Are you looking to get more involved in the New Orleans arts community? Ogden Museum of Southern Art's Kohlmeyer Circle might be the group for you! This group includes young art patrons and collectors, ages 21-45, who have a passion for Southern art and a desire to connect with others who share a similar passion....
Tuesday, May 4 is the 8th annual GiveNOLA Day, a 24-hour period of giving - hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation - that benefits regional nonprofits, like Ogden Museum of Southern Art. On May 4, admission to Ogden Museum will be free and we'll be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.! SUPPORTING OGDEN...
Looking for a fresh Springtime look? Ice-dyeing is a low stress way to update existing pieces, or a fun project to do with friends to create something new! In this workshop, participants will keep cool while learning the basics of dyeing with powdered dye and ice, including how to prep your fabric and workspace, and...
Young Audiences of Louisiana's series, Baby Artsplay!TM Presented by The Helis Foundation, engages families with toddlers through 30 minute interactive online sessions. In collaboration with Ogden Museum, the upcoming sessions will feature works of Southern art. This series focuses on sensory play, language development, learning about body part, movement and more! April 15 - Workshop #1...
On Thursday at 2 p.m., visit the O Blog to watch and listen to a special Curated Conversation with Tulane graduate student and ceramic artist, Christian Dinh, and Bradley Sumrall, Curator of the Collection. Drawing from his personal experience as a first generation Asian-American, Christian Dinh created his latest body of work, Nail Salon, with...
Learn to make distinctive Japanese decorative papers to use in your books, seasonal cards and decorations, or as unique artworks in and of themselves. In this hands-on workshop, we will learn about sekkazome, a dying method to make bright, kaleidoscopic patterns. Also known as orizomegami, this fun and colorful technique can be done at your dining table with a minimum of materials and...
Young Audiences of Louisiana's series, Baby Artsplay!TM Presented by The Helis Foundation, engages families with toddlers through 30 minute interactive online sessions. In collaboration with Ogden Museum, the upcoming sessions will feature works of Southern art. This series focuses on sensory play, language development, learning about body part, movement and more! April 15 - Workshop #1...
Hey y’all! Please join us for a deep dive exploring the richness and diversity of Southern art and artists. You’re welcome to join in participatory discussions about the art, or sit back, look and listen. The choice is yours! Every First Thursday at noon, Museum Educator Sara Echaniz will facilitate an in-depth conversation about art and...
On Thursday, May 6 at 2 p.m., visit the O Blog to watch and listen to a Curated Conversation with permanent collection artist, Amita Bhatt, and Bradley Sumrall, Curator of the Collection. During this talk, Bhatt discusses her artwork, specifically the painting, Desire, Desire, which conveys the subject of socio-political and identity-based violence. Through her art,...
On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge. The discount is redeemable on-site. Just present your college ID at the Museum’s visitor services desk to See the South!
Young Audiences of Louisiana's series, Baby Artsplay!TM Presented by The Helis Foundation, engages families with toddlers through 30 minute interactive online sessions. In collaboration with Ogden Museum, the upcoming sessions will feature works of Southern art. This series focuses on sensory play, language development, learning about body part, movement and more! April 15 - Workshop #1...
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP WITH JOHN BARNES! Join us for a series of three sculpture workshops exploring BUILT: Sculptural Art from the Permanent Collection, an exhibition of sculpture from the permanent collection. Each workshop includes a tour of BUILT and in-depth discussion with an artist featured in the exhibition, followed by an art-making workshop led by the...
The Kickoff Party for Magnolia Ball is Saturday, May 15, 4 – 6 p.m at the studio of New Orleans artist, William Monaghan (1019 Erato Street). Discounted patron tickets will be available for purchase at the Kickoff Party and online on May 15 for $100. That’s a 50% discount – available for one day only!
Young Audiences of Louisiana's series, Baby Artsplay!TM Presented by The Helis Foundation, engages families with toddlers through 30 minute interactive online sessions. In collaboration with Ogden Museum, the upcoming sessions will feature works of Southern art. This series focuses on sensory play, language development, learning about body part, movement and more! April 15 - Workshop #1...
Learn to draw from nature. Be inspired by Southern artists, landscapes and the flora and fauna that live in this bioregion! Participants are encouraged to tune in once a month for a new drawing exercise with Museum Educator, Michelle Pontiff. Take a stress-free lunch break and join this beginner-level drawing class designed to build your...
Also known as mix-and-match books, split- page books are simple, yet compelling structures that encourage lots of hands- on engagement. In this workshop, we will examine a variety of artist-made and commercially printed examples and then make our own folded and sewn variations of split-page books. We will also discuss creating split-page books in collaboration...
Every fourth Thursday at noon, join us for a LIVE monthly contemplation practice inspired by a work of Southern art. This online contemplation practice is led by Ogden Museum Educator and yoga and meditation instructor, Mikhayla Harrell. All experience levels welcome. Registration required. Registration is FREE, but if you are able, please consider a donation of $5...
Enjoy extended hours Friday, May 28 from 5 – 8 p.m. and a special last chance opportunity to see Coming of Age: An Exhibition by Ogden Museum Teen Interns and The Guardian of the Wetlands: Works by John Taylor. Both exhibitions will close on May 30. Plus, get an in-person preview of all the items featured in...
Hey y’all! Please join us for a deep dive exploring the richness and diversity of Southern art and artists. You’re welcome to join in participatory discussions about the art, or sit back, look and listen. The choice is yours! Every First Thursday at noon, Museum Educator Sara Echaniz will facilitate an in-depth conversation about art and artists...
On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge. The discount is redeemable on-site. Just present your college ID at the Museum’s visitor services desk to See the South!