Ogden Museum of Southern Art - New Orleans Art Museum

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Ogden Museum of Southern Art Update

New safety measures and timed tickets have been implemented at Ogden Museum. Everyone 2 and older must wear a mask while visiting the Museum, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Your mask should be worn at all times and cover both your mouth and nose.

If you miss your visit window, don’t worry! Simply call 504.539.9650 or email info@ogdenmuseum.org to reschedule. Not sure what time you can visit? While online timed ticketing is recommended, you can also purchase your timed ticket on-site.

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Louisiana Contemporary 2021 Presented by The Helis Foundation

/// August 7 - October 10, 2021

Ogden Museum of Southern Art first launched Louisiana Contemporary, Presented by The Helis Foundation in 2012, to establish a vehicle that would bring to the fore the work of artists living in Louisiana and highlight the dynamism of art practice throughout the state.

FOCUS Spotlight: Nail Salon Featuring Porcelain Works by Christian Dinh

/// June 18, 2021 - January 16, 2022

Christian Dinh created Nail Salon with the intention to redirect stigma and celebrate Vietnamese-American identity by confronting racism, stereotypes and underrepresentation.

Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition Presented by The Helis Foundation

/// August 31, 2020 - August 31, 2025

Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition, presented by The Helis Foundation, is the South’s leading rotating public sculpture exhibition.

Spell, Time, Practice, American, Body The Work of RaMell Ross

/// October 23, 2021 - March 27, 2022

Spell, Time, Practice, American, Body explores Ross’ inquiry into Hale County through photography and film, while also examining Ross’ broader formal and conceptual language – one that emphasizes his everyday experiences.

OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES TO THE DARRYL CHAPPELL FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Looking to apply to the Darryl Chappell Foundation photographer-in-residence program? Click here to learn more and apply!

Events + ProgrammingShow All

Simon Gunning Studio Tour and Cocktail Party Become a member today!

/// October 19 @ 6:00 pm

Ogden Museum Meditation

/// October 21 @ 12:30 pm

Opening of Spell, Time, Practice, American Body The work of RaMell Ross

/// October 23 @ 10:00 am

Curated Conversation with RaMell Ross and Scott Matthews

/// October 23 @ 3:00 pm

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Sponsored by Ecos Latinos

/// October 28 @ 6:00 pm

Adult Art Class – Session II Observe, practice and refine your art skills!

/// November 3 @ 1:00 pm

See the South!

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Ogden Museum of Southern Art is your go-to New Orleans art museum focused on presenting and exploring the art of the American South. Through exhibitions, public events, educational programs and online programming, Ogden Museum aims to broaden the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the visual art and culture of the region.

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Join us on Thursday, October 28 at 6 p.m. for a Hi

Join us on Thursday, October 28 at 6 p.m. for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, presented by @ecoslatinos! The celebration will feature live music by Patrice Fisher and Arpa Latin Jazz Group + Special Guests! Special guests include Cuban violinist, @alejandrojuncoromero and Chilean bassist, @pelaomusic.⁣ ⁣
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Alejandro Junco Romero is a former violinist at the Orchestra of the Gran Teatro in Havana. He is a doctoral student in Music at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he also received his Master’s Degree. He is originally from La Lisa, in Havana, Cuba. He studied at Instituto Superior de Arte, as well as the Alejandro Garcia Caturla Conservatory, ISA Universidade de Las Artes and the Conservatorio Amadeo Roldan in his native Havana, Cuba.⁣
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This event is free for members and open to the public. Learn more about this celebration and reserve your ticket by visiting the link in our bio.
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[Image courtesy of Alejandro Junco Romero]
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*IMPORTANT EVENT GUIDELINES*⁣⁣
Anyone 12 years of age and older must provide proof of at least one dose of an approved COVID vaccine or a negative PCR test within 72 hours to access. We will accept original vaccine cards, the LA Wallet app or high-resolution photos of both sides of your vaccine card as proof of vaccination. Physical copies or a photo of a negative PCR test will also be accepted. Masks and online reservations are required for this event. Reduced capacity is implemented.

Want to learn more about the works of art we have

Want to learn more about the works of art we have on display at the O? Visit Ogden Museum tomorrow, October 14 at 12:30 p.m. for a docent-led drop-in tour! ⁣⁣
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During the tour, you can view and discuss artworks like Clementine Hunter’s “Panorama of Baptism on Cane River.” Docent-led tours are the perfect opportunity to engage in conversations about captivating artworks such as this one. Plus, admission is FREE every Thursday for Louisiana residents thanks to The Helis Foundation! ⁣⁣
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To learn how you can #SeetheSouth, visit the link in our bio.⁣⁣
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[Hunter Clementine, “Panorama of Baptism on Cane River,” 1945, Oil on window shade, 36" x 67", Gift of the Roger H Ogden Collection, 2003.1.260]

The closing of the “8th Annual HBCU Art Showcase

The closing of the “8th Annual HBCU Art Showcase,” presented by the New Orleans (LA) Chapter of the Links, Inc. has been extended to December 12, 2021! ⁣
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The exhibition was created eight years ago with the goal to showcase works of art created by students attending Louisiana’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and provide an opportunity to celebrate those artists. Since then, the HBCU Art Showcase has been presented annually in the Museum’s Education Gallery, a space designated to honor the teaching of art and works created by students in the Southern region of the United States. This year’s showcase features artwork by students from Dillard University, Southern University at New Orleans and Xavier University of Louisiana. ⁣
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Visit the O now through December 12, 2021 to view the spectacular works of art featured in this year’s showcase! ⁣
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[Asia Rachal, “Untitled,” 2021, Acrylic, Dillard University]

The votes are in! Congratulations to @faithlaurent

The votes are in! Congratulations to @faithlaurentphotography for winning “Louisiana Contemporary,” presented by the Helis Foundation’s Audience Choice Award!⁣
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Laurent’s winning piece, “Floraison: The Upcoming of Elmonia,” focuses on the beauty of her natural hair, in which she did not use heat on for over a year prior to taking the photos. Dead flowers were included as a symbol because similar to hair, “they're still beautiful even while dead, imperfect, or discolored.” ⁣
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“While shooting, I was reminded about how natural hair is not always accepted in the workplace,” states Laurent. “Knowing that natural hair is viewed as unprofessional to closed minded people is what drove me to make my prints large. I made them large to show off my natural hair’s beauty. I wanted the photos of my natural hair to be seen and appreciated, not looked down upon.”⁣
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Congratulations to all of the artists featured in this year’s “Louisiana Contemporary!” Ogden Museum thanks each of you for participating in this exhibition, and we look forward to seeing you and your art flourish! ⁣
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[Faith Laurent, “Floraison: The Upcoming of Elmonia,” 2021, Archival pigment print, 16 x 20 inches, 20 x 16 inches, 16 x 20 inches, Collection of the artist]

Currently on view at Ogden Museum is @christian_di

Currently on view at Ogden Museum is @christian_dinh_art_’s “Nail Salon.” This exhibition is part of the museum’s FOCUS Spotlight series and features 11 porcelain works of art created by Dinh. ⁣⁣
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“Through my artwork, I am bringing attention to the experiences, objects, places and values that are part of the identity of the Vietnamese-American people,” explains Dinh. “My artwork redirects stigma and celebrates Vietnamese-American identity by confronting racism, stereotypes and underrepresentation.”⁣
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You can view this powerful exhibition at Ogden Museum through January 16, 2022. ⁣
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[Christian Dinh, Golden Mountain Vase, 2021, Porcelain, Courtesy of the artist]

“Louisiana Contemporary,” presented by the Hel

“Louisiana Contemporary,” presented by the Helis Foundation, closes tomorrow, October 10!⁣
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This statewide, juried exhibition promotes the contemporary art practices in the state of Louisiana, provides an exhibition space for the exposition of living artists’ work and engages a contemporary audience that recognizes the vibrant visual arts culture of Louisiana and the role of New Orleans as a rising, international art center.⁣
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This year’s guest juror, Hallie Ringle, Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art, has selected 51 works by 39 artists. Visit the O this weekend to view “Louisiana Contemporary” one last time!⁣
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[Wendo Brunoir, "If You Want to Swim, Go to Coney Island," 2021, Acrylic & spray paint on various laser cut birch panels and mounted to wood panel, 60 x 48 x 2.5 inches, Collection of the artist]

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