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Known for her intimite, stylized photography, Josephine Sacabo principally has lived in New Orleans, citing the city's unique ambiance as a muse. Continue »
Sahuc, Louis
Louis Sahuc came of age as a photographer in New Orleans in the 1970s as a member of a dynamic though informal group of photographers and designers who sought to find their calling in a field that was exploding with both artistic and commercial possibilities. Continue »
Salazar y Mendoza, José Francisco Xavier de
José Francisco Xavier de Salazar y Mendoza was a Spanish portraitist in colonial Louisiana. Continue »
Salcedo, Manuel Juan de
Manual Juan de Salcedo, the last Spanish governor of Louisiana, served from July 14, 1801, until the transfer of Louisiana to the French on November 30, 1803. Continue »
Sanders, Jared Young
Democrat Jared Sanders, who served as governor of Louisiana from 1908 until 1912, was the first governor elected under a state law that required gubernatorial candidates to participate in a primary election. Continue »
Sandusky, Phil
New Orleans artist Phil Sandusky describles his subject matter as “mundane” and “ordinary”—a shotgun house, cars parked on narrow streets, a sidewalk busy with shoppers. Continue »
Sauvole, Sieur de
French explorer and commander Sieur de Sauvole served as the acting governor of Louisiana from May 2, 1699, until his death on August 22, 1701. Continue »
Savoy, Marc
Marc Savoy is a Cajun folklorist, musician, and master accordion maker in Eunice. Continue »
Saxon, Lula King
Though remembers for being a talented landscape painter, Lula King Saxon was also a writer,musician, poet, singer, and actress. Continue »
Saxon, Lyle
Lyle Saxon published articles, short stories, books of creative nonfiction, and one novel; he also directed the Louisiana branch of the Federal Writers’ Project. Continue »
Schmidt, George
George Schmidt is a New Orleans painter and musician whose paintings can be found at Generations Hall and the Inter-Continental Hotel. Continue »
Scott, Evelyn
Evelyn Scott began her literary career as a poet but expanded into other literary genres, including short stories, essays, novels, memoir, and drama. Continue »
Scott, James “J.P.”
James “J.P.” Scott was a Louisiana folk artist who spent much of his life working on construction sites and fishing boats in the bayous around New Orleans. He is best known for his elaborate boats made from found objects, including Mardi Gras beads, toys, and seashells. Continue »
Scott, John T.
John T. Scott, raised in New Orleans's Lower Ninth Ward, is best known for his vibrantly colored kinetic art. Continue »
Sebron, Hippolyte
Hippolyte Sébron resided in Louisiana for a brief time, from 1849 to 1855, but he had a profound effect on the development of landscape and genre painting in the state. Continue »
Secession
Louisiana seceded from the Union on January 26, 1861, although many individuals opposed the decision. Continue »
Sedatol, Raymond
A native of the Atchafalaya Basin, master boat builder Raymond Sedatol constructed traditional watercraft such as pirogues and rowing skiffs in the manner of his Cajun ancestors. Continue »
Seebold, Marie
Marie Seebold knew as a child that she wanted to be an artist and began her formal art studies at the age of eleven. Continue »
Seidenberg, Jean
Although originally from New York City, artist Jean Seidenberg has lived and worked in New Orleans since his early twenties. Continue »
Sexton, Richard
Richard Sexton, a nationally recognized photographer, writer, book publisher, and teacher, lives and works in New Orleans. Continue »
