The Essence Music Festival is the largest African American-based music event in the world that attracts more than a half-million people into New Orleans. In addition to big-name musical acts, the Essence Music Festival offers cultural and community programs. 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
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
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
Iconic Hyatt Regency New Orleans is proud to announce Jazz Live at Hyatt featuring native New Orleanian songstress Anaïs St. John.The performance series is designed to transport guests back to the golden age of jazz and cabaret with an evening of soulful music and delectable desserts crafted by the hotel’s… 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
Come see Ellis Marsalis every Friday @ Snug Harbor! Ellis Marsalis started out as a tenor saxophonist, switching to piano while in high school. From his first professional performance with "The Groovy Boys" over fifty years ago, Ellis Marsalis has been a major influence in jazz. At that time, Marsalis… More
This new tour is operated for private groups only on a mini-bus with a step-on guide. The tour is 3 hours. Price is $33.00 pp and requires a minimum of 20 people. Contact Gray Line Tours at (504) 569-1401 for more information. The New Orleans Botanical Garden has collaborated with… 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
(504) 523-1465
