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HNOC Commemorates America’s 250th Birthday with 2026 Programs

From concerts to panel discussions, the Collection joins organizations across the country in marking the anniversary.

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Visitors explore "American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition" at HNOC.

HNOC CEO and President Daniel Hammer greets Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain outside the Williams Research Center.

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HNOC Hosts Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain for America&Spain250 Symposium

September 28, 2026

Presented September 24–26, the symposium offered an engaging exploration of Spanish Louisiana’s strategic, social, and cultural role during the American Revolution.

Bunny Matthews, photographed at his home/studio in Abita Springs in 1990.

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Gambit Weekly Spotlights Upcoming Bunny Matthews Book and Exhibition

September 15, 2026

The article and podcast episode preview HNOC’s exhibition and book, “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions,” launching September 18.

HNOC Curatorial Cataloger Emily Perkins speaks on WWL-TV New Orleans.

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WWL-TV Previews Bunny Matthews Exhibition Opening September 18

September 14, 2026

Curatorial Cataloger Emily Perkins discusses how “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions” will bring the New Orleans artist’s work to life.

A black and white photo of authors Michael Tisserand and Allison Fensterstock sitting at a table talking to Jude Matthews. A copy of the book "Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions" is on the table.

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September Issue of ANTIGRAVITY Magazine Explores Life of Bunny Matthews

September 8, 2026

Authors Michael Tisserand and Alison Fensterstock, joined by son Jude Matthews, discuss the complicated subject of “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions.”

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

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Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Bunny Matthews Book Events

September 2, 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.”

Bunny Matthews painting the set of Da Vic and Nat’ly Show, April 1985, photograph by Andrew Boyd.

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WWNO’s “The Reading Life” Features Authors of HNOC’s Upcoming Bunny Matthews Book

August 27, 2026

Host Susan Larson interviews authors Alison Fensterstock and Michael Tisserand about the legendary artist and their book “Bunny Mathews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions.”

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Country Roads Magazine Examines the Clarence John Laughlin Archive at HNOC

August 26, 2026

The article explores the surrealist photographer’s archive as viewed as an architectural survey of the Gothic south.

A musician plays an Aeolian Organ at the Historic New Orleans Collection.

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WVUE Feature Explores HNOC’s Restored Aeolian Pipe Organ

August 25, 2026

In its “Heart of Louisiana” segment, Fox 8’s Dave McNamara examines what makes the cutting-edge piece of 1920s technology so special.

A press photograph of an inmate cell inside Orleans Parish Prison. Three Black men can be seen lying on metal rack beds and another man is partially visible lying on a cot on the ground. Newspapers, empty milk cartons, candy boxes, and cups can be seen on a shelf beneath the window.

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HNOC Book “Captive State” Receives Southeastern Museum Conference Publication Award

August 12, 2026

The 2025 publication was awarded Second Place (Silver) by the SEMC Publications Competitions jury.

Amanda McFillen, HNOC Director of Audience Engagement, speaking on NOLA Now about Museum Month activities happening now at the museum.

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NOLA Now: HNOC Offering Free Tours and Special Perks During Museum Month

August 11, 2026

Organized by New Orleans & Company each August, members of participating local museums receive free access to all other participating institutions throughout the month.

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