O-riginal Art Activities: Geometric Collage Inspired by George Andrews
This O-riginal Art Activity takes a look at George Andrews’ signature style. Use geometric shapes and dots to create your own dot artwork. George Andrews was the patriarch of a…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month The Work of MaPo Kinnord
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re focusing our attention on the amazing work of female artists featured throughout the O! This piece, for example, is a ceramic sculpture by…
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O-riginal Art Activities: Abstract Drawing Inspired by Willie White
Last night’s O-riginal Art Activity explored abstract art through Willie White’s colorful drawings. Create an abstract drawing using color, line and shape. Willie White was born in 1910 in Natchez,…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day Learn More About the Women Behind the Work
Happy International Women’s Day! We are celebrating by highlighting a selection of work by women artists currently on view at the Ogden Museum! Minnie Evans Minnie Evans was an African…
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Celebrating Black History Month: Highlighting the Work of Sister Gertrude Morgan A Street Preacher Turned Visionary Folk Artist
In celebration of Black History Month, we are highlighting the work of Sister Gertrude Morgan, a former street preacher turned artist, poet and musician. Morgan was born in Lafayette, Alabama…
Celebrating Black History Month: Exploring the Work of Clementine Hunter A Self-Taught Louisiana Artist
In celebration of Black History Month, we are highlighting the work of Clementine Hunter, a self-taught, African American painter born in Louisiana in 1886. Hunter worked on Melrose Plantation near…
Mardi Gras Shopping Guide Come Shop the South at the Ogden Museum Store
This Mardi Gras season, get inspiration from the artists that New Orleans inspires! Come peruse the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s Museum Store for Mardi Gras accessory ideas. Here are…
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Turning Trash Into Treasure Exploring the Work of BIG artist Tora Lopez
Would you believe us if we told you this beautiful giant pearl was made out of waste? Artist Tora Lopez created this massive shiny sphere during her 30-day residency with…
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