Algiers Folk Art Zone and Blues Museum
207 Leboeuf St., New Orleans, LA 70114
“Founded in 2000 by self-taught artist Charles Gillam, it features work that pays tribute to Louisiana’s rich musical heritage and stands as one of the South’s few “living” folk art environments. Mixed-media statuary, poured concrete sculptural forms, and a small museum housing music memorabilia and works by noted self-taught artists are all located on the property.”
Diboll Gallery
6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118
“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.”
New Orleans Museum of Art/Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70124
“New Orleans’ oldest fine arts institution. It opened on December 16, 1911 with only 9 works of art, today hosting an impressive permanent collection of almost 40,000 objects. The collection, noted for its extraordinary strengths in French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works, continues to expand and grow, making NOMA one of the top art museums in the south.”
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130
“Located in the vibrant Warehouse Arts District, it holds the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art and is recognized for its original exhibitions, public events and educational programs which examine the development of visual art alongside Southern traditions of music, literature and culinary heritage to provide a comprehensive story of the South.”
