The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans
Jackson Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

1. Jackson Square

9.4
745 Decatur St (btwn St. Peter St & St. Ann St), New Orleans, LA
Plaza · French Quarter - CBD · 209 tips and reviews

Constance M.Constance McKee: Great place to watch street performers and check out a lot of local art.

Tara D.Tara Dîana: Watch your bag here. However, it's gorgeous and a lively place with local art, "magicians", and tarot/Palm readers for a fun New Orleans ambiance.

Lindsey C.Lindsey Collins: Lots of artists, beautiful scenery, good for taking a fresh breath in NOLA

French Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

2. French Market

8.7
1008 N Peters St (btwn Ursulines Ave. & Barracks St.), New Orleans, LA
Farmers Market · French Quarter · 224 tips and reviews

CeSaintsCeSaints: Check out the little art booths, incredible paintings from local artists!

Mister G.Mister Gregory: Take advantage of my special if you check in at the French Market - one free 5x7 original art print when you buy any other print from Mister Gregory

Jennifer D.Jennifer Driggers: Love walking through the market & supporting the local artist & cuisine.

Jamie Hayes Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

3. Jamie Hayes Gallery

8.1
617 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Arts and Crafts Store · French Quarter · 11 tips and reviews

Krewe of RocckusKrewe of Rocckus: Local artist Jamie Hayes' whimsical style screams Big Easy and he even designed the official Krewe of Rocckus poster! Poster is available online or at exclusive KOR events. www.RoadtoMardiGras.com

Danell B.Danell Bajkowski: Awesome prints from this color blind artist! But two get on free!

Frank B.Frank Bombaci: Awesome mix of original art and small funky crafts !

Dutch Alley Artist's Co-Op is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

4. Dutch Alley Artist's Co-Op

7.3
912 N Peters St (French Market), New Orleans, LA
Arts and Crafts Store · French Quarter · 13 tips and reviews

Darron N.Darron Newman: Great local art by local artists

Darron N.Darron Newman: Come here for great handmade, one of a kind work from local artists

NOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney SmithNOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney Smith: We love Harriet Blum’s hand-tinted Louisiana landscapes at the Dutch Alley Artists’ Co-op.

Second Line Arts and Antiques is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

5. Second Line Arts and Antiques

7.7
1209 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Market · French Quarter · 4 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Amazing, eclectic collection of New Orleans artists. Huge building & courtyard. It's nice that the vendors are offsite, so you feel like you're in a thrift shop.

Brandi B.Brandi Bruce: Great area to find good local art. They do a late night outdoor art market as well

Robert B.Robert Bowling: Great Art, Awesome staff and an all around Amazing Experience.

Royal Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

6. Royal Street

7.4
New Orleans, LA
Street Art · French Quarter · 11 tips and reviews

Jenn O.Jenn Ocken: The art is fabulous! And street performers are great!

MegMeg: Royal is a quiet but beautiful street lined with art galleries.

ChrisChris: Go shopping or just window shopping on Royal. Be sure to check out the art galleries.

Craig Tracy's PaintedAlive Body Painting Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

7. Craig Tracy's PaintedAlive Body Painting Gallery

7.5
827 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Art Gallery · French Quarter · 6 tips and reviews

Szoke S.Szoke Steve: Amazing art work, Creig is on site at the gallery, nice to speak with, passionate about his work.

LimeLight N.LimeLight Nola: By far some of the best talent I've seen in artistic imagination .

Sarah J.Sarah Janicek: Amazing painted body art. Must see gallery even if you don't like art

Holocaust Memorial is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

8. Holocaust Memorial

8.4
101 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA
Sculpture Garden · French Quarter - CBD · 6 tips and reviews

Ian H.Ian Harrison: Amazing piece of kinetic art by Yaacov Agam, the inventor of the style.

Andrew C.Andrew C: Wonderful piece of art and portrayed beautifully with symbolism to the stages of the Holocaust... sad many people don't stop and realize or even look at it, let alone read or pay tribute to it

Dane D.Dane Deasy: Be sure to read the placard describing the sculpture before walking around it. The text made me appreciate it so much more. Powerful.

St. Louis Cathedral is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

9. St. Louis Cathedral

9.2
615 Pere Antoine Aly (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Church · French Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Tony M.Tony M: Stunning - go inside and light a candle. Beautiful stained glass and murals.

NatalieNatalie: Beautiful no matter what time of the day you stop by. Walk around Jackson Square and look at all of the art people are selling, they have so much talent.

Theo H.Theo Hollerbach: Art on ceiling very impressive. Chanting monk soundtrack I am not sure about

Cafe Envie is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

10. Cafe Envie

7.7
1241 Decatur St (btw. Governor Nicholls St. and Barracks St.), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · French Quarter · 102 tips and reviews

Ginger L.Ginger Loggins: The girls' bathroom graffitti is a great community art project!

OffBeat MagazineOffBeat Magazine: Always have an excellent rotating display of local artists' works on the wall. The current (12/18/10) showing is particularly good. And as Dani said, don't mind Bill in the corner ;)

DensDens: Great escape from Bourbon Street if you're in town for a bachelor party, etc. Quick coffee, some art on the walls, and far enough from the stench of last night's Bourbon Street regrets.

Rodrigue Studio is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

11. Rodrigue Studio

7.7
730 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Art Gallery · French Quarter · 9 tips and reviews

The Hair Product influencerThe Hair Product influencer: Actually a really interesting story behind this guys art

Steph S.Steph Schneider: See the blue dog! Ask to learn more about the artist.

Dorian B.Dorian Bennett: The always alive and resplendant Blue Dog of our Dreams. George and his endless well of talent fills our city and our state with the legendary Blue Dog. Thank you for the spirit and the history.

Maskarade is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

12. Maskarade

8.1
630 Saint Ann St, New Orleans, LA
Miscellaneous Store · French Quarter · 8 tips and reviews

Jana G.Jana Gibson: Awesome shop. Beautiful masks from over 30 artists.

RachaelRachael: Beautiful masks of all different variety's and different price points. The shop owners are super friendly and have a great sense of humor. Good for cheapish souvenirs or a quality piece of art.

Ariel B.Ariel Birdoff: Great shop! Beautiful masks.

Artist's Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

13. Artist's Market

7.1
85 French Market Pl, New Orleans, LA
Retail · French Quarter · 7 tips and reviews

NOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney SmithNOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney Smith: Michael Bauman’s mosaic mannequins at the Artists’ Market & Bead Shop... {{{AMAZING}}}

Mike D.Mike Dillin: Very nice well merchandized art from several local artists. Nice people! Good prices.

Christin "X1" L.Christin "X1" L: One of my favorite shops in the City. A lot of different local artist's pieces in one place, plus a huge bead shop. Prices are fair. They will ship large items, too.

Backatown Coffee Parlour is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

14. Backatown Coffee Parlour

8.9
301 Basin St (at Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · French Quarter · 9 tips and reviews

Kelley R.Kelley Robinson: Try the Vietnamese iced coffee! There’s also lots of local art to enjoy, and local artists sharing their music on weekend afternoons.

Rajiv N.Rajiv Nath: Awesome coffee n ambience- oasis in an unlikely location

Lisa R.Lisa Rodriguez: Vegan options! Nice staff! The entire place was very cute!

Gallery Burguieres is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in French Quarter, New Orleans.

15. Gallery Burguieres

7.7
Royal St. (Btw St. Anns and Orleans), New Orleans, LA
Art Gallery · French Quarter · 2 tips and reviews

Brandi B.Brandi Bruce: Such cute art and then of course you’ve got Sesame!

MegMeg: Beautiful animal themed sketches and portraits