The City of New Orleans is orchestrating a lottery system aimed at artists vying for the chance to showcase and sell their work in the iconic Jackson Square. This event is penciled in for April 5, per a recent announcement from city officials. Eligible creatives, who have either snagged a Pirates Alley "Artist B" permit or filed their application for a Jackson Square Artist Permit by January 31, get to throw their hats into the ring.
According to the City of New Orleans statement, the lottery is happening at City Hall at 1300 Perdido St., Room 1W15, at 10 a.m. sharp, though entrants need to show up in person and enter through the Perdido Street entrance. Applicants must wade through this by visiting the Department of Finance's Bureau of Revenue office between March 24 and April 3, from the brisk hours of 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Beyond a valid photo ID, artists currently holding a Pirates Alley permit must also present it at the time of application.
For those wanting to ensure they meet all qualifications, the full details are available on New Orleans’ official website. Moving from the hidden corners of Pirates Alley to the lively Jackson Square is a big step for local artists, offering a prime location for showcasing and selling their work.
For questions about the annual spot assignments, Todd Ecker and Wendell McCall from the Department of Finance are your contacts and can be reached through their city emails. For further details, you can contact the Bureau of Revenue Application Unit via their listed phone numbers or email them at [email protected].
