09-04-2025
See plans for big Canal Street art installations
New, large-scale art installations are going up 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 "Windows on Canal" project comes from Celebrate Canal!, a grassroots coalition whose aim is to drive new interest and revitalization along one of New Orleans' largest and most visible thoroughfares.
Zoom in: Working with Where Y'Art Works, "Windows on Canal" has been installing large-scale, 3D art projects at several Canal Street businesses since early April.
The artists included Monique Lorden, Courtney "Ceaux" Buckley, Bryan Brown, Tyla Maiden, Breanna Thompson and Jacques Francois.
Their work can be spotted at the Palace Cafe, Saenger Theatre, the Sheraton, Rubensteins, Canal Place and the Ruby Slipper.
Between the lines: New Orleans' favorite runaway, Scrim, serves as a theme throughout all the pieces, a press release says.
"Throughout the experience, Scrim's adventures become a celebration of Canal Street revitalization, New Orleans resilience and a display of what's possible when a community comes together," said Cat Todd, Where Y'Art Works cofounder and creative director, in the release.
The installations will be up through early July, the coalition says.
What we're watching: To celebrate the works, the coalition has additional events planned into the summer, including a scavenger hunt, an art and architecture stroll, a culinary experience and a fashion show. Details have not yet been announced.
