The Face of Philanthropy
The Face of Philanthropy New Orleans Magazine May 2025 The New Orleans Entertainment Coalition was created in 2019 with the goal of fostering the arts and supporting local and regional artists. Sandra Thompson Herman, after retiring from 20 years in state government, wanted to continue her lifetime of service and philanthropy through a nonprofit based […]
Hyatt Centric French Quarter
Hyatt Centric French Quarter Lucky Dog Photo Opp Address: 819 Canal Street Website: hyatt.com Construction Date: 1849 Building Name: D.H. Holmes Architect: Daniel Henry Holmes Artist & Installation Details Concept Design: Where y’Art works Scrim and the Canal Street Menagerie Story: Where y’Art works A Glimpse Into The Past Daniel Henry Holmes arrived in New […]
See plans for big Canal Street art installations
See plans for big Canal Street art installations April 8, 2025 | By Chelsea Brasted New, large-scale art installations are now on view along Canal Street. Why it matters: The art project looks a lot like house floats, but on a bit grander scale, thanks to the cohesion between them. The big picture: The project comes […]
Palace Café
Photo by David NOLA Photography. Palace Café (Scrim’s Stop #1) CLOSED Address: 605 Canal Street Construction Date: 1887 Building Name: Werlein’s Music Building Architect: Designed by William Freret and built by H.J. Andrus. The new façade was designed by Toledano & Wogan architects in 1907. Artist & Installation Details Artist Name: Monique Lorden Artwork Title: […]
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Photo by David NOLA Photography. Sheraton New Orleans Hotel(Scrim’s Stop #3) Address: 500 Canal Street Website: marriott.com Construction Date: 1982 Building Name: Sheraton New Orleans Architect: Farnet & Tabner Artist & Installation Details Artist Name: Bryan Brown Artwork Title: A Tail of Two Wonder Dogs Art Consulting, Concept, Creative Direction: Where y’Art Works Scrim and […]
Ruby Slipper
Photo by Chris Granger. Ruby Slipper(Scrim’s Stop #5) Address: 1001 Canal Street Website: rubybrunch.com Construction Date: Circa 1900 Building Name: McCrory’s Architect: Unknown Artist & Installation Details Artist Name: Breanna Thompson Artwork Title: Seeds of Change Art Consulting, Concept, Creative Direction: Where y’Art Works Scrim and the Canal Street Menagerie Story: Where y’Art works Seeds […]
All Eyes on Canal Street Thanks to One Local Woman
All Eyes on Canal Street Thanks to One Local Woman The largest thoroughfare in New Orleans, Canal Street is getting the attention it deserves thanks to an effort spearheaded by one local woman. April 1, 2025 | By Kelly Hite and Photos by Jeffrey Johnston It doesn’t get more New Orleans than Canal Street. Beginning […]
Celebrate Canal Coalition’s Sandra Herman
Celebrate Canal Coalition’s Sandra Herman Founder and CEO April 1, 2025 | BY LINDSAY MACK | ST. CHARLES AVENUE APRIL 2025 Drawing on her many years of leading initiatives and building projects in government work, Sandra Herman felt inspired to take on a major task: revitalizing Canal Street. Once home to beloved department stores such as Maison […]
Celebrate Canal! announces “Windows on Canal” public art series
Celebrate Canal! announces “Windows on Canal” public art series Follow Scrim through Canal Street’s artistic menagerie February 25, 2025 Celebrate Canal! announced today the debut of “Windows on Canal,” a captivating public art series that will showcase chosen businesses on Canal Street as vibrant outdoor galleries similar to popular porch floats shown during Mardi Gras. […]
Saenger Theatre
Photo by David NOLA Photography. Saenger Theatre(Scrim’s Stop #6) Address: 1111 Canal Street Website: saengernola.com Construction Date: 1926 Building Name: Saenger Theater Architect: Emile Weil Landmark Status: Designated Artist & Installation Details Artist Name: Jacques Francois(photo by Avery Leigh White) Artwork Title: It’s a Starry Night at the Saenger Art Consulting, Concept, Creative Direction: Where […]