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Celebrate Canal: New Orleans’ Champs-Elysées By Betsie Gambel, Founder, Gambel Communications Once a grand boulevard, Canal Street lost its luster as suburban lifestyles became popular. Locals recount stories of white-gloved visits to Godchaux’s, Waterbury nectar sodas,

Follow Scrim Down Canal Street: New Public Art Exhibit Debuts in New Orleans BY MADISON VOORHIES Starting Saturday, May 17, Celebrate Canal! invites locals and visitors to explore “Windows on Canal,” a playful new art

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

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

“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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

Can Scrim, the runaway dog, help pretty up Canal Street in time for French Quarter Fest? The New Orleans icon may become a symbol of revival December 15, 2024   |   By DOUG MACCASH, nola.com Staff Writer

Founder, President & CEO Sandra Thompson Herman Recognized in Biz New Orleans 500 The Founder, President & CEO of the Celebrate Canal! Coalition, Sandra Thompson Herman, was recognized in the Biz New Orleans 500 as

Celebrate Canal Coalition presents at New Orleans Chamber’s Annual Meeting November 8, 2024   |   By Biz Site Staff NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce has announcedits 2024 Annual Meeting to be held

Celebrate Canal Coalition board members second line into The Sazerac House. Gregory Curtis, Davon Barbour, and Matt Brown. Karen Nabonne Coaxum and Sandra Herman. Collin Ferguson, Laurie Guimont, and Sandra Lindquist. Celebrate Canal! hosts inaugural

Celebrate Canal! Coalition Launches Downtown October 18, 2024  Celebrate Canal!, a new citizen-led coalition aimed at revitalizing Canal Street, hosted its inaugural meeting on Wednesday to unveil the organization’s vision to bring together a cross

Coalition Launches Vision to Revitalize Canal Street October 21, 2024   |   By Biz Site Staff NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Celebrate Canal!, a new citizen-led coalition aimed at revitalizing Canal Street, hosted its inaugural meeting Oct/ 16

Celebrate Canal! Hosts Inaugural Coalition Meeting to Revive Canal Street October 23, 2024  NEW ORLEANS – Celebrate Canal!, a new citizen-led coalition aimed at revitalizing Canal Street, hosted its inaugural meeting yesterday at The Sazerac House