Talks & Films
Fashion on Film: The September Issue
This five-part film series, presented in conjunction with the exhibition A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, considers the role of fashion in modern society and takes an in-depth look at some of the industry’s most influential tastemakers. Friday, March 2, 6:30 pm: The Legacy of Alexander McQueen Saturday, March 3, 2 pm: Bangaologia: The Science of...
Noontime Talk: A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes with Curator Mel Buchanan
Join Decorative Arts Curator Mel Buchanan as she leads visitors through A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, NOMA's first-ever exhibition of fashion. Every Wednesday admission is free to Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
Small Talks: Self-Taught Artist Manierre Dawson
Small Talks are 10–15 minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. Join docent Harvey Orth as he discusses the work of self-taught artist Manierre Dawson (1887–1969), an American painter and sculptor who independently developed stylistic and material innovations that rivaled his most progressive contemporaries.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Extended | Arts & Letters: Author Yuri Herrera in Conversation with Rosana Cruz
Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities throughout the year: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. All galleries and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm.
Small Talks: Alberto Giacometti
Small Talks are 10–15 minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Cynthia Kolb as she discusses the work...
Noontime Talk: Lee Friedlander in Louisiana with Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper
Join Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper for a discussion about renowned photographer Lee Friedlander's documentation of Louisiana in a retrospective exhibition.
Small Talks: Giovanni Martinelli’s Death Comes to the Banquet Table
Small Talks are 10 to 15 minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. All Louisiana residents receive free admission on...
Small Talks: Ganesh, the Elephant-Headed God
Join Lisa Rotondo-McCord, Curator of Asian Art, as she discusses religious art of Ganesh, the elephant-headed Hindu god, in the third-floor Indian Art Gallery.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by the Dirty Rain Revelers | Artist Perspective with Cristina Molina and Jonathan Traviesa
Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities throughout the year: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. All galleries and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm.
Small Talks: Georgia O’Keeffe’s My Backyard
Small Talks are ten to fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. Join Curator of Education Tracy Kennan as she discusses My Backyard (1937) by Georgia O'Keeffe, an oil painting of the desert scenery surrounding the artist's home and studio in Abiquiu, New Mexico.
Noontime Talk: Veronese in Murano with Curatorial Fellow Kelsey Brosnan
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Wednesdays are FREE to Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Join Curatorial Fellow Kelsey Brosnan as she discusses the two 16th-century altarpieces by Paolo Veronese in the exhibition Veronese in Murano: Two Venetian Masterpieces...
Small Talks: Will Ryman’s America
Small Talks are ten to fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Regina Shujaa as she discusses the...