NEW ORLEANS — In a last ditch effort to raise money for the Frenchmen Art Garden, which closed due to the impact of coronavirus, local artist Josh Wingerter was hard at work doing what he does best – making art, of course.

On Saturday, Wingerter held a fundraiser to raise money for the garden’s rent.

Without this infusion of cash, the garden was planning to close indefinitely.

Wingerter’s art has become prolific during coronavirus, particularly his work that covers the boarded-up businesses around the city and especially in the Marigny. 

The fundraiser lasted all day and raised over $8,000.