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The mission of the New Orleans Photo Alliance is to encourage the understanding and appreciation of photography through exhibitions, opportunities, and educational programs.

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19th Annual PhotoNOLA Festival

December 11, 2024 - December 15, 2024

Welcome to this year’s 19th annual PhotoNOLA Festival of photography here in New Orleans. PhotoNOLA celebrates photography the month of December throughout the city with exhibitions, artist talks and workshops. A Portfolio Review, PhotoBOOK Fair, Keynote, Black and White Gala and educational programming will take place December 11-15th.

See the full PhotoNOLA schedule here: https://photonola.org/photonola-2024/schedule/

PhotoNOLA's Black & White Gala

Thursday, December 12

Join us for PhotoNOLA’s 19th Anniversary Gala, hosted at Brennan's Tableau in the heart of the historic French Quarter on Thursday, December 12th. Our soirée invites patrons and photography enthusiasts to dress in black-and-white attire for a night celebrating community and photography.

The evening begins with a patron reception where locals will join PhotoNOLA’s esteemed group of invited national photo curators, gallerists, editors, publishers and collectors. Enjoy delicious Louisiana cuisine and libations, take photos with new friends in a fun photobooth and enjoy music by the Russell Welch Jazz Trio and a few songs from NOPA President Sunpie Barnes on his accordion..

Keynote Talk by Baldwin Lee at the historic Le Petit Théâtre, adjacent to Tableau. Baldwin Lee, whose profound photographs document Black communities across the American South in the 1980s, will share insights into his creative process and his powerful body of work. His images, created with a 4x5 view camera, provide an intimate and compassionate look at life in the South, blending striking portraits with evocative landscapes and still-life scenes. Lee’s photographs, currently on view at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, are a testament to his artistic brilliance and the enduring relevance of his perspective.

Photographs By Baldwin Lee

After the keynote, the celebration continues at Brennan’s Tableau for a gala fundraiser benefiting PhotoNOLA Festival and the New Orleans Photo Alliance. Highlights of the evening include:

Live music by Russel Welch Jazz Quartet
A guest appearance by Sunpie Barnes
A photobooth for capturing memories of the evening.
A silent auction and raffle featuring collectible photographic prints and exclusive experiences.
A mingling of photographers, curators, collectors, and art lovers in an atmosphere of creativity and connection.

This is your chance to support the future of PhotoNOLA while enjoying an unforgettable evening in one of New Orleans’ most enchanting settings.

Black and white attire is encouraged to honor the evening’s theme and celebrate the beauty of the photographic medium. Cocktail or funky art attire are welcome!

Reserve your spot today and be part of this extraordinary night of culture, music, and artistry. Together, let’s make the 19th PhotoNOLA Festival an event to remember.

PhotoWALK (free and open to the public)

Friday, December 13

6 - 7pm Patron viewing
7 - 9pm Public viewing

Ogden Museum’s Taylor Library
925 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Participants in the PhotoNOLA Portfolio Review will display their work for an evening portfolio walk in the Ogden’s Patrick F. Taylor Library. Members of th ecommunity and PhotoNOLA attendees are encouraged to attend.

See the list of participating reviewees and samples of their work here:

https://photonola.org/photonola-2024/photowalk/

PhotoNOLA Workshops

Friday, December 13

12pm - 4pm

International House Hotel

While you are in town for PhotoNOLA, join Eliot Dudik and other like-minded folks for a Friday afternoon workshop designed to help you grapple with editing and sequencing strategies and solutions for your personal photobook projects.

Get more info and register here: https://photonola.org/photonola-2024/workshops/

PhotoNOLA BookFair (free and open to the public)

Saturday, December 14

11am - 5pm

Patrick F. Taylor Library at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art

This event offers you the chance to peruse a beautiful array of contemporary photobooks & zines, and engage with the artists and publishers who created them. This year, we also have exciting programming including panels, artist talks, and book signings surrounding the festival.

See participating PhotoBOOK Fair representatives and programming details here: https://photonola.org/photonola-2024/2023-photobook-fair/

PhotoNOLA Exhibitons

PhotoNOLA partners with venues and artists throughout New Orleans who are interested in hosting photography shows in December. We accept listings from galleries, museums and alternative venues who have arranged photo-based exhibitions in conjunction with the festival.

See a list of city-wide exhibitions here: https://photonola.org/photonola-2024/exhibitions/

PhotoNOLA Portfolio Reviews

PhotoNOLA’s Portfolio Review program offers photographers the chance to present their work to influential members of the photographic community. Twenty-minute face-to-face meetings with gallery owners, editors, publishers and museum curators provide photographers with networking opportunities, critical advice, and guidance for bringing their work to a larger audience.

See the list of participating Reviewers joining us this year:

https://photonola.org/photonola-2024/photonola-2024-reviewers/

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