QUESTION: How can I become an artist on Jackson Square? Do I need a permit?
ANSWER: Yes, you must have a permit to be an artist on Jackson Square. Only 200 permits are issued annually and there is currently a waiting list. The permits are renewable in January and those not renewed become available to new artists. Interested persons must contact the Bureau of Revenue, Permits Department, about getting on a waiting list for a permit. The required mayoralty permit and occupational license cost $175 per year. The application fee is $20. These permits allow original hand painted or drawn on a plain surface works only. Reproductions of any sort are not permitted.
QUESTION: How can I get married in Jackson Square?
ANSWER: You must contact the Parks and Parkways Dept. for the City of New Orleans. Their phone number is 504-658-3200 or you can email them at parksandparkways@cityofno.com.
On the City of New Orleans website, Parks and Parkways page, there is a link to the form that must be completed and submitted.
www.cityofno.com/Portals/ParksandParkways/Resources/JacksonSqRequestForm.pdf
Artists
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