Lucky Art Fair, Uptown Laundry

The Lucky Art Fair at Beaubourg Theatre features Uptown Laundry, a mobile art project curated by Taylor Balkissoon that connects artists with revolutionary organizations and mutual aid efforts. Established in New Orleans in 2021, the project supports BIPOC artists with anti-imperialist and anti-capitalist practices, while funding mutual aid, commissary for incarcerated individuals, and bail for protestors. The exhibition features works by Bianca Walker (New Orleans), Sly Watts (New Orleans), Ginssiyo Apara (Philadelphia, PA), Taylor Balkissoon (New Orleans), Greta Boney (Fayetteville, NC), Courtney Lewis and Jahrea Brown (Atlanta, GA), Lorenzo Lawrence (New Orleans), Face Plants (New Orleans), Lio Bumbakini (Denver, CO), and Erica Christmas (New Orleans).

The project aims to build solidarity and facilitate collaboration between artists and activists, fostering long-term relationships centered on collective action. Programming and exhibitions will take place at Beaubourg Theatre throughout Prospect, culminating in a final exhibition in January.

Antenna Gallery Collective, Sugar
The Sugar exhibition at Antenna, curated by Denise Frazier and Renee Royale, examines the complex history and cultural symbolism of sugar within New Orleans and the surrounding region. From its connections to racial slavery and industrial exploitation to its role in confections and cultural expressions, Sugar unpacks the layered narratives tied to this ubiquitous commodity.

The exhibition features works by Amanda Cassingham-Bardwell, Amelia Broussard, Angel Perdomo, AnnieLaurie Erickson, Caesar Meadows, Carl Joe Williams, James W. Goedert, kai barrow, L. Kasimu Harris, Laura Gipson, MaPó Kinnord, Nic Brierre Aziz, Robin Levy, Ron Bechet, Rontherin Ratliff, Sean Fader, Shana M. griffin, Stylo Moniker, Thom Karamus, Ursa Eyer, and Wayne Amedee.

Antenna, established in 2005, serves as a multidisciplinary arts platform dedicated to advancing just and equitable futures through artist-driven programs, exhibitions, residencies, and public engagements. The Antenna Collective curates gallery shows and develops programs that foster community connection and creative exchange.

Sarrah Danziger, Listen To New Orleans

Listen to New Orleans is a psychogeographic oral histories installation by Sarrah Danziger, featuring phone-accessible stories embedded throughout the city. This interactive project invites listeners to explore how New Orleans' past continues to shape its present, with signs placed at significant locations where long-term residents share personal narratives about places that no longer exist.

The project launches with nine stories from residents including Jude Acers, Jeffery U. Darensbourg, Judge Edwin Lombard, Hasan “HaSizzle” Matthews, Cherice Harrison-Nelson, Frank Perez, Harold Short II, Akilah Toney, and Stacey (Robinson) Towns. Signs are installed at public sites throughout the city, accessible 24/7.

The project was conceived and curated by Sarrah Danziger, who has documented New Orleans community members for over a decade. By combining oral history with site-specific storytelling, Listen to New Orleans preserves community memory while fostering engagement with the city’s evolving landscape.

David T. Baker & The Press Club Of New Orleans, Life Through The Lens
Life Through the Lens is a photography exhibition presented by David T. Baker and The Press Club of New Orleans at the Old No. 77 Hotel. Running from October 23, 2021, to January 23, 2022, the exhibition showcases images that reflect the history, culture, and environment of New Orleans, as seen through the lens of journalism. The works explore themes of community, culture, equity, and resilience, connecting the city’s past to its present through visual storytelling.

The exhibition is curated by David T. Baker, an award-winning journalist and native of New Orleans, in collaboration with The Press Club of New Orleans, an organization dedicated to enhancing professional journalism skills through education and networking.

Arts Council New Orleans and Young Artist Movement with Carl Joe Williams, Unity and Harmony
Installed permanently at Warrington Drive and Wildair Drive in New Orleans, Unity and Harmony are outdoor public sculptures created by students from the Young Artist Movement (YAM) at the NET Charter High School, under the mentorship of New Orleans artist Carl Joe Williams. Curated by the Arts Council New Orleans, the works explore the city’s relationship with water and the transition to green infrastructure.

Unity commemorates the stories of residents affected by Hurricane Katrina and ongoing environmental risks, while Harmony symbolizes resilience through patterns related to water flow, highlighting the impact of plastic waste on ecosystems. The sculptures, incorporating aluminum casts, reflect the viewer’s role in fostering environmental harmony.

The project is part of the Arts Council New Orleans’ mission to support local artists and foster community engagement through public art. YAM connects youth with their neighborhoods through research, design, and the creation of meaningful artworks, guided by Carl Joe Williams’ vision of using art to reflect the daily experiences of the community.

Generic Art Solutions, Face Value: The Illusions Of Power And Money

Presented by Generic Art Solutions (Tony Campbell and Matt Vis), Face Value: The Illusions of Power and Money is an exhibition at the New Orleans Jazz Museum / The Mint, exploring the intersections of wealth, power, and perception. The exhibition critiques the structures surrounding currency and the enduring myth of the American Dream, drawing on the history of coin minting at the old New Orleans Mint. As part of the interactive installation, the artists will “mint” new coins, inviting viewers to reflect on the illusions tied to money and authority.

Generic Art Solutions, known for their performative and multi-medium approach, consistently address themes of power, human drama, and societal dysfunction, using history as a lens to critique contemporary issues.

ReFOCUS, The My New Orleans Photo Project

Curated by ReFOCUS, The MyNew Orleans Photo Project is a photography exhibition presented at the New Orleans Public Library (Downtown/Central Business District) from October 23, 2021, to January 23, 2022. The project showcases four years of photographs and stories from individuals affected by homelessness in New Orleans, offering a unique perspective on their lives, challenges, and aspirations.

The project, part of an annual photography contest and calendar initiative, uses visual storytelling to foster reflection and understanding. Participants are compensated through funding from the use of their images and calendar sales. The exhibition serves as both an artistic platform and a community engagement effort, highlighting the everyday realities of homelessness in the city.

Organized by ReFOCUS, a nonprofit founded by Heather Milton, the project aims to bridge social divides through participatory photography, fostering connection and awareness around marginalized communities.