New Orleans Museum of Art

Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Neptune Steel Orchestra, Decorative Arts Gallery tour, Zen film
2018-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities throughout the year: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. All galleries and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm.

5 – 8 pm: Art on the Spot family activity table
5:30 – 8:30 pm: Music by Neptune Steel Orchestra of Louisiana
6 pm: Gallery Talk with Curator Mel Buchanan in the newly reimagined Decorative Arts Galleries
7 pm: Screening of Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter … and Spring

ABOUT NEPTUNE STEEL ORCHESTRA OF LOUISIANA
The distinctive percussive sounds of the Caribbean will fill NOMA’s Great Hall with a performance by the Neptune Steel Orchestra of Louisiana, a steelpan musical group initially comprised of expats from the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, the birthplace of steelpan. The mission of NSOL is to provide and promote cultural diversity by offering the opportunity to learn, perform, and appreciate symphonic steelpan music.
ABOUT SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, WINTER…AND SPRING
Screened in conjunction with the exhibition Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters, from acclaimed Korean writer/director Kim Ki-Duk comes this exquisitely beautiful and award-winning human drama set on a tree-lined lake where a tiny Buddhist monastery floats on a raft. Under the vigilant eye of Old Monk (Yeong-su Oh), Child Monk learns a hard lesson about the nature of sorrow when some of his childish games turn cruel. In the intensity and lushness of summer, the monk, now a young man (Young-min Kim), experiences the power of lust, a desire that will ultimately lead him to dark deeds. With winter, the man atones for his past actions, and spring starts the cycle anew. With an extraordinary attention to visual detail, Kim has crafted an original yet universal story about the human spirit, moving from innocence, through love and evil, to enlightenment and finally rebirth. (2004 | Rated R | 1 hour, 42 minutes)
Prior to the screening, Abbot Richard Collins from the New Orleans Zen Temple will provide a 10-minute introduction.
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.

Studio KIDS!
2018-09-22 10:00 - 12:00
This fall, 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. The full schedule can be found here.
Ages 5 – 10 | 10 am – 12 pm
September 22
Creative Calligraphy
Learn about Japanese legend, folklore, and scenes from everyday life in the exhibition of paintings and calligraphy by Zen Masters. Create your own text-based works with ink on paper.
Cost per class:
$25 | members
$30 | nonmembers

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StoryQuest
2018-09-22 11:00 - 11:30
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, September 22: History
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.

Small Talk: John Singer Sargent's Portrait of Mrs. Wertheimer with Docent Naomi Kornman
2018-09-22 15:00 - 15:15
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions.
Join docent Naomi Kornman for a discussion about John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Mrs. Wertheimer.

Noontime Talk: Decorative Arts with Curator Mel Buchanan
2018-09-26 12:00 - 13:00
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
Join Curator Mel Buchanan as she leads visitors through the newly installed decorative arts displays in NOMA’s Lupin Gallery.

Small Talk: Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Calligraphy and Painting by Zen Masters with Curator Lisa Rotondo-McCord
2018-09-26 15:00 - 15:15
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions.
Join Curator Lisa Rotondo-McCord as she leads visitors through the exhibition Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Calligraphy and Painting by Zen Masters in the third-floor Arts of Japan gallery.
Louisiana residents receive FREE admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation.

LOVE in the Garden 2018 presented by Hancock Whitney
2018-09-28 19:00 - 23:30
Friday, September 28, 2018
NOMA’s annual fall soiree in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018. Join us for a night of dining and dancing under the stars and oaks in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden!

Click Here to View Photos from LOVE 2018
Patron Party | 7 pm
Garden Party | 8 pm
Late Night Party | 9 pm

2018 LOVE Chairs
Elizabeth Grimes
Christine LeBlanc
Mimi Schlesinger

#LOVEinthegarden2018
#HancockWhitneyLOVE

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HONORED ARTISTS
John Alexander
Katrina Andry
Luis Cruz Azaceta
L. Kasimu Harris

ENTERTAINMENT
Storyville Stompers

Photo cred: Sheik

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Click here to view photos from LOVE 2017

TICKETS
Patron Party | 7 pm
Members $125
Non-Members $150
Garden Party | 8 pm
Members $75
Non-Members $100
Late-Night Party | 9 pm
Members and Non-Members $50

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS
GOLD SPONSORSHIP | $10,000

Recognition as Gold Sponsor of the event
Reserved tables with thirty (30) tickets to the Patron Party and Garden Party
Single use of NOMA Woldenberg Foundation Board Room for a private event within one year
Invitations to VIP museum member openings during 2018/2019 season
Sponsor recognition on 6,000 invitations; NOMA.org with over 37,000 monthly visitors; e-blasts to over 37,000+ NOMA subscribers; social media feeds including 24,000 Instagram followers, and a monthly reach of 330,000 on Facebook
Sponsor recognition and logo placement at the event entrance
Sponsor recognition on NOMA website with link to corporate site
Sponsor mention in all post-event communications with attendees

SILVER SPONSORSHIP | $5,000

Recognition as Silver Sponsor of the event
Reserved tables with twenty (20) tickets to the Patron Party and Garden Party
Invitations to VIP museum member openings during 2018/2019
Sponsor recognition on 6,000 invitations; NOMA.org with over 37,000 monthly visitors; e-blasts to over 37,000+ NOMA subscribers; social media feeds including 24,000 Instagram followers, and a monthly reach of 330,000 on Facebook
Sponsor recognition and logo placement at the event entrance
Sponsor recognition on NOMA website with link to corporate site
Sponsor mention in all post-event communications with attendees

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP | $2,500

Recognition as Bronze Sponsor of the event
Reserved tables with twelve (12) tickets to the Patron Party and Garden Party
Sponsor recognition on 6,000 invitations; NOMA.org with over 37,000 monthly visitors; e-blasts to over 37,000+ NOMA subscribers; social media feeds including 24,000 Instagram followers, and a monthly reach of 330,000 on Facebook
Sponsor recognition and logo placement at the event entrance
Sponsor recognition on NOMA website with link to corporate site
Sponsor mention in all post-event communications with attendees

BENEFACTOR – Table Sponsor | $1,000

Recognition as Benefactor of the event
Reserved table with six (6) tickets to the Patron Party and Garden Party
Sponsor recognition on table signage, printed invitation and on NOMA website

CONTRIBUTOR – Reserved Seating
$175 | One Seat
$350 | Two Seats

Recognition as Contributor of the event
Reserved seating with one (1) or two (2) tickets to the Patron Party and Garden Party
Sponsor recognition on table signage, printed invitation and on NOMA website

Presenting Sponsor

Silver Sponsors
J. Edgar Monroe Foundation
Kabacoff Family Foundation
Christine and Price LeBlanc
Sheila and Britton Sanderford
Mimi and Claude Schlesigner
Jane and Rodney Steiner

Transportation Partner
Lyft is offering a $5 credit for new and existing customers both to and from LOVE in the Garden.
Promo code: LYFTTOTHEGARDEN

Bronze Sponsors
Sydney and Walda Besthoff
Vivian Fonseca and Owen Grossman, MD | Chronos BHW
Miracle Makers Supporting Elizabeth Grimes
Law Offices of Tim L. Fields
Elizabeth and Willy Monaghan
Aimée and Mike Siegel

Media Sponsors

Benefactors
Gail and Nick Asprodites
Ellen and Mac Ball
Cathy and Morris Bart
Bayou Tree
Valerie Besthoff
Virginia Boulet and Alvin R. Albe, Jr.
Pamela Buckman
Sheila and Hugh Collins
Crescent Sound & Light
Bernice and Don Daigle
Judy and Tom David
Domino’s – RPM Pizza, LLC
Sally Duplantier
Eclectic Home
Julie and Ted George
Joanna Giorlando
Dr. Michael and Mrs. Morgan Packard Griffith
JPMorgan
Anne S. Kock
James Kock
Ginger and Mark LaCour
Ray Lagasse
Lee Ledbetter and Associates
Lauren Levy
Ray J. Lousteau, MD
Mary and Robert Lupo
Kay McArdle and Joe Handlin
Monomin
PALMISANO
Kathleen and Drew Ramsey
Linda and Gary Raphael
Debbie and Rick Rees
Sally E. Richards
Donna and Ben Rosen
Suzanne and Gregory Rusovich
Julia and Bo Sanders
The Schunter Family
Susu and Andrew Stall
Pamela and Rob Steeg
Janis van Meerveld and Charles Cerise
Theresa and Rand Voorhies
Norris and Bob Williams
WilliamsWorks New Orleans

Contributors
American Aquatic Gardens
Charlene Baudier
Barry Breaux
Julie D. Brown, AIA
Michelle Canerot
Henrietta Clay
Pam and Michael Cohn
Joni and Tommy Diaz
Louise Poitevent Eckley
The Eliza Jane
Cherise and Bart Farris
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Fleming
Glendy and Larry Forster
Elizabeth and David Grimes
Tanya and David Grimes
Dana and Steve Hansel
Allison Hartman
Adrea Heebe and Dominick Russo
Sandy and Philip Hodgson
Lee and Jim Klebba
Millie and Robert Kohn
Sally and Jay Lapeyre
Diana and Chip Mann
Betty and Gerald Maizlish
Cammie and Charles Mayer
Jonathan C. McCall
Brenda and Michael Moffitt
Miggy and Jay Monroe
Taylor Morgan
Barbara and Biff Motley
Robin O’Bannon and Richard Bertram
Anne and Edmund Redd
Emilie Rhys
River Parish Disposal
Robyn and Andrew Schwarz
E. Alexandra Stafford and Raymond Rathle, Jr.
Jackie Sullivan
Lindsay Van Cantfort and Charlie Grimes
Micheline and Fred VanDenburgh
Mr. and Mrs. Jay C. Van Kirk
Lynda Warshauer
Ann and David Williams
Debby Hirsch Wood

CUISINE AND LIBATIONS

Fifth Annual LOVE Cocktail Challenge
featuring New Orleans’ top bartenders presented by

Challengers
Confirmed as of 9/20
Jesse Carr | Balise/ La Petite Grocery
Tyler Chauvin | Ace Hotel
Nick Detrich | Everywhen
Megan Devine | Twelve Mile Limit
Konrad Kantor | Manolito
Chris McMillian | Revel
Crystal Pavlas | Bywater American Bistro
Daniel Victory | Victory
Evan Wolf | Company Burger

Judges Panel
Abigail Gullo | Compère Lapin
Chris Hannah | Arnaud’s French 75 Bar
T. Cole Newton | Twelve Mile Limit/ Domino

The Rules: Each guest will receive one “Token of LOVE” at check-in and will be able to vote on their favorite cocktail by dropping their tokens in designated “LOVE banks”. The bartender with the biggest LOVE bank wins the People’s Choice Award! A panel of judges will award First Place and Best of Spirit.

Cuisine
Acme Oyster House
Ancora Pizzeria
Antoine’s Restaurant
Atchafalaya
August
Aunt Sally’s Pralines
Blue Oak BBQ
Bon Ton Café
Boucherie
Boulevard American Bistro
Bouligny Tavern
Byblos Restaurant
Café Degas
Café NOMA
Café Sbisa
The Court of Two Sisters
Couvant
Crescent City Brewhouse
Crescent City Steaks
Delachaise
Doris Metropolitan
Effervescence Bubble and Bites
Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Flamingo A-Go-Go
Galatoire’s Restaurant
Gordon Biersch
Gracious Bakery and Café
Highly Seasoned Catering, LLC
Houston’s St. Charles
Ice Cream 504
Joel Catering and Special Events
Legacy Kitchen
Louisiana Pizza Kitchen – French Quarter
Lula Restaurant Distillery
Mandina’s
Maple Street Café
Martin Wine Cellar Deli & Catering
Maurice French Pastries
Messina’s Catering Events/ Messina’s at the Terminal
Mondo
Mona’s Café
Mr. John’s Steakhouse
Nonna Mia Café and Pizzeria
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Metairie
Oak Oven
Patti Constantin, Designs in Catering
Porter and Luke’s Restaurant
Reginelli’s Pizzeria
Robért Fresh Market
Santa Fe
Seaworthy
Silk Road
Southern Candymakers
Southern Hospitality Catering
The Station Coffee Shop and Bakery
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
Swiss Confectionery
Tito’s Ceviche and Pisco
Tommy’s Cuisine
The Vintage
Wayfare
Zócalo

Late Night Cuisine
presented by

Café du Monde
NOLA Sno-balls
Sauce Boss
Sultan’s Food Truck
Taceaux Loceaux
Chairs
Elizabeth Grimes
Christine LeBlanc
Mimi Schlesinger
2018 Committee
Natasha Alveshire
Charlene Baudier
Penny Baumer
Barbara Bossier
Michelle Canerot
Olivia Carisella
Sheila Collins
Marcelle Robert Connick
Kathy Cooke
Quincy Crawford
Michelle D’Amour
Judy David
Millie Davis Kohn
Susan Dill
Ann Duffy
Meghan Federico
Sheila Fenton
Erin Fleming
Glendy Forster
Ellie George
Julie George
Will George
Joanna Giorlando
Danielle Gray
Elizabeth Grimes
Sue Hall
Dana Hansel
Jennifer Heebe
Liz Hefler
Eleanor Hohnstein
Anita Hymel
Pat Jackson
Meredith Kalozdi
Tracy E. Kern
Anne S. Kock
Kathy Kornman
Ginger and Mark LaCour
Matthew LeBlanc
Philippe LeBlanc
Lauren Levy
Lynn Long
Sharon Marchand
Kay McArdle
Kathleen Mix
Brenda Moffitt
Samantha Murrah-Morris
Denise Nagim
Morgan Packard
Mary Frances Parker
Kristin Petry
Kathleen Ramsey
Anne Redd
Stephanie Rogers
Elise Ryan
Shelby Sanderford
Holly Sharp
Carol Short
Renee Stewart
Sandi Stone
Constance Traub
Rachel Turnage
Diane Walmsley
Lynda Warshauer
Ashley Weber
Elizabeth Weston
Ann Williams
Norris Williams
Grant Melius Worrell
Bryant York
Carolyn Yuspeh

Special Thanks
Austin’s
The Big Cheezy
Bistro Daisy
Blue Line Sandwich Co.
Crystal Clear Imaging
Friends of Clancy’s
The Gumbo Shop
The Joint
Le Meridien
The Rib Room
Rock’n’Bowl
Rock’n’Sake
Station 6
The Steak Knife
Swirl

LOVE is a NOMA fundraiser. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend, your purchase should be considered a donation. There is also no refund due to weather and other unforeseen conditions. LOVE is a rain or shine event.
Current as of 10/12/2018

West African Cinema Series: Sembene!
2018-09-29 14:00 - 16:00
Featuring recent award-winning films from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Senegal, and the United States, the West African Cinema Series is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred.

Saturday, September 29, 2 pm: Sembene! (Not rated, 2015)
Saturday, October 13, 2 pm: Green White Green (Rated PG, 2017)
Saturday, December 8, 2 pm: Borders (Not rated, 2017)
Saturday, December 15, 2 pm: Pray the Devil Back to Hell (Not rated, 2008)

ABOUT SEMBENE!
This film by co-directors co-directed by Samba Gadjigo and Jason Silverman explores the life and career of Ousmane Sembene, the “father of African film,” who blended styles to create films that challenged existing power structures and promoted new visions of the African continent. In a career spanning forty years, Sembene (1923–2007) tasted the highs and the lows, only to re-invent himself with a powerful blend of documentary, French New Wave, and Realism, creating films that shocked the sociopolitical power structures of the day. Classics like Xala, Black Girl, and Moolaade established his cinematic vision and made him an international emissary who presented the inner lives of his people on film. Told by those who knew him best and with fascinating archival interviews, Sembene! constructs a revealing portrait of a curious, cantankerous, and deeply intellectual artist. (Senegal | Not rated | 2015 | 1 hour, 29 minutes)
Watch the trailer:

Small Talk: Artist Joan Mitchell with Docent Deb Houghton
2018-09-29 15:00 - 15:15
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions.
Join docent Deb Houghton as she discusses the career of artist Joan Mitchell (1925–1992).

Museum Highlights Tour
2018-10-02 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.

Small Talk: Benjamin West's Romeo and Juliet with Docent Bert Deffes
2018-10-03 15:00 - 15:15
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions.
Join docent Bert Deffes for a discussion about Benjamin West’s Romeo and Juliet (1778).
Wednesdays are FREE to all Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation.

Small Talk: Past Present Future: Building Photography at the New Orleans Museum of Art with Curator Russell Lord
2018-10-04 15:00 - 15:15
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions.
Join Curator Russell Lord as he discusses the exhibition Past Present Future: Building Photography at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

Noontime Talk: Artist Lina Iris Viktor
2018-10-05 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 artist Lina Iris Viktor as she discusses her exhibition of works in the Great Hall, A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred.

Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by DJ Chinua | Small Talk with Lina Iris Viktor | Screening of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
2018-10-05 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 and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm.

5 – 8 pm: Art on the Spot family activity table
5:30 – 8:30 pm: Music by DJ Chinua
6:30 – 8:30 pm: Create Late (register in advance)
6:30 pm: Small Talk with artist Lina Iris Viktor discussing her exhibition A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred.
7 pm: Screening of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

ABOUT DJ CHINUA
Lenny Raney is DJ China, the co-creator of the Ascendence monthly dance party at New Orleans’ Cafe Istanbul and is the sound weaver for Dopeciety, Saint Heron, and IslaNOLA. He regularly performs at the Ace Hotel and the Music Box in New Orleans.
ABOUT CREATE LATE
Exclusively for adults, kick off your weekend with a glass of wine and an art lesson! Unwind with a teaching artist-led art project while enjoying Friday Nights at NOMA programming. The October 5th session will allow participants the chance to calligraphic brush drawing, inspired by the Japanese scroll paintings by Buddhist monks on view in the exhibition Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters. The fee is $25 for NOMA members; $30 for nonmembers. Price includes materials and wine. Ages 21+ only, please! To reserve your spot, email education@noma.org. Reservations close at 4 pm the day prior to each workshop.
ABOUT LINA IRIS VIKTOR
Lina Iris Viktor is widely recognized for her exploration of art’s connection to history, spirituality, and prophecy. Recasting factual and fantastical narratives surrounding America’s involvement in the founding of Liberia, Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred. explores a mythicized history of the West African nation. Central to Viktor’s gilded portraits is the mercurial figure of the Libyan Sibyl; from the Latin sibyl meaning prophetess, she is an ancient figure of fate and foresight, later invoked by eighteenth-century abolitionists as the predictor of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
ABOUT GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI
A surreal crime drama told as only Jim Jarmusch could, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai stars Forest Whitaker as Ghost Dog, a hit man living in an unidentified but run-down city in what license plates call “The Industrialized State.” Known for his gift of being able to come and go without people noticing him, Ghost Dog is a self-taught samurai who is obsessed with order and his strict personal moral code, drawn from the philosophies of the Japanese warriors. As every samurai needs a leader to whom he swears loyalty, Ghost Dog has devoted himself the service of Louie (John Tormey), a low-level crime boss who once saved his life. When Louie’s superiors decide he must be executed, Ghost Dog leaps into action, methodically wiping out his many enemies. Along with a dizzying series of stylized shoot-outs, Ghost Dog also features carrier pigeons, characters who read Rashomon, a French-speaking ice cream man, and a score by RZA from the top-selling hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, who have their own well-documented obsession with Asian culture. Ghost Dog was screened in competition at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival. (1999 | Rated R | 116 minutes)
Prior to the screening, Abbot Richard Collins from the New Orleans Zen Temple will provide a 10-minute introduction
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.

Create Late
2018-10-05 18:30 - 20:00
Exclusively for adults, kick off your weekend with a glass of wine and an art lesson! Unwind with a teaching artist-led art project while enjoying Friday Nights at NOMA programming. Reserve your space now! Inspired by the exhibition Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Calligraphy and Painting by Zen Masters, participants will explore calligraphic drawing using a brush in the style of historical works by Japanese Zen monks.
NOMA Members | $25 per class
Nonmembers | $30 per class
Price includes materials, wine, and access to Friday Nights at NOMA programming. Ages 21+ only, please! To reserve your spot, email education@noma.org. Reservations close at 4 pm the day prior to each workshop.

Japan Fest 2018
2018-10-06 10:00 - 16:00
Organized by NOMA, the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville and the Japan Club in New Orleans, Japan Fest is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the Gulf South. It’s a day to sample Japanese cuisine and enjoy traditional dance groups, martial arts demonstrations, tours of our Japanese art collection, fashion shows, and much more.
Admission: $5 | FREE for NOMA members, teens, and children 6 and under
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10 am | Kaminari Taiko drumming (NOMA front steps)
10:45 am | Welcoming Remarks (NOMA front steps)
11 am | Eishin-Ryu Iaido Sword Drawing (NOMA front steps) • Japanese Garden Foundation Tour (Meet at the Japanese Garden Foundation table in the first-floor Italian Galleries)
11:30 am | GNO Suzuki Forum (Great Hall) • Kimono dressing demonstration (Second floor)
12 pm | Guided tour of Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters (Third floor Japanese Gallery) • New Orleans Kendo Club (Stern Auditorium) • Guided tour of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden (Meet at the gate of the Sculpture Garden)
12:30 pm | Kaminari Taiko drumming (NOMA front steps)
1 pm | Minyo Dance (NOMA front steps) • Martial arts demonstration by Jujitsu Club of LSU (Stern Auditorium)
1:30 pm | Miyabi Kai Japanese Dance Group of Pensacola, Florida (Stern Auditorium) • Guided tour of Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters (Third-floor Japanese Gallery)
2 pm | Lolita Fashion Show (NOMA front steps, See Costume Guidelines below) • Martial arts demonstration with Louisiana Karate Association (Stern Auditorium) • Japanese Garden Foundation Tour (Meet at the Japanese Garden Foundation table in the first-floor Italian Galleries)
2:30 pm | Hakkoryu Shindokai Dojo (Stern Auditorium) • New Orleans Zen Temple Ceremony (Great Hall) • Kimono Dressing Ceremony (Second floor)
3 pm | Japanese Weekend School Kid’s Dance (NOMA front steps) • Martial arts demonstration with Aikido of New Orleans (Stern Auditorium) • Guided tour of Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters (Third floor Japanese Gallery)
3:30 pm | Martial arts demonstration with Shogun Martial Arts (Stern Auditorium) • Raffle for ANA–All Nippon Airways (Great Hall)
4 pm | Kaminari Taiko drumming (NOMA front steps)

Participating sponsors, businesses, and organizations: Aikido of New Orleans, ANA Airways, Baton Rouge Iaido, Consulate General of Japan in Nashville, Crane’s Nest Go Club, Eva Vanrell, Greater New Orleans Suzuki Forum, Hakkoryu Shindokai Dojo, Japan Club of New Orleans, Japan Society of New Orleans, Japanese Antiques and Textiles, Japanese Garden Foundation, Japanese Weekend School of New Orleans, JET Alumni Association, Jujitsu Club of SLU, Kaminari Taiko, Kawaii NOLA, Louisiana Karate Association, Mid City Zen, Miyabi Kai Japanese Dance Group of Pensacola, Florida, New Orleans Chapter 97 Ikebana International, New Orleans Haiku Society, New Orleans Kendo Club, New Orleans Zen Temple, NOLA Aikido, NOLA Kimekomi, NOLA Lolitas, Shogun Martial Arts, Silly Sweet Shop, Twootie Tarte, and UNO Japan — Study Abroad at Doshisa University
Food vendors: Ajun Cajun in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden • Café NOMA, serving Japanese specialties in the museum
COSTUME GUIDELINES:
For the safety and comfort of all guests, as well as the artwork at NOMA:

No masks are permitted.
Accessories or weapons (ex: swords) greater than 2 feet in length will not be permitted.
No sharp objects.
Costume components cannot exceed or extend 2 feet in length from body.
Please keep all costumes family friendly.
Guests participating in the costume contest are still required to pay the $5 admission fee.

Other restrictions may apply at NOMA’s discretion. A check in room will be available for any items not in compliance. For questions regarding costumes please call 504.658.4143.

Sculpture Garden Tour
2018-10-08 12:00 - 13:00
Join NOMA’s docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Saturdays and Mondays in October and November at noon. Sited on five acres adjacent to the museum, the garden contains more than sixty works by renowned sculptors placed among a picturesque mature grove of pine, magnolia, and moss-draped live oak trees bisected by a lagoon. Represented sculptors include Pierre Auguste Renoir, Rene Magritte, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, and Robert Indiana, among others. Meet at the gates to the garden, which offers free admission year-round.

Noontime Talk: Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred with Curatorial Fellow Allison Young
2018-10-10 12:00 - 13:00
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
Join Curatorial Fellow Allison Young for a discussion about the exhibition Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred, on view in the Great Hall.

Small Talk: Approaching Dutch Portraits with Curator Vanessa Schmid
2018-10-10 15:00 - 16:00
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions.
Join Vanessa Schmid, NOMA’s Senior Curator for European Art, for a discussion about NOMA’s permanent collection of Dutch portraits.
Wednesdays are FREE to all Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation.

Small Talk: Selections from Past Present Future with Curator Russell Lord
2018-10-11 15:00 - 15:15
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions.
Join Curator Russell Lord for a discussion about select photographs on view in Past Present Future: Building Photography at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

Small Talk: Best Seat in the House: Photographs by Del Hall with Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper
2018-10-12 15:00 - 15:15
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions.
Join Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper for a discussion about the focus exhibition Best Seat in the House: Photographs by Del Hall.

No Friday Nights at NOMA
2018-10-12 17:00 - 21:00
Friday Nights at NOMA will not be scheduled for October 12. The museum will close at 6 pm and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at 5 pm.

Studio KIDS!
2018-10-13 10:00 - 12:00
This fall, 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. The full schedule can be found here.
Ages 5 – 10 | 10 am – 12 pm
October 13
Playful Sculpture
Be creative and produce a paper playground with slides, merry go rounds, and all of your favorite elements.
Cost per class:
$25 | members
$30 | nonmembers

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Small Talk: Roland Penrose's The Veteran with Docent Harvey Orth
2018-10-13 11:00 - 11:15
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions.
Join Docent Harvey Orth for a discussion about Roland Penrose’s The Veteran (1938).

StoryQuest
2018-10-13 11:00 - 11:30
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, October 13: Gardens
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.

West African Cinema Series: Green White Green
2018-10-13 14:00 - 16:00
Featuring recent award-winning films from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Senegal, and the United States, the West African Cinema Series is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred.

Saturday, September 29, 2 pm: Sembene! (Not rated, 2015
Saturday, October 13, 2 pm: Green White Green (Rated PG, 2017)
Saturday, December 8, 2 pm: Borders (Not rated, 2017)
Saturday, December 15, 2 pm: Pray the Devil Back to Hell (Not rated, 2008)

ABOUT GREEN WHITE GREEN
A group of young bohemian artists hang out and search for direction in their lives in the stagnant months leading up to the beginning of their university studies, in this richly textured and frequently funny look at a new generation in Lagos, Nigeria. Uzoma (Ifeanyi Dike) and his friends are on the cusp of adulthood, feeling directionless in those stagnant months before the beginning of their college lives. They spend their days playing video games or competing in impromptu yab-offs, improvised insult matches where the quip that gets the most laughs determines the winner. They’re conscious of the varied cultures of Nigeria’s Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba ethnic groups, but they’re as likely to play those for laughs as for irritation.
(Nigeria | Rated PG | 2016 | 1 hour, 42 minutes)
Watch the trailer:

Small Talk: Odili Donald Odita's Forever with Docent Regina Shujaa
2018-10-13 15:00 - 15:15
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions.
Join Docent Regina Shujaa for a discussion about Odili Donald Odita’s commissioned mural Forever, created for NOMA’s centennial in 2011.

Art Comes to Life – Sculpture in Song in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden by the New Orleans Opera Association
2018-10-14 16:00 - 18:00
In advance of its production of Pygmalion, inspired by NOMA’s forthcoming exhibition The Orléans Collection, the New Orleans Opera Association will present selections from the opera and other eighteenth-century French Baroque compositions in a roving performance throughout the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Admission is FREE for this joint production between NOMA and the New Orleans Opera Association.
Read more in this interview with Opera Director Robert Lyall from NOMA Magazine.

NOMA Book Club: Michelangelo book on display in Dreyfous Library
2018-10-16 10:00 - 17:00
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.
October 2018 Selection
Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling by Ross King
Walker Books, 2003. ISBN: 978-0802713957
Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling recounts the fascinating story of the four extraordinary years the artist spent laboring over the twelve-thousand square feet of the vast ceiling, while war and the power politics and personal rivalries that abounded in Rome swirled around him. A panorama of illustrious figures intersected during this time—the brilliant young painter Raphael, with whom Michelangelo formed a rivalry, the fiery preacher Girolamo Savonarola, and the great Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus.
Tuesday, October 16, 10 am – 5 pm | A rare, oversized book of photographs of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings in their pre-restoration condition will be on display in the Felix J. Dreyfous library

Noontime Talk: Past Present Future: Building Photography at the New Orleans Museum of Art with Curator Russell Lord
2018-10-17 12:00 - 13:00
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
Join Curator Russell Lord for a discussion about the exhibition Past Present Future: Building Photography at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
