On Saturday, August 3, 2019, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans (CAC) will host the 25th Anniversary of Hancock Whitney White Linen Night, an event celebrating the city’s art scene.
Hancock Whitney White Linen Night transforms the 300-700 block of Julia Street in the Arts District of New Orleans into a block party, where specially curated exhibits feature works from local, regional and international artists. At venues including the Contemporary Arts Center, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the National WWII Museum, art lovers can explore their surroundings free of charge.
“As the CAC’s signature fundraiser, Hancock Whitney White Linen Night is among the largest arts fundraisers in the Gulf South. We are thrilled to have reached the milestone of 25 years of presenting cutting edge art experiences, building community, and celebrating the culture of New Orleans,” said MK Wegmann, Interim Executive Director of the CAC. “We invite all art lovers to don their best summer white finery and join us for the season’s biggest artful party!”
The Julia Street Block Party kicks off the evening, running from 5:30-9:30 p.m., but there are more events afterwards. Those are:
- 5:30pm – 9:30pm |CAC’s Cool Down Lounge at the Green Room at Auction House Market
801 Magazine Street & Julia Street
Cool off with an art-inspired VIP experience at Auction House Market, just off the hustle and bustle of Julia Street. Tickets include two drinks, light bites, seating, air conditioning, restrooms, and complimentary tickets to Hancock Whitney White Linen,After Dark, the official after party at the CAC, 900 Camp St.Tickets are $40 for CAC Members and $50 for the general public. Buy Tickets
- 5:30pm – 9:30pm |CACOpen Call Exhibition: Identity Measures
Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street
Attendees are invited to begin their art explorations at the CAC’s Open Call Exhibition: Identity Measures,an exhibition thatexploresidentity as complex entanglements of lived experiences based on race, gender, ability, sexuality, and class. Guest curator Dr. Jordan Amirkhani of American University has selected works by 23 artists living and working in New Orleans. Admission is free and open to the public.
- 8pm – Midnight |Hancock Whitney White Linen,After Dark
CAC Camp Street Warehouse (Camp St. parking lot entrance)
Event goers are invited to conclude their evening of art celebrations at the official after party of Hancock Whitney White Linen Night, featuring DJ RQ Away, “HI, DENTITIES!” (a curated drag performance by Vinsantos and the New Orleans Drag Workshop), late night bites, art experiences, and cash bar. Tickets are $10 in advance, $20 day-of, and free for CAC members. Buy Tickets
For more information, including how to purchase tickets in advance to skip lines, as well as a list of participating galleries, click here.
