Rediscovering the Creoles of Color in the Prairie Regions with Historian Alex Lee

Country Cousins or Agricultural Leaders? Creoles of color in the prairie regions of Louisiana (St. Landry Parish, Evangeline Parish, St. Martin Parish) have largely been overlooked for their city (New Orleans) dwelling cousins. Their accomplishments include their role in contributing to international commerce and their signature Louisiana cuisine, often referred to as "Cajun." These people...

Event Series Ogden Museum Meditation

Ogden Museum Meditation

Ready to activate your individual and collective well-being and love of art through mindful meditation? Join Mikhayla Harrell every Thursday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. for Ogden Museum Meditation (OMM). Mikhayla is a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher who leans into the traditions of Mindfulness, Vipassana and Shaivism. OMM is free with admission and if...

Ogden After Hours Featuring Rahim Glaspy

Join us on December 14 for Ogden After Hours (OAH). From 6 to 8 p.m. New Orleans based musician Rahim Glaspy will be taking the stage. In addition to the live music, the evening will also include an art activity for kids, food for purchase from Sira Tacos and a pop-up art market featuring vendors...

Gallery Talk Knowing Who We Are: Photography from 1940 to Present

Enjoy extended museum hours as Richard McCabe, Curator of Photography, leads a walkthrough of the Museum’s current exhibition, Knowing Who We Are: Photography from 1940 to Present. This exhibition is part of the larger exhibition Knowing Who We Are: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition, which celebrates Ogden Museum's 20th anniversary. McCabe will discuss the South's role...

Event Series Winter Holiday Art Camp

Winter Holiday Art Camp Session II

Session II | January 3, 4 & 5, 2024 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For grades 2 - 5 This winter break, give your child the gift of artistic exploration and a playful creative outlet. Join Mikhayla Harrell and the Museum Teen Interns for three days of joyful arts and crafts projects —all inspired by...

Event Series Winter Holiday Art Camp

Winter Holiday Art Camp Session II

Session II | January 3, 4 & 5, 2024 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For grades 2 - 5 This winter break, give your child the gift of artistic exploration and a playful creative outlet. Join Mikhayla Harrell and the Museum Teen Interns for three days of joyful arts and crafts projects —all inspired by...

Event Series Winter Holiday Art Camp

Winter Holiday Art Camp Session II

Session II | January 3, 4 & 5, 2024 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For grades 2 - 5 This winter break, give your child the gift of artistic exploration and a playful creative outlet. Join Mikhayla Harrell and the Museum Teen Interns for three days of joyful arts and crafts projects —all inspired by...

New Docent Training Winter 2024 Session

An Ogden Museum of Southern Art docent is a volunteer who leads tours, helping visitors to the Museum See the South through the visual arts. Prospective docents should have an interest in Southern culture and a desire to interact with adults and children, helping them discover their own interpretations of art. This program will provide a behind-the-scenes...