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...
Ogden Museum of Southern Art is delighted to welcome Educators back to the Museum for a special evening of art, refreshments, classroom opportunities and art activities. Join the Education team to grab a bite, indulge in a guided tour of Knowing Who We Are: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition and explore opportunities for your classroom and...
Join yoga and meditation instructor, Mikhayla Harrell, on Thursday, March 30 at 12:30 P.M. for a free, thirty-minute drop-in mediation session at Ogden Museum. Cultivate calm and awareness in the midst of your busy day by taking a break with us. This program is free with admission and if you are a Louisiana resident, admission is...
Ogden Museum's Center for Southern Craft and Design is proud to spotlight ceramist, Lily Fein. Fein says, "Clay excites me for its immediate and direct response to touch as I coil and pinch layers of porcelain to create pieces imbued with the intimacy of the finger-marked surface. The objects I create use the vessel as...
In conjunction with our 20th anniversary exhibition, Knowing Who We Are: The Contemporary Dialogue, please join us for a discussion with four contemporary artists included in the exhibition. Facilitated by Ogden Museum Curator of the Collection, Bradley Sumrall, the program will delve into concepts of identity and place, examining how these concepts are explored and...
In honor of our 20th anniversary, join us on Saturday, April 1 for the opening of Knowing Who We Are, a momentous exhibition encompassing the entire Museum. Visitors will help us celebrate this important milestone by viewing the new exhibition, including over 50 works on view for the first time, while listening to the incomparable...
Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. 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 abstract painting and more, a new...
Join yoga and meditation instructor, Mikhayla Harrell, on Thursday, April 6 at 12:30 P.M. for a free, thirty-minute drop-in mediation session at Ogden Museum. Cultivate calm and awareness in the midst of your busy day by taking a break with us. This program is free with admission and if you are a Louisiana resident, admission is...
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!
Join Eliza Wapner in a class on bundle dyeing with natural materials. In this class, students will explore bundle dyeing- a unique dye method in which pigment from plants is transferred to fabric using a steaming method. Participants will have the opportunity to dye a bandana using natural pigments, powders, and raw material local to...
Join yoga and meditation instructor, Mikhayla Harrell, on Thursday, April 13 at 12:30 P.M. for a free, thirty-minute drop-in mediation session at Ogden Museum. Cultivate calm and awareness in the midst of your busy day by taking a break with us. This program is free with admission and if you are a Louisiana resident, admission is...
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....
In-Person & Online Purchasing Options Available Today only Ogden Museum if offering discounted Patron Tickets to this year's Magnolia Ball taking place on Saturday, June 10. Patron Tickets normally sell for $200, but you can get them online or in-person during today's flash sale for only $100 – a 50% discount! A purchased ticket will...
Join yoga and meditation instructor, Mikhayla Harrell, on Thursday, April 20 at 12:30 P.M. for a free, thirty-minute drop-in mediation session at Ogden Museum. Cultivate calm and awareness in the midst of your busy day by taking a break with us. This program is free with admission and if you are a Louisiana resident, admission is...
Ogden Museum of Southern Art is excited to announce the return of Ogden After Hours on April 20, 2023 in celebration of our 20th anniversary. The monthly event will take place on every third Thursday of the month and will feature a diverse lineup of programs reflecting and celebrating Southern art and culture. The relaunch...
Celebrate Earth Day at Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. This special event, Presented by COX, will feature FREE admission for the community to explore the Museum through environmentally focused art activities, a Museum-wide scavenger hunt, family - friendly entertainment, community partner tables, a food truck...
Ogden Museum of Southern Art is delighted to welcome Educators back to the Museum for a special evening of art, refreshments, classroom opportunities and art activities. Join the Education team to grab a bite, indulge in a guided tour of Knowing Who We Are: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition and explore opportunities for your classroom and...
Tuesday, May 2 is 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 2, admission to Ogden Museum will be free and we're offering 20% off our Individual, Dual and Family memberships through the givenola.org site that day!...
Join yoga and meditation instructor, Mikhayla Harrell, on Thursday, May 4 at 12:30 P.M. for a free, thirty-minute drop-in mediation session at Ogden Museum. Cultivate calm and awareness in the midst of your busy day by taking a break with us. This program is free with admission and if you are a Louisiana resident, admission is...
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!