WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. With a stable of artists that includes names like John Waters, Jésus Morales and Allison Stewart, this New Orleans gallery is très chic. The decor is spacious and contemporary and the artwork is abstract and modern. Art mediums range from paintings and photography to sculpture.

UPTOWN. Southern figurative works by Jerry Allen, and post-impressionist pieces by Sonia Kouyoumdjian are just two schools of artwork on display at this local gallery. Located in a turn-of-the-century two-story house, the Carol Robinson Gallery is both spacious and welcoming. Art is displayed in well-lit spaces that span 3000 square feet, and there is even a relaxing sculpture garden. The gallery represents a mostly Mississippi contingent, and has been in business for over 20 years. STREET CAR: St. Charles Ave to Napoleon. BUS: Magazine Street and Napoleon

FRENCH QUARTER. From original bronze sculpture to contemporary abstract paintings, a number of art forms can be found at the Elliot Gallery. This gallery showcases works by European artists that are featured in museum collections. Shoppers can browse in a spacious environment that features the canvassed talents of James Coignard and Theo Tobiasse, as well as the bronze creations of Itzik Benshalom. Although the gallery is only three years old, the owners have been in the art business for over a quarter of a century.

FRENCH QUARTER. Twentieth century French art is hot at this French Quarter gallery. The Galerie d'art Français features impressionistic and post-impressionistic works on canvas from both past and modern masters. Artists on display range from Pierre Godet and Annie Puybareau to Nicole Sebille and Marc Clauzade. The artwork is moving and original and the staff très chic.

FRENCH QUARTER. With works by photographic greats like Edward Sheriff Curtis, this is a must for any shutterbug aficionado. Gallery for Fine Photography specializes in 19th century photos as well as contemporary work. The gallery represents 250 artists and stocks an inventory of 6000 photos. The decor is pleasant and shoppers can find both original and framed work. If you're seeking a limited edition or out of print book, there is even a bookstore to browse through.