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Longtime singer songwriter John Fohl performs solo in support of his newly released album Hands On You. Originally from Montana, Fohl has spent over 20 years making himself a respected member of the New Orleans music community playing alongside the city's best musicians, including over a decade with Dr. John. Photo by Roland Guerin
In conjunction with Prospect.4, Miss Pussycat, a New Orleans-based filmmaker, musician, artist and puppeteer, will lead a guided tour through her exhibition, which brings together over 20 puppets from her last three live shows: Clothes Made by Small Furry Animals, Happy Castle and The Cookie Carnival Baking Contest. Miss Pussycat describes her puppet shows as...
Gain in-depth knowledge of the Museum’s collections and special exhibitions, while learning techniques and methods to help visitors “See the South” through the visual arts and in the context of literature, music, food and more. Prospective docents must attend all classes. Email sechaniz@ogdenmuseum.org to register.
Named after the infamous South Louisiana swamp rat, Nutria is an instrumental trio that performs original compositions with an emphasis on collective improvisation. Their music explores jazz, chamber music and traditional music of African diaspora and Eastern Europe, while staying true to New Orleans jazz and groove traditions. "There's a clear strategic intelligence and inventiveness...
After a tour of Prospect.4 and examining how artists use symbology to address social or environmental concerns, Prospect.4 artist and educator Michel Varisco will guide participants in a process of discovery to create symbols that express an area of personal or global interest. Students will then create a lantern using this pieces of metal and...
Join Ayo Scott, artist and son of legendary artist and educator, John Scott, for a Gallery Talk exploring his father’s works on view in the Prospect.4 exhibition at the Ogden Museum. Scott will also discuss his father’s life, artistic practice and the important contribution he made to the New Orleans community. Admission is free and open...
Docent-led tour of Prospect.4 available at 2 p.m. Free with regular Museum admission.
Join Luna Botanicals for a relaxing and meditative experience learning the Japanese art and craft of Kokedama, an ancient variant of bonsai. A simple translation of kokedama is “moss ball.” We teach you the proper techniques for plant selection, kokedama construction, how to care for the kokedama, and how to style these living works of...
Featuring a live costumed model! All ranges of drawing experience are welcome, including those who are picking up a pencil for the first time! Basic materials will be provided, but guests are invited to bring their favorite drawing tools. Local artist, Bonnie Maygarden, will be on hand to offer guidance and instruction. Bonnie Maygarden was born in...
