Art For Art's Sake

Takes Over Magazine Street

GET READY for an artfully fun evening on Magazine Street with Art for Art’s Sake, the premier event that kicks off the arts season on October 5th at 5:00 p.m. Magazine Street will come alive with music, entertainment and exclusive after-hours shopping as you sip on complimentary Pinot Grigio and champagne and explore the many galleries along this stretch of the street. With special offers, light bites, and one-of-a-kind art from local merchants, it’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in New Orleans’ creative energy. Enjoy this lovely fall evening and take in some of the best art and artists the Crescent City offers.

Art By Christy Gallery

4616 Magazine St.

Drop into Art by Christy Gallery for Christy Boutte’s vibrant, blinged, Louisiana-themed original artwork. Christy is well-known for her whimsical skill and is excited to be the poster artist for this year’s Three Rivers Art Festival. Be sure and look for Christy’s locally famous characters like Petunia the Pelican and Voodoo Baby. Enjoy perusing prints, original art, home decor, and clothing that reflect Christy’s unique style using unconventional materials and her signature bling.

Kevin Gillentine Gallery

3917 Magazine St.

The Kevin Gillentine Gallery also welcomes Art for Art’s Sake revelers. View Kevin’s original artwork, including dreamlike landscapes and colorful abstracts. The gallery also features custom framing by Vincent Bergeal, works from local artists, and a curated collection of antique art and prints.

The Shard Shop

3950 Magazine St.

The Shard Shop is gearing up for the Art for Art’s Sake event by offering discounts, promos, and a giveaway raffle for a Shard Shop NOLA gift basket.

Additionally, the Shard Shop is delighted to showcase Mary Hong’s work. Mary is a seasoned artist with over 30 years of experience, describing herself as “a glass artist who paints” and has displayed her art in group and solo exhibitions across the U.S. and France. Mary has an affinity for glass and its transformative effect on art. “Even when glass is broken, it’s still beautiful, and I love how a painting can bring it all together,” she shares. Additionally, she incorporates gold and silver leaf into her glasswork, blending it with pieces from shattered lamps, dinnerware, and even an old shower door; she lets the glass tell its story. Drop by, have a beverage, and enjoy! Also on view are the works of Martin Welch and Laurie Kelly.

Casey Langteau Art Gallery

3649 Magazine St.

The Art for Art’s Sake event holds special significance for the Casey Langteau Gallery, marking five years since its initial opening—a temporary pop-up for the event that blossomed into a permanent presence.

Celebrating this milestone, the gallery will offer exclusive discounts, raffles, live music, and more at its new location on 3649 Magazine Street. Casey is known for using a palette knife to create her signature impasto, impressionistic paintings, capturing the grand elegance of the South and the vibrant culture of New Orleans.

Cole Pratt Gallery

3800 Magazine St.

Cole Pratt Gallery will showcase Fusions, an exhibition by Denyce Celentano, featuring around 20 of her works through October 26. Denyce is an associate professor of painting and drawing at LSU, earning her BA from Boston College and her MFA from East Carolina University. She studied painting and drawing at York University in Ontario, Canada. Her work has been exhibited in public and private collections across the U.S., including Seattle, New York, and Washington, D.C.

Additionally, the gallery plans to re-hang pieces from its 50+ represented artists, offering a fresh perspective for visitors and showcasing newer works before the Art for Art’s Sake event.

Degas Gallery

3909 Magazine St.

Degas Gallery is excited about the Art for Art’s Sake event in its new Magazine Street gallery. The featured artist for the event is Zona Wainwright, who opens her month-long show at Degas Gallery. Specializing in abstract painting, Zona has honed her craft to reflect intricate patterns found in architecture and nature. Her blending of natural colors creates forms that invite the viewer’s imagination to interpret the scene.

Pieces by Michael Hedges, Susan Morosky, Jacques Soulas, Kelli Kaufman, Marcia Holmes, Lorraine Villerie, Ben Hamberger, Mary Hellen Seago, and Cathy Tryone will also be on view.