An annual tradition in New Orleans since its inaugural event in 1994, the area-renowned Poydras Home Art Show showcases luminaries from the local and regional art scenes with a hanging juried art exhibition in its historic main building and non-juried art and fine crafts displayed under tents on the Home's beautiful grounds at 5354 Magazine St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70115.
The ultimate experience for both serious collectors of art and the casual enthusiast, the 18th Annual Poydras Home Art Show will feature more than 2,500 original works of art by local and regional artists and will include traditional and contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, metalwork, pottery, jewelry and fine crafts.
The art show offers visitors the unique opportunity to meet exhibiting artists in person, commission a specific piece, ask questions about techniques, learn the sources of their inspirations and purchase fine works of art at affordable prices. The show includes both a juried and non-juried exhibition.
Admission to the Art Show is free and open to the public.
Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, November 4 from noon - 4 p.m.
Patron Party
Friday, November 2 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Preview of Juried Art
For more information about exhibiting at the Art Show , call Dolores Hall at 504.834.0262 and for sponsorship opportunities, call Charlotte Thomas, Director of Development, at 504-897-0535 or email cthomas@poydrashome.com.
Art Show proceeds benefit the residents of Poydras Home. In addition to the donations of participating artists who donate a percentage of their sales to Poydras Home, sponsorships and ticket sales are critical in helping to meet the funding of specific identified needs of our residents each year. In 2007, the Art Show & Patron Party proceeds obtained a new 18-passenger bus for residents. In 2008, funds raised were dedicated to purchasing new therapeutic hydra-spas for residents. In 2009, proceeds purchased a passenger car for residents for transportation to doctors' appointments and offsite therapy sessions.In 2010, proceeds purchased a 150KW emergency generator with a 25% funding match by Louisiana's HVAC Generator Grant Program to improve power generating capability prior to and after hurricane emergencies and storm outages. In 2011, proceeds were dedicated to the new construction of a Wellness and Therapy Center that will offer state of the art facility to support an array of physical and cognitive therapies for our residents and adult day participants.