2026 Holiday Market

The Shop at the Collection 520 Royal Street Free and open to the public Join us for HNOC’s annual Holiday Market celebrating local artists and makers! Browse wares from a dozen local vendors in our historic French Quarter courtyard, while enjoying live music by the New Orleans Jazz Vipers from noon to 3 p.m. Our Publications department will also host a book signing for Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions with author Allison Fensterstock from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public—no registration is required. HNOC members will receive complimentary mimosas during our member appreciation hours from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Members also enjoy a 20% store-wide discount throughout the day. Not a member? Join today! We are now seeking vendors interested in participating in this year’s market. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026. Our award-winning museum shop offers gifts by local artists, HNOC books, merchandise inspired by objects from our holdings, and much more. From jazz to bounce, funk to klezmer, these songs add local flavor to the holidays. For generations of New Orleanians, “Jingle, Jangle, Jingle” ushered in the start of the holiday season. On November 14, 1960, four six-year-old girls braved angry mobs to become pioneers of the national civil rights movement. That Christmas, well-wishers from across the country sent cards of encouragement. During the height of the fight for school integration, supporters sent Christmas cards to four brave New Orleans girls. Memories of the lost art of window dressing A South Louisiana small press success story, Tales from the Atchafalaya reimagined Cajun country as a zany children’s fantasy world. Subscribe to Our Newsletter