1022 GALLERY features a custom frame shop with a tasteful selection of mouldings and mats. The Framing standard for quality is high and 1022 Gallery stands behind thier work. They also offer delivery and installation services. More >
A project of Wettermark + Keiffer Architects. Located on the first floor of their Magazine Street building in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans. The Gallery is born of the Architects’ interest in the visual arts and the influence that Architecture has on art and art on architecture. More >
Anthony Bean Community Theater and Acting School was established the Spring of 2000 to meet the demands of New Orleans area residents interested in learning and participating in dramatic art. Other than ABCT, professional theater companies that provide an open enrollment school for children and adults are a non-existent breed… More >
Blue Cypress Books serves up quality secondhand books, local music, and good times on the historic, newly renovated Oak Street. Blue Cypress Books buys, trades and sells a wide range of classic and contemporary fiction, poetry, art and photography, science fiction and mystery, antiquarian and collectibles, and all genres of… More >
Since 1986, we at Brigtsen's have been sharing our love of New Orleans cuisine with our guests. Come and have dinner with the family. Gene Bourg, writing as restaurant critic for The Times-Picayune, described Brigtsen's Restaurant's interpretation of Creole/Acadian food as a "reaffirmation that Louisiana cooking is America's most durable… More >
Nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, Café Freret sits at the corner of Freret Street and Lowerline. Café Freret has both a large outdoor dining area, as well as an inside dining room. Sandwiched in between shotgun homes in the Uptown/University area, the Cafe serves everything from sandwiches… More >
This casual Italian spot may look like a no-frills pizza joint, but the menu features Italian home cooking at its best. Cafe Nino is famous for the back street specialty of New York style thin crust Pizza and Philadelphia style steak sandwich. Also famous is the Italian dishes but is… More >
Carol Robinson Gallery represents regional and national artists since 1980. The gallery is located in a two story home in the heart of uptown New Orleans. Works by well known Mississippi painters Jere Allen and Robert Malone and sculptor Ron Dale can be found as well as impeccable works by… More >
The Carroll Gallery located on the Tulane University campus is dedicated to exhibitions that will enhance the educational mission of the Studio and Art History programs. Exhibitions of faculty and student artwork as well as exhibitions that relate to the Newcomb Art Department's fine arts curriculum become a center and… More >
Nestled on the Corner of Dublin and Willow Streets, one block off of the S. Carrollton streetcar line in New Orleans, Carrollton Station has managed to establish itself as not only one of the city's best neighborhood bar rooms, but also as one of its outstanding live music venues. The… More >
Clancy's is a popular Uptown spot for traditional New Orleans Creole dining. - "Your friendly cab driver may insist that Clancy's is "out of town" because this local favorite is so far uptown, but it's really not that much farther than a trip to the zoo or to Brigtsen's .… More >
Cole Pratt Gallery is a contemporay fine art gallery specializing in the works of Southern artists. Founded in 1993 by the late Cole Pratt, the gallery's legacy continues under owner and longtime director Erika Olinger. More >
Located on the beautiful campus of Loyola University New Orleans, the Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery and Visual Art Center is distinguished by a wide range and depth of art exhibitions. Our revolving exhibitions, which are free for all visitors, include student, local, national, and international shows. We are dedicated… More >
Fried seafood, burgers, wings, grilled alligator sausage, and sandwiches with an oyster bar. Since 1977, Cooter Brown's has been a popular watering hole, grill and oyster bar. Celebrity Hall Of Foam and Beersoleum - Come have a beer with over 100 of your all-time favorite deceased celebrities. Located in the… More >
Looking for a fun evening out with friends while creating your own masterpiece? We have the answer! Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture along with a local artist. She will show you step-by-step how to paint a beautiful work of art that you will… More >
Crescent City Comics is dedicated to spreading awareness of how versatile the comics medium can be! We carry not only a wide variety of superhero titles but also a great number of non-superhero comics and graphic novels, including crime, auto-biographies, slice-of-life and comedies. Even if you've never read a comic,… More >
Dance Like No One's Watching... Dance an artistic form of nonverbal communication; skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways; (from Old French) generally refers to human movement either used as a form of expression or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting. Crescent Lotus Dance Studio is… More >
Traditionally cocktail bars have been bastions of civility and sophistication. Different from saloons where the point was to become inebriated rapidly and economically, the cocktail bar was a place where ladies and gentlemen went to socialize in a productive and cultured way. Inspired by the historical period when cocktails grew… More >
“At Dante's Kitchen, we work closely with local farmers and dairy producers to bring in the finest and freshest ingredients the region has to offer. Our seasonal menu features a contemporary take on creole comfort food that remains true to the techniques and traditions of New Orleans cuisine while emphasizing… More >
One block uptown from the corner of Napoleon and Tchoupitoulas, where century old live oaks shadow the famous music club Tipitina's, sits a mid-nineteenth century barge board cottage with burgundy clap boards and yellow shutters. Dinner plates line the walls and bear the names of Dick and Jenny's founding customers.… More >
Completed in 1929 and dedicated in 1979, Dixon Hall is named for Dr. Brandt Van Blarcom Dixon, first and only President of Newcomb College. Its Italian Renaissance style was designed by Emile Weil, Inc. The building was a project of the Newcomb Alumnae Association. It houses music classes, music faculty… More >
Du Mois Gallery hosted its debut exhibition January 9th, 2010 as part of the revitilization in the heart of the Freret commercial corridor. Nestled in the early 20th century shotgun is 1650 square feet of space ideal for themed exhibits or group shows. Du Mois aims to be a local… More >
Earth & Fire Studio produces many one-of-a-kind works by local artists. The gallery is located inside the working studio and is open regularly. Earth & Fire Studio artists are constantly adding to the gallery and things change quite often, so be sure to check-in frequently. The Studio also offers classes… More >
The Fine Arts Gallery of New Orleans devotes its energy, expertise and resources to searching for and offering to the international collecting community a carefully chosen selection of paintings, watercolors, drawings and sculptures of museum quality. To accomplish this, the gallery combs the private and public marketplace to report on… More >
With over 29 years of service to the locals, Five Happiness has been selected as the Best Chinese Restaurant by New Orleans Magazine and Gambit. Experience Chinese cuisine at its finest with these chef's recommendations House Baked Duck, Shrimp with Honey Roasted Pecan, and Asparagus with Chicken. Five Happiness has… More >
The place for everything about the New Orleans artist Frenchy! Frenchy is famous for painting events as they happen. Live music shows, New Olreans festivals, second lines, and of course Mardi Gras. Frenchy Live Gallery is located on the historic Oak Street in the riverbend section It is open evenings… More >
Gautreau's Restaurant has recently reopened! Beautifully renovated, it is housed in an old pharmacy built in 1911. Some of New Orleans' most celebrated chefs got their start here. Exquisite dining, timeless and traditional fare, in an intimate ambience. "Smart, classy, and timeless" was one restaurant reviewer's summation of the Gautreau's… More >
After many months of hands-on renovations, the Highwater Gallery is open to the public. The exhibits of eclectic and innovative works of art are rotated monthly. The Highwater Gallery exhibits artist from all over the country and has a permanent collection of folk art, fine art, indigenous craftwork, handmade gifts,… More >
The Hollygrove Market and Farm (HM&F) is a non-profit retail store selling locally-grown and organic produce, as well as a training location for residents interested in organic urban farming. Centrally located in the heart of the Carrollton-Hollygrove community at 8301 Olive Street, New Orleans, LA 70118. This unique store provides… More >
Located in uptown New Orleans on a section of Oak Street, Jacques-Imo's embraces and interprets the New Orleans funky psyche in a way that is fetching to both tourists and locals alike. Not the stero-typical New Orleans restaurant, Jacques-Imo's Cafe has become one of the hottest food tickets in town,… More >
New Orleans' only Tunisian restaurant often gains customers by offering samples of crawfish, zucchini and spinach bisque. Located along a strip of charming restaurants and shops near Tulane and Loyola universities, Jamila's is truly one of a kind, featuring a selection of couscous dishes including a couscous royal with homemade,… More >
Artisan gelato made fresh daily using only the best all natural, local and organic ingredients. While living in Florence, Italy, Katrina and Carmelo fell in love with the Italian passion for the simple, wonderful pleasures of everyday life. The epitome of this lifestyle was the leisurely evening stroll, the passeggiata,… More >
La Nuit Comedy Theater is home to New Orleans’ most exciting and original comedy shows! Featuring Chicago-Style Improv, Pro-Am Stand-Up, and all-ages comedy for your kids or company. La Nuit Comedy Theater features live sketch, standup and improv shows Thursday through Saturday as well as special events and festivals. La… More >
Le Bon Temps Roule is neighborhood watering hole by day, world famous music club by night. Come get lit elbowing with locals hearing stories about parades, loves, floods, pranks, and menus. A guaranteed story will leave with you. More >
Lupin Theatre is Tulane University's performance space for the University's Theatre and Dance programs. It is located in McWilliams Hall and is also used by many community partners for performaces as well as is the home for the annual New Orleans Shakespeare Festival. More >
The Maple Leaf Bar is a music performance venue in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Maple Leaf (8316 Oak Street, 504-866-5323 for recorded info) is on Oak Street in the Carrollton neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans. It is one of the oldest and most beloved of New Orleans' music clubs, with… More >
Maple Street Book Shop is a locally owned bookstore featuring New Orleans authors and hosting various literary and children's themed events. More >
Enchanted by it's beauty and coziness, Cristiano Raffignone born in Paris, France and raised in Italy, purchased Martinique Bistro in October 2003. He kept the name in remembrance of the tropical feel that the dine-in courtyard and view gives the place. Hubert Sandot opened Martinique Bistro in 1994. The chef… More >
Grilled salmon with pearl barley and Romano risotto or venison medallions with wild rice pancakes, braised red and white cabbage, and apple demiglace. Weekday lunch buffets feature salads, pastas, meats, cheeses, and soups. If you're not from here, you probably haven't heard of us. If you are, you already know… More >
McAlister Auditorium is the world's largest self-suspended concrete dome, as well as New Orleans' largest regularly scheduled cinema. Built in 1940, funds for building were bequeathed by Mrs. Amelie McAlister Upshur. The building is a memorial to her mother, Mrs. Armantine Reynaud McAlister. The architects were Favrot and Reed and… More >
McKeown's Books and Difficult Music is a second-hand bookstore offering a protean selection of quality fiction and non-fiction at affordable prices. The store also has a growing stock of rare and antiquarian books, first editions and literature from and about New Orleans. McKeown's Books and Difficult Music is always interested… More >
Mushroom Records is New Orlean's oldest, most Renowned, and Beloved Rock'n'Roll Record Store. It's Roots started with a Campus Revolution. Mushroom Records specialize in being an Independent Distributor of Music and Rock'n'Roll Memorabilia. Since 1969 The Mushroom has been the local choice for new and used Music, including CD's, DVD's,… More >
Nashville Ave Sound Recording was founded in 1998 as a grassroots operation allowing musicians to produce a professional sound at a reasonable price. Nashville Ave Sound Recording's Founder, Mike Harvey, is skilled at helping artists prepare for sessions and organize ideas. His own depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for music… More >
Support New Orleans public libraries and join the Milton H. Latter Library to hear about upcoming culturally enriching events going on throughout the New Orleans area and at the Latter Library. This group aspires to enrich the community by providing access to information, resources, technology and programming that is delivered… More >
Nestled among the live oaks of Tulane University’s uptown campus, the Newcomb Art Gallery presents shows in photography, sculpture, video, painting, and mixed-media by both historically significant and noted emerging artists. The Newcomb Art Gallery and its programs are free and open to the public. The Gallery is fully wheelchair… More >
Family owned and operated, we began in July of 1993 at our first location on Jeanette Street in Uptown New Orleans. Over the next few years, our list of regulars and newcomers grew rapidly until in July of 2001, we moved out of the close quarters to accommodate the large… More >
Nunemaker Auditorium is located on the third floor of the the Monroe Science Complex, located directly behind the Communications/Music Complex. The auditorium is 400-seat lecture/concert hall, which is used for the weekly recital hour, as well as solo and small ensemble performances. More >
Oak--on Oak Street in the Carrollton area of New Orleans and just steps from the streetcar--is a sophisticated and sexy new bar and eatery, with an atmosphere that is at once cool and embracing, as it combines an upscale, cosmopolitan style with New Orleans own laissez-faire attitude. Oak’s large beautifully… More >
A Word About What Corner Café Means To a Neighborhood Imagine stepping in to a familiar place where your neighbors meet to share strong coffee and friendly chat. The sounds of people conversing, faint clatter of spoons stirring coffee cups, and playful piano melodies fill the air. Your eyes travel… More >
Thomas Burger paints Louisiana landscapes and early historic Louisiana landmarks on old copper window screens. The screens were once used for screen windows and doors in some of New Orleans' historic neighborhoods. His "Green art" saves a bit of New Orleans architectural history. Oak Street Gallery now featuring visiting artists.… More >
Octavia Books is an independent, locally-owned bookstore located Uptown in New Orleans. Stop by soon to see their great hand-picked selection of books, meet their owners & staff, and talk about the latest books or find your favorite author. More >
Off Broadway Dance Studio offers classes in tap, ballet and jazz. The studio has been in operation for more than 20 years under the artistic direction of Jeanne Pecot. More >
Appetizers Crabcakes and Cabbage Salad with Creole Vinaigrette $13.50 Seared Scallops atop Acorn Squash with a Honey Paprika Gastrique $11.50 Liver and Mushroom Pâté with Preserved Fennel and Watercress Salad topped with Roasted Pine Nuts $7.50 Gnocchi with Cherry Tomatoes & Asparagus $7.00 Soups and Salads Chicken & Andouille Gumbo… More >
Family-run, Italian-Creole restaurant founded in 1913, located in uptown New Orleans. It is famous for creating barbecued shrimp . This neighborhood restaurant is vintage New Orleans, from the service to the decor. The oyster bar always manned by a friendly shucker. The oysters are fresh, salty and delicious. The old… More >
Local gallery and frame shop, features rotating exhibition of local artists. More >
New Orleans' award winning potters Cindy and Alex Williams started their shop on Magazine St. in 1993. From the beginning their vision was to create unique functional works of art. Entertaining is a hallmark in New Orleans, and much of the work at Potsalot is to facilitate and beautify your… More >
Traditional breakfasts, omelets, Belgian waffles, cereals, coffees, and white, green, and red Octavia teas. Lunch and dinner include crispy crab cake salad with avocado, butter lettuce, and citrus aioli or the Refuel Club sandwich roast beef, turkey, caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese. More >
The space is dedicated to providing educational and entertaining performances, which include outstanding concerts, guest performers, jazz, dance, and theatre productions in an intimate setting. More >
An interesting blend of cuban, centra american, and mexican cuisine fills out the menu at this "friendly" Freret Street Pan-Latin. They have tasty tacos and cuban sandwiches. Locally owned, and inexpensive. They're also really helpful if you'd like to use them for catering. Great place for lunch and dinner. 2… More >
Satchmo’s Jazz Café @ Loyola University is located in the Danna Student Center on Loyola's campus. Various events are held here as part of Loyola University’s Montage Series, a fine and performing arts showcase that exhibits some of the top arts events in the New Orleans region. More >
7901 Maple Street $0-$10 Casual American/Breakfast/Vegan/Vegetarian food. Good for groups and kids Open Mon-Sun 700 AM - 500 PM Satsuma Café (7901 Maple Street), owned by Peter and Cassi Dymond, just opened over the summer, and is already the new uptown hot spot. Their popular flagship restaurant is in the… More >
The Savvy Gourmet offers hands-on and demonstration-style cooking classes designed for home chefs with just about any interest or skill level. The calendar of events offers a buffet of fun, delicious and enriching activities, ranging from social food-and-wine pairings to a knife skills class, featuring both specialized areas of interest,… More >
The goal of Say Yes Recording Studio is to have the artist feel comfortable and help them make music that they feel good about. Say Yes likes to combine the old (tube) with the new (digital) and create a warm environment for making music. The studio has successfully recorded and… More >
One thing's for sure, it's changed hands enough times to make you go, What was that place again? Well here is a short but sweet rundown. It started as an illegal gambling casino operating in the 1890's called Southport, then later named the old Southport Club. It's been the Farhad… More >
Saint Charles Avenue Baptist Church strives to be a dynamic Christian fellowship committed to personal growth in Christian discipleship and empowered by the Holy spirit to share Jesus Christ with as many people as possible in our church, community and throughout the world. We invite you to visit us at… More >
Danielle and Richard Sutton, with their son Finn in tow, moved back to New Orleans in June 2006 from London where Richard ran a 200-year-old cheese shop called Paxton and Whitfield. At the St. James Cheese Company, their mission is to offer their customers as wide a selection of perfectly… More >
Chef Scott Boswell, Owner and Executive Chef of Stella!, invites you to enjoy a new dimension to all day dining in New Orleans. At Stanley, Chef Boswell serves classic New Orleans comfort food with a unique twist; food that Chef Boswell not only loves to cook, but loves to enjoy… More >
The Academy Gallery is operated in conjunction with the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts. The Academy, a non-profit organization, and the Academy Gallery are dedicated to the growth and advancement of the fine arts in this community. The gallery's standards of judgment follow those principles that reflect a reinvestigation… More >
From the folks that brought you SKIP N' WHISTLE, now there's THE FACTORY. After more than a year of being asked when they would start teaching screen printing classes, THE TIME HAS COME! They are located next to the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak St in New Orleans. If you… More >
The Lower Depths Theater is an experimental black-box theater seating approximately 70-85 individuals. This particular theater is adaptable to a variety of dramatic forms due to its size and versatility. More >
The New Orleans Jewish Community Center, located Uptown, provides space for many classes in the arts and dance. The offer small classes guarantee plenty of interaction as you refine your artistic skills, learn to belly dance or Salsa or tap dance. Day and evening classes are available to suit everyone's… More >
Music clubs are rarely dedicated to a single musician, and few as influential as performer, composer, and pianist Professor Longhair. Henry Roeland Byrd, (a.k.a. Professor Longhair) is one of the most revered rhythm and blues musicians in the legacy of New Orleans music. Fess has composed many songs which are… More >
This trendsetting Uptown bistro is one of the most influential restaurants ever to open in New Orleans. Upperline is also one of the friendliest fine dining spots in town, where Uptown Republicans and rakish bohemians pull up at adjoining tables. Offbeat Magazine has enthusiastically compared Upperline with Alice Water's legendary… More >
Uptown is a section of New Orleans, Louisiana on the East Bank of the Mississippi River encompassing a number of neighborhoods between the French Quarter and the Jefferson Parish line. It remains an area of mixed residential and small commercial properties, with a wealth of 19th century architecture. It includes… More >
Vincent's Italian Cuisine "Uptown" (located just two blocks off of Carrollton Avenue) is nestled amongst the Oak trees lining the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar line. (Stop 42) Vincent's offers a 5-star Italian cuisine with a New Orleans twist in a romantic setting. More >
Vital Sounds is a professional quality recording studio located in Uptown New Orleans, LA. Vital Sounds features great equipment, talented young engineers, and great value. Vital Sounds is a student and faculty-run commercial quality studio located on the 4th floor of the music building at Loyola University of New Orleans. More >
Art is everywhere in New Orleans and our cultural venues are as varied as you would expect from a nearly 300 year-old city. From neighborhood music clubs, contemporary art galleries, alternative arts spaces, fine dining restaurants, to cozy corner bookshops search ArtsNewOrleans to discover your favorite place to experience our creative culture.
Arts Council Of New Orleans
935 Gravier Street, Suite 850
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 523-1465