Ariodante Contemporary Art and Craft Gallery

10/25/2026

We at Ariodante Gallery want to thank you all for
35 YEARS of supporting the arts through our gallery. October 1991 was the beginning of our gallery at 535 Julia Street New Orleans. The original owner was Larry Potts then Dexter Brecht and now Laurie Reed and Deyette Danford. Celebrate good times , come on y’all!

10/22/2026

Don’t fall in love! Sold 🔴 “California Cliffs” to special California visitors. They’ve been looking at Erin Lee Gafill’s work for a while to find the perfect painting. Do you like Erin’s work but are still waiting for the right one? Message us so we can hear what you want and look through Erin’s inventory on your behalf.

10/21/2026

So many of you loved “Sentinels” by Kim Zabbia however it’s gone pecan 🔴. Thank you to our California collectors for pulling the trigger and collecting this one. She realized how drawn she is to Kim’s work and has collected several! Congrats to all of y’all!

10/20/2026

We can’t say enough about Brenda Delle’s fabulous pet portraits. This is the second one we have commissioned. Our baby, Benny, is looking so sweet in this 9” x 12” painting by Brenda. The photo from which she painted is on the left! We are thrilled! If you would like a painting of your fur baby, please let us know! ❤️

10/18/2026

Downtown Development District is power washing our sidewalks outside Ariodante Gallery today! Thank you to the Clean Team

10/13/2026

This available pastel by Glinda Schafer reminds me it’s time for a roadtrip delivery… stay tuned as that unfolds. Let’s just say we’ve sold a few Lynn Wessel paintings lately that need special hand delivery

10/09/2026

They bought the beautiful big pastel by Glinda Schafer after having it on hold then meeting the artist. It’s off to DC before the hurricane hits the Gulf Coast. Message us with interests to collect your Glinda!

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

We met this couple from the UK in Natchez last week. Their next stop was New Orleans so I gave them the gallery address 535 Julia Nola and they popped in. Whilst visiting with us Chester Allen popped in. They were already checking out his jewelry and they decided on his Shakra necklace. So much fun all around!

10/05/2026

Spectacular pastels by Glinda Schafer