Gallerie Porche West
3201 Burgundy St., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 947-3880
www.porche-west.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Shop Type: Art Gallery

Iron Rail Bookstore & Library (The)
511 Marigny St., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 944-0366
www.ironrail.org
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Shop Type: Book Store

Island of Salvation Botanica
835 Piety St., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 948-9961
www.feyvodou.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Shop Type: Art Gallery
Description: Each of us has access to the Spirit. What better place to contact the Spirit than at The Island of Salvation Botanica, a store and gallery specializing in Vodou religious supply, medicinal herbs, and Haitian and local artwork. The shop was awarded the “Best of City” award by National Geographic Traveler in 2004. A visit to the Botanica will educate and enlighten you in the rich blend of cultures and spiritual tradition that is New Orleans. The Botanica is a favorite of locals who rely on it for religious supplies. The shop’s owner, Sallie Ann Glassman, is an initiated Vodou priestess who calls up and mediates the power of the Spirit. Sallie Ann is internationally recognized for her lectures, art, readings, and healing ceremonies. Visitors may want to commission a visionary painting from Sallie Ann, or may want to have a custom gris-gris bag – a magical power talisman – made. The truly intrepid and sincerely interested may arrange to attend a Saturday night Vodou ceremony in Sallie Ann’s Vodou temple, “Achade Meadows.” The ceremonies are performed by Sallie Ann and her full ensemble of initiated drummers, singers, and dancers. They are not performers, but actual Vodou practitioners – the real deal.

Studio Inferno
3000 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 945-1878
www.studioinferno.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Shop Type: Art Gallery

Venusian Gardens
2601 Chartres St. , New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 943-7446
www.venusiangardens.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Shop Type: Art Gallery
Description: Venusian Gardens is an extraordinary contemporary art gallery in a renovated historic church built in 1854. An awe-inspiring space with luminous sculpture, including a sweeping display of neon and glass Jellyfish suspended overhead make this event venue a spectacular one. This unique setting promises to make your wedding, reception, private dinner party of special event a memorable one. Catering and other services available.