Art & Culture
The Port city of New Orleans is renowned for its history, architecture, diverse entertainment, complexities, cuisine and music across the globe. Along with all these features, the city is also famed for its art and culture. The city has inspired many generations of artists and has been the birthplace of many versatile artists. New Orleans has encouraged performing arts too, in the form of Opera and theatre. The impressive line up of art galleries in New Orleans makes the popularity of New Orleans art evident.
New Orleans art on New Orleans online
http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/arts/
The Warehouse District or the Arts District in the Central Business District is the art lovers' hub in New Orleans. The art galleries in this area are open till late night and you can enjoy the excellent works of art with wine for company. The French Quarter has its own art district in Royal Street. You can see hosts of artists at work with acrylic, water color and different kinds of paints. Magazine Street also has its share of art galleries that showcase the talents of the local artists.
New Orleans art on convention and visitors bureau
http://www.neworleanscvb.com/static/index.cfm/contentID/100/sectionID/1/subsectionID/100
The Museums that preserve the works of art are major attractions to visit when you travel to New Orleans. New Orleans has many prominent world-class museums like the National World War II Museum, Ogden Museum of Southern Art and New Orleans Museum of Art. Established in 1911, the New Orleans Museum of Art has many exhibits including French and American art collection, Emile Kuntz collection, art in glass and photography, specimens of Japanese and African works of art, etc.
New Orleans art on experience New Orleans site
http://www.experienceneworleans.com/neworleansart/
New Orleans travel information provides you information on a few events and occasions that celebrate New Orleans art. The Art for Arts' sake is one such occasion wherein the works of the local artists are exhibited and sold in the galleries. The contemporary arts centre, Magazine Street, Royal Street and Warehouse art district come alive during this occasion.
Have fun out there!
