O-riginal Art Activities: Paper Chain Installation Inspired by Melvin Edwards

Español abajo Create a chain installation symbolizing strength. Melvin Edwards is known for his dense, metal assemblages that honor the connection between African and African American art. Edward’s great-great-great grandfather…

Ogden Kids Art Break Inspired by Lulu King Saxon’s "Uptown Street"

Experience the art of the American South with the O from home! Use everyday household items to create your own masterpiece! Select CC for closed captioning. This online video series…

Ogden Museum Partners with New Orleans Creative Response Supporting the Creative Life of Local Families

Before the Covid-19 crisis, almost a third of New Orleans households had no access to internet, and for households with less than $20,000 in annual income that number rose to…

Mix it up with MOMO Backgrounds for Zoom!

Have you had the chance to see MOMO’s mural on the side of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art? His artwork is part of Unframed, presented by The Helis Foundation –…

Ogden Museum Online Lessons For the Classroom: San Romano, Monticello, Brick II | Robert Reed Grades 2-5

Español abajo Students will use masking tape and paint to create a two-dimensional, geometric abstract painting inspired by Robert Reed’s, San Romano, Monticello, Brick. Students will compare and contrast Reed’s…

Member Collections: Amanda Credeur and Stephen Roques Sharing works by James Henderson, Sarah House and Emilie Rhys

These past few Saturdays, in a special blog series, we’ve been sharing works of art from our staff’s personal art collections. Now that we’ve shared some of our treasured works,…

O-riginal Art Activities: Teacher Appreciation Week

Español abajo Send your teacher a message of gratitude this week for Teacher Appreciation Week. Supplies Paper, Pencil, Markers Instructions Step 1: Show your appreciation for your teacher during Teacher…

Curated Conversation: Discussing Southern Photography With Richard McCabe and L. Kasimu Harris

Ogden Museum continues Curated Conversations, our popular series of intimate talks, now online! Curated Conversations bring curators and artists together to discuss art, exchange ideas and explore exhibitions. Deepen your…

Try Ogden Museum Zoom Backgrounds Featuring Permanent Collection Works!

Do you find yourself spending a great deal of time on Zoom these days? We invite you to mix things up and use an Ogden Museum permanent collection work as…

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