Michael Meads’ “Coosa River Kiss” Celebrating Valentine's Day
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we are highlighting a work of art from the permanent collection, Coosa River Kiss by Michael Meads! This watercolor of a tender moment between two lovers is set…
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Celebrating Black History Month Highlighting Moses Hogan
In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting Turning Wheels by Moses Hogan, an arranger, pianist, conductor, composer and visual artist. Turning Wheels is on view through July 5 in What Music…
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O-riginal Art Activities: Paper Monument Inspired by John Isiah Walton
Last night’s O-riginal Art Activity explored monuments and the stories they tell, examining John Isiah Walton’s paintings. Imagine a new monument for New Orleans. John Isiah Walton, a native New…
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Cake, Cocktails & Carnival Fun for a Cause Highlights from the Ogden Museum's King Cake Walk Education Fundraiser
On Tuesday, Feb. 4 the Ogden Museum of Southern Art hosted their annual King Cake Walk & Cocktails event. This year, ticket sales from the event helped raise funds for…
Chandra McCormick’s “The Prayer” January Collection Highlight
Photographer Chandra McCormick was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1957 and has been documenting the state and its people for more than 25 years with her husband, Keith Calhoun….
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“King Cake Walk and Cocktails at the O” to Benefit Educational Programming at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art on February 4 King Cakes from Local Bakeries, Plus Local Vendors and Live Performances
New Orleans (January 23, 2020) – On Tuesday, February 4 from 6 – 8 p.m., the Ogden Museum of Southern Art will host “King Cake Walk and Cocktails at the O”…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the O! Celebrating His Life & Legacy Through Art & Community
On Monday, Jan. 20, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting a free admission day to bring together…
Folk Art, Figurines and Football Examining Bennie Day’s "LSU vs. Oklahoma, 1950"
To celebrate LSU playing in the College Football National Championship, we’re highlighting LSU vs. Oklahoma, 1950, a folk art sculpture by Bennie Day! This mixed media sculpture consists of 96 intricately…
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