Prospect New Orleans is Back with More Art

The art community in New Orleans has continued to grow and includes many talented artists and galleries sharing in and complementing New Orleans culture. Contemporary art has played an important role in expressing the passion of the citizens of New Orleans, as well as people across the world. Helping showcase local talent is Prospect New Orleans, an organization under the U.S. Biennial, which showcases art throughout the world. From November 2008 through January 2009, Prospect New Orleans presented Prospect 1, which was the largest biennial of international contemporary art in the United States. Prospect 1 showcased 81 artists in 24 venues. It attracted 42,000 visitors and generated $23 million in the local economy. I went to many Prospect 1 events and enjoyed all the amazing talent throughout the city. For a moment, all the great art I was experiencing made me think it was time for me to become a painter.

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