New Orleans Museum of Art

NOMA Book Club Discussion Group
2018-01-24 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Join NOMA staff and fellow book lovers as we read and discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art, artists, art museums, NOMA’s collections and exhibitions. Our full 2018 schedule and reading list has been announced.
Organized by NOMA’s Felix J. Dreyfous Library, the Book Club is an informal group. You do not have to attend every meeting and we understand if you have to leave a discussion or program early. The book club offers several types of programs: a book discussion group that meets once a month (no reading in December), curatorial programs, field trips, and Meet the Author receptions. Most book club programs start promptly at noon, but please arrive at 11:30 a.m. if you wish to bring a sack lunch or meet beforehand. NOMA will provide water and soft drinks.
RSVP for the meetings you wish to attend so we can prepare the meeting space.
Please contact Sheila A. Cork at 504.658.4117 or scork@noma.org for information about joining the NOMA Book Club.

January 2018 Selection
Fabulous New Orleans by Lyle Saxon
Pelican, 1988. ISBN: 978-0882897066 (Any edition is acceptable)
Lyle Saxon’s timeless impressions of colorful New Orleans, first recorded more than half a century ago, not only reveal inherent mystery and frivolity, but also recall the city’s elaborate history, spanning more than two centuries and three cultures. The various aspects of the French, Spanish, and Creole societies, which continue to define today’s city, are documented here through wide-ranging vignettes of daily life and elaborate rituals. A view of the Creole courtyard, an account of the first settlers, and a glimpse of the Zulu parade are typical of the many episodes from which the spirit of the city emerges. (Amazon.com)
Wednesday, January 24, 1:30 – 3 pm | Book Discussion Group

Noontime Talk: New Forms, New Voices: Japanese Ceramics from the Gitter-Yelen Collection with Curator Lisa Rotondo-McCord
2018-01-24 12:00 - 13:00
Noontime Talks are brief, casual discussions on exhibitions or works of art in the galleries given by artists, NOMA curators, and special guests. For more information, call 504.658.4100. Wednesdays are FREE for Louisiana residents with ID thanks to The Helis Foundation.
Join Lisa Rotondo-McCord, Curator of Asian Art, for a discussion in the Japanese Gallery about the exhibition New Forms, New Voices: Japanese Ceramics from the Gitter-Yelen Collection. Ceramics have been made in Japan for over 15,000 years. This exhibition largely features the work of potters after the year 2000 and is presented in six sections: Inspired by Ancient Kilns; Hewn from the Earth, Inspired by Nature; Masters of Porcelain; Embracing the Avant Garde; and A Love of Decoration. Among the noted ceramists whose works are included in the exhibition are Ryūichi Kakurezaki Machiko Ogawa, Yo Akiyama, Jun Nishida, Sueharu Fukami, Shinobu Kawase, Osamu Suzuki, Kazuo Takiguchi, and Kenji Miyashita.

Friday Nights at NOMA: New Forms, New Voices Gallery Talk | Hamiltunes NOLA: An American Singalong
2018-01-19 17:00 - 21:00
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, Café NOMA, and the Museum Shop remain open till 9 pm.

5 – 8 pm: Art on the Spot family activity table
6 – 7 pm: Gallery Talk with Curator Lisa Rotondo-McCord for New Forms, New Voices: Japanese Ceramics from the Gitter-Yelen Collection
6:45 pm: Spotlight tour: “Right Hand Man: George Washington and the Politics of Portraiture,” with Curator Katie Pfohl
7 – 8:30 pm: Hamiltunes NOLA: An American Singalong to the Broadway musical Hamilton

ABOUT NEW FORMS, NEW VOICES: JAPANESE CERAMICS FROM THE GITTER-YELEN COLLECTION
Join Lisa Rotondo-McCord, Curator of Asian Art, for a guided tour of an exhibition of contemporary Japanese ceramics from the collection of Dr. Kurt Gitter and Alice Yelen-Gitter, most of which date after the year 2000. Ceramics have been made in Japan for more than 15,000 years. For the first time in over twenty years, NOMA is presenting an exhibition devoted to modern and contemporary ceramics from the Asian nation, including works by Ryūichi Kakurezaki Machiko Ogawa, Yo Akiyama, Jun Nishida, Sueharu Fukami, Shinobu Kawase, Osamu Suzuki, Kazoo Takiguchi, and Kenji Miyashita.
ABOUT HAMILTUNES: AN AMERICAN SINGALONG AND “RIGHT HAND MAN: GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THE POLITICS OF PORTRAITURE”
What time is it? Show time! Be in the room where it happens as the New Orleans Museum of Art presents Hamiltunes NOLA: An American Singalong. We’ll sing like we’re running out of time and raise a glass to freedom, lifting our voices in celebration of our generation’s most popular musical phenomenon.
Before the singalong, join curator Katie Pfohl for a spotlight tour of NOMA’s iconic Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington, and learn why this portrait may be the most reproduced image in all of American history! Hint: It’s all about the money.
Please RSVP here. Costumes are encouraged (no swords or dueling pistols, please).
Hamiltunes: An American Singalong, is an officially licensed singalong set to the award-winning soundtrack of Hamilton: An American Musical.
Friday Nights at NOMA is supported in part by grant funds from the Azby Fund; Ruby K. Worner Charitable Trust; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation; and the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Arts Council of New Orleans.

Museum Highlights Tour - Cancelled
2018-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
NOMA docents guide visitors on hour-long tours of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions. Tours are free with NOMA admission. Meet in the Great Hall to join in!
Special group tours can be arranged with two-weeks advance notice. Call Tracy Kennan, Curator of Education, at 504.658.4113.

Noontime Talk: Bror Anders Wikstrom: Bringing Fantasy to Carnival, with Curator Mel Buchanan
2018-01-17 12:00 - 13:00
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year.
Join Mel Buchanan, NOMA’s RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts and Design, for a discussion about Bror Anders Wikstrom, a Swedish immigrant in late 19th-century New Orleans who became the most renowned designer of Carnival parade floats and costumes. Through the 1880s and 1890s, his fantastical designs elevated the extravaganza of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras festivities. The exhibition Bror Anders Wikstrom: Brining Fantasy to Carnival includes the artist’s original watercolor sketches for many of the city’s old-line parading krewes.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Special Hours
2018-01-15 12:00 - 17:00
NOMA welcomes visitors on the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday from noon to 5 pm.

StoryQuest
2018-01-13 11:00 - 11:30 | New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA, 70119
Spark imagination, creativity, and a love of reading. Professional authors, actors and artists bring the world of children’s literature to NOMA in this family program. Family activities are offered after each StoryQuest to encourage museum exploration.
Saturday, January 13: Cold
Ideal for ages 2-7. No registration is necessary. StoryQuest is included with museum admission.
Find the full schedule here. Contact 504-658-4100 or education@noma.org with questions.
Major support for StoryQuest is provided by the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation.

Studio KIDS!
2018-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA, 70119
Get Creative with Studio KIDS!
This spring, Studio KIDS! presents “Express Yourself” art classes for children. Perfect for students ages 5-10 who want to get creative and learn art making techniques. In each class, Studio KIDS! explores art made by diverse cultures as inspiration for art projects. From sculpting to painting, each class features different media and techniques. Register for one class or the entire series. Make sure to sign up in advance to ensure your spot.
Call 504.658.4100 or email education@noma.org to register or for more information.
Ages 5 – 10 | 10 am – 12 pm
January 13 | SOLD OUT!
Spirit Animal
What’s your favorite animal? Create a series of prints after going on an animal safari through the galleries.
Cost per class:
$25 | members
$30 | nonmembers
Full schedule can be found here.
