Artist and Sense of Place: What are Native Bees, Y’all? (psst: not honey bees!) Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary Students and Artist Shawn Hall Explain

At the heart of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s mission is educating the public in the visual arts and culture of the American South. Since its inception in 2001, the education department has organized artist-in-residence programs that pair artists with local schools. Working with elementary school children in the medium of the artists choice, the artist…

Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Representing Native Bees Inspired by Shawn Hall

The O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours takes a detailed look into the lives of bees. Learn the difference between a honey bee and a native bee by exploring the exhibition What are Native Bees, Y’all? Draw a native bee with all of its physical attributes. Born in Ann Arbor, MI, Shawn Hall has…

Star Books with Yuka Petz Handmade for the Holidays!

Craft Happy Hour was led by Yuka Petz on December 4, 2018 at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. She taught us how to make star books for the holidays! If you missed it, not to worry! In this how-to video, Yuka takes us through the process step by step. This deceptively simple star book…

Art of Giving 2018 #shopthesouth at the O's annual holiday shopping event!

Come to the O to do your holiday shopping at the annual Art of Giving holiday shopping event presented by the Museum’s Center for Southern Craft and Design! The event will take place this Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and will feature 35 of your favorite local makers such as Bare…

The O’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide Come Shop the South at the Ogden Museum Store!

MAKE THE OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART MUSEUM STORE YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING DESTINATION THIS SEASON! HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE GIFT ITEMS: A CUP OF TEA, PLEASE LET’S GET MUSICAL O…YOU LOOK GOOD CURL UP WITH A BOOK OR AN ALBUM

Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Landscape Postcards Inspired by Robert J. Onderdonk

Last night’s O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours was an in-depth look at landscapes inspired by renown Texan painter, Robert Onderdonk. Design a postcard to mail to your friend! Onderdon was an American painter and art teacher, born in Catonsville, Maryland. He is known as the “Dean of Texas Artists” for his contributions to…

Meet the Ogden Museum Staff: Jane Winslow Manager of the Museum Store and Center for Southern Craft & Design

On the O Blog, we’ll be posting a series about the Ogden Museum staff who work to support our mission to broaden the knowledge, understanding, interpretation and appreciation of the visual arts and culture of the American South Today, let’s learn a little more about the Manager of the Museum Store and Center for Southern Craft…

Looking at Richard Wilt’s “Farewell” On Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, Bradley Sumrall, Curator of the Collection at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, tells us about Richard Wilt’s painting, Farewell. Richard Wilt (1915 – 1981) was born in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie-Mellon University) in 1938. Wilt served as a pilot in World War…

Taking a Look at “Jacob’s Ladder Joy and Pain” by Kevin Cole A Piece Inspired by Voting History

Made with neckties and wood, Jacob’s Ladder Joy and Pain by Kevin Cole is an intensely powerful work that the artist created after a poignant conversation with his grandfather about the importance of participating in the election process. ⁣ ⁣ When Cole turned 18, he told his grandfather that he didn’t see the point in…

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