About The Gallery

The Co-Op Model

Artist-run, artist-staffed, and built on shared responsibility. Members collectively make decisions, contribute labor, and pool resources to sustain the space. This structure allows artists to show their work on their own terms while strengthening a vibrant, community-driven creative ecosystem.

Our History

Dutch Alley Artist’s Co-op was created by local artist Ric Rolston who wanted to establish a co-op in the French Quarter.  In 2003 he rented a building at 912 North Peters Street which continues to be the home of the Dutch Alley Artist’s Co-op.

Initially the co-op had 40 artists, creating a mix of original and commercially produced work and some consignment art. The artists worked in media such as painting, printmaking, jewelry, mixed media, photography, and fiber as well as other more unusual creations such as Mardi Gras coconuts and works with feathers and glitter. In 2005 Katrina hit the city, and when the co-op reopened there was a switch away from consignment artists to member artists.  Dutch Alley Artist Co-op continues to sell original art created by 25 local, juried artists.