Algiers Folk Art And Blues Museum

The Algiers Folk Art and Blues Museum, founded in 2000 by self-taught artist Charles Gillam, is a unique destination in Algiers Point, New Orleans, that celebrates Louisiana's rich musical heritage. It features an impressive collection of mixed-media statuary, sculptural forms, and a small museum showcasing music memorabilia and works by noted self-taught artists such as Roy Ferdinand, Lonnie Holley, and Mr. Imagination.

One of the museum's highlights is Gillam's own "Blues Greats" series, which sculpturally depicts the faces of iconic musicians like Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Memphis Minnie, and Clarence Gatemouth Brown. The museum also offers guided tours, educational workshops, community programs, and internship opportunities, fostering a vibrant folk art environment in the South.

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