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...

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...

Event Series New Docent Training

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...

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...

Gallery Talk Exploring the Art of William Christenberry

Join Bradley Sumrall, Ogden Museum’s Curator of the Collection, Richard McCabe, Ogden Museum’s Curator of Photography, and artist RaMell Ross as they explore Memory is a Strange Bell: The Art of William Christenberry and the multifaceted career of this extraordinary artist. Free and open to the public.  Image: William Christenberry, Green Warehouse, 1973, Evercolor print

Event Series New Docent Training

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...

Dave Jordan and the NIA At Ogden After Hours

“...one of New Orleans’ great songsmiths and bandleaders of my generation” - Marc Stone  Musician and DJ at WWOZ   Dave Jordan is an award winning, critically acclaimed roots rocker from New Orleans. For over 20 years he has been a staple of the New Orleans music scene and his work has been described as...

Docent-Led Tour – CANCELLED

Today’s Docent-led tour is cancelled. A Docent-led tour is available today at 2 p.m. and is free with regular Museum admission.

SOLD OUT – Craft Happy Hour Headdress Workshop with Emily Swietlik

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE SOLD OUT.  Join Emily Swietlik, designer and director of Swiet Stuff costumes and wearable art, at one of three Mardi Gras headpiece workshop this February at the Ogden Museum! The workshop dates are Feb. 4, 11 and 18, and each workshop participant will receive a headpiece base, beautiful materials and complete instructions...