August 27, 2021 — IN ANTICIPATION OF HURRICANE IDA, THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER’S GALLERIES WILL CLOSE FROM FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
(New Orleans, LA - August 27 2021): Due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Ida, the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) announced the closing of its galleries and theatre from Friday, August 27 until further notice. The planned opening of “SOLOS,” an exhibition of new works by CAC visual artists-in-residence, scheduled for Friday, August 27, 2021 from 6 to 9pm has been postponed. Additionally, the CAC’s virtual panel discussion “(Re)membering to Never Forget,” scheduled for Sunday, August 29 from 2 to 4 pm has also been postponed. Both programs will be rescheduled in the near future with dates to be announced. Please follow the CAC’s social media channels and website for updates.