603 Julia St re et, Ne wO rl eans ,L A | 504- 31 5- 39 95
Orleans Gallery is aplace whereafrst-time art buyer feels welcome and a serious art collector feels at home!
Welcome to Orleans Gallery,wherethe barrier between curiosity and expertise disappears Situated in the heart of NewOrleans’ArtsDistrict, Orleans Gallery is aplace to experience and, most importantly,tofeel apart of the artsand cultureof celebration that defnes NewOrleans.
Inside, you’ll fnd aspace alivewith energy.Orleans Gallery represents adynamic roster of regional, nationally and internationally recognized artistswhose worksrefect the spirit, complexity,and beauty of the American South. Frombold contemporary statements
to deeplyrooted cultural narratives, each exhibition is carefully curatedtoboth challengeand inspire It is aplace where artists,collectors, and newcomersgather for art, conversationswith artists, live music, and an atmospherethat feels likeacelebration of New Orleans.
Whether youare taking your frst steps into collecting or adding to an established collection,the team at OrleansGallery meetsyou exactlywhere youare,ofering guidance that isthoughtful,personal, and neverintimidating.
Whether youleave with your frst piece, your hundredth piece, or simply the memories of the exhibition, youleave as partofsomething bigger.
RediscoverRevolutionary Louisiana: An America250 Staycation at theCabildo
This ar ticleisbrought to youby LouisianaState Museum.
Youdonot have to leaveL ouisiana to ex perience oneofthe most fascinatingstories of theAmerican Revolution.Asthe nation prepares to commemorate the250 th anniversary of American independence, th eL ou is ia na St at eM us eu mi nv it es lo ca ls and regional visitors to plan ahistory-flled staycation at theCabildo,where twoexhibitions Gálvez and Louisianainthe American Revolution and Bienvenue Lafayette: Commemoratingthe 200thAnniversary of the MarquisdeLafayette’s VisittoLouisiana— offer a freshlookatLouisiana’s placeinthe revolutionaryera Locatedinthe heartofJackson Square,the Cabildo is on eo ft ho se la ndma rk sm anyNew Or le ania ns know by sightbut maynot have explored in years. Theseexhibitions offer theper fect reason to step inside,slowdown, andreconnect with thehis tory that surroundsusevery day. Together,theyremind visitors that theAmericanRevolutionwas neveronly an East Coaststory.Itwas also aGulfSouth stor y, a French stor y, aSpanish stor y, aBlack histor ystory, an Indigenous histor ystory,and aLouisianastory Gálvez andLouisiana in theAmericanRevolution centersonBernardodeGálvez, theyoung Spanish governor of Louisianawhose mili tary campaigns he lp ed we aken Br it is hp ow er in th eG ul fS ou th . From NewOrleans,Gálvezrecognizedthe strategic im po rt anc eo ft he Mi ss is si pp iR iv er,t he Gu lf Coast, andthe port of NewOrleans.His successful campaignsagainst BritishforcesatB aton Rouge, Natchez, Mobile,and Pensacolaprotected Spanish Louisiana,disrupted Britishstrategy, andsupported thebroader American cause.
Theexhibitionisnot simply abiography of one military leader.Italsoexploresthe diversesociety that made Louisiana’s role possible:Spaniards,Creoles, Acadians,freepeopleofcolor,enslavedAfricans, Ca na ry Isl an de rs ,I nd ig en ous co mm un it ie s, an d others whoselabor,knowledge,and participation sh ap ed th er eg io n. Fo rL ou is ia na re si de nt s, th e exhibition offersa chance to seefamiliarplaces—New Orleans, BatonRouge,the Gulf Coast, theMississippi River—througha widerhis toricallens.
Ne ar by, Bi enve nu eL afayet te shi ft st he st or y forwardnearl yhal facen tury to 1825,w hent he Marquis de Lafayettearrived in NewOrleans during hiscelebratedfarewelltourofthe United St ates Al re ad yr ever ed fo rh is se rv ic ei nt he Am er ic an Revolution,Lafayettewas welcomed with elaborate ce re mo ni es ,p ub li cc el eb ra ti on s, an de mo ti on al di sp la ys of gr at it ud e. He ar ri ve da tC ha lm et te Battlefeld aboard thes teamboat Natchezbefore en tering NewO rl ea ns in agrand pr oces sion and beingreceivedbeneath atriumphal arch in thePlace d’Armes, nowJackson Square
Areconstructed Indigenousmilitary costumeisdisplayed in Gálvez andLouisiana in theAmericanRevolution at theC abildo. Shownwitha redcoat, decorative feathers, beadwork,and period accessor ies, the costumehelps tell thes tory of Native communitiesinthe Gulf Southdur ing theRevolutionary Warera
TheC abildo played acentral role in Lafayette’s visit. Thebuilding served as histemporaryresidence, andfromits balconyhegreeted crowds gathered be lo w. Over th ec ou rs eo fh is stay, he me tl oc al officials, veterans, civicleaders,Freemasons, and membersofNew Orleans’sdivided Creole andAngloAmerican communities.For today’svisitors, walking throughthe exhibition inside theverybuilding where Lafayettes tayedaddsa rare senseofimmediac y. This is notdis tant histor y; it happened righthere. Th ee xh ib it io na ls oe xa mi ne sL af ay et te ’s complicated legacy as an advocate forliber ty.He opposedslavery andracism—an uncommon position among many public fgures of hisera —and during hisNew Orleansvisit,hemadeapoint of greeting thefreemen of colorwho hadfoughtinthe Battle of NewOrleans.Atthe same time,the ex hibi tion acknowledges thelimit ations andcon tradic tions of hisworld,including thecontinued expansionof slaver yinthe decadesaferhis departure.
Foranyoneplanninga French Quar terday,these exhibitionsmakethe Cabildoanideal staycation stop. Pair amuseumvisit with coffeeinJackson Square, luncha nearby bistro,awalkalong theriver,ortime exploringthe surroundings treets with neweyes. It is an easy, meaningful waytospend amorning or afernoon downtown whilediscovering storiesthat connec tLouisiana to thefoundingofthe nation
“The Nation’s Gues t. In Commemorationof theMagnanimous and IllustriousL AFAY ET TE’S Visittothe United St ates of NorthAmerica in theFor ty-Nin th Year of HerIndependence.” Joseph Perkins afer Ar y Sche ffer, 1825.
PHOTOCOURT ES YOF THENATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY,SMITHSONIAN INSTIT UTION.
ThroughGálvezand Lafayette, visitors encounter twofguresconnected by theideals, confic ts,and unfnishedpromisesofthe revolutionar yage.One helped shapethe outcomeofthe American Revolution from SpanishLouisiana.The otherreturneddecades laterasaninternational symbol of libert y, greeted by acit ys till negotiatingwhatfreedom meant.
To ge th er,t he se ex hi bi ti on si nv it ev is it or s to re co ns id er th eR ev ol ut io nf rom Lo ui si an a’s perspe ct ive— andt oredis covert he Cabildoa sa placewhere localhis tory and worldhis tory meet.
For mo re info rm at io n, visi tl ou isia nastatem useu m.org.
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The Sazerac House
AtT he Sazerac House, every dayi sac elebration.
St anding proudly in ah istoric building at the corne ro fCanal an dM agazine St re ets, just as hort stroll from the original 18 50 s-era Sazerac Co ffeehouse, The Sazerac House is an immersiveexp loration of the spirited cultureo fN ew Orleans. One part history an d traditions, twop artsi nteractive ex hibitsa nd exp eriences ,m ixed with spirited eve ntsa nd ad ash of rich NewO rleans cultu re ,T he Sazerac House invites gueststo exp erience distinctivet astes and traditions wo rth carrying fo rward.
The story begins in 1838, when Antoine Peyc haud began mixing
c ognac, absinthe, and ad as ho fh is secret bittersfor guestsgathering at his Roya lStreet pharmacy.
That celebrated creation wo uld com etob ek nown as the Sa ze ra c, America ’s origina lc ocktail an dt he official drink of the Crescent City
To day, Th eS azerac House invites visitorstoe mbar ko na complimentar ys el f-gu ided to ur to discove rt he legacya nd loreo f their favo ri te drinks. St arting in t h eFre nc hQ uarter of the booming 18 00s, this unforgettable sensory exp erience ta ke sv isitorso na journeyt hrough the histor yo f cocktai lc ulturei nN ew Orleans, re connecting p as tt ra ditions with the exci t ing tastes and te chniques of to daya nd to morrow.G uests
OPEN DA ILY| 11 AM –6 PM
can exp lorei nteracti ve ex hibitsi na beautiful setting with opportunities to talk with expertsa nd enjoy complimentary samples. They can disc over the methods use di n distilling Sa ze ra cR ye Whiskey in the wo rking mic ro -distillery,t ake part in handcrafting wo rl d-famous Peyc haud’sB itters, and master the art of making America’so riginal cocktail, the Sazerac
Gues ts can taket heir visit to the next leve lw ith The Sazerac House ’s newe st of fe ring, the LegacyTour.T his one-hour guided experience ta ke sg uestso na n intimatej ourneyt hrough the rich history of the Sa ze ra cCompany and the iconic Sazerac cocktail. The LegacyTour concludes in
one of Sazerac House’sp ri va te speakeasy bars, The Ch aren te , whereg uestse nj oy aS azerac Co cktail, aS azerac de Fo rge cognac tasting, and aS azerac Rye Full Pro of pour
Beforel eaving, visitorsc an stop by the gif ts hop fo rac arefully cu ra te ds election of Sazerac spiri ts and ke epsakes to brin gt he experience home.
Just likei nN ew Orleans ,t here’s al ways something newtod oa tT he Sazerac House.
Th eS az er ac House is open daily an dl ocat ed at 10 1M ag azin e St re et. Fo rm or ei nf ormation and to book av isit, please visit www .saz er achouse. com
George Rodrigue Studios - Artwork
In the heart of the French Quarter, Rodrigue Studio occupies one of Royal Street’s most historic buildings (directly behind St. Louis Cathedral). George Rodrigue frst opened his New Orleans gallery in 1989, quickly establishing a landmark presence in the city’s arts scene. In 2010 he fulflled a longtime dream by creating this fagship location at 730 Royal Street, which remains the premier destination for his work and continues to draw art lovers from around the world. Born in 1944 in New Iberia, Louisiana, George Rodrigue (1944-2013) was stricken with polio as a child and taught himself to paint while bedridden. He studied at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and California’s Art Center College of Design before returning home in 1968 to paint full time. Deeply concerned that Cajun culture was disappearing amid rapid modernization, Rodrigue dedicated his early career to documenting the people, traditions, landscapes, and folklore of Acadiana. Signature early paintings such as Aioli Dinner and The Class of Marie Courregé (1972) earned him international recognition, including an honorable mention at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris. In 1976 he published The Cajuns of George Rodrigue, the frst nationally published book on Cajun culture and the frst bilingual book of its kind in America. Rodrigue rose to worldwide fame in the early 1990s with the creation of the Blue Dog series, inspired by the Cajun loup-garou legend and modeled after his own dog, Tifany. What began as a personal exploration of folklore quickly became a Pop Art phenomenon and one of the most recognizable images in contemporary art. He created major international campaigns including Absolut Rodrigue (1993) for Absolut Vodka and Hawaiian Blues for Neiman Marcus, while
personally painting every canvas and maintaining direct-to-collector sales.
The artist is the subject of numerous major books with prestigious publishers such as Viking Press and Harry N. Abrams, including the bestselling Blue Dog (1994) and the defnitive 40-year retrospective monograph The Art of George Rodrigue (2003). His work has been celebrated in record-breaking museum retrospectives at the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Dixon Gallery & Gardens in Memphis, among many others. He was named Louisiana’s Artist Laureate twice and received an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Now available at Rodrigue Studio: the latest estate release, Beach Ball Bingo (pictured right). This shore scene featuring two signature Blue Dogs standing in the sand among three colorful beach balls was created by George Rodrigue in 2012. The hand-pulled stone lithograph, produced in France by master artisans, faithfully captures every painterly detail of the original painting and is now ofered as a limited Estate Edition.
This year, Rodrigue Studio also celebrates the continued success of the award-winning documentary Blue: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue. The flm earned a 2025 Suncoast Regional Emmy for Best Cultural Documentary and a national 2026 News & Documentary Emmy nomination for Outstanding Regional Documentary. Now streaming on PBS, it ofers an intimate portrait of Rodrigue’s remarkable journey and enduring legacy.
Today the gallery, operated by the artist’s sons Jacques and Andre, presents original paintings, limited-edition prints, and fne art that capture the joyful spirit of Louisiana’s most iconic artist.
Maritime Museum Louisiana
13 3M abel Driv e, Ma dis on ville, LA | 98 5- 8 45-9200
Dedicated to bringing Louisiana’smaritime heritagetolife, Maritime Museum Louisiana is located on the banksofthe Tchefuncte River in Madisonville, Louisiana. The museum accomplishes itsmission through unique interpretiveprograms, exhibits, films and publi cations. These programs includethe time-honored craft of boat building, hands-on feld trips forlocal schools, interactive events, festivalsand more. Currently,the museum is focused on restoring the TchefuncteRiver Lighthouse
back to itsformer glory. A beacon of resilience and purpose since theearly 1800’s, therestorationofthe lighthouse not only preserves this historic building but also shines alight on themaritime historyofthe area andhonorsa staple of the North Shorecommunity.
Co nt em po rary Arts Center NewOrleans
Under the visionary leadership of newly appointed ExecutiveDirector Raelle Myrick-Hodges, the Contemporary Arts Center NewOrleans marksits 50th Anniversary! With adynamic season that features exhibitions tracing Vietnamese American journeys,aworldpremieretextile exhibition, and worksbyovereighty Cuban artistsinternationally, that is alongside vibrant theater and music presentations. Newpartnerships include the International Dance Festival NewOrleans and the The Stories of Us Foundation
The CACNO continues its season with Festival/New/ Works, curatedbyDiQuan Forcell, celebrating its50th anniversary through “Prologue”, wherepastartistsnominate emerging voices shaping New Orleans’emerging artists: “Future”.Featuring 18 artists, theexhibition highlightsmentorshipand collaboration and remainsonviewthrough July 6, 2026.
In August,the Contemporary ArtsCenter NewOrleans launches itsseasonduring WhiteLinen Night with children’sprogramming anda
lively opening after hours celebration. With renewed leadership, steadyvision, and aclear commitment to lasting change, the institution embraces avibrant, permanent newdirection, welcomingfresh patrons, audiences,and collaborators with artistswho support locally and think globally.
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The New Orleans African American Museum
1418 Go ve rnor Nicholls St , N ew Orleans, LA | 504- 218 -8 25 4
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or 30 years, the New Orleans African American Museum has preserved, elevated, and shared the stories that shape New Orleans and the nation.
Located in the heart of historic Tremé, it is more than a museum —it is a living home for Black art, New Orleans culture, and the Diasporic community
Visit the grounds to celebrate NOAAM’s 30th anniversary and experience the museum through its dynamic exhibitions, interactive educational spaces, storied campus gardens, and public programs. Currently on view is The Katrina
List, a living memory of devastation mounted for the storm’s 20th anniversary, and Ancestral Odyssey, an Afro-surrealist immersive experience honoring Black Masking Indians.
Head to the museum Thursday-Sunday or attend its free monthly programming, SATURDAYS @ NOAAM, June 20 and July 18, 11am-4pm, for a movie screening, vendor market, live DJ, and community gathering.
Walk the historic campus. Experience stories that move beyond the gallery walls. Discover why NOAAM has been a cornerstone of cultural preservation for three decades and why its next chapter is just beginning.
Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
Representing less than 2% of the population, Southern Jews have made a substantial impact on the communities where they lived. The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience explores the many ways that Jews infuenced and were infuenced by the distinct cultural heritage of the American South. Spanning 300 years and 13 states, interactive exhibits and galleries follow the remarkable story of Jewish life in the South, from the Colonial era through the Civil War, the Holocaust, and the Civil Rights Movement. Exhibits focus on Jewish religious practice,
unique Southern Jewish folk and foodways, and more.
Now on view, “Holo c aust S urvivo rs in a New Land: the New Americans Social Cl ub of New Orleans” is the story of how survivors of the Nazi re gime immigrated to the South and m ade new lives with the help of one another and their wider community.T he ex hibition illuminates p art of our country’s immigratio n history, prov iding lessons fo r to day, and s hows how these “New Americans” p rovided one another with p ra ctical assistance, companionship,
and even entertainment. The ex hibition fe atures pho tographs, stories of individual survivors’ lives, letters, and eve n multimedia displays that bring to life the ga therings of the New Americans Cl ub
German-American Cultural Center andMuseum
519H ue yP.L ong Av enue Suit eA , Ne wO rleans, LA | 50 4- 36 3-4 20 2
In1836, German immigrantsfounded the West Bank town of Mechanikham that would become Gretna. Honoringthose foundersis the mission of theGerman-American Cultural Center and Museumat519 HueyP.LongAve in Gretna. The centerinterpretsthe German immigrant contribution to Louisiana’shistory.Its museum exhibitsdepict the 1721 arrival of the frst Germans to Louisiana, later immigration, the world of work, culture, religion andthe “culture in crisis”duringthe twoworld wars
Founded 26 yearsago by citizens, governmentalleaders and theNationalParkService, the free GACC museum is open from 10 AM to 3 PM, Wednesdaythrough Saturday. An exhibit of historic photographs is nowonview, “From Mechanikham to Gretna: GermanFamilies, Events and Landmarks.”Photographsdocu-
mentthe Great Crevasse of 1891,when the Mississippi River brokeaMarrerolevee, fooding Gretna. Other images tell stories aboutlifeon theWest Bank -froma1920s freparade,to corner stores,toa majestic castle on the Harvey Canal, to an 1880sviewofWilliam Tell Hall,which served as the JefersonParish Courthouse.
American Italian Cultural Center & Museum
53 7 S. Pe te rs St re et, Ne w Orleans , LA 504-522-72 94
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isit the American Italian Cultural Center in the Warehouse District. Enjoy our Jazz exhibit, the Garibaldi Courtyard, and the Italian Museum to learn about the Italians in NOL A. Don’t miss Opera in the Piazza on June 5, 7-10 pm. Get tickets at aiccnola.org/events. Celebrate Italian heritage and culture with us!
MON - FRI 10AM - 4PM SAT 10AM - 3PM
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Blaine Kern’s MardiGras World
1380 Port of NewOrleans Pl, NewOrleans,LA 504- 361-7 821
Experience Mardi Gras like you’venever seen it before! Mardi Gras World is astudio and working warehouse ofering locals and touristsaunique, behind the scenes look at the artistry and history behindNew Orleans’greatest celebration. We ofer year-round toursofthe colossal foats, props, and decorations created by Kern Studios, as well as workshops in mini-foat building,mask-making, and NewOrleans cocktail mixing led by our knowledgeable experts. Book your tour today! MON -S UN 9AM -5:30PM
Deborah Shavlik Gallery Surreal
1213 Decatur St re et, Ne w Orleans , LA 504-508-9 74 2
Discover a hidden gem for fne art and unique gifts in the French Quarter, featuring elevated surrealist paintings and art prints by Deborah Shavlik and captivating photography by Rhett Pritchard. With a wide selection of images, motifs, and price points, you’ll fnd everything from prints on paper and canvas to framed art and limited editions, as well as numerous refned original paintings. For those seeking a personal touch, private commissions are warmly welcomed.
The Southern Food & Beverage Museum
11 504 Or etha Ca stle Hale y Blv d , Ne w Orleans, LA 504-5 69 -04 05
The Southern Food & Beverage Museum (SoFAB) is dedicated to the discovery and celebration of the culinary culture of the Southern United States. The museum conveys the role of staple crops, brands, and restaurants that defned and still defne life in the South. To complement the museum’s work, SOFAB has partnered with Deelightful Roux School of Cooking ,which ofers cooking classes that connect visitors with Southern food history
FRI - MON 11 AM -5 PM
Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture
31 8 N. Ra mpart St re et , N ew Orleans , LA 504-2 18 -4 87 2
Learn about Mardi Gras, Carnival and the culture of New Orleans costumes with this colorful exhibit from the collection of Carl Mack. Dress up in authentic Mardi Gras costumes and take photos. Our Mardi Gras Show teaches about the traditions.
The museum is fun for all ages and our staf is super friendly. We are a destination for group tours, schools, king cake parties and more. reprem doluptiustia voluptibus et quisque arum quia quo cum eum voluptaquat omnis porposs incitatiur, odias comnime quossequi verferi aliat.
1225 N. Rampart Street, NewOrleans, LA
504-5 58 -610 0
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he Helis Foundation Gallery at the George and JoyceWein Jazz &HeritageCenter features over 60 workscelebrating Louisiana’s culture, including this highlighted piece by Carl Joe Williams featuring Kidd Jordan. The collection highlights musiciansand culturepractitioners through worksbyestablished and emerging Louisianaartists. Located in Tremé and home to the Don “Moose” Jamison HeritageSchool of Music, the gallery inspires studentstosee themselves as part of NewOrleans’ cultural heritage.
THUR S - MON 12 PM - 4PM
The GreatAmerican Alligator Museum
20 51 Magazine St re et , Ne wO rleans, LA
504-528 -3 000
Toursby Appointment
TWED -SAT 10AM -6 PM SUN 11AM -6 PM
he Gr eat American Alligat or Museum at Magazine and Josephine ex hibit sa ll types of alligat or memor abilia fr om 19 th and 20th century American lif e: vintaget oys ,a lligat or handbag s, fo lk art, household it ems, ta xiderm ya nd so much mor e! Meet our liv eb ab ya lligat or and 14 ’ long Fideaux, and marv el at US alligat or and cr ocodile fo ss ils. Gift Sto re on sit e. Donations support the museum and ar eg re atly appr eciat ed. We ar eaf amily friendly and fr ee museum ! Ch eck Google fo rh our s.
Carl Joe Williams, Kidd Jordan, 2024
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
Discover the quieter side of the French Quarter at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, housed in the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, completed in 1752 Explore New Orleans’ history through guided or self-guided tours and experience fascinating exhibits, including our Pope Leo XIV ancestry exhibit and the breathtaking Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible. This fall, don’t miss our tricentennial celebration honoring 300 years of the Ursuline nuns’ enduring legacy in New Orleans.
Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
Located in the heart of NewOrleans and openedin1891, Memorial Hall is one of the nation’soldest continuously operatingmuseums and focuses on ConfederateMilitary Civil WarHistory Visitorsare invited to engagewith original artifactsincludinguniforms, personal items, equipment and weapons in the setting of the historic lbuilding. The exhibits and items on displaytell the story of the common soldier and concentrateonthe military experiences of the Civil Warconfict.
The Historic New Orleans Collection
52 0 Roya l St re et, Ne w Orl eans, LA | 504-523 -4 662
TUES - SAT | 9:30 AM - 4:30PM SUN | 10 :30 AM - 4:3 0PM
The Hist oric Ne w Orlean s Co llect ion (HNOC) is a hidden ge m th at i s fa st bec om in g a loc al fa vo rit e. A fr ee mu se um in the hear t of the Fr enc h Qu ar te r, HNOC is an easy place to dip int o du rin g a da y ou t in th e st or ie d neighb orhood Pe rman en t ex hi biti ons co ve r the hist ory of the Fr en ch Qu art er and Louisiana’ s natur al en vir onm ent, te lling big st or ie s th ro ugh origin al art if act s s uc h as the ea rl ie st ma ps of th e ci ty , st re et ca r re lic s, hand -carv ed duck de co ys , and ev en a si gned Te nnes see Williams manu script .
Currently, HNOC is host ing the traveling ex hibition American Revolution: The Augmented Experience, which use s ex te ndedre ality te chnology to put visitors ins ide key moments of the nation ’s fo un ding and fight fo r indepe ndence. Two fine art s hows on view th is summer prese nt historical p aintings th at p ort ray fa miliar fa ces and plac es, from Louis Arm st ro ng to Creole di ni ng cou rtyards, in a new light
Fa ll will bring the lo ng-awa ited ex hibition an d book Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions (bo th debuting Se ptember 18 ), the fi rs t- eve r re trospective and mo nograph dedicated to the si ngular, highly irreveren t New Orleans artist. Creator of the be love d cartoon characters Vic and Nat’ ly, Matthews wa s also a music wri te r, prom oter, and notor ious opinionator Fro m po’b oys and Ch ihuah uas to comics and controversy, Bunny Matth ew s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
HNOC’s missio n has always been ro oted in preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf So ut h , in cludin g t he historic buildings that make up its campus. Visitors can enjoy espresso, breakfast, and lunch optio ns at th e courtyard café, whe re a 19 th-century we ll, unearthed by a re cent archaeolo gical dig, is viewa ble un der glass. Tu esday–Sunday, guests can he ar demonstratio ns of the antique self- playing
organ, installed in the Seignouret-Brulatour Building in 1926 and fully re stored by HN OC. Guided tours, ava ilable fo r a small fe e, bring ex tra depth to muse um ex hibitions.
Re searchers and memb ers of the pub lic are we lcome to vi sit HN OC’s Williams Research Center (WR C), located at 410 Ch artres St re et , which fe atures Louisiana artworks on display. St arting Septemb er 28 , the WRC wi ll unve il two ra re portraits by Loui s i ana’s fi rs t native-b orn portraitist, Creo le of color artist Juli en Hud son. Step into the sta te ly reading room to view items from our collections, available to brow se online at catalo g. hnoc.org, or research your genealogy using the WRC’s on-site re sources. Appointments are we lcome b ut not nece ss ary
Our history is a we ll of knowledge and inspiration that HNOC is committed to sharing with New Orleanians and the wo rld.
