BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Orleans Museum of Art - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nomastaging.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Orleans Museum of Art REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210101T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201007T191301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T190933Z UID:64478-1609495200-1609513200@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:New Year's Day Holiday Hours DESCRIPTION:The Museum and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be open from 10 am to 3 pm for special New Year’s Day holiday hours on Friday\, January 1. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/new-years-day-holiday-hours-2/ CATEGORIES:Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/The-Sun.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201201T192857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T174718Z UID:66282-1610712000-1610712000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Book Club Curatorial Program DESCRIPTION:The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. It is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book! In addition to monthly book discussions\, the Book Club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections. Books are selected in advance and planned for the entire year according to the exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copy of the selected titles. Meetings are held in person or via Zoom\, determined at the beginning of each month. All meetings begin at 12 pm. \nFor more information on the NOMA Book Club please contact NOMA’s Curator of Education\, Tracy Kennan\, at tkennan@noma.org or (504) 658-4113.\n \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nJANUARY\nNinth Street Women: Lee Krasner\, Elaine de Kooning\, Grace Hartigan\, Joan Mitchell\, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art by Mary Gabriel\nBack Bay Books\, 2019\, ISBN: 9780316226172 \nSet amid the most turbulent social and political period of modern times\, Ninth Street Women is the impassioned\, wild\, sometimes tragic\, always exhilarating chronicle of five women who dared to enter the male-dominated world of twentieth-century abstract painting—not as muses but as artists. From their cold-water lofts\, where they worked\, drank\, fought\, and loved\, these pioneers burst open the door to the art world for themselves and countless others to come. Lee Krasner\, Elaine de Kooning\, Grace Hartigan\, Joan Mitchell\, and Helen Frankenthaler changed American art and society\, tearing up the prevailing social code and replacing it with a doctrine of liberation. In Ninth Street Women\, acclaimed author Mary Gabriel tells a remarkable and inspiring story of the power of art and artists in shaping not just postwar America but the future. \nCURATORIAL PROGRAM | FRIDAY\, JANUARY 15\, 12 pm with Katie Pfohl\, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art \nBOOK DISCUSSION | FRIDAY\, JANUARY 29\, 12 pm URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-book-club-curatorial-program-9/ CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ninth-Street-Women.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210115T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201022T174839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T163916Z UID:64849-1610733600-1610733600@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Reset: Freedom at the Mat DESCRIPTION:Join NOMA for a new series of virtual workshops that focuses on mindfulness\, creativity\, comfort and reflection. NOMA Reset programs provide a much-needed infusion of relaxation and wellness by engaging our collective and individual wellbeing. \n\nThee second NOMA Reset: Freedom At The Mat program will be facilitated by Olivia F. Scott\, creator of Freedom At The Mat\, and will feature the Steve Lands Band. This virtual program and self-care experience will begin promptly at 6 pm on Friday\, January 15\, and lasts for 75 minutes. \n\nThe theme for this event is Nourish Your Dreams. As we honor Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday and the beginning of a new year\, we invite everyone to come with an open mind\, open heart and be ready to receive mindfulness\, meditation\, journaling\, and a bit of yoga asana as we connect with our dreams and identify what we need to manifest our best lives ever. \nPlease have the following items prepared in advance: \n\n\nComputer/Tablet/Smartphone device + internet connection\nTowel\nPillow and yoga mat\nWater bottle\nJournal/notepad plus writing Instrument\n\nThis virtual program will be hosted in a Zoom meeting. A NOMA staff person will also be available during the program to help if you encounter any difficulties. \n\n\nAbout Freedom at the Mat\nFreedom At The Mat is a multi-disciplined wellness class experience integrating mindfulness\, meditation\, yoga asana\, journaling and verbal affirmations. The 75-minute self-care experience was created to be a sacred space for people to connect with their innermost dreams & inner divine while also releasing stress and strengthening their bodies and minds. \nEngagement in Freedom At The Mat helps people become free of issues which may hold them back from living their fullest lives as the most lovely\, self-assured\, beautiful and radiant creatures on the planet. \n\n\n \n \n Freedom at the Mat registration\n \n \n \n First and last name*Phone number*City\, State\, Zip Code*Email address*Would you like to receive NOMA's e-newsletter?\n \n YES\n \n \n NO\n Select date for participation*\n \n January 15\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nVirtual programs at NOMA are made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-reset-freedom-at-the-mat-2/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-09-at-8.58.22-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210116T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201119T165235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T224150Z UID:65844-1610791200-1610794800@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Virtual Studio KIDS! at Home DESCRIPTION:Bring the New Orleans Museum of Art into your home and get creative together through Virtual Studio KIDS! family art-making workshops. Join us for an all-hands-in live Zoom experience designed for young artists and their grown-ups to make together\, guided by a teaching artist. Meet other families\, practice close-looking with a NOMA artwork\, and try out an art-making technique using materials you can find around the house. \nThis season’s series draws inspiration from NOMA’s special exhibition Mending the Sky\, a body of contemporary work by both locally and internationally based artists exploring processes of mending\, repairing\, and healing a world turned upside down. Mending the Sky will be on view October 9\, 2020 through January 31\, 2020. \nWorkshops are FREE with pre-registration. Youth ages 5-10\, accompanied by an adult (or the whole family)\, are encouraged to participate. Spots are limited to 10 families per workshop. \nUpon registration\, you will receive a complete materials list\, pre-workshop to-do’s\, and an access link to join the workshop\, hosted through Zoom. A Zoom account is not required to participate. \nSaturdays 10–11 am on Zoom \nOctober 17 SOLD OUT | November 21 SOLD OUT | December 19 SOLD OUT | January 16 SOLD OUT URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/virtual-studio-kids-at-home-2/ CATEGORIES:Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200201_Studio_Kids_RAlokhin_0128.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201213T225905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T052607Z UID:66550-1610964000-1610982000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. at NOMA DESCRIPTION:Join us in person and online to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by immersing yourself in art and culture. NOMA will be offering FREE admission on Monday\, January 18\, from 10 am to 3 pm to commemorate the day. \nIn Person: Self-guided materials for families will be available at the front desk for visitors of all ages to explore works related to courage\, empathy\, and social justice. \nPREVIEW THE COURAGE AND CARE ACTIVITY GUIDE \nPARTICIPATE IN JUSTICE AND JUXTAPOSITION\, A CREATIVE ACTIVITY \nOnline: Visit our website to explore a special selection of features\, activities and content that reflect MLK’s vision and legacy. READ MORE ABOUT THE INSTALLATION OF ELIZABETH CATLETT’S MOTHER AND CHILD SCULPTURE \nEducation and outreach initiatives at NOMA are supported in part by the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr. Foundation; The Helis Foundation; The City of New Orleans; IBERIABANK; The Wagner Foundation; Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack; the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Sara and David Kelso; Patrick F. Taylor Foundation;  Dr. Scott S. Cowen; The RosaMary Foundation; The Azby Fund; the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation & Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a Federal agency; The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation; Burkenroad Foundation; Marian Dreux Van Horn Education Endowment; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation\, Inc.; Marie and Harvey Orth; and The Bruce J. Heim Foundation. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-holiday-special-hours-3/ CATEGORIES:Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Honoring-MLK-at-NOMA-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210122T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210108T220743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T160038Z UID:67368-1611338400-1611338400@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Reset: Mending the Sky – An Astrological Perspective DESCRIPTION:As a part of the NOMA Reset program series\, astrologer and herbalist practitioner Myrto Daskaloudi will lead an introduction to the history of astrology going back to ancient Mesopotamia\, North Africa\, the Levant\, and Southern Mediterranean. This program will utilize the themes of healing\, empathy\, and understanding in the Mending The Sky exhibition as reference points to explore how astrology can aid individual and collective understanding. In addition to learning about the history of this ancient practice\, participants will learn about upcoming transits for 2021. \nThis is a free virtual program and registrants will receive instruction on accessing a Zoom page. Please fill out the form below. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\n                                                \nEducation and outreach initiatives at NOMA are supported in part by the Zemurray Foundation; the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr. Foundation; The Helis Foundation; The Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation; The City of New Orleans; IBERIABANK; The Wagner Foundation; Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack; the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Sara and David Kelso; Patrick F. Taylor Foundation;  Dr. Scott S. Cowen; The RosaMary Foundation; The Azby Fund; the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation & Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a Federal agency; The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation; Burkenroad Foundation; Marian Dreux Van Horn Education Endowment; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation;  Ruby K. Worner Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee; The Harry T. Howard III Foundation; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation\, Inc.; Harvey and Marie Orth; The Bruce J. Heim Foundation; and Mrs. Bennett A. Molter\, Jr. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-reset-mending-the-sky-an-astrological-perspective/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-09-at-8.58.22-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201201T193233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210123T033022Z UID:66285-1611921600-1611921600@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Book Club Group Discussion DESCRIPTION:The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. It is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book! In addition to monthly book discussions\, the Book Club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections. Books are selected in advance and planned for the entire year according to the exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copy of the selected titles. Meetings are held in person or via Zoom\, determined at the beginning of each month. All meetings begin at 12 pm. \nFor more information on the NOMA Book Club please contact NOMA’s Curator of Education\, Tracy Kennan\, at tkennan@noma.org or (504) 658-4113. \nJANUARY\nNinth Street Women: Lee Krasner\, Elaine de Kooning\, Grace Hartigan\, Joan Mitchell\, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art by Mary Gabriel\nBack Bay Books\, 2019\, ISBN: 9780316226172 \nSet amid the most turbulent social and political period of modern times\, Ninth Street Women is the impassioned\, wild\, sometimes tragic\, always exhilarating chronicle of five women who dared to enter the male-dominated world of twentieth-century abstract painting—not as muses but as artists. From their cold-water lofts\, where they worked\, drank\, fought\, and loved\, these pioneers burst open the door to the art world for themselves and countless others to come. Lee Krasner\, Elaine de Kooning\, Grace Hartigan\, Joan Mitchell\, and Helen Frankenthaler changed American art and society\, tearing up the prevailing social code and replacing it with a doctrine of liberation. In Ninth Street Women\, acclaimed author Mary Gabriel tells a remarkable and inspiring story of the power of art and artists in shaping not just postwar America but the future. \nCURATORIAL PROGRAM | FRIDAY\, JANUARY 15\, 12 pm with Katie Pfohl\, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art \nBOOK DISCUSSION | FRIDAY\, JANUARY 29\, 12 pm URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-book-club-group-discussion-5/ CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ninth-Street-Women.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210131T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210131T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201005T161908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T160134Z UID:64367-1612116000-1612116000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Helen Gillet in Virtual Concert for Mending the Sky DESCRIPTION:Helen Gillet is a singer-songwriter and surrealist-archaeologist who explores synthesized sounds\, textures\, and rhythms using an acoustic cello. For Mending the Sky\, Gillet will weave together a soundscape using cello\, drum machine\, sounds in nature\, loop pedal\, poetry and storytelling. Across a series of three solo performances\, Gillet will explore the vibrations of sonic disturbance: the tipping points where swollen rivers of human tension and natural imbalances flood the banks of an unsustainable society. Responding to quarantine\, friction and trauma\, Gillet’s performances will search for homeostasis and seek to create spaces for empowerment as she responds musically to the artists and ideas explored in the show. \nEach of three solo performances will take place within the exhibition galleries for Mending the Sky and stream for free across NOMA’s social media channels to offer a wide audience an intimate musical experience at a time when few opportunities for live music exist. \nJoin us on NOMA’s YouTube channel and the home page of this website. \nView previously recorded concerts on October 11 and December 6. \nVirtual programs at NOMA are made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. \n  \n  \n  \n\n                                                \nEducation and outreach initiatives at NOMA are supported in part by the Zemurray Foundation; the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr. Foundation; The Helis Foundation; The Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation; The City of New Orleans; IBERIABANK; The Wagner Foundation; Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack; the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Sara and David Kelso; Patrick F. Taylor Foundation;  Dr. Scott S. Cowen; The RosaMary Foundation; The Azby Fund; the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation & Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a Federal agency; The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation; Burkenroad Foundation; Marian Dreux Van Horn Education Endowment; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation;  Ruby K. Worner Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee; The Harry T. Howard III Foundation; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation\, Inc.; Harvey and Marie Orth; The Bruce J. Heim Foundation; and Mrs. Bennett A. Molter\, Jr. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/helen-gillet-in-virtual-concert-for-mending-the-sky-3/ CATEGORIES:Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Helen-Gillet-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201201T193910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T174534Z UID:66288-1613736000-1613736000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Book Club Curatorial Program DESCRIPTION:The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. It is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book! In addition to monthly book discussions\, the Book Club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections. Books are selected in advance and planned for the entire year according to the exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copy of the selected titles. Meetings are held in person or via Zoom\, determined at the beginning of each month. All meetings begin at 12 pm. \nFor more information on the NOMA Book Club please contact NOMA’s Curator of Education\, Tracy Kennan\, at tkennan@noma.org or (504) 658-4113. \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nFEBRUARY\nThe Learning Tree by Gordon Parks\nFaucett\, 1987\, ISBN: 0449215040 \nPhotographer\, writer\, and composer\, Gordon Parks wrote this moving\, true-to-life novel of growing up as a Black man in twenieth-century America. Hailed by critics and readers alike\, The Learning Tree tells the extraordinary journey of a family as they struggle to understand the world around them and leave their mark a world that is better for their having been in it. \nCURATORIAL PROGRAM | FRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 19\, 12 pm with Russell Lord\, Freeman Family Curator of Photographs\, Prints\, and Drawings \nBOOK DISCUSSION | FRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 26\, 12 pm URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-book-club-curatorial-program-10/ CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/The-Learning-Tree.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201201T194302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T175319Z UID:66290-1614340800-1614340800@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Book Club Group Discussion DESCRIPTION:The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. It is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book! In addition to monthly book discussions\, the Book Club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections. Books are selected in advance and planned for the entire year according to the exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copy of the selected titles. Meetings are held in person or via Zoom\, determined at the beginning of each month. All meetings begin at 12 pm. \nFor more information on the NOMA Book Club please contact NOMA’s Curator of Education\, Tracy Kennan\, at tkennan@noma.org or (504) 658-4113.\n \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nFEBRUARY\nThe Learning Tree by Gordon Parks\nFaucett\, 1987\, ISBN: 0449215040 \nPhotographer\, writer\, and composer\, Gordon Parks wrote this moving\, true-to-life novel of growing up as a Black man in twenieth-century America. Hailed by critics and readers alike\, The Learning Tree tells the extraordinary journey of a family as they struggle to understand the world around them and leave their mark a world that is better for their having been in it. \nCURATORIAL PROGRAM | FRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 19\, 12 pm with Russell Lord\, Freeman Family Curator of Photographs\, Prints\, and Drawings \nBOOK DISCUSSION | FRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 26\, 12 pm URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-book-club-group-discussion-6/ CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/The-Learning-Tree.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210211T162613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T000206Z UID:68394-1614362400-1614366000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Virtual Exhibition Preview: Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon DESCRIPTION:Grab your favorite beverage and join Lisa Rotondo-McCord\, Curator of Asian Art for a virtual happy hour preview of a forthcoming exhibition\, Buddha & Shiva\, Lotus & Dragon. The virtual preview will be hosted on Zoom on Friday\, February 26 at 6 pm. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants for access to the free virtual program. \n  \nRegister Now \n  \nThis program was previously scheduled for 2.19.21 URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/virtual-exhibition-preview-buddha-and-shiva-lotus-and-dragon/ CATEGORIES:Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/head.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210308T221606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T212641Z UID:68820-1616234400-1616238000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Virtual Studio KIDS! at Home DESCRIPTION:Bring the New Orleans Museum of Art into your home and get creative together through Virtual Studio KIDS! family art-making workshops. Join us for an all-hands-in live Zoom experience designed for young artists and their grown-ups to make together\, guided by a teaching artist. Meet other families\, practice close-looking with a NOMA artwork\, and try out an art-making technique using materials you can find around the house. \nWorkshops are available to youth ages 5-10\, accompanied by an adult (or the whole family!) on a Pay-What-You-Can basis. A suggested donation of $10 is welcomed for participation in the program. Pre-registration is required\, as spots are limited to 10 families per workshop. Please visit the Studio KIDS! page to learn more about the program & register today!  \nUpon registration\, you will receive a complete materials list\, pre-workshop to-do’s\, and an access link to join the workshop\, hosted through Zoom. A Zoom account is not required to participate. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/virtual-studio-kids-at-home-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210316T204639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T160322Z UID:69005-1616608800-1616612400@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Reset: Enso Painting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join NOMA for a new series of virtual workshops that focuses on mindfulness\, creativity\, comfort and reflection. NOMA Reset programs provide a much-needed infusion of relaxation and wellness by engaging our collective and individual wellbeing.\n \nIn Zen\, ensō is a circle that is hand-drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create. The ensō symbolizes absolute enlightenment\, strength\, elegance\, the universe\, and mu (the void). It is characterized by a minimalism born of Japanese aesthetics.\n \nThis workshop will be led by Rose Bratcher who is an ensō painter and a monk at the New Orleans Zen Temple. Participation in the virtual program is free for everyone\, and participants will need to provide their own supplies.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE \n\n \nSuggested Materials\n\n\nSumi Brush \nSumi Ink \nSumi Paper \n\n\nThe above links show offerings by Blick Art Materials. Order the suggested materials online or stop by your local art supply store. Material substitutions can be made as needed!\n\n  \nThe NOMA Shop offers Buddha Boards as an alternative option.\n\n\n  \n\n                                                \nEducation and outreach initiatives at NOMA are supported in part by the Zemurray Foundation; the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr. Foundation; The Helis Foundation; The Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation; The City of New Orleans; IBERIABANK; The Wagner Foundation; Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack; the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Sara and David Kelso; Patrick F. Taylor Foundation;  Dr. Scott S. Cowen; The RosaMary Foundation; The Azby Fund; the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation & Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a Federal agency; The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation; Burkenroad Foundation; Marian Dreux Van Horn Education Endowment; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation;  Ruby K. Worner Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee; The Harry T. Howard III Foundation; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation\, Inc.; Harvey and Marie Orth; The Bruce J. Heim Foundation; and Mrs. Bennett A. Molter\, Jr. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-reset-enso-painting-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-09-at-8.58.22-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210323T150101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T150101Z UID:69148-1616803200-1616889599@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Stop Asian Hate DESCRIPTION:NOMA stands in solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander community. We firmly believe that we must all work together to #StopAsianHate. ⁠\n⁠\nAll proceeds from museum admission on Saturday\, March 27 will go toward supporting StopAAPIHate.org in their work to address anti-Asian racism.⁠\n⁠\nWe invite you to visit Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society to learn about and engage with cultures and religious beliefs from across the Asian continent. ⁠\n⁠\nVisit StopAAPIHate.org for more on how to stay informed\, take action\, and stand together to show up for the Asian and Asian American community.\n\n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/stop-asian-hate/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ACS_0179-Cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201213T230444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T175334Z UID:66552-1617105600-1617105600@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Book Club Group Discussion DESCRIPTION:The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. It is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book! In addition to monthly book discussions\, the Book Club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections. Books are selected in advance and planned for the entire year according to the exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copy of the selected titles. Meetings are held in person or via Zoom\, determined at the beginning of each month. All meetings begin at 12 pm. \nFor more information on the NOMA Book Club please contact NOMA’s Curator of Education\, Tracy Kennan\, at tkennan@noma.org or (504) 658-4113.\n \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nMARCH\nMidnight Blue: A Novel by Simone van der Vlugt\nWilliam Morrow Paperback\, 2018\, ISBN: 0062686860 \nFollowing the sudden death of her husband\, 25-year old Catrin leaves her small village and takes a job as a housekeeper to the successful Van Nulandt merchant family. Amsterdam is a city at the peak of its powers: science and art are flourishing in the Golden Age and Dutch ships bring back exotic riches from the Far East. Madam Van Nulandt passes her time taking expensive painting lessons from a local master\, Rembrandt van Rijn\, and when Catrin takes up a brush to finish some of her mistress’s work\, Rembrandt realizes the maid has genuine talent\, and encourages her to continue. When a figure from her past threatens her new life\, Catrin flees to the smaller city of Delft. There\, her gift as a painter earns her a chance to earn a living painting pottery at a local workshop. Her talent revolutionizes the industry\, but when tragedy strikes\, Catrin must decide whether to defend her newfound independence\, or return to the village that she’d fled. \nBOOK DISCUSSION with a short CURATORIAL PROGRAM led by Mel Buchanan\, RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts and Design | TUESDAY\, MARCH 30\, 12 pm URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/book-club-discussion-program/ CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-6.22.04-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210329T223802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T223802Z UID:69353-1617906600-1617906600@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Virtual Way of Tea Demonstration DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the exhibition Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society\, NOMA is excited to present a pair of virtual Way of Tea demonstrations led by Naomi Yoder (they/them)\, Japanese Way of Tea Practitioner\, Urasenke Lineage. This program will occur on Thursday\, April 8 and Friday\, May 28 beginning at 6:30 pm. Advance registration is required\, and registration is free for all! \nREGISTER TODAY! \n  \nAbout Naomi Yoder \nNaomi has been a student of the Urasenke Way of Tea since 2009. After attending a demonstration at the Japanese teahouse in the Japanese Garden at the Seattle Arboretum\, Naomi became drawn to the ritual and the incredible complexity of the “simple” act of making a delicious bowl of tea. Naomi studied with Bonnie Mitchell Sensei in Seattle\, and then Meiya Wender Sensei in Marin County\, California\, before moving to the Gulf South. Now Naomi is a member of the Birmingham\, Alabama\, Tankokai (chapter of the Urasenke school)\, and studies with Ritsuko Asano Sensei. Naomi currently holds a Shikaden level license to study. \nNaomi has given Way of Tea demonstrations at various events\, including twice at Japan Fest in the New Orleans Museum of Art. They also serve on the Board of Directors of the Japan Society of New Orleans\, and are active in Mid-City Zen\, a Soto Buddhist practice center. Naomi has lived in the Gulf Coast and New Orleans region since 2013\, and is employed as Staff Scientist at the regional non-profit Healthy Gulf. \n  \n  \n\nBuddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society is co-organized by the American Federation of the Arts and Asia Society. This project is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The installation at NOMA is sponsored by Dr. Siddharth K. Bhansali\, Judith Fos Burrus\, Tim L. Fields\, Dr. Nina Dhurandhar\, Drs. Tarun and Rupa Jolly\, Nuria Rowley\, E. Alexandra Stafford and Raymond M. Rathle\, Jr.\, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Batt\, Jr.\, Mrs. Anila Keswani\, Tom and Dian Winingder\, Saffron NOLA\, Danny and Denise Kingston\, Hiren and Urvi Shah\, Drs. Dimple and Kiran Zaveri\, and Gia Rabito. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/virtual-way-of-tea-demonstration/2021-04-08/ CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/njyIMG_0846.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210330T204515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T155413Z UID:69395-1617993000-1617993000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Music in the Garden: Marina Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Music in the Garden is returning to NOMA this spring! Join the New Orleans musicians you love for intimate\, socially distanced outdoor performances in NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, assembled by internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist and composer Mahmoud Chouki. Choose the ‘Music Meal Box’ by Cafe NOMA for an exciting boxed dinner option to enjoy during each performance. \nNOMA is excited to present Marina Orchestra on Friday\, April 9\, 2021. Gates will open at 5:45 and the concert will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.  \nTickets are $20 General Admission | $17 NOMA Members JOIN NOW \nPurchase Tickets \n  \n2-Course “Music Meal Box” curated by Café NOMA and Chef Chris Montero\nCafé NOMA will offer a food and drink option ready upon your arrival. All orders of the Music Meal Box for this concert must be placed by 5:00 pm on Wednesday\, April 7. A bar by Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group will also sell select beverages during the performance. Outside food and drink will not be allowed in the sculpture garden during this program. \nView the Menu and Place an Order \nAbout Marina Orchestra\nMarina Orchestra is the New Orleans based Caribbean Rock fusion project helmed by singer songwriter Justin Powers. Much like other prominent rockers of yore like David Byrne of Talking Heads and Paul Simon\, Marina Orchestra cleverly weaves between genres creating a rollicking and groovy style of rock that is distinctly original. Known for their vibrant musical energy and life affirming lyrics the band has wowed audiences with their soaring vocal harmonies and danceable rhythms.  \nSince 2010 Marina Orchestra has been a vision of a blaring brass section\, swinging back-up singers\, churning poly rhythms and sweet melodies that stick with you. Marking the ten year anniversary of the project the band is rearing up for the release of their 3rd studio album “Night Life” available everywhere October 30\, 2020.  \nPowers\, a Chicago-Area native\, launched Marina Orchestra while residing in Knoxville\, TN. In 2015 the act relocated to New Orleans\, LA. Along the way they have appeared at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival\, Secret Stages Festival and have shared the stage with Sierra Leonne’s Refugee All-Stars\, Rusted Root\, Future Islands and Peelander Z. \nSafety Guidelines\nNOMA is committed to the health and safety of our community. We require that all registrants to this event wear face masks as per CDC\, state\, and city guidelines. All staff and participants will be wearing face masks\, with the exception of the on-stage musicians. There will be a minimum of 12 ft from the edge of the stage to the beginning of seating. \nPer city guidelines\, capacity will be limited to 150 people. \nNo social gathering will be permitted. Please maintain a safe distance of at least 6ft from those not in your party. \nNOMA staff will be on site to monitor social distancing and assist with seating spacing. The amphitheater consists of grass berms\, and we encourage attendees to bring their own outdoor chairs or blankets for this event. \nIf you are not feeling well\, especially if you have a fever\, please stay home and plan to attend a future concert. All refunds due to illness will be 100% refunded. \nTicket Limits\nThe purchase of Member tickets is limited by your membership level. \nIndividual: Limit 1 \nFriends & Family: Limit 2 \nSustaining\, Benefactors\, Young Fellows\, and Friends of the Sculpture Garden: Limit 4 \nFellows and Circles: Limit 6 \nTo upgrade your membership\, please contact the membership office at membership@noma.org or (504) 658-4130. \nCancellation Policy\nA rain cancellation will be determined by 1 pm the day of the event. In the event of a rain cancellation\, tickets will be refunded. \nQuestions?\nContact us at education@noma.org or (504) 658-4100 \n\n  \n                                               \nEducation and outreach initiatives at NOMA are supported in part by the Zemurray Foundation; the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr. Foundation; The Helis Foundation; The Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation; The City of New Orleans; IBERIABANK; The Wagner Foundation; Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack; the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Sara and David Kelso; Patrick F. Taylor Foundation;  Dr. Scott S. Cowen; The RosaMary Foundation; The Azby Fund; the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation & Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a Federal agency; The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation; Burkenroad Foundation; Marian Dreux Van Horn Education Endowment; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation;  Ruby K. Worner Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee; The Harry T. Howard III Foundation; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation\, Inc.; Harvey and Marie Orth; The Bruce J. Heim Foundation; and Mrs. Bennett A. Molter\, Jr. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.  URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/music-in-the-garden-marina-orchestra/ CATEGORIES:Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MarinaOrchestraPressPhoto1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201213T231632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T234237Z UID:66560-1618315200-1618315200@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Book Club Curatorial Program DESCRIPTION:The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. It is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book! In addition to monthly book discussions\, the Book Club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections. Books are selected in advance and planned for the entire year according to the exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copy of the selected titles. Meetings are held in person or via Zoom\, determined at the beginning of each month. All meetings begin at 12 pm. \nFor more information on the NOMA Book Club please contact NOMA’s Curator of Education\, Tracy Kennan\, at tkennan@noma.org or (504) 658-4113. \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nAPRIL\nLouis Armstrong\, In His Own Words: Selected Writings by Louis Armstrong\, edited and introduction by Thomas Brothers \nOxford University Press\, 2001\, ISBN: 019514046X \nThis unparalleled collection of Louis Armstrong’s candid writings reveals a side of the jazz artist not widely known to his fans. With idiosyncratic language and punctuation that recalls his musical virtuosity\, Armstrong presents his thoughts on his life and career—from abject poverty in New Orleans to playing in the famous cafes\, cabarets\, and saloons of Storyville; from his big break in 1922 with the King Oliver band\, to his storming of New York; from his breaking of color barriers in Hollywood to the infamous King of the Zulus incident in 1949; and finally\, to his last days in Queens\, New York. \nCURATORIAL PROGRAM | TUESDAY\, APRIL 13\, 12 pm with David Kunian\, Music Curator at the New Orleans Jazz Museum \nBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP | TUESDAY\, APRIL 27\, 12 pm URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/book-club-curatorial-program-3/ CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Louis-Armstrong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210308T221706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T213125Z UID:68824-1619258400-1619262000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Virtual Studio KIDS! at Home DESCRIPTION:Bring the New Orleans Museum of Art into your home and get creative together through Virtual Studio KIDS! family art-making workshops. Join us for an all-hands-in live Zoom experience designed for young artists and their grown-ups to make together\, guided by a teaching artist. Meet other families\, practice close-looking with a NOMA artwork\, and try out an art-making technique using materials you can find around the house. \nWorkshops are available to youth ages 5-10\, accompanied by an adult (or the whole family!) on a Pay-What-You-Can basis. A suggested donation of $10 is welcomed for participation in the program. Pre-registration is required\, as spots are limited to 10 families per workshop. Please visit the Studio KIDS! page to learn more about the program & register today!  \nUpon registration\, you will receive a complete materials list\, pre-workshop to-do’s\, and an access link to join the workshop\, hosted through Zoom. A Zoom account is not required to participate. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/virtual-studio-kids-at-home-4/ CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-Cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20201213T232008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T235232Z UID:66562-1619524800-1619524800@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Book Club Group Discussion DESCRIPTION:The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. It is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book! In addition to monthly book discussions\, the Book Club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections. Books are selected in advance and planned for the entire year according to the exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copy of the selected titles. Meetings are held in person or via Zoom\, determined at the beginning of each month. All meetings begin at 12 pm. \nFor more information on the NOMA Book Club please contact NOMA’s Curator of Education\, Tracy Kennan\, at tkennan@noma.org or (504) 658-4113. \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nAPRIL\nLouis Armstrong\, In His Own Words: Selected Writings by Louis Armstrong\, edited and introduction by Thomas Brothers \nOxford University Press\, 2001\, ISBN: 019514046X \nThis unparalleled collection of Louis Armstrong’s candid writings reveals a side of the jazz artist not widely known to his fans. With idiosyncratic language and punctuation that recalls his musical virtuosity\, Armstrong presents his thoughts on his life and career—from abject poverty in New Orleans to playing in the famous cafes\, cabarets\, and saloons of Storyville; from his big break in 1922 with the King Oliver band\, to his storming of New York; from his breaking of color barriers in Hollywood to the infamous King of the Zulus incident in 1949; and finally\, to his last days in Queens\, New York. \nBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP | TUESDAY\, APRIL 27\, 12 pm URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/book-club-group-discussion/ CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Louis-Armstrong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210419T182049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T170233Z UID:69619-1619632800-1619632800@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:A Choice of Weapons: Photography\, Surveillance\, and Ethics DESCRIPTION:Gordon Parks famously stated that photography was his “choice of weapons” against racism\, intolerance\, and poverty. While photographs have certainly been used to document and advance social justice causes in the past\, the use of photography in recent protest movements has demonstrated one of the dangers of the medium. While protest photographs have amplified these movements’ messages and visibility\, those very same photographs have been used against their makers by other authorities. This panel will explore the new emerging chapter in the ethics of photography\, considering how the digital\, social world has made photography an instantaneous and global “weapon” that can slip easily from one hand to another\, and offering guidance on ethical and inclusive approaches to protest photography. \nPanelists include Caroline Sinders\, Brian Palmer\, and Tara Pixley. The program will be moderated by Russell Lord\, Freeman Family Curator of Photographs\, Prints\, and Drawings at NOMA. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THIS VIRTUAL PANEL \n  \n  \nAbout Creative Assembly\nCreative Assembly is a community engagement initiative by the New Orleans Museum of Art that uses neighborhood-based participatory art experiences as a vehicle for personal exploration\, community collaboration\, and social change. At the New Orleans Museum of Art\, we are committed to connecting to people both within and beyond the museum walls\, and dedicated to developing sustained relationships with the individuals\, organizations\, and diverse communities of New Orleans. Bringing together community members\, artists\, community-based organizations\, and museum staff\, the Creative Assembly Initiative facilitates community-generated art projects and programs in New Orleans neighborhood spaces and at the museum. \n  \nVisit NOMA\nSee the exhibition New Photography: Create\, Collect\, Compile at NOMA through June 6\, 2021 \nRESERVE TICKETS \n\n  \n                                \n  \nNOMA’s Creative Assembly Community Engagement Initiative is supported by the Wagner Foundation. To learn more about the Wagner Foundation\, please visit  www.wfound.org.   \nThis project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities\, visit www.arts.gov. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/a-choice-of-weapons-photography-surveillance-and-ethics/ CATEGORIES:Special,Creative Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210104T165142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T152333Z UID:67233-1620208800-1620237600@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Art in Bloom 2021 • Home Grown\, presented by IBERIABANK | First Horizon DESCRIPTION:The New Orleans Museum of Art and Garden Study Club of New Orleans invite you to participate in Art in Bloom 2021 | Home Grown presented by IBERIABANK | First Horizon May 5-9. One of the most anticipated springtime events in New Orleans\, for five days at NOMA\, Art in Bloom will showcase spectacular floral designs created by garden clubs\, floral designers and creative talents from across New Orleans. \nWith the current climate in mind\, 2021’s theme Home Grown will bring together exhibitors and speakers primarily from our city and region to celebrate the beauty that you can create at home.  This year\, Art in Bloom will feature both virtual and in-person experiences for patrons to enjoy while adhering to safety measures that will insure the well-being of visitors\, patrons and staff. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS \n  \nIf you purchase a sponsorship\, you will have the opportunity to participate in all of the exciting events surrounding Art in Bloom 2021\, including: \n\nPatron Wine Tour Previews:  Wednesday\, May 5 and Thursday\, May 6 from 4 pm-9 pm.  Patrons will have timed entries to view the floral displays and the silent auction featuring original works of art from both established and emerging talents while enjoying a glass of wine or champagne.  This year’s featured artist is Andrew Lamar Hopkins.\nPatron Wine Tour Previews:  Wednesday\, May 5 and Thursday\, May 6\, 4 pm-9 pm.  Patrons will have timed entries to view the floral displays and the silent auction featuring original works of art from both established and emerging talents while enjoying a glass of wine or champagne.  This year’s featured artist is Andrew Lamar Hopkins.\nLecture Series\, Thursday\, May 6. The lecture series to be held in NOMA’s newly renovated Lapis Center for the Arts\, with reduced capacity\, will feature two speakers: Margot Shaw\, founder and editor of Flower Magazine and author of Living Floral: Entertaining and Decorating with Flowers and Richard Keith Langham\, renowned interior designer and author of About Decorating: The Remarkable Rooms of Richard Keith Langham. Patrons who are unable to attend in person will be able to view the lectures virtually.\nTo-Go lunch\, Thursday\, May 6. To-go lunches by Café NOMA will be available to enjoy at home or to picnic in the Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.\nVirtual Package\, available Thursday\, May 6.  Three pre-recorded creative instructional videos (cooking by Beth Biundo\, floral design by Margaret Ludwig\, and container gardening by Karl Becnel) will be available for virtual viewing at your convenience. These videos are in addition to the lecture series and Art in Bloom virtual tour of floral displays by Bryan Batt\n\n  \nCO-CHAIRS BRETT LAPEYRE AND KIM RODDY \n  \nYour support will provide critical resources for both NOMA’s educational initiatives and exhibitions and The Garden Study Club of New Orleans’ community projects.  The last year has been challenging for both organizations.  We would be honored to list your name as one of this year’s generous patrons and to have your support. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS \n  \nNOMA and the Garden Study Club will adhere to all local and state mandates.  In the event of the inability to hold the event on the scheduled dates due to COVID-19 restrictions\, we will make every effort to reschedule Art in Bloom.  In the case that we are unable to reschedule\, your ticket purchase or sponsorship will be considered a 100% tax donation to Art in Bloom.  Tickets are non-refundable. \nFor more information\, please contact NOMA by phone 504.658.4121 or email: AIB@noma.org. Please note that the deadline to be included in printed materials is March 1\, 2021. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/art-in-bloom-2021-%e2%80%a2-home-grown-presented-by-iberiabank-and-first-horizon/ CATEGORIES:Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/AIB-2021-logo-COLOR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210104T165142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T201602Z UID:67235-1620295200-1620320400@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Art in Bloom 2021 • Home Grown\, presented by IBERIABANK | First Horizon DESCRIPTION:The New Orleans Museum of Art and Garden Study Club of New Orleans invite you to participate in Art in Bloom 2021 | Home Grown presented by IBERIABANK | First Horizon May 5-9. One of the most anticipated springtime events in New Orleans\, for five days at NOMA\, Art in Bloom will showcase spectacular floral designs created by garden clubs\, floral designers and creative talents from across New Orleans. \nWith the current climate in mind\, 2021’s theme Home Grown will bring together exhibitors and speakers primarily from our city and region to celebrate the beauty that you can create at home.  This year\, Art in Bloom will feature both virtual and in-person experiences for patrons to enjoy while adhering to safety measures that will insure the well-being of visitors\, patrons and staff. \n  \n  \nIf you purchase a sponsorship\, you will have the opportunity to participate in all of the exciting events surrounding Art in Bloom 2021\, including: \n\nPatron Wine Tour Previews:  Wednesday\, May 5 and Thursday\, May 6 from 4 pm-9 pm.  Patrons will have timed entries to view the floral displays and the silent auction featuring original works of art from both established and emerging talents while enjoying a glass of wine or champagne.  This year’s featured artist is Andrew Lamar Hopkins.\nPatron Wine Tour Previews:  Wednesday\, May 5 and Thursday\, May 6\, 4 pm-9 pm.  Patrons will have timed entries to view the floral displays and the silent auction featuring original works of art from both established and emerging talents while enjoying a glass of wine or champagne.  This year’s featured artist is Andrew Lamar Hopkins.\nLecture Series\, Thursday\, May 6. The lecture series to be held in NOMA’s newly renovated Lapis Center for the Arts\, with reduced capacity\, will feature two speakers: Margot Shaw\, founder and editor of Flower Magazine and author of Living Floral: Entertaining and Decorating with Flowers and Richard Keith Langham\, renowned interior designer and author of About Decorating: The Remarkable Rooms of Richard Keith Langham. Patrons who are unable to attend in person will be able to view the lectures virtually.\nTo-Go lunch\, Thursday\, May 6. To-go lunches by Café NOMA will be available to enjoy at home or to picnic in the Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.\nVirtual Package\, available Thursday\, May 6.  Three pre-recorded creative instructional videos (cooking by Beth Biundo\, floral design by Margaret Ludwig\, and container gardening by Karl Becnel) will be available for virtual viewing at your convenience. These videos are in addition to the lecture series and Art in Bloom virtual tour of floral displays by Bryan Batt\nSilent Auction\, Monday May 3 – noon\, Monday May 10. View auction items in person at NOMA from Wednesday\, May 5 through Sunday\, May 9.\n\nCO-CHAIRS BRETT LAPEYRE AND KIM RODDY\n  \nYour support will provide critical resources for both NOMA’s educational initiatives and exhibitions and The Garden Study Club of New Orleans’ community projects.  The last year has been challenging for both organizations.  We would be honored to list your name as one of this year’s generous patrons and to have your support. \n  \nBOUQUET | $10\,000 \n\nSixteen (16) Patron Preview Wine & Tour Tickets\nSix (6) Gold Section seats for lectures with six (6) boxed lunches “To Go”\nTwelve (12) VIP passes to view floral displays Thursday\, May 6-Sunday\, May 9\nVirtual Package\n\nIRIS | $5\,000 \n\nTen (10) Patron Preview Wine & Tour Tickets\nFour (4) Gold Section seats for lectures with four (4) boxed lunches “To Go”\nEight (8) VIP passes to view floral displays Thursday\, May 6-Sunday\, May 9\nVirtual Package\n\nORCHID | $2\,500 \n\nEight (8) Patron Preview Wine & Tour Tickets\nTwo (2) Gold Section seats for lectures with two (2) boxed lunches “To Go”\nFour (4) VIP passes to view floral displays Thursday\, May 5-Sunday\, May 9\nVirtual Package\n\nMAGNOLIA | $1\,000 \n\nFour (4) Patron Preview Wine & Tour Tickets\nTwo (2) Gold Section seats for lectures with two (2) boxed lunches “To Go”\nFour (4) VIP passes to view floral displays Thursday\, May 6-Sunday\, May 9\nVirtual Package\n\nGARDENIA | $500 \n\nTwo (2) Patron Preview Wine & Tour Tickets\nOne (1) Silver Section seat for lectures with one (1) boxed lunch “To Go”\nTwo (2) VIP passes to view floral displays Thursday\, May 6-Sunday\, May 9\nVirtual Package\n\nCAMELLIA | $300 \n\nOne (1) Patron Preview Wine & Tour Ticket\nOne (1) Seat for lectures with one (1) boxed lunch “To Go”\nOne (1) VIP pass to view floral Thursday\, May 6-Sunday\, May 9\nVirtual Package\n\nAZALEA | $175 \n\nOne (1) Patron Preview Wine & Tour Ticket\nVirtual access on May 6 to 3 pre-recorded virtual talks\n\nVIRTUAL PACKAGE | $ 100 \n\nVirtual access to lectures on May 6 at NOMA and to 3 pre-recorded virtual talks\n\nNOMA and the Garden Study Club will adhere to all local and state mandates.  In the event of the inability to hold the event on the scheduled dates due to COVID-19 restrictions\, we will make every effort to reschedule Art in Bloom.  In the case that we are unable to reschedule\, your ticket purchase or sponsorship will be considered a 100% tax donation to Art in Bloom.  Tickets are non-refundable. \nFor more information\, please contact NOMA by phone 504.658.4121 or email: AIB@noma.org. Please note that the deadline to be included in printed materials is March 1\, 2021. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/art-in-bloom-2021-%e2%80%a2-home-grown-presented-by-iberiabank-and-first-horizon-2021-05-06/2021-05-06/ CATEGORIES:Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/AIB-2021-logo-COLOR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210514T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210330T204546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T170656Z UID:69409-1621017000-1621017000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Music in the Garden: The New Orleans Klezmer All Stars DESCRIPTION:Music in the Garden is returning to NOMA this spring! Join the New Orleans musicians you love for intimate\, socially distanced outdoor performances in NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, assembled by internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist and composer Mahmoud Chouki. Choose the ‘Music Meal Box’ by Cafe NOMA for an exciting boxed dinner option to enjoy during each performance. \nNOMA is excited to present The New Orleans Klezmer All Stars on Friday\, May 14\, 2021. Gates will open at 5:45 and the concert will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.  \nThis program was originally scheduled for April 16\, and was postponed due to weather. \nTickets are $20 General Admission | $17 NOMA Members JOIN NOW \nPurchase Tickets \n  \n2-Course “Music Meal Box” curated by Café NOMA and Chef Chris Montero\nCafé NOMA will offer a food and drink option ready upon your arrival. All orders of the Music Meal Box for this concert must be placed by 5:00 pm on Wednesday\, April 14. A bar by Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group will also sell select beverages during the performance. Outside food and drink will not be allowed in the sculpture garden during this program. \nView the Menu and Place an Order \nAbout The New Orleans Klezmer All Stars\nThe New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars are entering their 27th year as an active performing ensemble. In these times when folk music has meant rigidly sticking to a cliched format or collecting hackneyed stylistic features\, the klezmer all stars have attempted to challenge and stretch boundaries…but without sacrificing the most exciting features of social music; driving rhythms\, passion\, and clear melodies that are sublime but remain memorable. \nUsing the inspiration of the city where they began\, the band has formed a unique approach to traditional melodies and\, even more unusual\, a way of writing in the style that leads to a sort of Yiddish Impressionism– keeping audiences dancing but cutting to the depths of their cultural imaginations\, even where they didn’t realize they had one. \nThe Klezmer Allstars have grown into their name and are frequently seen with many of New Orleans’ greatest musicians\, including: Mean Willie Green\, Stanton Moore\, Benjamin Ellman\, Jonathan Freilich\, Joe Cabral\, Glenn Hartman\, Doug Garrison\, Dan Oestreicher\, and Aurora Nealand. \nSafety Guidelines\nNOMA is committed to the health and safety of our community. We require that all registrants to this event wear face masks as per CDC\, state\, and city guidelines. All staff and participants will be wearing face masks\, with the exception of the on-stage musicians. There will be a minimum of 12 ft from the edge of the stage to the beginning of seating. \nPer city guidelines\, capacity will be limited to 150 people. \nNo social gathering will be permitted. Please maintain a safe distance of at least 6ft from those not in your party. \nNOMA staff will be on site to monitor social distancing and assist with seating spacing. The amphitheater consists of grass berms\, and we encourage attendees to bring their own outdoor chairs or blankets for this event. \nIf you are not feeling well\, especially if you have a fever\, please stay home and plan to attend a future concert. All refunds due to illness will be 100% refunded. \nTicket Limits\nThe purchase of Member tickets is limited by your membership level. \nIndividual: Limit 1 \nFriends & Family: Limit 2 \nSustaining\, Benefactors\, Young Fellows\, and Friends of the Sculpture Garden: Limit 4 \nFellows and Circles: Limit 6 \nTo upgrade your membership\, please contact the membership office at membership@noma.org or (504) 658-4130. \nCancellation Policy\nA rain cancellation will be determined by 1 pm the day of the event. In the event of a rain cancellation\, tickets will be refunded. \nQuestions?\nContact us at education@noma.org or (504) 658-4100 \n\n  \n                                               \nEducation and outreach initiatives at NOMA are supported in part by the Zemurray Foundation; the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr. Foundation; The Helis Foundation; The Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation; The City of New Orleans; IBERIABANK; The Wagner Foundation; Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack; the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Sara and David Kelso; Patrick F. Taylor Foundation;  Dr. Scott S. Cowen; The RosaMary Foundation; The Azby Fund; the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation & Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a Federal agency; The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation; Burkenroad Foundation; Marian Dreux Van Horn Education Endowment; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation;  Ruby K. Worner Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee; The Harry T. Howard III Foundation; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation\, Inc.; Harvey and Marie Orth; The Bruce J. Heim Foundation; and Mrs. Bennett A. Molter\, Jr. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.  URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/music-in-the-garden-the-new-orleans-klezmer-all-stars/ CATEGORIES:Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3553.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210507T212711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T212737Z UID:70419-1621072800-1621078200@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Drop-In DESCRIPTION:NOMA Drop-In is an informal opportunity to meet the NOMA team\, ask questions about your museum\, and learn about the collection.\nStop by on Saturday\,May 15th from 10-11:30 AM to chat with NOMA Director Susan Taylor and Lisa Rotondo-McCord\, Deputy Director for Curatorial/Curator of Asian Art \nAdvance registration recommended but not required. Space is limited to allow for appropriate social distancing.  \n  \nREGISTER \n  \nNOMA Drop-In will take place in the Dathel and Tommy Coleman Courtyard. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-drop-in/ CATEGORIES:Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/04-0421-NOMA-Drop-in-logo-300x300-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210521T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210521T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210330T204619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T151127Z UID:69412-1621621800-1621621800@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Music in the Garden: Alexey Marti Band featuring Mahmoud Chouki DESCRIPTION:Music in the Garden is returning to NOMA this spring! Join the New Orleans musicians you love for intimate\, socially distanced outdoor performances in NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, assembled by internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist and composer Mahmoud Chouki. Choose the ‘Music Meal Box’ by Cafe NOMA for an exciting boxed dinner option to enjoy during each performance. \nNOMA is excited to present the Alexey Marti Band featuring Mahmoud Chouki on Friday\, May 21\, 2021. Gates will open at 5:45 and the concert will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.  \nThis performance was rescheduled from April 23 due to weather.  \nTickets are $20 General Admission | $17 NOMA Members JOIN NOW \nSold Out\n \nPlease email education@noma.org if you would like to join a waitlist to be notified if tickets become available. \n  \n2-Course “Music Meal Box” curated by Café NOMA and Chef Chris Montero\nCafé NOMA will offer a food and drink option ready upon your arrival. All orders of the Music Meal Box for this concert must be placed by 5:00 pm on Wednesday\, April 21. A bar by Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group will also sell select beverages during the performance. Outside food and drink will not be allowed in the sculpture garden during this program. \nView the Menu and Place an Order \nAbout Alexey Marti\nAt the zealous age of 16 years old\, the expressive Cuban-born percussionist\, composer\, and bandleader\, Alexey Marti\, began formal percussion studies under the passionate guidance of Maestro Oscar Valdes\, percussionist and singer for the famous Cuban group\, Irakere. The mentorship blossomed into a deep-rooted professional relationship\, allotting Marti a tenured-position as percussionist for Valdes’ renowned Afro-Cuban ensemble\, Dia.kara. \nIn 2008\, Marti took a tremendous leap of faith\, moving to and residing in the musical and historical city of New Orleans\, Louisiana to propel the advancement of his musical aspirations and trajectory. Marti’s multi-faceted expertise on percussion and piano garnered him the opportunity to join the University of New Orleans Jazz Program\, where he is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in music with a concentration in percussion & piano. During this time\, Marti founded one of NOLA’s in demand Latin-funk-fusion quintets\, Alexey Marti and Urban Minds\, garnering him the slot of opening act for the world famous Chucho Valdes in concert in 2012. On three occasions\, Marti was nominated for the New Orleans Big Easy Music Award in both Latin and World music categories from 2014-2018\, winning best performer in the category in 2018. \nMarti’s audience-participatory performances and celebratory spirit has captured the hearts of music lovers in New Orleans and in turn has maintained Marti’s ensemble as a featured regular at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival since 2009. Some of the notable artists for which Marti has recorded for and/or performed with include the following: The Headhunters\, Platinum (2011)\, Delfeayo Marsallis (2016)\, Orlando Maraca Valle\, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez\, Jim Walker\, Hubert Laws\, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra\, Bill Summers\, Davell Crawford and Jason Marsallis\, to name a few. Most recently\, Marti expanded his vocation\, working as a percussionist for digital media and films. His recent accolades include recording percussion for the new TV series\, Roots (2016) and serving as film composer for two documentaries: Chasing Dreams: A Leah Chase Story and Codigo Color Memorias (Cuban documentary). \nMarti shares his music with the release of two compelling albums\, Travesia\, (2017) and Mundo (2019). These recordings sonically capture the impetus of Marti’s musical compositions and arrangements – to provoke both music listeners and musicians to dare and dream of newfangled ways of cross-pollinating musical traditions\, pay respect to the past\, celebrate the present\, and create a new sound for future generations to enjoy. The music crosses between the folkloric and current musical traditions of Cuba meshed with the spiritual bata drumming of West Africa\, and seasoned with hints of United States dixieland\, second line\, blues\, jazz and funk\, creating a fresh approach within the genre of Latin Jazz. \nAbout Mahmoud Chouki\nMahmoud Chouki is a master guitarist\, multi-instrumentalist and composer living and working in New Orleans. His art draws together music from many different international contexts to consider how music can speak across cultural divides. His own compositions incorporate musical influences from across the globe\, ranging from European classical\, Andalusian from Southern Spain\, Levantine music from the Middle East\, Maghrebian music from North Africa\, Latin American music\, and jazz from the Southern United States. Integrating sounds and rhythms from many different cultures\, Chouki combines classical guitar with instruments such as the loutar\, a traditional instrument of the Middle Atlas region of Morocco; the sintir\, a Sub-Saharan instrument from the Sahel region (Mali); the oud\, an oriental lute; the Algerian mandole\, a steel-string fretted instrument resembling an elongated mandolin; the Bağlama saz\, a Turkish long necked bowl-lute; the banjo\, and a variety of percussion instruments. As artistic director of Rencontre Orient-Occident at Chateau Mercier in Sierre\, Switzerland\, Chouki has brought together a wide range of international musicians to envision new forms of dialogue between East and West\, with music often the only common language between performers. \nSafety Guidelines\nNOMA is committed to the health and safety of our community. We require that all registrants to this event wear face masks as per CDC\, state\, and city guidelines. All staff and participants will be wearing face masks\, with the exception of the on-stage musicians. There will be a minimum of 12 ft from the edge of the stage to the beginning of seating. \nPer city guidelines\, capacity will be limited to 150 people. \nNo social gathering will be permitted. Please maintain a safe distance of at least 6ft from those not in your party. \nNOMA staff will be on site to monitor social distancing and assist with seating spacing. The amphitheater consists of grass berms\, and we encourage attendees to bring their own outdoor chairs or blankets for this event. \nIf you are not feeling well\, especially if you have a fever\, please stay home and plan to attend a future concert. All refunds due to illness will be 100% refunded. \nTicket Limits\nThe purchase of Member tickets is limited by your membership level. \nIndividual: Limit 1 \nFriends & Family: Limit 2 \nSustaining\, Benefactors\, Young Fellows\, and Friends of the Sculpture Garden: Limit 4 \nFellows and Circles: Limit 6 \nTo upgrade your membership\, please contact the membership office at membership@noma.org or (504) 658-4130. \nCancellation Policy\nA rain cancellation will be determined by 1 pm the day of the event. In the event of a rain cancellation\, tickets will be refunded. \nQuestions?\nContact us at education@noma.org or (504) 658-4100 \n\n  \n                                               \nEducation and outreach initiatives at NOMA are supported in part by the Zemurray Foundation; the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr. Foundation; The Helis Foundation; The Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation; The City of New Orleans; IBERIABANK; The Wagner Foundation; Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack; the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Sara and David Kelso; Patrick F. Taylor Foundation;  Dr. Scott S. Cowen; The RosaMary Foundation; The Azby Fund; the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation & Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a Federal agency; The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation; Burkenroad Foundation; Marian Dreux Van Horn Education Endowment; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation;  Ruby K. Worner Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee; The Harry T. Howard III Foundation; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation\, Inc.; Harvey and Marie Orth; The Bruce J. Heim Foundation; and Mrs. Bennett A. Molter\, Jr. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.  URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/music-in-the-garden-alexey-marti-band-featuring-mahmoud-chouki/ CATEGORIES:Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_20190514_213827_569.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210512T172951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T172951Z UID:70038-1621684800-1621699200@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:TOGETHER MMXXI: Teen Day in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden for TOGETHER MMXXI: Teen Day in the Garden\, an afternoon of art-making\, wellness activities\, and socially-distanced togetherness designed and hosted by the NOMA Teen Art Council. \nFeaturing:\nBotanical Sun Print Workshops with Wild Fox Medicine \nYoga & Mindfulness Workshops \nThe TAC Sculpture Hunt \nBuild-Your-Own Planting Kits \nA FREE food item & a drink for the first 100 attendees \nMusic\, cold treats & more! \n  \nGrab a mask\, a friend\, and a towel or blanket for picnicking and come celebrate youth resilience and creativity with us. FREE for teens. \nREGISTER NOW \n  \n  \nWhen?\nSaturday\, May 22nd | 12-4 PM \nWhere? \nNOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden Expansion (SGII) \nEnter through the original Sculpture Garden\, or at the SGII Gate on Enrique Alferez Drive in City Park (1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans) \nWhat Covid-19 safety measures are in place?\nPlease click here to review the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Covid-19 safety guidelines. Teen Day’s layout and stations are designed with care and attention to these guidelines including social distancing\, a contact-less map/event program\, and frequent sanitization of high-touch surfaces and objects. \nWe ask that all Teen Day attendees wear a mask to protect themselves and other attendees while moving through the Sculpture Garden and participating in activities and workshops. Eating and drinking will be permitted in a select picnic area. Please maintain a safe distance between others while enjoying your food and drink. \nWhat should I bring? \n\na mask\na friend\na towel or picnic blanket for picnicking\, yoga\, or meditation!\nan appetite — the first 100 attendees will receive a FREE food item and cold treat!\na few dollars for spending on additional food (optional)\ncuriosity — to look at artworks\, create\, and connect\n\nQuestions?\nDo you have any questions about the event? Please email education@noma.org \nFollow along with the TAC as we prepare for Teen Day @noma_teens on Instagram \n  \n\n \nTeen programs at NOMA are supported in part by the Diversifying Art Museum Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Harry T. Howard III Foundation; Harvey and Marie Orth; and The Bruce J. Heim Foundation. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities\, visit www.arts.gov. \n  URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/together-mmxxi-teen-day-in-the-garden/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Teen-Day-SG-Promo-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210330T204656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T191646Z UID:69417-1622053800-1622053800@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Music in the Garden: James Williams Band DESCRIPTION:Music in the Garden is returning to NOMA this spring! Join the New Orleans musicians you love for intimate\, socially distanced outdoor performances in NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, assembled by internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist and composer Mahmoud Chouki. Choose the ‘Music Meal Box’ by Cafe NOMA for an exciting boxed dinner option to enjoy during each performance. \nNOMA is excited to present the James Williams Band on Wednesday\, May 26\, 2021 for the final performance of the Spring series. Gates will open at 5:45 and the concert will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.  \nThis program was postponed from Friday\, April 30 due to weather.  \nTickets are $20 General Admission | $17 NOMA Members JOIN NOW \nPurchase Tickets \n  \n2-Course “Music Meal Box” curated by Café NOMA and Chef Chris Montero\nCafé NOMA will offer a food and drink option ready upon your arrival. All orders of the Music Meal Box for this concert must be placed by 5:00 pm on Wednesday\, April 28. A bar by Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group will also sell select beverages during the performance. Outside food and drink will not be allowed in the sculpture garden during this program. \nView the Menu and Place an Order \nAbout James Williams\nJames Williams adores the music of Louis Armstrong\, and has three primary outlets for his passion: the James Williams Band (aka the James Williams New Orleans Jazz Quintet)\, a high-class trumpet and vocal affair that uses upright bass; the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys Traditional Jass Band\, a raucous traditional jazz and brass band that is backed by sousaphone/tuba; and he helps lead the New Orleans Classic Big Band\, the hottest and coolest new big band in years to celebrate the music of Louis Armstrong and the golden age of big band music. \nMr. Williams tears up stages on vocals and trumpet in all three of the above bands\, and he has performed recently at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival\, Megève Jazz Festival\, Monte Carlo Sporting Summer Fest\, Red Cross Gala of Monaco\, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival\, North Sea Jazz Festival\, French Quarter Festival\, Ascona Jazz Festival\, Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival\, New Orleans Meets in Zofingen\, NIPANY Festival\, and more. He has also headlined at incredible clubs around the world as well\, including Minton’s Playhouse\, Ronnie Scott’s\, The Blue Note\, Brooklyn Bowl\, The Hamilton\, BB King’s\, Duc Des Lombards\, Cliff Bell’s\, Tipitina’s\, dba\, The Spotted Cat\, The Cutting Room\, and more. \nSafety Guidelines\nNOMA is committed to the health and safety of our community. We require that all registrants to this event wear face masks as per CDC\, state\, and city guidelines. All staff and participants will be wearing face masks\, with the exception of the on-stage musicians. There will be a minimum of 12 ft from the edge of the stage to the beginning of seating. \nPer city guidelines\, capacity will be limited to 150 people. \nNo social gathering will be permitted. Please maintain a safe distance of at least 6ft from those not in your party. \nNOMA staff will be on site to monitor social distancing and assist with seating spacing. The amphitheater consists of grass berms\, and we encourage attendees to bring their own outdoor chairs or blankets for this event. \nIf you are not feeling well\, especially if you have a fever\, please stay home and plan to attend a future concert. All refunds due to illness will be 100% refunded. \nTicket Limits\nThe purchase of Member tickets is limited by your membership level. \nIndividual: Limit 1 \nFriends & Family: Limit 2 \nSustaining\, Benefactors\, Young Fellows\, and Friends of the Sculpture Garden: Limit 4 \nFellows and Circles: Limit 6 \nTo upgrade your membership\, please contact the membership office at membership@noma.org or (504) 658-4130. \nCancellation Policy\nA rain cancellation will be determined by 1 pm the day of the event. In the event of a rain cancellation\, tickets will be refunded. \nQuestions?\nContact us at education@noma.org or (504) 658-4100 \n\n  \n                                               \nEducation and outreach initiatives at NOMA are supported in part by the Zemurray Foundation; the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr. Foundation; The Helis Foundation; The Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation; The City of New Orleans; IBERIABANK; The Wagner Foundation; Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack; the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Sara and David Kelso; Patrick F. Taylor Foundation;  Dr. Scott S. Cowen; The RosaMary Foundation; The Azby Fund; the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation & Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a Federal agency; The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation; Burkenroad Foundation; Marian Dreux Van Horn Education Endowment; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation;  Ruby K. Worner Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee; The Harry T. Howard III Foundation; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation\, Inc.; Harvey and Marie Orth; The Bruce J. Heim Foundation; and Mrs. Bennett A. Molter\, Jr. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.  URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/music-in-the-garden-james-williams-band/ CATEGORIES:Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03-0920-Music-in-the-Garden-2160x1080-amphitheater.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210503T233630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T233630Z UID:70004-1622116800-1622116800@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Book Club Group Discussion DESCRIPTION:The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. It is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book! In addition to monthly book discussions\, the Book Club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections. Books are selected in advance and planned for the entire year according to the exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copy of the selected titles. Meetings are held in person or via Zoom\, determined at the beginning of each month. All meetings begin at 12 pm. \nFor more information on the NOMA Book Club please contact NOMA’s Curator of Education\, Tracy Kennan\, at tkennan@noma.org or (504) 658-4113. \nREGISTER NOW \nMAY\nApeirogan: A Novel by Colum McCann\nRandom House\, 2021\, ISBN: 1400069602 \nBassam Aramin is Palestinian. Rami Elhanan is Israeli. They inhabit a world of conflict that colors every aspect of their lives\, from the roads they are allowed to drive on to the schools their children attend to the checkpoints\, both physical and emotional\, they must negotiate. But their lives\, however circumscribed\, are upended one after the other: first\, Rami’s 13-year-old daughter\, Smadar\, becomes the victim of suicide bombers; a decade later\, Bassam’s ten-year-old daughter\, Abir\, is killed by a rubber bullet. Rami and Bassam had been raised to hate one another. And yet\, when they learn of each other’s stories\, they recognize the loss that connects them. Together they attempt to use their grief as a weapon for peace—and with their one small act\, start to permeate what has for generations seemed an impermeable conflict. This extraordinary novel is the fruit of a seed planted when the novelist Colum McCann met the real Bassam and Rami on a trip with the non-profit organization Narrative 4. McCann was moved by their willingness to share their stories with the world\, by their hope that if they could see themselves in one another\, perhaps others could too. \nBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP | THURSDAY\, MAY 27\, 12 pm \n\n  \n                                               \nEducation and outreach initiatives at NOMA are supported in part by the Zemurray Foundation; the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr. Foundation; The Helis Foundation; The Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation; The City of New Orleans; IBERIABANK; The Wagner Foundation; Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack; the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Sara and David Kelso; Patrick F. Taylor Foundation;  Dr. Scott S. Cowen; The RosaMary Foundation; The Azby Fund; the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation & Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a Federal agency; The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation; Burkenroad Foundation; Marian Dreux Van Horn Education Endowment; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation;  Ruby K. Worner Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee; The Harry T. Howard III Foundation; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation\, Inc.; Harvey and Marie Orth; The Bruce J. Heim Foundation; and Mrs. Bennett A. Molter\, Jr. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.  URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/book-club-group-discussion-2/ CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-6.30.06-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210530T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210530T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130252 CREATED:20210518T175911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T211532Z UID:70572-1622370600-1622370600@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Reset: Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:Join NOMA for a new series of virtual workshops that focuses on mindfulness\, creativity\, comfort and reflection. NOMA Reset programs provide a much-needed infusion of relaxation and wellness by engaging our collective and individual wellbeing. \nThe NOMA Reset: Mindfulness program will feature Dr. Jayashree Rao who will present how the concepts and practices of Buddhism arrived in the United States\, and how it was presented – initially to patients with chronic pain and then to hospitals all across the United States and the western world – in a completely secular context. She will clarify what is and what is not ‘Mindfulness’; share how to incorporate the practices into daily life; and discuss the observed effects on how we live our lives and manage our stress and illnesses. The session will conclude with a short meditation. \nRegister Now \nThis program is presented along with the exhibition Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society on view through May 31\, 2021. \n  \n  \nAbout Dr. Rao\nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. Dr. Rao is a founding member of the Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans. \n  \nQuestions?\nContact us at education@noma.org or (504) 658-4100 \n  \n\n                                                \nEducation and outreach initiatives at NOMA are supported in part by the Zemurray Foundation; the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr. Foundation; The Helis Foundation; The Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation; The City of New Orleans; IBERIABANK; The Wagner Foundation; Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack; the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Sara and David Kelso; Patrick F. Taylor Foundation;  Dr. Scott S. Cowen; The RosaMary Foundation; The Azby Fund; the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation & Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a Federal agency; The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation; Burkenroad Foundation; Marian Dreux Van Horn Education Endowment; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation;  Ruby K. Worner Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee; The Harry T. Howard III Foundation; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation\, Inc.; Harvey and Marie Orth; The Bruce J. Heim Foundation; and Mrs. Bennett A. Molter\, Jr. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-reset-mindfulness/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-09-at-8.58.22-AM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR