JAMNOLA (museum)
Coordinates: 29°58′02″N90°03′30″W / 29.96720°N 90.05824°W
JAMNOLA (Joy, Art, Music – New Orleans) is an art installation and museum located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The museum presents interactive exhibits that highlight the city's art, music, and culture.
History
Founded in August 2020 by Jonny Liss and Chad Smith, along with Catherine Todd and Collin Ferguson from Where y'Art Works, JAMNOLA officially opened in November 2020 under the parent company IJAM LLC. The museum features interactive displays created by over 30 local artists, celebrating New Orleans vibrant culture.
Located in a 5,400 square-foot space in the Marigny neighborhood, on the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) Institute campus, JAMNOLA initially faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to modifications for touchless exhibits. Upon reopening, the museum implemented health protocols including social distancing, capacity limits, temperature checks, and mask requirements.
JAMNOLA launched an online merchandise store, offering an "It's About New Orleans" charity t-shirt, with all proceeds benefiting Feed The Second Line, an organization supporting New Orleans culture-bearers, such as musicians, artists, and Mardi Gras Indians.
JAMNOLA has been described in publications as "an artistic love letter to New Orleans", "a photographable and instagrammable journey", "a colorful oasis" and as a "12-room maze of artistic wonderment".
Growth and expansion
On April 7, 2021, NOLA.com reported that JAMNOLA will move to a 13,000 square foot space at 940 Frenchmen Street in the Binder Bakery building. The project, estimated to cost $5 million, is scheduled to open in 2025.
Exhibits and features
JAMNOLA offers themed merchandise related to New Orleans' culture and music, including apparel, art prints, and music-themed items. The museum also features a café serving local cuisine and interactive exhibits including decorated umbrellas, crawfish sculptures, feather chandeliers, a sequined gator, and a virtual costume closet.
Locations
|
City |
Dates |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
New Orleans |
Aug 2020 – April 7, 2025 |
2832 Royal Street |
|
New Orleans |
April 11, 2025 – |
940 Frenchman Street, New Orleans, LA |
Recognition
- USA Today: Named one of the "10 Best Things to Do in New Orleans"
- US News: Ranked No. 25 in "Best Things To Do in New Orleans"
- Time Out Magazine: Listed among "The Best Things to Do in New Orleans"
See also
- New Orleans Museum of Art
- Contemporary Arts Center (New Orleans)
External links