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Announcement

HNOC to Host Two 2026 New Orleans Film Festival Screenings

October 22, 2026
The free screenings and a community reception will take place on Monday, October 26 at HNOC’s Williams Research Center, located at 410 Chartres Street.
Head shot of Boyd Cruise leaning on his right hand.
First Draft

The Truth and Beauty of Boyd Cruise, Godfather of HNOC

An artist, curator, and preservationist, Cruise shaped the foundation of the Historic New Orleans Collection.

Authors Michael Tisserand and Allison Fensterstock sit at a table signing copies of their book "Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions."
Announcement

Updated: Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Bunny Matthews Book Events

October 16, 2026
Join us for New Orleans-area events and book signings celebrating the release of HNOC’s publication “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions.”
A screenshot of an interview with HNOC Deputy Director Erin Greenwald appearing on KTBS-TV based out of Shreverport, Louisiana.
HNOC in the News

KTBS-TV: Rare Portraits by Pioneering Louisiana Artist Now on Display in New Orleans

October 14, 2026
HNOC Deputy Director Erin Greenwald provided insight into two extraordinary paintings now on view at the Williams Research Center.
One of two portraits by Julien Hudson acquired by HNOC, depecting a Free Black man wearing a turban and a golden earring.
HNOC in the News

NOLA.com: Two ‘Priceless’ Paintings by Julien Hudson, Free Man of Color, On View at HNOC

October 13, 2026
Doug McCash of NOLA.com | “The Times Picayune” explored the historical significance of the new acquisitions, on view now at the Williams Research Center.
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Events

“Cider and Song” Featuring the Lynn Drury Band

November 20, 2026, 5–7 p.m.
Celebrate the arrival of fall with an acoustic evening of cider and song with singer-songwriter Lynn Drury.
Two portraits by Julien Hudson paired side by side: "Creole Boy with a Moth" and Free Black man wearing a turban.
Press Release

Two Portraits by Julien Hudson Find a Permanent Home in the French Quarter

October 5, 2026
Historic New Orleans Collection acquires exceedingly rare paintings by elusive Creole artist
The purple sheet music cover for two LSU songs, featuring portraits of Huey Long and Castro Carazo, an illustrated LSU flag, and an image of the state capitol building in Baton Rouge.
First Draft

Huey Long, Tiger King

For years, the notorious Louisianan politician was also the unofficial football coach and bandleader of LSU.

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