New public art experience ‘Windows on Canal’ changing the scenery
New public art experience ‘Windows on Canal’ changing the scenery You may have seen giant pieces of art being installed on several businesses along canal street. Those art installations are part of a new public art experience called “Windows on Canal.” Celebrate Canal Coalition President, and CEO, Sandra Herman, tell us more about the project. […]
Canal Street signs get artistic makeover to draw families back downtown
Canal Street signs get artistic makeover to draw families back downtown CEO of Celebrate Canal Sandra Herman says that art comes with a purpose. Author: Mike McDaniel WWL Louisiana (WWL)Some well-known signs on Canal Street businesses have been temporarily transformed into works of art. “New Orleans loves its critters,” said founder and CEO of Celebrate […]
“Windows on Canal” brings whimsical art adventure to heart of New Orleans
“Windows on Canal” brings whimsical art adventure to heart of New Orleans Follow Scrim through Canal Street’s artistic menagerie NEW ORLEANS (May 5, 2025) – Get ready to see something new and exciting on Canal Street! Starting Saturday, May 10 and running through July 6, the famous thoroughfare will transform some of the most iconic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
She’s taken on big Louisiana issues before. Can Sandra Herman revive Canal Street?
She’s taken on big Louisiana issues before. Can Sandra Herman revive Canal Street? December 8, 2024 | By RICH COLLINS, nola.com Staff Writer Sandra Herman loves to solve problems. As a young state employee in the 1970s, she designed the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and helped streamline state government. A couple decades later, […]
Canal Street revitalization makes international news
Canal Street revitalization makes international news The fugitive pooch has unwittingly become the face of a New Orleans beautification project By Michelle Del Rey, US reporter for The Independent A dog that ran away from his New Orleans home has been recruited to help beautify the city’s downtown – even though he’s still on the run. […]