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January 2020
New Docent Training Help Visitors to "See the South"
An Ogden Museum of Southern Art Docent is a volunteer who leads tours, helping visitors to “See the South.” Prospective docents should have an interest in art and Southern culture and a desire to interact with adults and children. The training process will cover museum techniques and education strategies for engaging visitors in meaningful explorations of works of art in the collection and in special exhibitions. Prospective Docents should attend all training sessions. Upcoming Training Dates: January 15, 22, 29 and…
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Museum Selfie Day At the Ogden Museum
Wednesday, Jan. 15 is #MuseumSelfieDay! Share a photo of your visit to the Ogden Museum with us on social media to be entered for a chance to win this poster from our exhibition Memory is a Strange Bell: The Art of William Christenberry! To Participate: Follow Ogden Museum on Instagram @ogdenmuseum Use the hashtags #seetheSouth and #MuseumSelfieDay2020 Geotag "Ogden Museum of Southern Art" Post your selfie at the Ogden Museum (photos of you taken by a friend are also allowed) by 8…
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Docent-Led Drop-In Tour Every Thursday at the Ogden Museum!
Join us for a Docent-led tour every Thursday at 2 p.m. Your Docent will take you on a tour of the Ogden Museum, home to largest and most comprehensive collection of American Southern art. Tours are free with admission. Louisiana residents enjoy free admission on Thursdays, courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
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Teacher Night at Ogden After Hours
This free evening for area educators will include a guided tour and art activity, plus lesson plans, resources and ideas to help incorporate works of art into your curriculum. Teacher Night is free, but registration is required. About the Ogden After Hours Performers Opéra Nouvelle is a concept that was derived from the French spelling of opera (Opéra) plus the word “Nouvelle” from Nouvelle Orleans. The first Opéra Nouvelle concerts were presented in Fall, 2017, in conjunction with the New Orleans Opera productions of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci and…
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New Orleans Opera Association Opéra Nouvelle presents Joan of Arc at Ogden After Hours
Opéra Nouvelle is a concept that was derived from the French spelling of opera (Opéra) plus the word “Nouvelle” from Nouvelle Orleans. The first Opéra Nouvelle concerts were presented in Fall, 2017, in conjunction with the New Orleans Opera productions of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci and they were hosted by the Jewish Community Center as well as NOCCA. In the beginning, the programs had lecture and performance components, and featured three solo singers and a pianist. Since that time, Opéra Nouvelle morphed into a multimedia performing group, and it regularly features…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Art + Crafts + Music + Community Free Admission All Day!
In celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is hosting a FREE admission day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors of all ages are welcome to spend the day at the Museum exploring artists whose work investigates social justice, human rights and world peace through art activities, performances and dialogue. ACTIVITIES Paper Sculpture Monuments Inspired by John Isiah Walton John Isiah Walton explores the status of…
Find out more »New Docent Training Help Visitors to "See the South"
An Ogden Museum of Southern Art Docent is a volunteer who leads tours, helping visitors to “See the South.” Prospective docents should have an interest in art and Southern culture and a desire to interact with adults and children. The training process will cover museum techniques and education strategies for engaging visitors in meaningful explorations of works of art in the collection and in special exhibitions. Prospective Docents should attend all training sessions. Upcoming Training Dates: January 15, 22, 29 and…
Find out more »Docent-Led Drop-In Tour Every Thursday at the Ogden Museum!
Join us for a Docent-led tour every Thursday at 2 p.m. Your Docent will take you on a tour of the Ogden Museum, home to largest and most comprehensive collection of American Southern art. Tours are free with admission. Louisiana residents enjoy free admission on Thursdays, courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
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The Human Circuit At Ogden After Hours
Hailing from Austin, TX, Pop-Rock band, The Human Circuit spent more than a third of 2018 touring self-released album, “Electric City” which gained national radio charting, loads of press, prime time slots in music festivals, and a growing desire to transform these inspirations into even more art. With catchy, orchestral, grooves ranging from the mystic vibes of David Bowie to the intricate arrangements of Arcade Fire, The Human Circuit is “guaranteed to get you on your feet (KUTX).” Currently, The…
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