Antenna

Antenna Antenna is committed to being a vital participant in the life of New Orleans through the creation and

Antenna engages and supports artists, writers, youth, and audiences with an array of thought-provoking exhibitions, events, publications, and arts education. We are the umbrella organization for:
Antenna Gallery
Room 220
Draw-A-Thon
Platforms Fund
Antenna::Signals
Antenna:Incubator
Press Street Press

📡 Join us this June 13th for Antenna’s 2nd Saturday.Ongoing exhibitions SECOND RECEPTION:Antenna:3718 exhibitions: 6pm-1...
06/11/2026

📡 Join us this June 13th for Antenna’s 2nd Saturday.

Ongoing exhibitions SECOND RECEPTION:

Antenna:3718 exhibitions: 6pm-10pm

FREE FORM by John Alleyne
Freeform: not conforming to a regular/formal structure or shape.
FREE-FORM, honors the non-conforming dreadlock hairstyle, and is a metaphor for Alleyne’s intuitive, experimental silkscreen process. Alleyne explores the dichotomy of life as immigrant and American citizen, concerning how we construct spaces of refuge, resistance, and self-definition. John Stephen Edmund Alleyne 🇧🇧

“The Art Fam” by Mess Art & The Antenna Collective
An intergenerational collaborative exhibition between the Antenna Collective and Mess Arts. MessArts

– You can visit these exhibitions at Antenna:3718 during gallery hours (Thursdays 2:30-7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays 12-5pm at 3718 St. Claude Ave. from May 12th-June 27th).

Antenna:6330 exhibition: 6pm – 9pm

“21 KATRINA CRANES: Alchemy of the Falling Acorns & Ugly Ducklings” with Monique Moss, students from NORD Center for Dance & students from LiveOak School.

– You can visit this exhibition at Antenna:6330 during regular operating hours for Paper Machine (Tuesdays-Friday 10am-5:30pm from May 12th-June 27th)
Call (504)397-2741 to schedule your visit.

To know more about about our programs and exhibitions check our link tree and our links in bio.
Or go to www.antenna.works and subscribe to our newsletter.

📡Join us on June 25th from 6-8pm for Antenna’s monthly Land & Labor Practice in collaboration with . This month we are s...
06/09/2026

📡Join us on June 25th from 6-8pm for Antenna’s monthly Land & Labor Practice in collaboration with . This month we are screening “Seeds,” a film by Brittany Shyne.  

📡ABOUT THE EVENT: “Seeds” is a portrait of Black generational farmers in the South, exploring their joys, struggles, and the significance of owning their own land. Using lyrical black and white imagery, this meditative film unveils the challenges and values of land and legacy. Join us for a screening, and discussion after the film on its themes of land, legacy, and labor. Sign up at the link in our bio!

📡ABOUT ANTENNA’S LAND & LABOR PRACTICE: The Land & Labor series is part of Antenna’s ongoing commitment to examining the interconnected systems that shape creative and cultural production. By bringing together artists, workers, and community members, these gatherings provide space to share knowledge, build solidarity, and imagine more just and sustainable ways of living and working.

📡 Join artist John Alleyne and guest speakers for a special Juneteenth community program at Antenna 3718 Saint Claude av...
06/06/2026

📡 Join artist John Alleyne and guest speakers for a special Juneteenth community program at Antenna 3718 Saint Claude ave. 1pm to 4 pm. Advance registration is encouraged.

Presented in conjunction with FREEFORM, a solo exhibition by John Alleyned, loc-care demonstrations, free consultations, music, light refreshments, and more. Inspired by the themes of the exhibition, FREEFORM: Juneteenth Community Care Day brings together art, hair culture, education, and community care. Through conversation, demonstrations, and free consultations, the event celebrates Black hair traditions as spaces of creativity, self-definition, resilience, and cultural knowledge. Visitors are invited to engage with the exhibition while learning directly from local haircare professionals about grooming practices, loc maintenance, entrepreneurship, and the cultural significance of Black hair traditions.

📡This special program features: Jalisa “Ling Stylez” — a Louisiana-licensed cosmetologist specializing in healthy haircare, loc maintenance, styling, and education.
Landan G. — a self taught, New Orleans-based barber known for his precision cuts, grooming expertise, and commitment to helping clients look and feel their best.

📡 Attendance is limited to the first 20 registered participants to ensure an intimate, hands-on experience and meaningful engagement with the presenters. Whether you’re looking to relax, meet new friends, or just enjoy the good vibes, this day is for you! This event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is encouraged.
Presented in conjunction with FREEFORM, a solo exhibition by John Alleyne at Antenna Gallery.
Eventbrite link in bio:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-community-care-day-tickets-1991024136790?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/27/2026

📡Platforms Applications are due May 31st and there’s ONE application support session left this week to help you finish!

📡Join us this THURSDAY, virtually (link in bio)or in person at Antenna:6330 from 6-7:30pm

📡 If you are unable to make this session, drop in sessions with Antenna staff are available on Thursdays and Fridays in May from 1-5pm upon request. Email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

📡apply today at PlatformsFund.org or go to the application directly through Antennas Submittable at antenna.submittable.com (link in bio)

11/28/2025

📡REMINDER: both Antenna spaces are closed Nov 27th&28th. 📡There will be a FREE Lumen Photography workshop at Antenna:6330 on Saturday Nov 29th at 12pm.
📡Antenna:3718 will be open Saturday during regular hours (12-5pm)
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While we’re closed make sure to check out our virtual exhibitions online at Antenna.works • this video shows a sneak peek at the Sept/Oct exhibition “Gazing B(l)ack” by Chris Leaux .leaux

11/28/2025

📡REMINDER: both Antenna spaces are closed Nov 27th&28th. 📡There will be a FREE Lumen Photography workshop at Antenna:6330 on Saturday Nov 29th at 12pm.
📡Antenna:3718 will be open Saturday during regular hours (12-5pm)
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While we’re closed make sure to check out our virtual exhibitions online at Antenna.works • this video shows a sneak peek at the Sept/Oct exhibition “Thermal Shutdown” by David Sullivan

11/07/2025

Yall coming out this 2nd Saturday for the ? Check out this video about the Art Bus and don’t forget to meet us at 3718 St Claude at 6:30pm to kick things off!

Apply to be a member of the Antenna Board! More information is available in the application in our linktree.
03/24/2025

Apply to be a member of the Antenna Board! More information is available in the application in our linktree.

Antenna says goodbye to our Admin Assistant, Magdalena Saliba. Magdalena says this as she leaves us: “I’m so grateful fo...
03/24/2025

Antenna says goodbye to our Admin Assistant, Magdalena Saliba. Magdalena says this as she leaves us:
“I’m so grateful for my time at Antenna. I’ve learned so much about the power of art, community engagement, and just how special New Orleans truly is! I’ll be attending the School of the Art Institute for a Masters in Art Education in the fall, and I hope to be back in New Orleans very soon!”
Thank you magda!

Join us this Monday evening for our monthly Land and Labor practice. This month we will be writing letters in solidarity...
03/21/2025

Join us this Monday evening for our monthly Land and Labor practice. This month we will be writing letters in solidarity against Louisiana’s death penalty.
This is also a perfect time to see the final days of “ABOUT TIME,” our March show that touches on themes relating to Louisiana’s penitentiary systems.

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