The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is a repository of many of the things that make this area of the United States great. Fine art, architecture, folk art, and artifacts of the bygone Southern era can be found here. You can also find unique exhibitions, such as Looking Back, Looking Forward, Becoming Ida Kohlmeyer, Walter Anderson and Friends, Clementine Hunter and Melrose, the Treme Storytelling Quilt Project, and The Jazz. Take a guided docent tour of the museum to explore unique artwork and new exhibitions enriched with interesting conversations.
Located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Windsor Fine Art offers some excellent pieces of art. If you cherish the works of Rembrandt, Picasso, Dali and Durer, then you must make a visit here. Acrylic sculptures of Michael Wilkinson are also on display. The staff is efficient and friendly and will assist you in every possible way to make your visit a memorable one.
Should you wonder what gallery really started it all, look no further than Arthur Roger Gallery. Since its opening 20 years ago in New Orleans, it has set the standard by which all other galleries are measured. Roger's ties to the art world in New York have played a major role in the development of the art community in Crescent City. He sets the standard by daring to be different, with feature shows that are strong on local tradition as well as those spanning the far reaches of the world. This gallery represents such artists as Francis Pavy, Ida Kohlmeyer, Douglas Bourgeois, Ersy Schwartz, Paul Lucas, Willie Burch, Gene Koss and George Dureau.
Cole Pratt Gallery occupies two restored 1850 Creole cottages displaying masters of Southern contemporary art. Inside the casual and relaxed atmosphere of this pioneer gallery on Magazine Street, are a carefully chosen mix of works from both abstractionists and realists. The gallery employs a friendly and knowledgeable staff to assist its clients in making the right purchase decisions as well as a team of professional printmakers on site. This place is truly a haven for art lovers.
This modern art exhibit center, located in a renovated warehouse, is the heart of the New Orleans' art community. The Contemporary Arts Center offers a series of seasonally rotating exhibitions, classes, lectures, performances, screenings, and concerts every year. The exhibits waver between traditional and alternative art forms with works from both local and national artists. The center also serves gourmet coffees and specialty wines as well as a variety of pastries and sandwiches. A small bookstore completes the enriching experience.
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