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JAMNOLA

JAMNOLA (Joy, Art, Music – New Orleans) is an art installation and museum located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Cultural funhouse presents interactive art installations that highlight the city's art, music, and culture.[1][2][3]

JAMNOLA
IndustryExperience Economy
Founded2020
FoundersJonny Liss, Chad Smith
Headquarters
New Orleans, Louisiana
,
U.S.
ParentIJAM LLC
Websitewww.jamnola.com

History

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Founded in August 2020 by Jonny Liss and Chad Smith, in creative partnership with Catherine Todd and Collin Ferguson from Where y’Art Works, JAMNOLA officially opened in November 2020 under the parent company IJAM LLC.[4][5][6][7] The museum features interactive art installations created by over 30 local artists, celebrating New Orleans vibrant culture.[8][9][8][10]

Located in a 5,400 square-foot space on the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) Institute campus in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans,[4][9][11] JAMNOLA faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to modifications for touchless exhibits.[12] Upon reopening, the museum implemented health protocols including social distancing, capacity limits, temperature checks, and mask requirements.[13]

During COVID, JAMNOLA launched an online store offering an "It's About New Orleans" charity t-shirt, with proceeds supporting Feed The Second Line, an organization that aids New Orleans culture-bearers, including musicians, artists, and Mardi Gras Indians.[14][15][11]

JAMNOLA has been described in publications as "an artistic love letter to New Orleans",[9] “a photographable and instagrammable journey”,[12] “a colorful oasis”[16] and as a "12-room maze of artistic wonderment".[4]

Growth and expansion

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On April 7, 2021, NOLA.com reported that JAMNOLA 2.0 will be introduced in a 13,000 square foot space at 940 Frenchmen Street in the Binder Bakery building.[17][18] The project, estimated to cost $5 million, is scheduled to open in 2025.[17]

Locations

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City Dates Location
New Orleans August 2020 – present 2832 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70117
New Orleans 2025 940 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA

Recognition

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jam NOLA: New fun interactive museum celebrating Louisiana's culture, art, food & music".
  2. ^ "Two Colorful and Artistic Experiences to Add to your List". Adore Magazine. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  3. ^ Carltonaut (2023-04-11). "JAMNOLA: Immersive Art in New Orleans". Carltonaut's Travel Tips. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  4. ^ a b c MacCash, Doug (2020-07-23). "JAMNOLA, a new $750,000 art attraction in Marigny, will open Aug. 1 after months of delay". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  5. ^ Schmidt, Sean (2020-07-31). "JAMNOLA: 20 Photos & Videos That Showcase Local Artists in Immersive New Pop-Up Experience". River Beats New Orleans. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  6. ^ "Jamnola an experiential pop up set to open August 1".
  7. ^ Coviello, Will (2020-07-27). "New Orleans' first experiential museum, JAMNOLA, opens Aug. 1 in Faubourg Marigny". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  8. ^ a b "JAMNOLA: Immersive Pop-Up Celebrating Art, Music, Food & Theatrics". New Orleans Local News and Events. 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  9. ^ a b c Scott, Chadd. "JAMNOLA, An Artistic Love Letter To New Orleans Embracing 'The New Normal'". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  10. ^ "JAMNOLA invites celebration through art, music, and culture". ViaNolaVie. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  11. ^ a b Fontenot, Jordan LaHaye (2020-06-23). "Perspectives: JAMNOLA". Country Roads Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  12. ^ a b Songy, Marielle (2020-08-11). "JAMNOLA's permanent art pop-up is all the fun you've missed during quarantine". Very Local. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  13. ^ "JAMNOLA, An 'Experiential Pop-Up,' Set to Open Aug. 1 - Biz New Orleans". 2020-07-16. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  14. ^ Staff, OffBeat (2024-01-08). "JAMNOLA Unveils New Mardi Gras Focus for Carnival". OffBeat Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  15. ^ Staff, OffBeat (2021-02-07). "Your Virtually Perfect Guide to Mardi Gras 2021". OffBeat Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  16. ^ "JAMNOLA Is A Colorful Oasis". Where Y'at New Orleans. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  17. ^ a b MacCash, Doug (2023-10-24). "JAMNOLA immersive art museum is moving to old bakery on Frenchmen Street". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  18. ^ Schmidt, Sean (2022-10-07). "JAMNOLA Expands, Unveils New 'Nola Reminiscence' Exhibits". River Beats New Orleans. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  19. ^ "JAMNOLA". 10Best. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  20. ^ "U.S. News - JAMNOLA #25 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans".
  21. ^ "The best things to do in New Orleans right now".
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