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Ogden Museum docents are a dedicated group of volunteers who help bring art to life on tours. We believe our docent group members should be as diverse as the people who live in the American South. The next session of docent training will begin January 10, 2023. Prospective docents should attend all six training dates. ...
Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. January 10, February 7, March 7, April 4 and May 23 Homeschoolers are invited to Ogden Museum of Southern Art for a monthly program designed specifically for Homeschool students. Join art educator Mikhayla Harrell for an interactive tour and art activity exploring Southern art, artists and artmaking. From Impressionistic landscapes to...
Join us for a participatory gallery tour every second Thursday at 1 p.m. Meet at the admissions desk for a guided tour of Ogden Museum, home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of art from the Southern region of the United States. Louisiana residents enjoy free admission on Thursdays, courtesy of The Helis Foundation....
Join artist Gregory B. Saunders and Bradley Sumrall, Curator of the Collection for an in-depth discussion and informative walk through of Leaving Appalachia: The Art of Gregory B Saunders. This event is FREE and open to the public with the purchase of Museum admission tickets.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the technique and artistry of Gregory B. Saunders. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Saunders at work as he demonstrates the non-traditional techniques and tools used to create his stunning works on view in Leaving Appalachia: The Art of Gregory B Saunders. Space is limited, registration is required. $10...
A master palmetto basket weaver and cultural preservationist of the United Houma Nation, Janie Verret Luster is widely recognized for her coiled half-hitch baskets, made using an intricate weaving technique lost to the Houma for a generation. Reintroduced by Luster in the 1990s, the hitch-coil method with a half-hitch knot—common in areas of South and...
Presented by COX Join us at Ogden Museum for the 6th Annual MLK Day Celebration on Monday, January 16th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. The day is a Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy with a focus on peace and healing. Enjoy FREE admission to the Museum, community...
Beginning January 18, join Art Educator Mikhayla Harrell for a fun, inventive and playful four-week After School Art Studi-O. Students will learn about the collection in the museum, tour the exhibitions, sharpen painting and drawing skills and make artwork inspired by the art we discuss. This is a great opportunity for blossoming artists to try...
Join Emily Swietlik, Director and Designer of SWIETstuff: costumes and wearable art, at this Mardi Gras headpiece workshop at the Ogden Museum! Each workshop participant will receive a headpiece base, beautiful materials and complete instructions on how to create a fabulous Carnival creation. Gather your extra crazy sparkle supplies and a few costume compadres! Participants are encouraged...
