JAMNOLA (museum)

JAMNOLA
IndustryExperience Economy
Founded2020
FoundersJonny Liss, Chad Smith
Headquarters
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
,
United States
ParentIJAM LLC
Websitejamnola.com

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.[1][2][3]

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.[4][5][6][7] The museum features interactive displays created by over 30 local artists, celebrating New Orleans vibrant culture.[8][9][10]

Located in a 5,400 square-foot space in the Marigny neighborhood, on the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) Institute campus,[4][9][11] JAMNOLA initially 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.[6]

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.[13][14][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"[15] and as a "12-room maze of artistic wonderment".[4]

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.[16][17] The project, estimated to cost $5 million, is scheduled to open in 2025.[16]

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.[5][18][19][20]

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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Jam NOLA: New fun interactive museum celebrating Louisiana's culture, art, food & music". WGNO. July 28, 2020.
  2. ^ "Two Colorful and Artistic Experiences to Add to your List". Adore Magazine. August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  3. ^ Carltonaut (April 11, 2023). "JAMNOLA: Immersive Art in New Orleans". Carltonaut's Travel Tips. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c MacCash, Doug (July 23, 2020). "JAMNOLA, a new $750,000 art attraction in Marigny, will open Aug. 1 after months of delay". NOLA.com. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Schmidt, Sean (July 31, 2020). "JAMNOLA: 20 Photos & Videos That Showcase Local Artists in Immersive New Pop-Up Experience". River Beats New Orleans. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "JAMNOLA, An 'Experiential Pop-Up,' Set to Open Aug. 1 – Biz New Orleans". July 16, 2020. Archived from the original on April 23, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  7. ^ Coviello, Will (July 27, 2020). "New Orleans' first experiential museum, JAMNOLA, opens Aug. 1 in Faubourg Marigny". NOLA.com. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "JAMNOLA: Immersive Pop-Up Celebrating Art, Music, Food & Theatrics". New Orleans Local News and Events. November 15, 2023. Archived from the original on October 13, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c Scott, Chadd. "JAMNOLA, An Artistic Love Letter To New Orleans Embracing 'The New Normal'". Forbes. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  10. ^ "JAMNOLA invites celebration through art, music, and culture". ViaNolaVie. Archived from the original on December 5, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Fontenot, Jordan LaHaye (June 23, 2020). "Perspectives: JAMNOLA". Country Roads Magazine. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Songy, Marielle (August 11, 2020). "JAMNOLA's permanent art pop-up is all the fun you've missed during quarantine". Very Local. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  13. ^ "JAMNOLA Unveils New Mardi Gras Focus for Carnival". OffBeat Magazine. January 8, 2024. Archived from the original on March 1, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  14. ^ "Your Virtually Perfect Guide to Mardi Gras 2021". OffBeat Magazine. February 7, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  15. ^ "JAMNOLA Is A Colorful Oasis". Where Y'at New Orleans. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  16. ^ a b MacCash, Doug (October 24, 2023). "JAMNOLA immersive art museum is moving to old bakery on Frenchmen Street". NOLA.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  17. ^ Schmidt, Sean (October 7, 2022). "JAMNOLA Expands, Unveils New 'Nola Reminiscence' Exhibits". River Beats New Orleans. Archived from the original on August 6, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  18. ^ "Hoda and Jenna meet local NOLA legends, lesser-known hotspots". TODAY.com. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  19. ^ "JAMNOLA – Pop-Up Review". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  20. ^ Rattenbury, Jack (March 11, 2021). "Celebrate New Orleans Joy, Art And Music At 'Cultural Funhouse' JAMNOLA". Secret New Orleans. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  21. ^ "JAMNOLA". 10Best. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  22. ^ "U.S. News – JAMNOLA No. 25 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans".
  23. ^ "The 20 Best Things to Do in New Orleans Right Now (2025)".

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