College Student Free Friday Explore Solidary & Solitary: The Joyner/Giuffrida Collection, Presented by The Helis Foundation

FREE ADMISSION WITH COLLEGE ID - JAN. 12 & 19 We welcome college students to come explore Solidary & Solitary: The Joyner/Giuffrida Collection, Presented by The Helis Foundation before the exhibition closes on Jan. 21. Solidary & Solitary celebrates the achievement of individual African American artists, the collective history told by their art and the...

Saturday Studio Paper Sculpting with Ayo Scott

Working with artist Ayo Scott, students will explore the Museum's galleries and then learn paper sculpting techniques such as cutting, tearing and folding paper to create unique works of art exploring form, texture and pattern. This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Ella West Freeman Foundation, the Selley Foundation and...

Teen Artist Encounter Paper Sculpting II

After exploring Solidary & Solitary: The Joyner/Giuffrida Collection, Presented by The Helis Foundation, students will work with artist Ayo Scott to create 3D forms inspired by Fragile Cargo IX by artist Serge Alain Nitegeka. This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Ella West Freeman Foundation, the Selley Foundation and Entergy....

Drawing in the Galleries Life Drawing with Bonnie Maygarden

All levels 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 1987 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended Pratt Institute, where she received...

Craft Happy Hour Weaving with Lena Kolb

Participants will learn techniques for creating unique weaving on a simple frame loom. Students will learn to warp the loom, plain weave, rya knots and other fun techniques! Beer and wine included!

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.