Curated Conversation with What Music is Within Artist, John Barnes

Join What Music is Within artist, John Barnes, and Bradley Sumrall, Curator of the Collection, as they discuss Mr. Barnes' studio practice, career and inspiration. The conversation will be posted to the O Blog at noon on Thursday. ABOUT JOHN BARNES John Barnes is a sculptor who mainly deals in wood assemblages. Barnes first took...

Hey Y’all, Art Talk! Discussing Southern Art and Artists

Hey y'all! Please join us for a series of engaging conversations about Southern art and artists! On four Thursday afternoons this summer, Museum Educator, Sara Echaniz, will lead an in-depth participatory discussion about an artwork from Ogden Museum's permanent collection and provide background information about the artist and artwork. This week, we're looking outside at...

Curated Conversation with Entwined Artist, Susan Plum

Visit the O Blog Thursday at noon to watch a Curated Conversation with Entwined artist, Susan Plum, and Curator of the Collection, Bradley Sumrall.  About Susan Plum Susan Plum is a multidisciplinary artist currently living and working in Houston, Texas – the city of her birth. Born in 1944, Plum was raised in Mexico City....

Hey Y’all, Art Talk! Discussing Southern Art and Artists

Hey y'all! Please join us for a series of engaging conversations about Southern art and artists! On four Thursday afternoons this summer, Museum Educator, Sara Echaniz, will lead an in-depth participatory discussion about an artwork from Ogden Museum's permanent collection and provide background information about the artist and artwork. This week, we'll focus on Southern...

Hey Y’all, Art Talk Explore works by Kendall Shaw

Hey y’all! Please join us for a deep dive exploring the richness and diversity of Southern art and artists. You're welcome to join in participatory discussions about the art, or sit back, look and listen. The choice is yours! On select Thursday afternoons this fall, museum educator Sara Echaniz will facilitate an in-depth conversation about...

Art Class for Adults

Reestablish your foundation this fall in a six-week figurative art class. The focus of this course is figurative representation. We will be drawing our inspiration from works of art in the permanent collection and currently on exhibition by artists like Sharon Kopriva, Enrique Alférez, Purvis Young and many more. The course begins with figure drawing...

Drawing 101: Sketchbook Making

Every artist needs a sketchbook! In this second Drawing 101 series, learn the ins and outs of sketching, including how to construct your own sketchbook. Participants are encouraged to tune in each week for a new drawing exercise with Museum Educator, Michelle Pontiff, for an evening of stress-free, beginner-level drawing classes designed to build your...

Drawing 101: How to Sketch

Every artist needs a sketchbook! In this second Drawing 101 series, learn the ins and outs of sketching, including how to construct your own sketchbook. Participants are encouraged to tune in each week for a new drawing exercise with Museum Educator, Michelle Pontiff, for an evening of stress-free, beginner-level drawing classes designed to build your...

Hey Y’all, Art Talk! Portraits of the South

Hey y’all! Please join us for a deep dive exploring the richness and diversity of Southern art and artists. You’re welcome to join in participatory discussions about the art, or sit back, look and listen. The choice is yours! On select Thursday afternoons this fall, museum educator Sara Echaniz will facilitate an in-depth conversation about...