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Best Places For Local Art That Isn't Touristy or $$$$$
Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:01 am
Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:01 am
I'm in New Orleans on business this week. A good friend of mine's birthday is next week and she collects art. I'd like to buy her some local art that isn't "touristy" crap ie. Fleur de lis's or pictures of Jackson Square etc.
I've been in some galleries on Royal, but the stuff that wasn't touristy was $500+. I'm not looking to spend that much(she's not that good of a friend
) Any galleries, stores featuring local art that isn't in the Quarter that might be more in the $200 & under range?
I've been in some galleries on Royal, but the stuff that wasn't touristy was $500+. I'm not looking to spend that much(she's not that good of a friend
) Any galleries, stores featuring local art that isn't in the Quarter that might be more in the $200 & under range?
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Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:03 am to SirSaintly
Go see Dr. Bob's place on Chartres !!
Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:03 am to SirSaintly
Jamie Hayes Gallery on Chartres.
He's usually there and will sign/personalize anything you buy.
He's usually there and will sign/personalize anything you buy.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:06 am to threeputt
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Go see Dr. Bob's place on Chartres
Is Dr Bob's stuff like Simon's art?
Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:06 am to SirSaintly
Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:07 am to SirSaintly
Dunno if it will be under 200 bucks, but this artist is right on the cusp of being quite famous.
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Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:08 am to Kafka
nice rack
Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:26 am to SirSaintly
Go see Simon. Local artist (actually transplant from France) that has blown up. You can see his artwork all over the city in various shops and restaurants. Some might consider touristy because of how popular he has become, but he has a lot to choose from and it is all original. You'll probably recognize his work when you see it.
Simon Facebook
1028 Jackson Ave
Unless he has gone up, you should easily find something around your price range. We have 3 pieces that he custom made for use and I don't think I spent more than $175 for any of them.
Simon Facebook
1028 Jackson Ave
Unless he has gone up, you should easily find something around your price range. We have 3 pieces that he custom made for use and I don't think I spent more than $175 for any of them.
This post was edited on 7/6/16 at 10:28 am
Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:37 am to SirSaintly
Frenchmen Art Market is cheaper than the Quarter. I think it's only open on certain nights though. There was also this place on Saint Peter St close to Jackson Square that was pretty cheap.
This post was edited on 7/6/16 at 10:54 am
Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:38 am to SirSaintly
Go walk a few galleries in the warehouse district and Magazine st uptown
Posted on 7/6/16 at 5:42 pm to MDTiger 13
Swung by Simon's this afternoon. There wasn't much to choose from as much of the art there was already sold. I inquired about a piece and the girl called Simon who was at home. Kinda glad I stopped by to see 3 twenty-somethings actually painting this art and not Simon. His stuff is kinda expensive considering he isn't actually painting any of it.
Will try Dr.Bob tomorrow. Does anyone know if he actually does his own art?
Will try Dr.Bob tomorrow. Does anyone know if he actually does his own art?
Posted on 7/6/16 at 5:46 pm to SirSaintly
I think he has employees too. His stuff is all over town. Too much for one person.
But I think his work is very popular on the ot.
But I think his work is very popular on the ot.
This post was edited on 7/6/16 at 5:50 pm
Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:24 am to CCTider
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Best Places For Local Art That Isn't Touristy or $$$$$
I think he has employees too. His stuff is all over town. Too much for one person.
I guess I figured when I'm spending money on an art piece by a well known local artist that it's actually created by that artist and not some $10 hr college kid.
I get that their busy, so maybe churn out less pieces and charge more?
Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:28 am to SirSaintly
Craig Tracy does body painting prints. He is on the far end of Royal.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:31 am to SirSaintly
Frenchmen art market usually has nice local work. Late night hours.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:38 am to SirSaintly
SirSaintly
So you're trying to get out of the friend zone and into her panties once an for all.
Once in the friend zone...always in the friend zone.
I admire your effort, though. Godspeed, noble steed!
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A good friend of mine's birthday is next week and she collects art
So you're trying to get out of the friend zone and into her panties once an for all.
Once in the friend zone...always in the friend zone.
I admire your effort, though. Godspeed, noble steed!
Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:42 am to mizzoukills
No shite. Her boyfriend will most likely forget her birthday but somehow get anal and a bj that night while you'll get a, "Thank you, you're so sweet, and this means so much" hug.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:42 am to SirSaintly
Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:51 am to BabyTac
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No shite. Her boyfriend will most likely forget her birthday but somehow get anal and a bj that night while you'll get a, "Thank you, you're so sweet, and this means so much" hug.
Spot on.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:57 am to SirSaintly
Frenchman Street
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