Prospect.6: The Future is Present, The Harbinger is Home is an exhibition presenting new works by 51 contemporary artists installed throughout New Orleans. The exhibition opens to the public on November 2, 2024, and will close on February 2, 2025.
Prospect.6 is free to the public; admission rates for individual venues apply.
Plan Your Visit
Hours and Holidays
Prospect.6 runs from November 2, 2024 to February 2, 2025 and is open Wednesday–Sunday 11AM–5PM CST. Some venues may have alternate hours, please check our venue pages for individual hours of operation.
P.6 will be closed for the following holidays:
Thanksgiving (November 27–29)
Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day (December 23–Jan 3)
The Hancock Whitney Welcome Center
The Hancock Whitney Welcome Center opens November 2, 2024 at the Merchant House. The Welcome Center is sponsored by Hancock Whitney and is available to the public Wednesday–Sunday, 11 AM–5 PM CST.
Traveling To New Orleans
A vibrant city, New Orleans is full of opportunities to engage with art and people, and enjoy delicious food. Please see information below to assist in planning your travel.
BY AIR
Louis Armstrong International Airport
1 Terminal Drive Kenner, LA 70062
GETTING TO AND FROM LOUIS ARMSTRONG AIRPORT
By Airport Shuttle
Book the reservation online
Phone: +1 (504) 522-3500
By Public Bus
The Airport-Downtown Express (E2) provides service from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, down Airline Drive into New Orleans, which takes approximately fifty (50) minutes. The Bus is operated by the Jefferson Transit Authority (JET) is $2.00.
BY TRAIN
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
*Union Station is the pickup point for all train or bus arrivals and departures.
Amtrak
Phone: +1 (800) 872-7245
BY BUS
Greyhound
Phone: +1 (800) 231-2222
Megabus
Phone: +1 (877) 462-6342
VIP Passes
Prospect’s VIP program is the optimal way to see the Prospect.6 exhibition early and to enjoy the full experience that Prospect has to offer.
Premium VIPs will be able to attend the Gala, Artist Party, and have access to discounts from Prospect’s hotel partners. Each partner is offering a 15-20% discount. When purchasing VIP passes, you’ll have the opportunity to request a discount code from one of the following Prospect.6 hotel partners.
$2500 P.6 Premium VIP Package
- Early access to the exhibition from 10/29 - 11/1
- 1 Patron Level Gala ticket (including Pre-Gala Patron Party)
- 1 ticket to the 10/31 P.6 Artist Party
- Access to exclusive Opening Week parties and events
- Access to hotel partner discount codes from 10/29 - 11/ 3 (pending availability)
- Access to Opening Week group tours of the P6 exhibition
- Museum admission included for applicable venues
- 1 P.6 catalogue shipped or available for local pickup
- 1 Prospect merch item of your choice for local pickup
- Recommendations to bus tour companies available upon request
$250 P.6 Level 1 Early Access Pass
- Early access to the exhibition from 10/29 - 11/1
- Access to Opening Week group tours of the P6 exhibition
- Museum admission included for applicable venues
- 1 P.6 catalogue shipped or for local pickup
- 1 P.6 tote bag
P.6 Professional Accreditation Access
Exclusively for Louisiana-based artists and arts professionals; all press
Early access to the exhibition from 10/29 - 11/1
For more information on Professional Accreditation, prospect@culturalcounsel.com.
P.6 Press Accreditation Access
All press
For more information on Professional Accreditation, prospect@culturalcounsel.com.
Gala Tickets
The Prospect Gala is a once-every-three-year event attended by Prospect artists and Artistic Directors, curators and arts workers worldwide, and luminaries from New Orleans and beyond.
Join us at The Sugar Mill to toast the opening of Prospect.6: The Future Is Present, The Harbinger Is Home, with live performances and food from the city’s top chefs. This evening celebrates the P.6 Gala Honorees: Ron Bechet, Dr. V. Joy Simmons, Arthur Roger, Krista Thompson, and Nari Ward. These Honorees have made important contributions to Prospect and New Orleans’ contemporary art community. For more information, click here.
$25000 Harbinger Level
- Patron-level Gala access for 10
- Reserved table for 10 in preferred area
- VIP Gala check-in
- Enhanced table hospitality
- Logo/Name sponsor recognition in the Gala program
- 1 P6 catalogue mailed to each guest in February 2025
- Artist Party access for 10 table guests
- Premium VIP P6 access for 10 table guests
- Access to hotel partner discount codes (pending availability)
- Recommendations to bus tour companies available upon request
- Special Vernissage Guided Tour of select Prospect.6 venues on November 1
$8,000 of this contribution is tax deductible.
$10000 Future Level
- Patron-level Gala access for 10
- Reserved table for 10
- VIP Gala check-in
- Logo/Name sponsor recognition in the Gala program
- VIP Gala check-in
- Access to hotel partner discount codes (pending availability)
- Recommendations to bus tour companies available upon request
- 1 P6 catalogue mailed to each guest in February 2025
- Level 1 VIP access for 10
- Artist Party access for 2 table guests
$3,200 of this contribution is tax deductible.
$1250 Patron Level
- Patron-level Gala access for 1
- Name recognition in the Gala program
- Patron Party access for 1
- VIP Gala check-in
- Level 1 VIP access for 1
- Reserved table seating for 1
- Access to hotel partner discount codes (pending availability)
$1,050 of this contribution is tax deductible.
$500 GA Ticket
- Gala access for 1
- Lounge area seating
- Stage viewing area
- Passed hors d’oeuvres and food stations
- Cocktails by 1800 Tequila & open bars
$100 of this contribution is tax deductible.
$150 Local Artist & Nonprofit Arts Worker Ticket
- Gala access for 1
- Lounge area seating
- Stage viewing area
- Passed hors d’oeuvres and food stations
- Cocktails by 1800 Tequila & open bars
New Orleans-based Guests Only
$ Donation Only
Even if you’re unable to attend the Prospect.6 Gala, you can still play a crucial role in supporting the future of contemporary art in New Orleans. Your donation helps us continue to bring world-class exhibitions and cultural programming to the city.
Choose a level of support that best reflects your commitment:
Donation Levels:
$150 — Friend of Prospect
Equivalent to a ticket for New Orleans-based attendees, your donation supports access to the arts for our local community.
$500 — Supporter
Match the price of a General Admission ticket, helping Prospect New Orleans bring contemporary art to wider audience.
$1,250 — Patron
Join the Patron level and help underwrite the core programming and exhibitions of Prospect.6.
$5,000 — Benefactor
As a Benefactor, your donation provides vital support to large-scale, innovative projects that elevate contemporary art in New Orleans.
$10,000 — Future Level Sponsor
At this level, you are helping to secure the future of Prospect’s programming, matching the sponsorship of a Future Level Table.
$25,000 — Harbinger Level Sponsor
This top-tier donation matches the Harbinger Level Table sponsorship, ensuring Prospect New Orleans continues its long-term impact on the global art stage.
Custom Amount — No matter the size of your contribution, every donation helps sustain the vibrant art community in New Orleans.
This option does not include a ticket to the event and is for donation purposes only.
Places to Stay
Our official hotel partner for Prospect.6, the beautiful Virgin Hotels New Orleans is located in downtown New Orleans Central Business District. We are also proud to be partnering with hotels throughout the city.
Columns
3811 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: +1 504 899 9308
Henrietta
3500 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70115
Phone: +1 504 358 8818
Hotel Saint Vincent
1507 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: +1 504 350 2450
Le Pavillion
833 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: +1 844 656 8636
Maison Metier
546 Carondelet St., New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70130
Phone: +1 504 814 7720
Mary Beth
310 S Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Phone: +1 504 233 0830
Memoir New Orleans
808 Constance St. New Orleans, LA 70130
Book Online
Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: +1 504 527-5271
NOPSI Hotel
317 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: +1 844 439 1463
OMNI Royal New Orleans
621 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130
Phone: +1 504 529 5333
Hotel Peter & Paul
2317 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone: +1 (504) 356 5200
Windsor Court
300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: +1 504 523 6000
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
550 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: +1 504 603 8000
Virgin Hotels New Orleans is the official hotel partner for Prospect.6.
Getting Around
Transportation
Explore the city of New Orleans via a variety of scenic transportation options. Whether by car, bike, streetcar, or bus, there are many different routes to Prospect.5 venues and sights around town. You can plan your trip utilizing the Regional Transit Authority app or schedule a car service. View the list below for more info.
Services
By bus
Parking
Current parking meter hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 7 PM CST. On-street parking is free on Sundays. The meters accept coins, cash, debit and credit card payments. Many of the neighborhoods offer free on-street parking.