In the Spirit: The Photography of Michael P. Smith
from The Historic New Orleans Collection marks the inaugural public presentation
of the Michael P. Smith Archive from The Historic New Orleans Collection.
An exhibition presented in two locations:
“Beyond the Music”
March 11–September 13, 2009
Williams Gallery, 533 Royal St.
Admission is free.
Reception: March 11, 6:00–8:00 p.m
“Twenty-Five Jazz Fests”
April 17–July 12, 2009
Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St.
Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students and
seniors and free for CAC members.
Reception: April 17, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Photographer Michael P. Smith (1937–2008) captured the heart and soul of New Orleans’s music, culture, and folkways. He documented the physical and social structures that helped shape the unique cultural identity of his native New Orleans. In 2007, The Collection acquired Smith’s body of work, ensuring both its long-term preservation and ultimate public access.
In the Spirit: The Photography of Michael P. Smith from The Historic New Orleans Collection marks the inaugural public presentation of the Michael P. Smith Archive from The Historic New Orleans Collection. The exhibition includes unique displays at The Collection and the Contemporary Arts Center. More..
A full-color exhibition catalogue has been produced in conjunction with this exhibtion. The 112-page publication, complete with nearly 100 images and three essays, will be available for purchase at both institutions, by phone (504) 598-7147, and online through The Shop at The Collection.
