Event Series New Docent Training

New Docent Training

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.

Grad Student Gathering: Curation and Special Exhibitions

Session 1: Curation and Special Exhibitions  Before Ogden After Hours – FREE admission to OAH for attendees The first in a series of programs tailored specifically for graduate students in Arts Administration and Museum Studies, this Grad School Gathering will focus on the curatorial process, how a museum chooses works for its collection and what considerations are given to special exhibitions. Join us...

Dustan Louque at Ogden After Hours

Dustan Louque collects stories and cultures and distills them into song. An American songwriter who's often called Zelig's musical son, he describes his sound as somewhere between Mod & Rocker. During his childhood years growing up in Grande Pointe, he loved Fats Domino, Hank Williams, Sr., and Prince. In his formative years he discovered the British...

Salazar and A Precise Vision VIP Opening Reception

Join us as we celebrate the New Orleans Tricentennial with the opening of the Ogden Museum’s latest exhibitions Salazar: Portraits of Influence in Spanish New Orleans, 1785 – 1802  and A Precise Vision: The Architectural Archival Watercolors of Jim Blanchard. The VIP reception will take place from 5 – 6 p.m. by invitation only for exhibition supporters and...

Salazar and A Precise Vision Opening Reception during Ogden After Hours

Join us as we celebrate the New Orleans Tricentennial with the opening of the Ogden Museum’s latest exhibitions Salazar: Portraits of Influence in Spanish New Orleans, 1785 – 1802   and A Precise Vision: The Architectural Archival Watercolors of Jim Blanchard. Pick up a specialty cocktail at the “O” bar, listen to live music and explore these exhibitions during...

Quiana Lynell at Ogden After Hours

The 2017 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition winner, Quiana Lynell infuses her classical training with her gospel upbringing and approaches jazz as a storyteller.  Her mesmerizing performances can only come about because Quiana believes every word that journeys from her soul.  She hits every note with perfect timing and impeccable pitch.  If Sam Cooke...

Free Family Day A Tricentennial Celebration

Celebrate New Orleans’ Tricentennial with a day of art activities and entertainment for the whole family! Explore the Ogden Museum’s latest exhibitions A Precise Vision: The Architectural Archival Watercolors of Jim Blanchard and Salazar: Portraits of Influence in Spanish New Orleans, 1785-1802 and create your own works of art at our activity tables! There will...

Kohlmeyer Circle Cocktail Reception

Enjoy cocktails and conversation with the Kohlmeyer Circle at the private home of an art collector. Contact development@ogdenmuseum.org to learn more about Kohlmeyer Circle membership. By invitation only.