Hanging pictures in La Belle Galerie, New Orleans; (c) Soul Of America
New Orleans Shops, Galleries & Spa
La Belle Galerie
DESCRIPTION: A small gallery featuring several thousand framed African Diaspora artworks and many more unframed pieces; ask owner Bernadette to show you the full range of exhibits sculptures, paintings, mixed media paintings, and limited edition prints by nationally recognized and local artists.
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p
ADDRESS: 1737 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA MAP
PARKING: on-street
STREETCAR: None
PHONE: 504-529-3080
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/theblackartcollectionneworleans
Harold Clarke Atelier
DESCRIPTION: Harold Clarke, a brilliant designer brings haute couture in the form of bridal and formal occasion gowns. Jamaican-born, Harold once owned a boutique in New York’s SoHo District and has an objective to become a household name in the fashion industry – what a nice marriage for his boutique in the French Quarter.
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-6p
ADDRESS: 901 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA MAP
PARKING: French Quarter garages
STREETCAR: Canal Streetcar
PHONE: 985-267-9770
WEBSITE: https://haroldclarke.com
Stella Jones Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Original artwork by local, national, and international artists from Africa and the African Diaspora; gallery changes exhibitions every 6-8 weeks
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-6p, Sun by appt
ADDRESS: 201 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA MAP
PARKING: Downtown garages
TRANSIT: Canal Streetcar
PHONE: 504-568-9050
WEBSITE: https://stellajonesgallery.com
Community Bookcenter
DESCRIPTION: The cityโs largest collection of books and printed materials for and about the African Diaspora; call for their calendar dates of book signings and poetry reading. Housed in the same structure is Neighborhood Gallery, which functions like a co-op for visual artists, performing artists, and writers.
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10p-6p
ADDRESS: 2523 Bayou Road, New Orleans, LA MAP PARKING: on-street
TRANSIT: Canal Streetcar
PHONE: 504-948-7323
WEBSITE: https://readcbc.com
Dream House Lounge
DESCRIPTION: Nightclub; A holistic wellness spa that was inspired by Orisha’s veneration and Odu’s life lessons. Select from many packages.
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Sat-Sun 11a-7p; Mon-Fri 8a-7p
ADDRESS: 401 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LAย MAP
PARKING: French Quarter garages
TRANSIT: Riverwalk Streetcar
PHONE: 504-475-7964
WEBSITE: https://www.dhlounge.com
