery is pleased to present our first solo exhibition of Julie Robinson’s new paintings. Robinson’s acrylic on frosted mylar works create a unique fusion of contemporary expressionism and color-field art. Her "Translucents" are fresh and expansive, composed by layering numerous glazes, soft fluid areas and intuitive gestural marks.… More
Ever wondered just how glass artists get those intricate designs into their paperweights? New Orleans GlassWorks is honored to host LIVE demonstrations from artist-members of the International Paperweight Collectors Association. PCA will hold their annual meeting here in New Orleans from June 5th - June 8th. In conjunction with PCA's… More
Presented by the Kohlmeyer Circle, a group of young arts and cultural enthusiasts who support the mission of the Museum. Spend an unforgettable afternoon in the French Quarter where teams of 4 to 8 people will pursue clues, testing their knowledge of all things Southern culture - music, art, literature… More
Dance Quarter and Hope Stone New Orleans are happy to offer "World's Fair Performing Arts Camp" to ages 6-17. Participants will take daily classes in Music, Dance Theater, Visual Arts and Filmmaking. Over the course of our camp, participants will venture on imaginative journeys through World's Fairs of the past… More
White Linen Night is an annual summer pre-art season celebration along Julia St. (300-700 blocks), throughout the New Orleans Warehouse/Arts District, and at the Contemporary Arts Center. You'll find art openings at nearly 20 galleries with contemporary works by local, national and international artists. Plus, live music and curbside cash… More
Over 60 arts galleries and antique shops on Royal Street are opening their doors for this annual block party and art walk benefiting the Arts Council of New Orleans. Wine, cocktails, and beer will be served, and visitors are encouraged to explore Royal Street and meet the artists and business… More
In this very hands-on workshop, we will explore Faux Bone, a new, friendly and extremely versatile material. Faux Bone can be cut, and carved, sawn and sanded. It can be filed, hammered, polished, drilled, stamped, inlayed, dyed, and painted. It can look like ivory, have the patina of aged ceramic,… More
The seventh annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival is New Orleans' premier showcase for the two-stepping dance music of the Bayou State. Visit www.for a schedule of performers, food vendors and more. More
An elegant setting, inspirational artwork and the opportunity to support a compassionate New Orleans icon - it’s the 19th Annual Poydras Home Art Show on the beautiful grounds of Poydras Home, 5354 Magazine Street, New Orleans. Acclaimed local and regional artists bring unique creations to Poydras Home for two days,… More
Cutting Edge Conference weekend includes Cutting Edge Music Business Conference, featuring successful music professionals who address “hot” topics and “new” trends–everything from getting your music in films, to booking, touring, publicity and promotions. Cutting Edge Entertainment Law Seminar which examines the latest in Entertainment Law including litigation trends, publishing, current… More
FestiGals is a weekend festival dedicated to celebrating women. Enjoy customized experiences and activities that range from decadent to elegant to educational. At FestiGals, you can do it all or pick from a number of “a la carte” activities to fit your schedule. No matter where your interests lie, one… More
The premier American jazz festival dedicated to the life, music and legacy of New Orleans' native son, Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong. Four days of outdoor concerts, music history seminars, jazz exhibits, a jazz mass, a second-line parade and plenty of local food delicacies and drinks. More
This class will utilize YAYA Creative Glass’s unique open-plan layout and the proximity of the lampworking and hot glass studio to explore the scale possibilities created by the marriage of these different approaches to glass making. We will start on the torch, with its potential for minutely fine detail as… More
All French levels welcome! Give your kids the opportunity to experience a French immersion curriculum integrated with fun activities like visual arts, music, theater, sports, dance, and much more! Campers enrolled in the full 3 weeks will have the chance to display their newfound skills with an exhibition and performance!… More
This exhibition is an intriguing collaboration. Some common visual components are grids, biological imagery, and of course light as an active or passive element of the work. Ms. Day’s sculptural works in clay and metal are deliberate compositions that explore life and it’s container, substrate or matrix, while animating form… More
Staple Goods is pleased to present the debut New Orleans show of Bravo Channel's Season 1 winner of 'Work of Art The Next Great Artist,' Abdi Farah. As a former athlete, Abdi Farah’s work for the past few seasons has been inspired by the rhythms, mechanics, ceremony, and accoutrements of… More
A solo exhibition of recent sculpture and drawings which consider contained space and the subjective departures from that simple observation. In the artist's words, “I enjoy the idea of the simple evaluation of a form by calculating its volume. It’s a judgment that is without question or argument, a purely… More
Light filled canvases and watercolors of the flora and fauna of the Gulf Coast. From the elegant watercolors of Chris Stebly, grandson of Walter Anderson, the meticulous panoramas of Melissa Smith and the lush painterly views of Susie Ranager, this show has broad appeal. Show opens Saturday May 4 and… More
Opening Reception Friday, May 3, 630pm to 900pm. The Venezuelan painter Felix Garmendia brings to the city of New Orleans his series “The White Horse”; and is through these that he continues to present his abstract and figurative style by using his characteristic images of elegant white horses. At the… More
Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans City Park remains one of the most beautiful holiday light exhibits in the country, attracting over 122,000 people in 2010. Park and experience one of the nation's most unique month-long festival of lights! Walk through the Botanical Garden, Storyland, a children's theme park,… More
Artist Luba Zygarewicz attacks the poetics of the Emerge gallery’s oval space, inside and out, with an installation that directly incorporates architectural elements inside the gallery and the railing along the ramp. Utilizing ritual and an abundance of daily markers—the tea bags—she explores and pushes the boundaries between inside and… More
Curated by Miranda Lash, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at NOMA Second Floor (Lupin Foundation) Gallery Opening Reception Friday, March 8, 6pm to 8pm Curator Walkthrough with Miranda Lash Saturday, March 23, 4pm Brilliant Disguise Masks and Other Transformations explores the motivations and meanings behind masking and disguise, as… More
The Archdiocese of New Orleans announced today that it is partnering with the New Orleans Museum of Art and The Museum of Biblical Art of Dallas, Texas to bring an exhibit of Blessed John Paul II to New Orleans in the Spring of 2013. The exhibit, “Portrait of Faith John… More
From furniture and metalwork to jewelry and glass, The New Orleans Museum of Art's upcoming exhibition highlights the extraordinary artistic and industrial ingenuity of works presented at world's fairs from 1851-1939. On view from April 12 to August 4, 2013, this exhibition showcases the technological and scientific invention, cross-cultural influence,… More
ON DISPLAY April 13 to June 1 (Front Gallery) June 8 to August 3 (Back Gallery) Opening Reception Saturday, April 13, 7p - Midnight Baron Wolman Artist's Reception / Book Signing Friday April 26, 7p - Midnight Baron Wolman / Bob Compton Photographer's Workshop Saturday, April 27, 2 - 5p… More
Press Play, Soundscape, & The Corner galleries Opening Reception, Friday, March 8 from 6pm to 8pm The Contemporary Arts Center will host an openining reception for Beyond “Beasts” The Art of Court 13 and three other new exhibtions. This opening night reception will feature a one-night-only installation on view curbside… More
Oasis of Energy - Jewelry Rooted in Rhythm by Chester M. Allen Saturday, January 26th, 2013 10 AM - 5 PM @ Palmer Park Arts Market, Booth #97 Corner of South Claiborne & Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 (Last Saturday in each month) OR visit Chester's "Oasis of Energy"… More
The New Orleans Arts District, NOAD is located in the historic American Sector, close to the Mississippi River and the world famous French Quarter. The renaissance of this area began with the 1984 World’s Fair, and today is a thriving neighborhood of art galleries and world-class museums, restaurants, shops and… More
Critically-acclaimed sculptor of public artwork and award-winning Mardi Gras parades, Thomas Randolph Morrison presents “The Art of Woman A sculptural odyssey in bronze.” This permanent public exhibit of gorgeous original new sculptures will be located at St. Vincent’s Guest House, 1507 Magazine Street. After three years of hard work and… More
StART your weekend at the New Orleans Museum of Art with a Friday evening series called "Where Y'Art!" Every Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm, enjoy live music, performance, theater, good food, children’s activities and, of course, great art! Check the NOMA website for weekly Where Y'Art programming! More
Arts Council Of New Orleans
935 Gravier Street, Suite 850
New Orleans, LA 70112
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