2017 Edible Book Day contest brings bibliophiles and bakers to NOMA
Edible Book Day, now in its fourth year at NOMA, has become a popular draw for both bibliophiles, bakers, and admirers of sculptural cakes. On April 7, 2017, amateur and… Read More
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Pride of Place brings Arthur Roger’s donated contemporary collection to NOMA
Groundbreaking New Orleans gallerist Arthur Roger has assembled an unparalleled collection of works by contemporary artists, many of them Louisiana-based. His donation to NOMA will be on view throughout the summer of 2017. Read More
Decorative Arts return in a new permanent display
NOMA is pleased to announce that the Lupin Foundation Decorative Arts Galleries on the second floor are reopening with a reimagined installation. In a series of gallery unveilings through 2017 and 2018, and with the creation of the Elise M. Besthoff Foundation changing gallery, the museum will celebrate its beloved collection of design, craft, and ornament. Read More
Native Louisiana irises thrive in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
The Syndey and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden puts on a spectacular show of spring blooms during the annual Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival. Horticulturist Patrick O’Connor discusses the labors of keeping nature’s artwork in pristine condition. Read More
NOMA remembers Pop artist James Rosenquist
NOMA’s permanent collection includes ten works by the late artist who defined the Pop Art Movement of the mid-20th century. Read More
Allain Andry shares his nostalgic children’s stories from the Mississippi Gulf Coast at NOMA’s Egg Hunt
As part of the Egg Hunt and Family Festival on Saturday, April 1, retired third-generation banker and children’s book writer Allain C. Andry III will read from his first published work, Louie… Read More
Behind the mask in 18th-century Venice
Masks served as both a roleplaying element of costume and a means of societal liberation in 18th-century Venice, as explained by NOMA’s Senior Research Curator of European Art, Vanessa Schmid. Read More
Venetian film series reflects the Italian city’s mysteries
In conjunction with A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s, three films set in the 20th-century city will be screened at NOMA. Read More
Professional and amateur bakers encouraged to enter Edible Book Day cake contest
Annual contest of cakes inspired by books to be held on April 7th at NOMA. The deadline for applications in March 31st. Read More
‘Oskar’ play uses humor to challenge gender stereotypes | Q&A with A.J. Allegra, Artistic Director of The NOLA Project
The NOLA Project stages Oskar and the Countless Costume Changes on every Saturday in March 2017. Artistic Director A.J. Allegra discussed the play’s theme. Read More
Former White House florist Laura Dowling describes work at America’s most famous address
For six years Laura Dowling was responsible for floral arrangements in the Obama White House. She will discuss her career as part of Art in Bloom on March 16. Read More
Cricket added to 2017 India Fest’s cultural offerings
Cricket, a sport of British origins that has been played in India for nearly four centuries, will be among the activities at the 2017 India Fest. Read More