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September 2021
Artist Workshop with Kelsey Scult Featured in Louisiana Contemporary
Join Louisiana Contemporary photographer and filmmaker, Kelsey Scult, and explore Louisiana folklore in this artist-led workshop. Learn how to create a mixed media sculpture that follows the narrative of a story. Take inspiration from Louisiana folklore stories that will be provided or reference your own personal, cultural or familial folklore tales. The workshop includes a guided-tour of Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation, in which Scult placed third. All materials are included. $40 member/$45 non-member IMPORTANT EVENT GUIDELINES Anyone…
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2021 Louisiana Contemporary Panel Discussion Featuring Juror Hallie Ringle & Award-Winning Artists
Saturday, September 19 at 2 p.m. Patrick F. Taylor Library Pre-registration required. Limited space available. Join us on Saturday, September 19 for a panel discussion with Hallie Ringle, 2021 juror of Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation, along with the 2021 award winners. The panel will be moderated by William Pittman Andrews, Executive Director of Ogden Museum. Panelists include: The Helis Foundation Art Prize for Best in Show: Diana Abouchacra First Place: NH DePass Second Place: Mac Ball Third place:…
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Curated Conversation with RaMell Ross and Scott Matthews
Join us for an in-person Curated Conversation with RaMell Ross and Scott Matthews on September 25 at 1 p.m. in the Patrick Taylor Library. This event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is preferred. Curator of Photography, Richard McCabe, hosts exhibiting artist RaMell Ross and scholar Scott Matthews for a dynamic Curated Conversation. The discussion will explore the history of photography in Hale County Alabama from the early 20th century, including careers of Walker Evans and…
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O First Friday Free Admission for College Students
On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge. The discount is redeemable on-site. Just present your college ID at the Museum’s visitor services desk to See the South! Masks and social distancing required.
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Adult Art Class – Session I Observe, practice and refine your art skills!
Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27 1 – 4 p.m. Observe, practice and refine your art skills this fall at the Ogden Museum! Join Museum Educator Mikhayla Harrell for a playful, four-week Adult Art Class inspired by works from artists such as Benny Andrews, Maddie Straton, Bianca Walker and more. You’ll also investigate how a practice of mindful contemplation can help you to become a better observer and artist. Then, get ready to dip into collage, painting, sculpture and…
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Ogden Museum Meditation
Explore how to use art as a tool for relaxation, stress-reduction and mindful contemplation. Join Mikhayla Harrell, Ogden Museum Educator and yoga and meditation instructor, on the first and third Thursdays starting this fall from 12:30 to 1:30 for a LIVE, in-person meditation inspired by a work of Southern art in Ogden Museum. Different styles of meditation will be explored throughout the year, including mindfulness, walking meditation and Vipassana techniques. In Buddhist traditions, learning and practice is always free, but the practice…
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Mask Making Workshop Learn About the History of Mask Making & Create Your Mask
Masks and mask making have taken on a whole new meaning in the past year and a half. How can you integrate safety with something absolutely fabulous? Join us at Ogden Museum for a wild, strange and playful, craft filled morning. Explore and discuss the history of masks throughout world cultures and time. Observe and discuss current artworks and then head down to the circle gallery to create, beguile and have fiendish fun with Museum Educator, Mikhayla Harrell, to create a…
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Explore how to use art as a tool for relaxation, stress-reduction and mindful contemplation. Join Mikhayla Harrell, Ogden Museum Educator and yoga and meditation instructor, on the first and third Thursdays starting this fall from 12:30 to 1:30 for a LIVE, in-person meditation inspired by a work of Southern art in Ogden Museum. Different styles of meditation will be explored throughout the year, including mindfulness, walking meditation and Vipassana techniques. In Buddhist traditions, learning and practice is always free, but the practice…
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Adult Art Class – Session II Observe, practice and refine your art skills!
Wednesdays, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1 (4 classes - no class November 24) 1-4 p.m. Observe, practice and refine your art skills this fall at the Ogden Museum! Join Museum Educator Mikhayla Harrell for a playful, four-week Adult Art Class inspired by works from artists such as Benny Andrews, Maddie Straton, Bianca Walker and more. You’ll also investigate how a practice of mindful contemplation can help you to become a better observer and artist. Then, get ready to…
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