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HNOC in the News
New Orleans CityBusiness: Historic New Orleans Collection Opens Bunny Matthews Retrospective
August 6, 2026
The exhibition “Bunny Matthews: His Art, Life, and Obsessions” and its companion book will debut on September 18, 2026.
HNOC in the News
WVUE: HNOC Presents 18th Annual New Orleans Antiques Forum this Weekend
August 5, 2026
Manager of Programs Amy Williams explores the objects and themes featured at this year’s forum, taking place August 7–9.
Exhibitions
Cloistered with a Camera: The Photography of Mother St. Croix
August 6 to December 12, 2027
Discover the pioneering photography of Mother St. Croix in this exhibition commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Ursuline nuns in New Orleans.
HNOC in the News
Country Roads Magazine: HNOC’s 2026 Antiques Forum Explores the Gulf South’s Objects, Rituals, and Traditions
July 28, 2026
August 7–9, the signature event will offer engaging sessions and activities for lovers of antiques and material culture.
First Draft
How Vic and Nat’ly Became Crescent City Cartoon Classics
Bunny Matthews’s signature characters distilled everything that fascinated him about New Orleans—the good, the bad, and the bizarre—and became enduring icons in the process.
Events
Member Preview: “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions”
September 16, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
HNOC members are invited to preview our new exhibition exploring the legacy of New Orleans’s legendary writer and cartoonist.
Announcement
HNOC Receives Honors at 2026 New Orleans Press Club Awards
July 22, 2026
Best Blog among four awards received by HNOC staff in communications, publications, and curatorial departments.
Events
Members-Only Reception featuring Quintron
September 19, 2026, 5:30–7 p.m.
HNOC members are invited to celebrate the debut of “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions,” featuring entertainment by legendary New Orleans musician Quintron.
Events
Swingin’ Soirée
September 12, 2026, 5–7:30 p.m.
Don your 1920s era attire and join us for a lively celebration of French Quarter bohemia with champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and live period music.