Happening @ Antenna

Join us EVERY 2nd Saturday of the month from 6-10pm at Antenna:3718 for Second Saturday receptions in honor of our current exhibitions! Check this page to find out about 2nd Saturday events at Antenna:6330 which happen periodically throughout the year.

JUNE 2nd Sat RECEPTION @ Antenna:3718 & Antenna:6330 – Saturday June 13th 6-10pm: Join us this 2nd Saturday for an opening exhibition reception at BOTH Antenna locations!
Antenna:3718 exhibitions: The Art Farm & FREE FORM
Antenna:6330 exhibition: 21 Katrina Cranes: ALCHEMY OF THE FALLING ACORN
– You can visit the exhibition at Antenna:3718 during gallery hours (Thursdays 12-7pm, Fridays & Saturdays 12-5pm at 3718 St. Claude Ave. from May 12th-June 27th).
– You can visit the exhibition at Antenna:6330 during regular operating hours for Paper Machine (Tuesdays-Friday 10am-6pm from May 12th-June 27th)

2nd Sat RECEPTION @ Antenna:3718 & Antenna:6330 – Saturday May 12th 6-10pm: Join us this 2nd Saturday for an opening exhibition reception at BOTH Antenna locations!
Antenna:3718 exhibitions: The Art Farm & FREE FORM
Antenna:6330 exhibition: 21 Katrina Cranes: ALCHEMY OF THE FALLING ACORN
– You can visit the exhibition at Antenna:3718 during gallery hours (Thursdays 12-7pm, Fridays & Saturdays 12-5pm at 3718 St. Claude Ave. from May 12th-June 27th).
– You can visit the exhibition at Antenna:6330 during regular operating hours for Paper Machine (Tuesdays-Friday 10am-6pm from May 12th-June 27th)

APPLY TO BE AN ANTENNA BOARD MEMBER HERE BY JUNE 1st, 2026

In 2026, Antenna is seeking local and national community members for a three year term on the Antenna board. We are seeking folx with knowledge in marketing, philanthropy, real estate, builder, architect, publishing, and community members who are interested in supporting the arts ecosystem. Board members support Antenna’s mission; participate in developing policies and procedures to govern the organization, and advise the team. Applications are due June 1, followed by an interview and approval of the board by early July and August and if accepted onboarding in September – November with your first meeting in December.

May 5th, 2026 from 6-8pm::
GiveNOLA Day Community Vibe Dinner!

GiveNOLA Day is Tuesday May 5th – This year Antenna is raising $5,000 for our Emergency Grants for Artists and we’d love to see you all on 5.5.26 from 6-8pm at our Vibes Dinner – an evening of conversation, community, and celebration of artists as workers. Featuring a light dinner as well as a creative sharing by Pink Slipper (recipient of the Antenna Press Award), this event is hosted by our wonderful board to celebrate and uplift the New Orleans creative community during this local fundraising holiday. All donations from the Give NOLA Day platform and this event supports Antenna’s Artist Emergency Fund, helping sustain artists and cultural workers during times of need. Scaled donations of $25–$150 are asked for those wishing to attend the dinner, with donations of $50 or more receiving a copy of the Pink Slipper book!

PLATFORMS FUND IS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS MAY 1st-31st, 2026

Project grants of $10,000 and research grants of $1500 are awarded annually to New Orleans based individuals,collectives, and collaborative art groups in support of new and innovative artistic commissions that take place outside the museum or gallery walls, within the public realm, or in a non-traditional exhibition environment. Grants are awarded to projects that best exemplify an attention to the histories, communities, and ecologies of the region and their (trans)national implications, while reimagining visual artmaking for social change. The Platforms Fund is a collaborative effort of AntennaAshé Cultural Art Center, and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

4.14.26::PLATFORMS FUND PUBLIC INFO SESSION ABOUT PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS: come learn more about The Platforms Fund and how to apply from local partners Antenna & The Ashé C.A.C. If you are unable to make these information sessions, drop in sessions with Antenna staff are available on Thursdays and Fridays in May from 1-5pm upon request. Email egidirector@antenna.works to schedule an appointment.
Ashé Info Session @ Ashé Cultural Arts Center:
Tuesday April 30, 6-7:30 pm

2nd Sat RECEPTION @ Antenna:3718 – April 11th: Join us this 2nd Saturday for another reception for “0UR M0NSTERS”, a group exhibition curated by The Antenna Collective, led by Flora Cabili.

You can visit the exhibition at Antenna:3718 during gallery hours Thursdays 12-7pm, Fridays & Saturdays 12-5pm at 3718 St. Claude Ave. from March 14th-April 25th.

OPENING RECEPTION @ Antenna:3718 – March 14th: Join us this 2nd Saturday for the opening reception for “0UR M0NSTERS”, a group exhibition curated by The Antenna Collective, led by Flora Cabili.

You can visit the exhibition at Antenna:3718 during gallery hours Thursdays 12-7pm, Fridays & Saturdays 12-5pm at 3718 St. Claude Ave. from March 14th-April 25th.

CLOSING RECEPTION @ Antenna:3718 – Feb 21st: Join us this 3rd Saturday of the month for a community reception to celebrate our current exhibitions (moved from 2nd Saturday due to Mardi Gras). This Saturday Feb 10th will serve as the Closing Reception for our current exhibitions “I Thought About Killing A Man” by Gurleen Rai & “A Problem of State” by Frank Robinson. You can also visit Antenna:3718 during gallery hours Thursdays 12-7pm, Fridays & Saturdays 12-5pm at 3718 St. Claude Ave.

SECOND SATURDAY OPENING RECEPTION @ Antenna:3718 – Jan 10th: Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for a community reception to celebrate our current exhibitions. This Saturday Jan 10th will serve as the Closing Reception for our new exhibitions “I Thought About Killing A Man” by Gurleen Rai & “A Problem of State” by Frank Robinson. You can also visit Antenna:3718 during gallery hours Thursdays 12-7pm, Fridays & Saturdays 12-5pm at 3718 St. Claude Ave.

Join us on Saturday Nov. 8 from 6:30-9:30 PM to celebrate Second Saturday by taking the Art Bus to the open galleries across St. Roch, St. Claude, and Arabi! Hosted by Antenna Board Member Rahsaana Ison, the Art Bus is FREE to ride and will stop at each gallery for approximately 20-25 minutes. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Suggested donations of $15 to $20 are appreciated, but not expected. No one turned away for lack of funds and there is no reservation required. Please email info@antenna.works with questions.

SECOND SATURDAY OPENING RECEPTION @ Antenna:3718 – Nov 8th: Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for a community reception to celebrate our current exhibitions. This Saturday Nov 8th will serve as the Opening Reception for our new exhibitions “Da Dung Roi” by Horatio Nguyễn & “Porch to Pulse” by Patrick Davis. You can also visit Antenna:3718 during gallery hours Thursdays 12-7pm, Fridays & Saturdays 12-5pm at 3718 St. Claude Ave.

SECOND SATURDAY OPENING RECEPTION @ Antenna:6330 – Nov 8th: This Saturday Sept 13th will serve as the Opening Reception for our new exhibition “Words of the Redeemed: Hurricane Katrina through the Eyes of Danita Bright” by Danita Bright. You can also visit Antenna:6330 during regular hours Tues-Friday 10am-6pm at 6330 St. Claude Ave.


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