(This week's listings sections are presented in a directory format to update readers on the status of New Orleans' cultural institutions . Listings will be updated each week; we will return to our previous format as more events are presented. Please send your updated status and any other listings information to Listings Editor Katie Walenter at listingsedit@gambitweekly.com or fax to 830-3498.)
galleries
3 RING CIRCUS' THE BIG TOP GALLERY. 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com — Art Is Back, group exhibition featuring work by Jessica Goldfinch, Jonathan Traviesa, Steve Lesser, Jim Sohr, Barry Bailey, Suzanne Saunders, Eric Buchanan, David Rex Joyner, Patrick Perret, Stephen Collier, Steve Williams, Steve Martin and Eden Gaff, through December. Gallery open by appointment only. Call Adele at 715-3281.
THE ACADEMY GALLERY. New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, 5256 Magazine St., 899-8111; www.noafa.com or yellowbaker@yahoo.com — 2005 Annual Faculty Exhibition, ongoing. Classes resume Jan. 9, 2006.
ACME GALLERY. 5700 Magazine St., 891-0357; www.acmegal.com — Closed.
A GALLERY FOR FINE PHOTOGRAPHY. 241 Chartres St., 568-1313; www.agallery.com — Exhibition of new acquisitions and vintage photographs by Ansel Adams, Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Josephine Sacabo and Jerry Uselmann.
ALEX BEARD GALLERY. 319 Chartres St., 568-1976; www.alexbeard.com — Temporarily closed.
ALEXANDER & VICTOR FINE ART. 312 Royal St., 586-7555; www.alexanderandvictor.com — Paintings by Jann Harrison and others.
ANIMAZING GALLERY. 906 Royal St., 525-0744; www.animazing.com — Animation art, including the work of Chuck Jones, Alex Ross and Dr. Seuss, ongoing.
ANTON HAARDT FOLK GALLERY. 2858 Magazine St., 891-9080; www.antonart.com — No information available.
ariodante GALLERY. 535 Julia St., 524-3233 — Encaustic Work, paintings by Louise Guidry and ceramics by Billie Mitchell.
ARTEBELLA GALLERY. 323 Chartres St., 299-7196 — Not open.
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY. 432 Julia St., 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — The Comeback Exhibit , group exhibition of new work by gallery artists, through Dec. 24.
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY PROJECT. 730 Tchoupitoulas St., 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — Not open.
ARTICHOKE GALLERY. 912 Decatur St., 636-2004 — Artists work on site in all media; paintings by Peter Briant, ongoing.
ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — Open.
BARRISTER'S GALLERY. 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767; www.barristersgallery.com — All Dressed Up, group show curated by Dan Tague featuring works by Tague, Daphney Loney, Jessica Goldfinch, Julie Pieri, Jonathan Traviesa, Maxx Sizeler, Aristides Logothetis, Andrea Loest, Heather Weathers, G.A.S. and others. The show was produced while in residency at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Gulf Coast Residency Program; through Dec. 30.
BARLOW ART GALLERY. 805 Royal St., 523-2964 — No information available.
BERGERON STUDIO & GALLERY. 406 Magazine St., 522-7503; www.bergeronstudio.com — Vintage New Orleans, historic photographs, ongoing.
BRYANT GALLERIES. 316 Royal St., 525-5582; www.bryantgalleries.com — Exhibiting more than 30 contemporary artists, ongoing.
BRUNNER GALLERY. Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, (225) 389-7224 — Covington location temporarily closed; moved to Shaw Center. Artwork by gallery artists, ongoing; handmade paper and clay sculpture by Ruth Siporski, through Jan. 7, 2006.
Callan Fine Art. 240 Chartres St., 524-0025; www.callanfineart.com — Bring it Back On, paintings by Jim Pennington.
CAROL ROBINSON GALLERY. 840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — Open Tuesday-Saturday; group show.
COLE PRATT GALLERY. 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com — Coastal Landscapes, oil paintings by John Stanford; An Unanticipated Journey, monotypes by Barbara Brainard; both through Dec. 31.
COLLINS C. DIBOLL ART GALLERY. Loyola University, Monroe Library, 6363 St. Charles Ave., fourth floor, 861-5456 — Will reopen in January.
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org — Closed until further notice.
CRESCENT GALLERY. 628 Toulouse St., 525-5255; www.crescentgallery.net — Gallery features artwork by Rolland Golden; will close permanently on Dec. 23.
D .O.C.S. GALLERY. 709 Camp St., 524-3936; www.docsgallery.com — Ceramic collage by Cara Moczygemba, through December.
DUQUE ART CENTER. 3218 Magazine St., 899-4554; www.gustavoduque.com — No information available.
dutch alley artists' co-op. 912 N. Peters St., 412-9220; www.dutchalleyart.com — The artists' cooperative showcases work by artists living and working in New Orleans.
Elliott Gallery. 540 Royal St., 523-3554; www.elliottgallery.com — Work by gallery artists.
EUROPA FINE ART. 526 Royal St., 412-8884 — No information available.
FREDERICK GUESS STUDIO. 910 Royal St., 581-4596 — Paintings by Frederick Guess.
FT . ISABEL GALLERY. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1841 — All Small, group show with artwork by Beryl Carbon, Delaina Leblanc, Carol Hallock, Suzanne King, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Martin, Ginger Pine, Johnny Stout and Linda Thurlow.
GALERIE D'ART FRANCAIS. 541 Royal St., 581-6925 — Artwork by French artists Wrobel, Sebille, Ferro Le Gree, Passario, Salamon and Tchoubanoff and limited-edition artwork by American artist Todd White.
GALERIE ÉCLAT. 3116 Magazine St., 896-2307; www.galerie-eclat.com — No information available.
GALERIE RIVE GAUCHE. 318 Royal St., 524-5623 — Group exhibit of gallery artists.
GALERIE ROYALE. 3648 Magazine St., 894-1588 or (800) 582-9351; www.groyale.com — New Orleans Retrospective: Plein Air, artwork by Robert Sutton. Also visit Web site for online auctions.
GALLERIA BELLA. 319 Royal St., 581-5881 — Not open.
GEORGE SCHMIDT GALLERY. 626 Julia St., 592-0206; www.georgeschmidt.com — Paintings by George Schmidt.
GUTHRIE CONTEMPORARY. 3815 Magazine St., 897-2688; www.guthriecontemporary.com — Selected works by Suk Ja Kang Engles and Auguste Garufi, through January 2006.
HANSON GALLERY. 229 Royal St., 524-8211; www.hansongallery-nola.com — Closed.
HANSON-KING GALLERY. 523 Royal St., 556-8240; www.hansonking.com — Group show of gallery artists, ongoing.
HAROUNI GALLERY. 829 Royal St., 299-8900 — Paintings by David Harouni.
HERBERT HALPERN FINE ARTS. 1520 St. Charles Ave., 524-6921; www.herberthalpernfinearts.com — No information available.
HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY. 440 Julia St., 525-7300; www.heriardcimino.com — Group show featuring artwork by George Dunbar, Martin Payton, Elizabeth Shannon and Margaret Evangeline, through Dec. 30.
THE HOUSE OF ART. 959 Gerard St. (Highway 59), Mandeville, (985) 674-9261 — No information available.
INSLEY ART GALLERY. 427 Esplanade Ave., 949-3512; http://insleyart.com — No information available.
JACK GALLERY. 537 Royal St., 588-1777 — No information available.
JEAN BRAGG GALLERY OF SOUTHERN ART. 600 Julia St., 895-7375; www.jeanbraggantiques.com — New Orleans in the Artist's Eye , historic and contemporary work, featuring graffitti-style art by Oscar Quesada, through Dec. 31.
JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. 841 Carondelet St., 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — Gallery/Artists In Exile , gallery artists exhibit on the road. Gallery closed temporarily.
KABUKI DESIGN STUDIO. 1036 Royal St., 523-8004; www.kabukihats.com — Gallery offering handmade hats and jewelry.
KEVIN GILLENTINE. 3908 Magazine St., 899-4201; www.kevingillentine.com — No information available.
KUNFLAMA ART GALLERY. 1920 Magazine St., 586-1606; www.kunflama.com — Open.
LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — Comeback New Orleans: A Group Exhibition, through Dec. 31 .
LIGHTHOUSE GLASS GALLERY. 743 Camp St., 529-4494 — No information available.
LYON & LYON FINE ART. 819 Royal St., 588-9985; www.lyonandlyonfineart.com — Exhibition of contemporary artists, including Steven Hofberger.
MAGAZINE STREET GALLERY. 5207 Magazine St., 897-5330 — No information available.
michalopoulos Gallery. Bienville St., 558-0505; www.michalopoulos.com — Paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing.
moxy studios. 3811 Magazine St., 309-2516; www.moxystudios.com — Exhibition of 12 gallery artists; show featuring artwork by David Richardson and Joan Cox.
MUSEO FINE ART. 1034 Royal St., 569-0023 — No information available.
MYSTIC BLUE SIGNS. 2212 Magazine St., 525-4691 — Open.
NEIGHBORHOOD GALLERY. 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800 — No information available.
NEWCOMB ART GALLERY. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, 865-5328; www.newcombartgallery.com — Not open.
NEW ORLEANS ARTWORKS. 727 Magazine St., 529-7279; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm — Reconstruction, artwork by Michael Stanley, Brandon Mansell, Stephen Fuller and Miriam Martin, through Dec. 31.
NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS/RIVERFRONT. 2800 Chartres St., 940-2787; www.nocca.com — Not open.
NEW ORLEANS GLASSWORKS AND PRINTMAKING STUDIO. 727 Magazine St., 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm — Recreation, artwork by Yaffa Todd, Jeff Todd, Curt Brock and Eric Cruz, through Dec. 31.
NEXT II FINE ART. 1128 St. Roch Ave., 948-0772 — No information available.
PALMA GALLERY. 828 Howard Ave., 598-2276 — Through the Woods: Two Views, new works by Ron Bechet and Adrian Deckbar, through Jan. 27, 2006.
PELIGRO GALLERY. 305 Decatur St., 581-1706 — Group show of gallery artists.
POETS GALLERY. 3113 Magazine St., 899-4100 — No information available.
RADICI GALLERY. 603 Julia St., 596-2144 — No information available.
RHINO GALLERY. 633 St. Peter St., 569-8191 — No information available.
ROBERT BRUNO GALLERY. 900 S. Peters St., 679-0001; www.robertbrunogallery.com — Open.
RODRIGUE STUDIO. 721 Royal St., 581-4244; www.georgerodrigue.com — Not open.
Rosetree glass Studio & Gallery. 446 Vallette St., Algiers Point, 366-3602; www.rosetreeglass.com — Hand-blown glasswork, ongoing.
ROYALBLUES GALLERY. 623 Royal St., 524-2583 — No information available.
ROY. 329 Julia St., 598-2048 — Open.
SANDERS, STOKES & SMITH GALLERY. 5230 Magazine St., 897-0678 — No information available.
SEVEN DEVILS IMAGINATION PARLOR. 1111 St. Mary St., 304-8245; www.sevendevilsparlor.com — Open with limited hours.
SLIDELL ART LEAGUE GALLERY. Historic Slidell Train Depot, 1827 Front St., Suite 201, Slidell, (985) 847-9458 — No information available.
SOREN CHRISTENSEN GALLERY. 400 Julia St., 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com — Group show, through December.
space 301. 250 Conti St., Mobile, Ala., (251) 208-5671; www.space301.com — Made in New Orleans: A Survey of Contemporary Art From the Crescent City, on-the-road group show of artwork by New Orleans artists, through Jan. 8, 2006.
STAN RICE GALLERY. 861 Carondelet St. — The gallery moved to Dallas.
STEVE MARTIN STUDIO. 624 Julia St., 566-1390 — No information available.
S T. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650 — No information available.
SYLVIA SCHMIDT GALLERY. 400-A Julia St., 522-2000; www.sylviaschmidt.com — Scheduled to reopen October 2006.
THOMAS MANN DESIGN. 1810 Magazine St., (800) 923-2284 — Not open.
Unique Products. 2038 Magazine. St., upstairs in Winky's, 568-1020 — Art made from recycled materials by Mark Kirk and Heather MacFarlane, ongoing.
VEN NORMAN GALLERY. 317 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-9555; www.vennorman.com — Gallery status unknown; photography sessions available.
WAITING ROOM GALLERY. 906 Pauline St., (318) 655-2623; www.wroomgallery.com — Open by appointment.
THE WILLIAM AND JOSEPH GALLERY. 713 Royal St., 566-7009; www.thewilliamandjosephgallery.com — No information available.
WINDSOR FINE ART. 221 Royal St., 586-0202; www.windsorfineart.com — Paintings by Spanish artist Royo; group exhibition featuring work by Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso, through December.
spare spaces
Turncoats. 1926 Magazine St., 299-9004; www.turncoats.net — Basket Case: A Collection of Photographs by Casey Laws, ongoing.
museums
AMERICAN-ITALIAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY. 537 S. Peters St., 522-7294 — No information available.
AMISTAD RESEARCH CENTER ART GALLERY. Tulane University, Tilton Hall, 6823 St. Charles Ave., 865-5535; www.amistadresearchcenter.org — No information available.
AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS. 1 Canal St., 861-5105; www.auduboninstitute.org — Scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2006.
BACKSTREET CULTURAL MUSEUM. 1116 St. Claude St., 522-4806; www.backstreetculturalmuseum.com — No information available.
Chez vodun. 822 N. Rampart St., 558-0653; www.chezvodun.com — New Orleans' authentic Voodoo museum and temple is open. Tours, entertainment, rituals and African teas and coffees available.
GERMAINE CAZENAVE WELLS MARDI GRAS MUSEUM. Arnaud's Restaurant, 813 Bienville St., 523-5433; www.arnauds.com/museum.html — No information available.
HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION. 533 Royal St., 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — The Terrible and the Brave: The Battles for New Orleans: 1814-1815 .
LOUISIANA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. 420 Julia St., 523-1357; www.lcm.org — No information available.
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM CABILDO. 701 Chartres St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/cabex.htm — The Cabildo: Two Centuries of Louisiana History ; Freshly Brewed: The Coffee Trade and the Port of New Orleans ; Louisiana and the Mighty Mississippi River ; all ongoing.
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM MADAME JOHN'S LEGACY. 632 Dumaine St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us — No opening date scheduled.
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM PRESBYTERE. 751 Chartres St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/presbex.htm — Reopening February 2006.
MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COCKTAIL. 514 Chartres St., 565-8027; www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org — Not open.
THE NATIONAL D-DAY MUSEUM. 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.ddaymuseum.org — The museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays.
NEW ORLEANS AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM. 1418 Gov. Nicholls St., 319-5415 — No information available.
NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC TRAIN GARDEN AT CITY PARK. New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park, 482-4888; http://www.neworleanscitypark.com/nobg.php — Not open.
NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org — The museum is scheduled to reopen in March 2006.
NEW ORLEANS PHARMACY MUSEUM. 514 Chartres St., 565-8027; www.pharmacymuseum.org — Not open.
OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.com — Passport: Classic and Unknown Photographs By Herman Leonard ; Observations: Sketchbooks, Paintings and Architecture of Errol Barron ; Recent Acquisitions: Paintings and Sculpture ; William Eggleston: People ; Generations of Hands: Recent works by Nene Humphrey ; works from the permanent collection; Missing, Migrations; Coming Back; Missing New Orleans, historic photographs and memorabilia of the city; Do You Know What it Means? : post-Katrina photographs by David Rae Morris, through December.
OLD US Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., 568-6990; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/mintex.htm — Closed indefinitely for repairs.
SYDNEY AND WALDA BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org — The sculpture garden is open.
(The submission deadline for all listings information is noon Monday .)
