The O Blog Sharing the Visual Art and Culture of the American South

Taking a Look at “Jacob’s Ladder Joy and Pain” by Kevin Cole A Piece Inspired by Voting History

Made with neckties and wood, Jacob’s Ladder Joy and Pain by Kevin Cole is an intensely powerful work that the artist created after a poignant conversation with his grandfather about… Read More about Taking a Look at “Jacob’s Ladder Joy and Pain” by Kevin Cole A Piece Inspired by Voting History

Happy Birthday William Christenberry! Celebrating the Life of a Renowned Southern Artist

Born on November 5, 1936 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, William Christenberry began his artistic career with the painting of large abstract expressionist paintings before exploring different mediums such as painting, drawing,… Read More about Happy Birthday William Christenberry! Celebrating the Life of a Renowned Southern Artist

Happy Birthday Ida Kohlmeyer! Today We Celebrate You!

Bradley Sumrall, Curator of the Collection at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, wishes Ida Kohlmeyer a Happy Birthday! ⁣ ⁣ Born on November 3, 1912 in New Orleans to… Read More about Happy Birthday Ida Kohlmeyer! Today We Celebrate You!

Artist and Sense of Place Works Now On View at the O Exploring History, Practices and Identity of the Students’ World

At the heart of the Ogden Museums of Southern Art’s mission is educating the public in the visual arts and culture of the American South. Since 2001, the Ogden Museum’s… Read More about Artist and Sense of Place Works Now On View at the O Exploring History, Practices and Identity of the Students’ World

O-riginal Art Activities: Duck Blind Hats Inspired by Newton Howard

This week’s O-riginal Art Activity brings Newton Howard’s paintings to life. Explore the sportsman’s paradise and make your own duck blind hat. Newton Howard was a New Orleans painter known… Read More about O-riginal Art Activities: Duck Blind Hats Inspired by Newton Howard

Happy Birthday John Alexander Today We Celebrate You!

Bradley Sumrall, Curator of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Collection, wishes John Alexander a Happy Birthday! John’s work, a contemporary embodiment of the natural South, has been widely exhibited… Read More about Happy Birthday John Alexander Today We Celebrate You!

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We love our St. Michael’s Exploration Academy in

We love our St. Michael’s Exploration Academy interns!

Throughout the fall semester, St. Michael's Exploration Academy students have participated in an internship here at Ogden Museum. During the internship, students have gained hands-on experience with a public facing role at the Museum.

Working with visitor services, students greet visitors, provide information about current exhibitions and hand out visitor guides. Interns build confidence, creativity and leadership through facilitation of a drop-in art activity inspired by artwork on view in the Museum, and by serving as assistants to the Museum’s Tour Program.

Last week, the interns dressed as some of the paintings they see every week. This Thursday, October 31 will be the last day of their fall semester internship, and we are so thankful for all the help they provided these past couple of months. Swing by the O this Thursday to say hi as they finish up their semester!

[Photos courtesy of @stmichaelspecialschool]

Now on view at Ogden Museum of Southern Art is the

Now on view at Ogden Museum of Southern Art is the 17th annual “Art of the Cup.” ⁣
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Since its launch, “Art of the Cup” has featured over 1,100 cups and teapots created by world-class Southern ceramicists. Juried by Rachel DePauw, “Art of the Cup” 2024 will feature 30 ceramicists' work. ⁣
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“Art of the Cup” 2024 is on view in The Center for Southern Craft & Design, located in @ogdenmuseumstore, with the cups and teapots available for purchase. Learn more about “Art of the Cup” by visiting the link in our bio.⁣

Wednesday! Join @poydrascorridor artist @wyattarde

Wednesday! Join @poydrascorridor artist @wyattarden and @ddotpalmer, Chief Curator of Savannah College of Art and Design Museum of Art, as they explore public art, discuss private studio practice and share insight into the art and ideas along the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation (PCSE).

This free conversation will be moderated by William Pittman Andrews, The Helis Foundation Executive Director of Ogden Museum of Southern Art.

Plus, enjoy light bites and a cash bar during the conversation, along with a PCSE goodie bag!

Free to attend, but pre-registration is requested. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and reserve your spot today! Doors at 5:30 p.m. and conversation at 6 p.m.

[Wyatt Kahn, "Parade," on Poydras street between Carondelet Street and St. Charles Avenue, Photo courtesy of Crista Rock]

Have you had the opportunity to view “Baldwin Le

Have you had the opportunity to view “Baldwin Lee” yet?

The exhibition features a selection of over 50 gelatin silver prints culled from thousands of images Lee made across the South in the 1980s. Many of these photographs on view for the first time, the exhibition includes compelling portraits of Black Americans, as well as a collection of landscape, cityscape and still-life images that visually encapsulate the Reagan-era American South.

The exhibition is on view at Ogden Museum now through February 16, 2025.

A visit to Ogden Museum “can show you incredible

A visit to Ogden Museum “can show you incredible things!”

Ogden Museum of Southern Art invites @taylorswift concert goers to the Museum while visiting New Orleans. From October 24 to October 28, Taylor Swift New Orleans ticket holders can receive complimentary Museum Admission by showing their digital ticket stub at the front desk.

Exhibitions on view at the Museum include “Baldwin Lee,” “Southern Contemporary: Selections from the Permanent Collection,” “Art of the Cup,” “Will Henry Stevens” and “Benny Andrews.”

This Thursday! Join us at 6 p.m. for Ogden After H

This Thursday! Join us at 6 p.m. for Ogden After Hours. The evening will feature this decadent Fried Chicken Creole Chili Bowl for purchase from @divadawgtruck and live music from dynamic singer @meccanotes.

In addition to the live music and food, enjoy a pop-up featuring handmade jewelry crafted by @uniquely_yours13 and an art activity table for kids to enjoy!

Learn more and purchase tickets in advance by visiting the link in our bio.

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