Movement Mondays: Welcoming Spring with Found Object Assemblage

Español abajo Create an assemblage using found objects in this Movement Monday Activity to welcome springtime and celebrate the beautiful weather! Today is the first day of March, warmer weather,…

O-riginal Art Activities: Architectural Drawing Inspired by Robert Helmer

Español abajo Find inspiration in the streets of New Orleans and create an architectural drawing like artist Robert Helmer. Robert Helmer moved to New Orleans in 1949. He was a…

Movement Mondays: Found Object Assemblage Inspired by the Winter Weather

Español abajo New Orleans experienced cold weather this past week. Create an assemblage using found objects in this Movement Monday Activity inspired by scenes of nature. Due to the severe…

O-riginal Art Activities: Mixed Media Still Life Inspired by Benny Andrews

Español abajo Find inspiration in your surroundings and create artwork from everyday life like artist Benny Andrews. Benny Andrews was a multi-racial artist born in 1930 in Plainview, Georgia. He…

Movement Mondays: Found Object Mini Float

Español abajo Happy Mardi Gras! While this carnival season might look a little different this year, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate and make your surroundings festive! Create…

O-riginal Art Activities: Benny & George Andrews Celebrating Black History Month

Español abajo Create an abstract fabric collage inspired by the work of Benny and George Andrews. Benny Andrews was born in 1930 to a multi-racial family (Cherokee-Scottish-African American) in…

Ogden Museum Welcomes New Trustees Penny Francis, Noah Hardie, Jack Little and Cleo Thomas

Ogden Museum of Southern Art is pleased to announce that Penny Francis, Noah Hardie, Jack Little and Cleo Thomas have joined the Museum’s Board of Trustees. “We are so happy…

Movement Mondays: Value Scale Scavenger Hunt

Español abajo Learn about value in this Movement Monday Scavenger Hunt! Supplies Found Objects Instructions Step 1: Often in abstract art colors can represent different feelings or emotions. What…

Tour “Louisiana Contemporary,” Presented by The Helis Foundation with René Morales, 2020 Juror

René Morales, 2020 Juror and Director of Curatorial Affairs and Chief Curator at Pérez Art Museum Miami, guides us on a tour of Louisiana Contemporary, Presented by The Helis Foundation. For…

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