Presented annually in the month of December by the New Orleans Photo Alliance, PhotoNOLA celebrates photography in New Orleans with exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and more. This year, the festival will kick off with the launch of Louisiana Lens and the Jules L. Cahn’s Annual John H. Lawrence Photography Lecture. John H. Lawrence will be joined by Jeff L. Rosenheim, Joyce F. Menschel Curator in Charge of the Department of Photographs for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, for a lively conversation about the history of photography in New Orleans.

Reception and book signing following the lecture

Reception: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 5:30–6:30 p.m.

520 Royal Street • free and open to the public