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SUMMARY:An Evening Exploring Sand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at New Orleans Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Join the museum in celebrating Sand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art with an evening of gallery talks by catalogue contributors Zella Palmer\, Chair and Director of the Dillard University Ray Charles Program in African-American Material Culture\, and chromatography chemist Alex Sanchez; a screening of a glass art film; an art-making activity inspired by the exhibition; a DJ set by Sasha Masakowski; and a book signing with Mel Buchanan\, NOMA’s RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts and Design. Attendees receive 10% off and members receive 20% off of the catalogue at the NOMA Museum Shop during this special event. \nAdditionally\, throughout the evening enjoy specialty cocktails from Café NOMA inspired by the exhibition.  \nFree with advance registration. Catalogues and drinks are available for purchase at the museum and online at the NOMA Museum Shop. \nREGISTER NOW \nThis program is in connection with this month’s NOMA book club meeting. Join curator Mel Buchanan for a discussion of the catalogue on Thursday\, October 17. \n\nAbout the Speakers\nZella Palmer\nZella Palmer is a professor\, food historian\, cook\, author\, and filmmaker. She serves as the Chair and Director of the Dillard University Ray Charles Program in African-American Material Culture in New Orleans\, Louisiana. In 2019\, under Palmer’s leadership\, Dillard University launched a Food Studies academic program. Palmer is also the author of Recipes and Remembrances of Fair Dillard: 1869–2019 (2019) and Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque (2023). \nAlex Sanchez\nAlex Sanchez is a New Orleans–based gas chromatography chemist in the Natural Resources Division of SGS North America. He has more than ten years of experience in an industrial laboratory setting and employs specialized instrumentation for analyses of organic samples for quality and purity determination. Sanchez holds a degree in chemistry from the University of New Orleans.  \n\nABOUT THE EXHIBITION AND CATALOGUE\nOn view through February 10\, Sand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art explores how one material has inspired innovation in the arts and science from ancient civilizations to today. An accompanying 176-page catalogue—Glass: Sand\, Ash\, Heat—is published by Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers. The book features texts by Mel Buchanan\, NOMA’s RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts and Design\, and includes contributions from: \n\nBlack Masking Indian Big Chief Dow M. Edwards of the Timbuktu Warriors with Amanda M. Maples\, Françoise Billion Richardson Curator of African Art at NOMA\nChristopher Maxwell\, Samuel and M. Patricia Grober Curator in the Department of Applied Arts of Europe at the Art Institute of Chicago\nLaura Ochoa Rincon\, Decorative Arts Trust Curatorial Fellow at NOMA\nZella Palmer\, Chair and Director of the Dillard University Ray Charles Program in African-American Material Culture\nBrian Piper\, Freeman Family Curator of Photographs\, Prints\, and Drawings at NOMA\nAlex Sanchez\, Chromatography chemist \nIngrid Seyb\, Conservator of Objects at NOMA\n\nLEARN MORE \n\nSand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art is sponsored by the Eugenie and Joseph Jones Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by Susanne and David Purvis\, the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass\, Harvey and Marie Orth\, Robert and Pamela Steeg\, Mary Beth and Sheldon Ray\, in honor of Bettie Pendley\, and Lori and John Solon.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/sah-catalogue-signing/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Special,Tours
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk on Sand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the galleries each Wednesday for weekly talks with artists\, curators\, and other special guests. During these casual conversations\, we’ll take a close look at different works currently on view at NOMA. \nThis week\, join Mel Buchanan\, RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts and Design for a conversation about the new exhibition Sand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art. This talk will be offered at 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm. \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. When you arrive at NOMA\, check in at the front desk for directions to the appropriate gallery.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/gallery-talk-100924/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Gallery Talks
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Poetry Showcase with Creative Assembly Artist Daniel Fitzpatrick
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the power of words at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Join us for a captivating evening hosted by Creative Assembly Cohort member Daniel Fitzpatrick\, and immerse yourself in the inspiring verses crafted during Fitzpatrick’s September poetry workshops in partnership with the New Orleans Public Library. \nEach poem is a reflection of the vibrant neighborhoods of New Orleans\, capturing the essence of our unique community. If you’re a poetry lover\, come and enjoy the artistry of words.  \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\nAbout Daniel Fitzpatrick\nDaniel Fitzpatrick is the author of the novel Only the Lover Sings. Born in New Orleans\, he studied philosophy at the University of Dallas\, and he holds an MA in philosophy from Holy Apostles College and an MPhil in creative writing from Trinity College Dublin. His translation of the Divine Comedy was published in 2021 for the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death. His poetry and essays have appeared in places like Dappled Things\, New Oxford Review\, and Ocean State Review. He is the editor of Joie de Vivre\, a journal of art\, culture\, and letters for South Louisiana\, and he teaches English at Jesuit High School in New Orleans. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT CREATIVE ASSEMBLY
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/creative-writing-showcase-daniel-fitzpatrick/
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk on Sand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the galleries each Wednesday for weekly talks with artists\, curators\, and other special guests. During these casual conversations\, we’ll take a close look at different works currently on view at NOMA. \nThis week\, join Mel Buchanan\, RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts and Design for a conversation about the new exhibition Sand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art. This talk will be offered at 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm. \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. When you arrive at NOMA\, check in at the front desk for directions to the appropriate gallery.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/gallery-talk-100924-evening/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Gallery Talks
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SUMMARY:Member Sale at the NOMA Museum Shop
DESCRIPTION:Start your holiday shopping early! \nNOMA members save 20% on all regularly priced items and get first access to 70% markdowns in the NOMA Museum Shop. Can’t make it in person? Shop online during the member sale and get 20% off NOMA merch and 50% off catalogues. \nExclusions apply. Not combinable with other offers [There are no additional discounts on already marked-down items\, as well as consignment merchandise.]\nNot yet a member? Join today at any level to get access to the NOMA Museum Shop’s annual sale. \nBecome a Member
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/member-sale-2024/
LOCATION:NOMA Museum Shop
CATEGORIES:Special
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with Creative Assembly Cohort Member Daniel Fitzpatrick
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the galleries each Wednesday for weekly talks with artists\, curators\, and other special guests. During these casual conversations\, we’ll take a close look at different works currently on view at NOMA. \nThis week\, join Creative Assembly Cohort member Daniel Fitzpatrick for a poetic journey through NOMA’s permanent collection. With his poetry and an interactive discussion\, Fitzpatrick will connect the museum and its galleries with New Orleans culture and communities\, encouraging viewers to see their own lives and traditions reflected in NOMA’s art and spaces. This talk will be offered at 12:30 pm and begin on the museum’s second floor.  \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/gallery-talk-101624/
CATEGORIES:Gallery Talks
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SUMMARY:Book Club Discussion | Sand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art Exhibition Catalogue
DESCRIPTION:The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and non-fiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. It is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. In addition to monthly book discussions\, the book club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book to join. \nBook selections are inspired by the museum’s exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copies. Selections are also available at the NOMA Museum Shop\, where museum members receive a 10% discount. \nMeetings are held in person or via Zoom. All meetings begin at 12 pm. \nFor information or questions about the NOMA Book Club\, please email kmccurdy@noma.org. \nRegister Now \n\nOctober 2024\nBook Club Discussion | Thursday\, October 17\, 12 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nSand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art edited by Mel Buchanan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art explores how this material has inspired innovation in the arts and science from ancient civilizations to today. Featuring an expansive range of work drawn from NOMA’s exceptional glass collection\, the exhibition will connect works throughout the museum and Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, showcasing the many forms and artistry of glass work from Egyptian pieces to contemporary works\, including a new major acquisition by Fred Wilson and commissions from Sharif Bey. The exhibition presents a variety of perspectives on how glass is connected to histories of scientific discovery\, foodways\, and artistic innovation\, and the accompanying catalogue highlights the perspectives of a glass artist\, a laboratory scientist\, a member of New Orleans’ tradition of Black Masking Indians\, and a sculpture conservator\, alongside those of historians and curators. \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/book-club-october-2024/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Created to Create Live with Creative Assembly Member Simone Immanuel
DESCRIPTION:Created to Create\, a talk show hosted by NOMA Creative Assembly artist Simone Immanuel\, is designed to foster honest conversations about creativity with local Black artists in New Orleans. The show’s goal is to spotlight local artists’ work\, promote community growth\, and amplify the voices of cultural bearers in the city. Featuring different artists in each episode\, the show’s emphasis on personal transformation and the human experience aligns with the museum’s mission to support and showcase diverse perspectives within the arts.  \nOn Sunday\, October  20\, at 2 pm\, join us in person or on a livestream for a special Created to Create episode filmed in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts. This episode will feature celebrity chef\, host\, and social media influencer Jo Jackson\, as well as fellow NOMA Creative Assembly member and hip-hop artist Kr3wcial. Together they will discuss entrepreneurship\, social media influence\, and the power of technology in artistry. \nFollow @is_fierce and @createdtocreatetalkshow on Instagram for more information on Created to Create.  \nThis program is free and open to the public. A livestream link will be available soon. \nWatch the Stream \nNote: Streaming will begin when the program starts at 2 pm on Sunday\, October 20.  \n\nABOUT SIMONE IMMANUEL\nSimone Immanuel is a multidisciplinary artist and writer from New Orleans\, Louisiana. She attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and graduated with her BFA in theatre from Ball State University. She recently finished the Broadway Advocacy Coalition’s Artivism Fellowship and made her Off-Broadway debut in the play 7 Minutes by Stefano Massini. Immanuel’s play I’m Gonna Let it Shine was a Kennedy Center John Cauble Award finalist.  Recently\, Immanuel worked as an Artist at Work Resident with the Ashé Cultural Arts Center and the Office of Art and Film. She worked on projects that highlight the positive impacts of artistic civic engagement in her community. Immanuel’s goal is to use her unique experiences to show why representation is one of the most important purposes of art. \nLearn More About Creative Assembly
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CATEGORIES:Performances,Creative Assembly
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with Curator Lisa Rotondo-McCord
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the galleries each Wednesday for weekly talks with artists\, curators\, and other special guests. During these casual conversations\, we’ll take a close look at different works currently on view at NOMA. \nIn preparation for this week’s Japan Fest\, Lisa Rotondo-McCord\, NOMA’s Deputy Director and Curator of Asian Art\, will give a gallery talk about the exhibition Envisioning Japan: Transformational Gifts from Kurt A. Gitter\, M.D. and Alice Yelen Gitter. This talk will be offered at 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm. \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative.
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CATEGORIES:Gallery Talks
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SUMMARY:Elders Sacred Talk Series with Willie Birch and Big Chief Joseph Pierre “Monk” Boudreaux
DESCRIPTION:NOMA and the Congo Square Preservation Society present the Elders Sacred Talk Series with prolific elder New Orleanians\, celebrating the lives they lead while providing the opportunity for visitors to learn firsthand about the impact they’ve had on our city. \nOn October 23\, in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts\, the program will feature Big Chief Joseph Pierre “Monk” Boudreaux\, the oldest Black Masking Indian\, and Willie Birch\, visual artist and activist\, in conversation. \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. When you arrive at NOMA\, check in at the admissions desk for directions to the Lapis Center for the Arts. \n\nAbout the Speakers\nBig Chief Joseph Pierre “Monk” Boudreaux\nBig Chief Joseph Pierre “Monk” Boudreaux is celebrated as the oldest living Black Masking Indian Big Chief and has masked for 70 years. Starting at age 12\, Boudreaux masked with the White Eagles as the chief’s scout then moved to the 2nd Spy Boy. Boudreaux continued with the tribe under its new name\, Golden Eagles\, and became the Big Chief during the 1970s—a role that he has filled for over 50 years. \nIn the late 1960s\, Boudreaux and three other members of the Golden Eagles began performing musically with four members of the Wild Magnolias\, led by Big Chief Bo Dollis. Members of the two tribes appeared together at the 1st New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 1970. The performance resulted in the recording of Handa Wanda\, the 1st studio-recorded music by Black Masking Indians. Boudreaux’s album\, Bloodstains & Teardrops was nominated for a Grammy. Boudreaux has received a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage award\, is the inspiration behind a character in the HBO series Tremé\, and is featured in documentaries and on murals around the city. At age 82\, Boudreaux continues to expand his legacy as a cultural hero and musical icon. \nWillie Birch\nVisual artist and activist Willie Birch creates paintings\, drawings\, and sculptures that often center on spaces\, objects\, and scenes of daily life around his native New Orleans. Birch’s work is described in his Prospect 5 biography as\, “testaments to Black life in the city and to spaces of togetherness\, individuality\, ritual\, celebration\, domesticity\, creativity\, labor\, and rest.” Birch’s art incorporates an encyclopedic knowledge of European paintings\, African art\, and history to create a style that is entirely his own. \nBirch’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is included in major museum collections across the country. Birch has received awards from the Guggenheim\, Pollock-Krasner\, the Joan Mitchell Foundation\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, and the Governor’s Award from the State of Louisiana. Birch’s artist residencies range from the Studio Museum in Harlem to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation. Birch lived in New York for much of the 1970s and 80s and traveled the world before returning home in 1994. In 2023\, Birch was interviewed by BOMB as part of their Oral History Project. It was their “lengthiest and most vivacious interview to date.” At age 81\, Birch continues to create work that celebrates and documents his beloved city. \n\nAbout Art Thrives\nNOMA’s Art Thrives initiative presents creative aging programs designed to support visitors ages 55 and up. In addition to art-making workshops\, courses\, and opportunities for hands-on art-making\, the Elders Sacred Talk Series is a platform for older adults to share their experiences with audiences of all ages.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/elders-sacred-talk-series-102324/
CATEGORIES:Art Thrives
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SUMMARY:Japan Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Japanese culture through art\, performances\, food\, and more at Japan Fest\, organized by NOMA\, the Japan Club in New Orleans\, and the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville.   \nSample Japanese cuisine\, enjoy traditional dance groups\, martial arts demonstrations\, and tours throughout the day. Shop a variety of vendors offering unique goods in a festive atmosphere. Costumes are welcome\, please see costume guidelines below. \nPlease note: The expansion of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is not included in the Japan Fest festivities but will be open to the general public.  \nPurchasing tickets on NOMA’s website in advance is strongly recommended. Tickets are available for purchase at the admissions tables in front of the museum and in front of the main gate of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Visitors are strongly encouraged to bring cash for vendor purchases. \n$10 General Admission | $5 for NOMA Members | Free for 19 years old and under \nPurchase Tickets \n\nFestival Schedule\n10:00 am | Kaminari Taiko on the front steps \n10:30 am | Welcoming remarks by the Japanese Consulate of Nashville & NOMA on the front steps \n11:00 am | Shogun Martial Arts in the Great Hall \n11:00–11:30 am | Japanese garden tour with the Japanese Garden Foundation at the Japan Society of New Orleans table \n11:00 am–2:30 pm (ongoing) | Intro to Zazen meditation with New Orleans Zen Temple in the 2nd floor Contemporary galleries \n11:00 am–12:00 pm | PuriKura Panic!! performance in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts \n11:30 am–3:00 pm (ongoing) | Japan Society of New Orleans samurai suit fitting on the second floor \n11:30 am—12:00 pm | New Orleans Kendo in the Great Hall \n11:30 am–12:00 pm | Guided tour of the Japanese gallery on the third floor \n12:30–1:00 pm | Kaminari Taiko on the front steps \n12:30–1:00 om | Family-friendly guided tour of the Japanese Gallery on the third floor \n1:00–1:30 pm | Performance by Japanese Weekend School on the front steps \n1:00–1:30 pm | Baton Rouge Iaido swordsmanship demonstration in the Great Hall \n1:00–1:30 pm | Candy Mix Maids performance in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts \n1:30–2:00 pm | Louisiana Karate Association demonstration in the Great Hall \n1:30–2:00 pm | Guided tour of the Japanese gallery on the third floor \n2:00–2:30 pm | Performance by Japan Club of New Orleans Minoyo Dance Group in the Great Hall \n2:00–3 pm | Fashion show and cosplay costume contest in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts \n2:30–3:30 pm | Performance by Miki Fuji on the front steps \n2:30–3:00 pm | NOLA Aikido demonstration in the Great Hall \n3:00–3:15 pm | New Orleans Zen Temple ceremony in the Great Hall \n3:00–3:30 pm | Guided tour of the Japanese gallery on the third floor \n3:00–3:45 pm | Performance by the Greater New Orleans Suzuki Forum in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts \n3:30–4:00 pm |Kaminari Taiko on the front steps \n\nParticipants\n\n\n\nAikido of New Orleans and NOLA Aikido\nKaminari Taiko of Houston\n\n\nAjun Cajun\nLinda Green “The Yakamein Lady”\n\n\nAll Nippon Airways\nLouisiana Karate Association\n\n\nArt by Artemis Solas\nMinty Mix\n\n\nAsian Pacific American Society\nNew Orleans Kendo\n\n\nB Sweet LA\nNew Orleans Chapter No 97 Ikebana International\n\n\nBambi DeVille Vintage\nNew Orleans Zen Temple\n\n\nBaton Rouge Iaido\nNOLA Kimekomi\n\n\nCandy5\nNOLA Rufflebutts\n\n\nCrane’s Nest Go Club\nNori Guys\n\n\nDonn Davis\nPuriKura Panic!!\n\n\nEM’s Bakery\nShogun Martial Arts\n\n\nGreater New Orleans Suzuki Forum\nShowtime Sweetie\n\n\nJapan Club of New Orleans\nSweet Star Treasures\, LLC\n\n\nJapanese Consulate of Nashville\nThe Crab Man Plus\, LLC\n\n\nJapanese Garden Foundation\nTwootie Tarte\n\n\nJapanese Weekend School of New Orleans\nUNO-Japan: Study at Doshisha University\n\n\nJapan Society of New Orleans\nViolet Sprinkles\n\n\n\nCOSTUME GUIDELINES\nFor the safety and comfort of all guests\, as well as the artwork at NOMA: \n\nCostume masks that obstruct or cover the wearer’s face are prohibited. Face masks covering the nose and mouth for health reasons are welcomed but not required.\nAccessories or toy weapons\, such as swords\, greater than 2 feet in length are not permitted.\nNo sharp objects are allowed.\nCostume components cannot extend more than 2 feet in length from the body.\nPlease keep all costumes family friendly.\n\nOther restrictions may apply at NOMA’s discretion. A check room will be available for any items not in compliance. For questions regarding costumes\, please call 504.658.4100. Please note that admission is required for fashion show participants. \n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nUBE Corporation\nJET Alumni Association\n\n\nAll Nippon Airways\nMatusi City\n\n\nThe Consulate General of Japan in Nashville\nShintech Incorporated\n\n\nCornerstone Energy Park\nSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation\n\n\nGray Construction\nDenka Performace Elastomer\n\n\nJapan Foundation New York\nZen-Noh Grain Corporation\n\n\nJapan Society of New Orleans\nCGB Enterprises\, Inc.\n\n\nJapan Club of New Orleans
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/japan-fest-2024/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Special
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with Curator Brian Piper
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the galleries each Wednesday for weekly talks with artists\, curators\, and other special guests. During these casual conversations\, we’ll take a close look at different works currently on view at NOMA. \nThis week\, join Brian Piper\, Freeman Family Curator of Photographs\, Prints\, and Drawings\, for a discussion on Show & Tell: A Brief History of Photography and Text. This talk will be offered at 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/gallery-talk-103024/
CATEGORIES:Gallery Talks
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with Curator Brian Piper
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the galleries each Wednesday for weekly talks with artists\, curators\, and other special guests. During these casual conversations\, we’ll take a close look at different works currently on view at NOMA. \nThis week\, join Brian Piper\, Freeman Family Curator of Photographs\, Prints\, and Drawings\, for a discussion on Show & Tell: A Brief History of Photography and Text. This talk will be offered at 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/gallery-talk-103024-evening/
CATEGORIES:Gallery Talks
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday—Canceled
DESCRIPTION:This yoga session has been canceled. \n\nJoin us in the serene Besthoff sculpture Garden for Saturday morning yoga.  \nEnter at the main entrance gate to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Drive. Please bring your own mat. \nNote for Saturday\, October 26: Due to Japan Fest\, this yoga session will take place on the expansion side of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.  \nRegister online by 3 pm the Friday before class. Class is $5 for Members and $10 for the general public. Please bring a digital or printed version of your ticket to class.  \nRegistration will remain open until 3 pm the evening prior to class. Currently\, these classes are outside only\, and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the evening prior to each class. For more information\, call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org. \n 
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/yoga-in-the-garden-2024-2024-11-02/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 20 Years of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden with Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join NOMA and LGBTQ+ community partners across the city for a special evening to mark 20 years of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, one of our city’s landmark cultural destinations. \nLearn more about LGBTQ+ artists on view at the museum and Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, raise a toast to recent outdoor installations by Elmgreen & Dragset and Jim Hodges\, and enjoy an evening filled with music\, creativity\, and community. \nThis event is free. Advance registration is encouraged. \nREGISTER NOW \n\nHOST COMMITTEE: Jourdan Barnes\, Cody Caudill and Christopher White\, Keith Fox and Tom Keyes\, Chad Graci and Collin Magee\, Simone Immanuel\, Lee Ledbetter\, Terrence Meck\, Geoffrey Philabaum\nCommunity Partners\nCrescentCare envisions a Greater New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana community without barriers to care\, where all people have the power to be healthy and whole. Founded more than 40 years ago as NO/AIDS Task Force\, the now Federally Qualified Health Center provides exceptional services and creates a culture of humility\, intersectionality\, and inclusiveness for the entire community. \nSince 1989\, Forum for Equality has been at the forefront of nearly every major LGBTQ civil rights victory in Louisiana. As the state’s lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) human rights organization\, it’s dedicated to the establishment of a society free from discrimination and to the support of good government.  \nThe Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is our region’s official National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce affiliate\, working to advance a society where individuals and businesses have equal rights\, equal representation\, and equal opportunities. Membership in the Gulf South Chamber gives businesses a fast-track access to NGLCC business certification along with diversity contracting opportunities\, training and networking events\, and support.  \nNOAGE is committed to ensuring that all LGBT older adults can live their best lives with the dignity\, respect\, and good health that they deserve. Its program offerings address the health and wellness\, spiritual\, legal\, financial\, and social aspects of life for the New Orleans area older adult LGBT Community. NOAGE also works to increase the cultural competency of older adult service providers through trainings and workshops.  \nPFLAG New Orleans provides opportunities for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity\, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Its monthly support meetings provide a safe\, loving\, non-judgmental\, and supportive environment for the parents\, family\, and friends of LGBT people as well as members of the LGBT community and those who wish to learn more about them. \nStonewall Sports New Orleans is the local chapter of a national LGBTQ+ & Ally community-based\, non-profit sports organization present in 24 cities that strives to raise funds for local non-profit organizations. Each player is valued for who they are and what they bring to the leagues community. This inclusive\, low-cost\, high FUN sport league offers kickball\, dodgeball\, volleyball\, bowling\, trivia\, yoga\, and running club. \n\nAbout NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden\nNOMA’s 12-acre Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden expands visitors’ experiences of the museum with one of the most notable sculpture gardens in the country. The Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, free and open to the public seven days a week\, has 100 sculptures and outdoor works of art situated in a unique landscape featuring Spanish moss-laden live oaks and a sinuous lagoon surrounded by an expansive ecosystem of native plants. \nAll 2024\, NOMA has been celebrating 20 years of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden with festivals\, new installations\, and more—including the Visionaries Gala and Garden Party Presented by First Horizon on Thursday\, November 7\, and Friday\, November 8. \nLEARN MORE
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CATEGORIES:Special
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SUMMARY:Visionaries Gala Presented by First Horizon Bank
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 20 years of NOMA’s Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden during the Visionaries Gala and Garden Party Presented by First Horizon Bank. The two events—on Thursday\, November 7\, and Friday\, November 8\, respectively—will highlight the natural and artistic beauty of the garden and will raise funds to support the future of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden and NOMA. \nYou’re invited to join us on Thursday\, November 7\, for an elegant seated dinner under the stars to celebrate this landmark anniversary for the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. \nFor information about the Visionaries Garden Party on Friday\, November 8\, click here. \nHonorary Chairs: Walda Besthoff\, Valerie Besthoff\, Virginia Besthoff\, Jane Steiner\nEvent Chairs: Liza and Filippo Feoli\, Robyn and Andrew Schwarz\, Tod and Kenya Smith\, Jenny and Robb Vorhoff\nNational Chairs: Keith Fox and Tom Keyes\, Donna and Ben Rosen\nNOMA Volunteer Committee Chair: Tully Forrester Jordan\n\nEvent Highlights\nThree-Time Grammy Award-Winning\nThe Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet\n\nEntertainment\nMahmoud Chouki Band\nRadio Bird Quartet\nMarigny Street Brass Band\nWild Tchoupitoulas\nAnd surprise musical guests… \nElegant Seated Dinner\nRalph Brennan Catering & Events \nCocktails\nThe Sazerac Company \nCreative Black Tie Attire\n\nSilent Auction\nCelebrate NOMA’s rich history of championing artists by bidding on an incredible selection of works\, each by an artist with whom NOMA has collaborated. The Visionaries Gala silent auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase work by these artists who have a special place in NOMA’s exhibition history and permanent collection. \nThe Visionaries Silent Auction has been extended to 5 pm on Monday\, November 11. Don’t miss your chance to place a bid!\nBID NOW \nFeatured Artists\nSharif Bey \nDawn DeDeaux \nGeorge Dunbar \nWayne Gonzales \nDeborah Luster \nRobert Mapplethorpe \nWangechi Mutu \nSpecial Thanks\nalbertz benda \nArthur Roger Gallery \nSharif Bey \nDawn DeDeaux \nWayne Gonzales \nJack Shainman Gallery \nDeborah Luster \nPhaidon and Artspace \nThe Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation \n\nPurchase Tickets\n$4\,000 — Supporter Couple\n\n2 tickets to the Visionaries Gala on Thursday\, November 7\n2 tickets to the Visionaries Garden Party on Friday\, November 8\nRecognition as a sponsor at all Visionaries Gala and Garden Party events\nSponsor recognition on 2\,500 print invitations and on noma.org\, which is promoted through social media and email marketing\nNOMA Fellows Circle membership\n\nBecome a Supporter \n$2\,000 — Supporter Single\n\n1 ticket to the Visionaries Gala on Thursday\, November 7\n1 ticket to the Visionaries Garden Party on Friday\, November 8\nRecognition as a sponsor at all Visionaries Gala and Garden Party events\nSponsor recognition on 2\,500 print invitations and on noma.org\, which is promoted through social media and email marketing\nNOMA Fellows membership\n\nBecome a Supporter \nContact 504.658.4121 or visionaries@noma.org for additional sponsorship opportunities for the Visionaries Gala and Garden Party. \n\nThank You to Our Current Sponsors\nPresented By\n \nLuminary\n\nLeaders\nAnonymous\nJane and Rodney Steiner\nJenny and Robb Vorhoff\nVisionaries\nAnonymous\nValerie Besthoff\nVirginia Besthoff\nWalda Besthoff\nDathel and Tommy Coleman\nAllison S. Elsee\nKeith Fox and Tom Keyes\nDonna and Ben Rosen\nPatrick Taylor Foundation\nRobyn and Andrew Schwarz\nPartners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisson Gallery\n\n\n\n\nBenefactors\nElizabeth Boh\nMrs. Robert H. Boh\nStephanie and Ryan Burks\nCAPTRUST\nFeil Family Foundation\nDonna and John Fraiche\nGoldring Family Foundation\nKatherine and Tony Gelderman\nTerrah and Willie Green\nJim Hodges Studio Inc.\nJones Walker LLP\nLee Ledbetter & Associates\nNew Orleans Auction Galleries Inc.\nTerrence Meck and The Palette Fund\nPixie and Jimmy Reiss\nKatie and Gray Stream\n \nSupporters\n\n\n\nDr. Shelly Fox Aarons \nCammie and Charles Mayer\n\n\nJohn Abajian and Scott Simmons\nColleen Mayfield\n\n\nGail and Nicholas Asprodites\n\nKay McArdle\n\n\nAnne and Luis Banos\nMcEnery Residential\n\n\nJeanette and James Barron\nJennifer and Lee McMillan\n\n\nMary Beth Benjamin\nBarbara and Biff Motley\n\n\nDeana Blackburn\nAlba and Richard Muhlfeld\n\n\nBroadmoor\, LLC\nJudith Young Oudt\n\n\nPamela Buckman\nPace Gallery\n\n\nCaroline and Murray Calhoun\nPel Hughes\n\n\nEdgar Chase and Gretchen Fauria\nPhillips\n\n\nCarolyn and Michael Christovich\nDavid Pons\n\n\nKent and Charles Davis\nMo and John Pritzker\n\n\nBeth DeWoody\nRobin Rankin\n\n\nMargo Dubos\nRed River Bank\n\n\nShaun and Foster Duncan\nAnne and Edmund Redd\n\n\nCatherine and David Edwards\nReed Hilderbrand LLC\n\n\nSarah and Greg Feirn\nPermele and Garner Robinson\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCeline Forrester\nTia and James Roddy\n\n\nSarah and Richard Freeman\nSusan and Shelby Russ\n\n\nGalerie Lelong and Co.\nPam and William Ryan\n\n\nRosalyn Ditta and Rusty Gaude\nH. Britton and Sheila Sanderford\n\n\nJulie and Ted George\nMadalyn and Robert Schenk\n\n\nGladstone Gallery\nMimi and Claude Schlesinger\n\n\nElizabeth and Charles Goodyear\nSher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert\, LLC\n\n\nDana Hansel\nKitty and Stephen Sherrill\n\n\nJuli Miller Hart\nMichael Siegel\n\n\nJennifer and Fred Hebee\nTod and Kenya Smith\n\n\nThe Helis Foundation\nSusu and Andrew Stall\n\n\nKim and Thomas Henley\nSt. Charles Avenue Magazine\n\n\nSusan and Bill Hess\nPamela and Robert M. Steeg\n\n\nSarah and Marshall Hevron\nSevetri and Aulston Taylor\n\n\nChristel and Keene Kelley\nSusan Taylor and Paolo Meozzi\n\n\nMillie Davis Kohn and Robert Kohn\nSuzanne and Robert Thomas\n\n\nHenry Lambert and Carey Bond\nCatherine Burns Tremaine\n\n\nElly and Merritt Lane\nJanis van Meerveld and Charlie Cerise\n\n\nJulia Lennox and Rick Rizzo\nMichelle and Lamar Villere\n\n\nLaura and Adam Magnus\nDiane Walmsley\n\n\nMarianne Boesky Gallery\nLele and D. Brent Wood\n\n\nMatthew Marks Gallery\nWWL-TV\n\n\n\n  \nContact 504.658.4121 or visionaries@noma.org for sponsorship opportunities for the Visionaries Gala and Garden Party. \nSpecial Thanks\nMahmoud Chouki\, Music Production\nArthur Roger Gallery\nCrescent Sound and Light\nPerrier Party Rentals \n\nVisionaries Gala and Garden Party Committee\n\n\n\nJohn Abajian and Scott Simmons\nJennifer and Fred Heebe\n\n\nMegan Adolf\nKim and Thomas Henley\n\n\nCarla and Jay Adams\nTully and Paul Jordan\n\n\nDana and Tony Adams\nMargaux and Stew Krane\n\n\nAnne and Luis Banos\nHenry M. Lambert and R. Carey Bond\n\n\nMary Beth Benjamin\nJulia Lennox and Rick Rizzo\n\n\nGayle Benson\nMerritt and Elly Lane\n\n\nStephanie and Ryan Burks\nAshley and Ralph Mahana\n\n\nCaroline and Murray Calhoun\nLaura and Adam Magnus\n\n\nGretchen Fauria and Edgar Chase\nKay McArdle\n\n\nCarolyn and Michael Christovich\nBarbara and Biff Motley\n\n\nDathel and Tommy Coleman\nJudith Y. Oudt\n\n\nShelby and John Dalbelich\nTaylor and Martin Pospisil\n\n\nEleanor Davis\nMelanie Perret\n\n\nMeghan L. Donelon\nRobin Rankin\n\n\nKatherine Duncan\nAnne and Edmund Redd\n\n\nMargo and Clancy DuBos\nPermele and Garner Robinson\n\n\nShaun and R. Foster Duncan\nPam and William Ryan\n\n\nKatherine and David Edwards\nCoco Schramel\n\n\nSarah and Greg Feirn\nMichael J. Siegel\n\n\nIleana Feoli\nSusu and Andrew Stall\n\n\nStephanie and Ludivicio Feoli\nPamela and Rob Steeg\n\n\nSarah and Richard Freeman\nKatie and Gray Stream\n\n\nJulie and Ted George\nSevetri and Aulston Taylor\n\n\nDathel and John Georges\nDiane Walmsey\n\n\nTerrah and Willie Green\nLele and Brent Wood\n\n\nSarah and Marshall Hevron\nKaler Zetzmann\n\n\nCharles and Cammie Mayer\nCarroll Gelderman Zimmer and Emory Zimmer\n\n\nAyesha and Aaron Motwani\nKathleen Davis Zucker\n\n\nDana Hansel\n\n\n\n\n\nMAKE A DONATION TO VISIONARIES\nShow your support for NOMA and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpure Garden by making a donation. \nDonate Today
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/visionaries-gala-presented-by-first-horizon/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
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SUMMARY:Visionaries Garden Party Presented by First Horizon Bank
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 20 years of NOMA’s Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden during the Visionaries Gala and Garden Party Presented by First Horizon Bank. The two events—on Thursday\, November 7\, and Friday\, November 8\, respectively—will highlight the natural and artistic beauty of the garden and will raise funds to support the future of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden and NOMA. \nYou’re invited to join us on Friday\, November 8\, for a lively evening of music\, dancing\, food\, and drinks to celebrate this landmark anniversary for the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. \nFor information about the Visionaries Gala on Thursday\, November 8\, click here. \nHonorary Chairs: Walda Besthoff\, Valerie Besthoff\, Virginia Besthoff\, Jane Steiner\nEvent Chairs: Liza and Filippo Feoli\, Robyn and Andrew Schwarz\, Tod and Kenya Smith\, Jenny and Robb Vorhoff\nNational Chairs: Keith Fox and Tom Keyes\, Donna and Ben Rosen\nNOMA Volunteer Committee Chair: Tully Forrester Jordan\n\nEvent Highlights\nLive Music from\nThe Rumble\n\nJaleo Flamenco\n\nDJ C’est Funk\n\n…and more!\nLight Bites\nRalph Brennan Catering & Events \nCocktails\nThe Sazerac Company \nFestive Attire\n\nPurchase Tickets\n$125 — Patron Ticket for NOMA Members\n\n1 ticket to the Visionaries Garden Party on Friday\, November 8\, 7–11 pm\n\n$150 — Patron Ticket\n\n1 ticket to the Visionaries Garden Party on Friday\, November 8\, 7–11 pm\n\nPurchase Tickets \nContact 504.658.4121 or visionaries@noma.org for sponsorship opportunities for the Visionaries Gala and Garden Party. \n\nThank You to Our Current Sponsors\nPresented By\n \nLuminary\n\nLeaders\nAnonymous\nJane and Rodney Steiner\nJenny and Robb Vorhoff\nVisionaries\nAnonymous\nValerie Besthoff\nVirginia Besthoff\nWalda Besthoff\nDathel and Tommy Coleman\nAllison S. Elsee\nKeith Fox and Tom Keyes\nDonna and Ben Rosen\nPatrick Taylor Foundation\nRobyn and Andrew Schwarz\nPartners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisson Gallery\n\n\n\n\nBenefactors\nElizabeth Boh\nMrs. Robert H. Boh\nStephanie and Ryan Burks\nCAPTRUST\nFeil Family Foundation\nDonna and John Fraiche\nGoldring Family Foundation\nKatherine and Tony Gelderman\nTerrah and Willie Green\nJim Hodges Studio Inc.\nLee Ledbetter & Associates\nNew Orleans Auction Galleries Inc.\nTerrence Meck and The Palette Fund\nPixie and Jimmy Reiss\nKatie and Gray Stream\n \nSupporters\n\n\n\nDr. Shelly Fox Aarons \nCammie and Charles Mayer\n\n\nJohn Abajian and Scott Simmons\nColleen Mayfield\n\n\nGail and Nicholas Asprodites\n\nKay McArdle\n\n\nAnne and Luis Banos\nMcEnery Residential\n\n\nJeanette and James Barron\nJennifer and Lee McMillan\n\n\nMary Beth Benjamin\nBarbara and Biff Motley\n\n\nDeana Blackburn\nAlba and Richard Muhlfeld\n\n\nBroadmoor\, LLC\nJudith Young Oudt\n\n\nPamela Buckman\nPace Gallery\n\n\nCaroline and Murray Calhoun\nPel Hughes\n\n\nEdgar Chase and Gretchen Fauria\nPhillips\n\n\nCarolyn and Michael Christovich\nDavid Pons\n\n\nKent and Charles Davis\nMo and John Pritzker\n\n\nBeth DeWoody\nRobin Rankin\n\n\nMargo Dubos\nRed River Bank\n\n\nShaun and Foster Duncan\nAnne and Edmund Redd\n\n\nCatherine and David Edwards\nReed Hilderbrand LLC\n\n\nSarah and Greg Feirn\nPermele and Garner Robinson\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCeline Forrester\nTia and James Roddy\n\n\nSarah and Richard Freeman\nSusan and Shelby Russ\n\n\nGalerie Lelong and Co.\nPam and William Ryan\n\n\nRosalyn Ditta and Rusty Gaude\nH. Britton and Sheila Sanderford\n\n\nJulie and Ted George\nMadalyn and Robert Schenk\n\n\nGladstone Gallery\nMimi and Claude Schlesinger\n\n\nElizabeth and Charles Goodyear\nSher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert\, LLC\n\n\nDana Hansel\nKitty and Stephen Sherrill\n\n\nJuli Miller Hart\nMichael Siegel\n\n\nJennifer and Fred Hebee\nTod and Kenya Smith\n\n\nThe Helis Foundation\nSusu and Andrew Stall\n\n\nKim and Thomas Henley\nSt. Charles Avenue Magazine\n\n\nSusan and Bill Hess\nPamela and Robert M. Steeg\n\n\nSarah and Marshall Hevron\nSevetri and Aulston Taylor\n\n\nChristel and Keene Kelley\nSusan Taylor and Paolo Meozzi\n\n\nMillie Davis Kohn and Robert Kohn\nSuzanne and Robert Thomas\n\n\nHenry Lambert and Carey Bond\nCatherine Burns Tremaine\n\n\nElly and Merritt Lane\nJanis van Meerveld and Charlie Cerise\n\n\nJulia Lennox and Rick Rizzo\nMichelle and Lamar Villere\n\n\nLaura and Adam Magnus\nDiane Walmsley\n\n\nMarianne Boesky Gallery\nLele and D. Brent Wood\n\n\nMatthew Marks Gallery\nWWL-TV\n\n\n\n  \nContact 504.658.4121 or visionaries@noma.org for sponsorship opportunities for the Visionaries Gala and Garden Party. \nSpecial Thanks\nMahmoud Chouki\, Music Production\nArthur Roger Gallery\nCrescent Sound and Light\nPerrier Party Rentals \n\nVisionaries Gala and Garden Party Committee\n\n\n\nJohn Abajian and Scott Simmons\nJennifer and Fred Heebe\n\n\nMegan Adolf\nKim and Thomas Henley\n\n\nCarla and Jay Adams\nTully and Paul Jordan\n\n\nDana and Tony Adams\nMargaux and Stew Krane\n\n\nAnne and Luis Banos\nHenry M. Lambert and R. Carey Bond\n\n\nMary Beth Benjamin\nJulia Lennox and Rick Rizzo\n\n\nGayle Benson\nMerrit and Elly Lane\n\n\nStephanie and Ryan Burks\nAshley and Ralph Mahana\n\n\nCaroline and Murray Calhoun\nLaura and Adam Magnus\n\n\nGretchen Fauria and Edgar Chase\nKay McArdle\n\n\nCarolyn and Michael Christovich\nBarbara and Biff Motley\n\n\nDathel and Tommy Coleman\nJudith Y. Oudt\n\n\nShelby and John Debelich\nTaylor and Martin Pospisil\n\n\nEleanor Davis\nMelanie Perret\n\n\nMeghan L. Donelon\nRobin Rankin\n\n\nKatherine Duncan\nAnne and Edmund Redd\n\n\nMargo and Clancy DuBos\nPermele and Garner Robinson\n\n\nShaun and R. Foster Duncan\nPam and William Ryan\n\n\nKatherine and David Edwards\nCoco Schramel\n\n\nSarah and Greg Feirn\nMichael J. Siegel\n\n\nIleana Feoli\nSusu and Andrew Stall\n\n\nStephanie and Ludivicio Feoli\nPamela and Rob Steeg\n\n\nSarah and Richard Freeman\nKatie and Gray Stream\n\n\nJulie and Ted George\nSevetri and Aulston Taylor\n\n\nDathel and John Georges\nDiane Walmsey\n\n\nTerrah and Willie Green\nLele and Brent Wood\n\n\nSarah and Marshall Hevron\nKaler Zetzmann\n\n\nCharles and Cammie Mayer\nCarroll Gelderman Zimmer and Emory Zimmer\n\n\nAyesha and Aaron Motwani\nKathleen Davis Zucker\n\n\nDana Hansel\n\n\n\n\n\nMAKE A DONATION TO VISIONARIES\nShow your support for NOMA and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpure Garden by making a donation. \nDonate Today
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/visionaries-garden-party-presented-by-first-horizon/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Visionaries
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SUMMARY:Creative Assembly Cohort Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NOMA’s Creative Assembly Cohort end-of-year showcase—a celebration of talent\, creativity\, and community! This exciting event brings together artists\, creators\, and community leaders from our program to showcase the incredible work they’ve produced throughout the year. Artists and supporters of the arts are invited to celebrate creativity and community and enjoy an inspiring evening. \nThis event is free with museum admission. \n1–1:30 pm | Dance performance choreographed by Lauren Messina\n3–4 pm  | Simone Immanuel’s Created to Create talk show episode screening\n4:30–5 pm | Poetry reading by Daniel Fitzpatrick\n5–6 pm | Live Created to Create interview with talk show host Simone Immanuel\n6:30–7 pm | Music performance by Kr3wcial\n\nABOUT CREATIVE ASSEMBLY\nNew Orleans is one of the most culturally rich cities in the world\, and its layers of culture can be experienced in an endless number of ways. As the largest museum in the region\, the New Orleans Museum of Art has a singular opportunity to serve as a nexus and forum for New Orleans’ vast cultural production. The Creative Assembly Cohort is a multidisciplinary group of New Orleans-based creators who immerse themselves within the museum’s collection and use the institution as a catalyst for their own work and creativity. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT CREATIVE ASSEMBLY
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/creative-assembly-showcase-2024/
CATEGORIES:Performances,Special,Creative Assembly
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SUMMARY:Book Club Discussion | The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History
DESCRIPTION:The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and non-fiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. It is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. In addition to monthly book discussions\, the book club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book to join. \nBook selections are inspired by the museum’s exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copies. Selections are also available at the NOMA Museum Shop\, where museum members receive a 10% discount. \nMeetings are held in person or via Zoom. All meetings begin at 12 pm. \nFor information or questions about the NOMA Book Club\, please email kmccurdy@noma.org. \nRegister Now \n\nNovember 2024\nBook Club Discussion | Thursday\, November 14\, 12 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History by Ned Blackhawk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe most enduring feature of U.S. history is the presence of Native Americans\, yet most histories focus on Europeans and their descendants. This long practice of ignoring Indigenous history is changing\, however\, as a new generation of scholars insists that any full American history address the struggle\, survival\, and resurgence of American Indian nations. Indigenous history is essential to understanding the evolution of modern America. \nNed Blackhawk interweaves five centuries of Native and non‑Native histories\, from Spanish colonial exploration to the rise of Native American self-determination in the late twentieth century. In this transformative synthesis\, he shows that \n• European colonization in the 1600s was never a predetermined success; \n• Native nations helped shape England’s crisis of empire; \n• the first shots of the American Revolution were prompted by Indian affairs in the interior; \n• California Indians targeted by federally funded militias were among the first casualties of the Civil War; \n• the Union victory forever recalibrated Native communities across the West; \n• twentieth-century reservation activists refashioned American law and policy. \nBlackhawk’s retelling of U.S. history acknowledges the enduring power\, agency\, and survival of Indigenous peoples\, yielding a truer account of the United States and revealing anew the varied meanings of America. \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/book-club-november-2024/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Studio KIDS! | Fantastical Creatures (Ages 6–9 and 10–12)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the museum on select weekend mornings for Studio KIDS! youth art-making workshops. We’ll take inspiration from artwork in the galleries or Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, then return to the studio to make our own creations with a teaching artist. Registration is required and includes all art-making materials. \nWe’ll design and bring to life imaginative and fantastical creatures inspired by the boundless realms of our imaginations and dreams. \n$25 members | $30 non-members \nPre-registration required. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/studio-kids-111624/
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Studio KIDS!
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SUMMARY:Elders Sacred Talk Series with Tribal Queen Bee and Carol Bebelle
DESCRIPTION:NOMA and the Congo Square Preservation Society present the Elders Sacred Talk Series with prolific elder New Orleanians\, celebrating the lives they lead while providing the opportunity for visitors to learn firsthand about the impact they’ve had on our city. \nOn November 20\, in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts\, the program will feature Tribal Queen Bee\, the oldest living Black Masking Queen\, and Carol Bebelle\, visual artist and activist\, in a conversation moderated by Denise Graves. \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. When you arrive at NOMA\, check in at the admissions desk for directions to the Lapis Center for the Arts. \n\nAbout the Speakers\nTribal Queen Bee\nTribal Queen Bee was born Littdell S. Banister on October 5\, 1934\, in New Orleans\, Louisiana. Queen Bee is the Tribal Queen of the Creole Wild West tribe and is the oldest actively masking Queen in the Black Masking Indian tradition. Queen Bee is 90 years old and started masking in 1973. After introducing her six year-old son Honey to masking\, Queen Bee joined the Creole Wild West tribe where Honey is now Gang Flag of the Tribe. This began her journey as a Black Masking Indian. Queen Bee later ascended to the position of Tribal Queen of the Creole Wild West\, which\, as she explains\, “It’s different from a Big Queen. A Big Queen is the Chief’s Queen and must always be next to the Chief. A Tribal Queen is over the entire tribe.” Together Tribal Queen Bee and her son Gang Flag Honey have been masking for over fifty years. \nCarol Bebelle\nCarol Bebelle\, known affectionately as Mama Carol\, is a steady voice for the influence of culture on the quality of our lives. Bebelle is the co-founder of Efforts of Grace and Ashé Cultural Arts Center\, where for two decades her ground-breaking leadership promoted the intersection of culture\, community\, and art. As a proud\, lifelong New Orleanian\, Bebelle received her primary through graduate education in the city and worked nearly 20 years in the public sector as an administrator and planner of education\, social\, cultural\, and health programs. \nBebelle is also the founder and principal of AKUA Productions NOLA\, which specializes in cultural\, social\, and human development. Her album\, The Medicine Bag\, features a series of jazz and blues songs dedicated to healing. Bebelle published works include her book of poetry “In a Manner of Speaking” as well as poems in “From a Bend in the River\,” a chapter in “Civic Engagement in the Wake of Katrina\,” and an essay in “Ashé to Amen.” Bebelle’s numerous local and national awards include the 2023 Champion of Culture Award from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and a recognition from the city’s tricentennial celebration as one of 300 people who helped to make New Orleans what it is and is helping to shape its future. \n\nAbout Art Thrives\nNOMA’s Art Thrives initiative presents creative aging programs designed to support visitors ages 55 and up. In addition to art-making workshops\, courses\, and opportunities for hands-on art-making\, the Elders Sacred Talk Series is a platform for older adults to share their experiences with audiences of all ages.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/elders-sacred-talk-series-112024/
CATEGORIES:Art Thrives
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SUMMARY:Day With(out) Art: Red Reminds Me…
DESCRIPTION:NOMA is collaborating with Visual AIDS for Day With(out) Art by presenting Red Reminds Me…\, a program of seven videos reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today. \nThe program features new work by Gian Cruz\, Milko Delgado\, Imani Harrington\, David Oscar Harvey\, Mariana Iacono and Juan De La Mar\, Nixie\, and Vasilios Papapitsios. \nA day of mourning and action that uses art to respond to the ongoing HIV and AIDS crisis\, Day With(out) Art encourages museums\, universities\, and art institutions to present related programming on or around December 1\, World AIDS Day. \nThe seven short videos will screen on a loop in NOMA’s second-floor Woldenberg Boardroom\, 12–5 pm. \nFree with museum admission. When you arrive at NOMA\, check in at the front desk for directions. \n\nABOUT VISUAL AIDS\nVisual AIDS is a New York-based non-profit that utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue\, supporting HIV+ artists\, and preserving a legacy\, because AIDS is not over! \nLearn More
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/day-without-art-2024/
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk on John Scott: Blues Poem for the Urban Landscape with Ayo Scott
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the galleries each Wednesday for weekly talks with artists\, curators\, and other special guests. During these casual conversations\, we’ll take a close look at different works currently on view at NOMA. \nThis week\, join Ayo Scott\, local artist and son of John Scott\, in NOMA’s Great Hall for a discussion on John Scott’s print series Blues Poem for the Urban Landscape. This talk will be offered at 12:30PM. \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. When you arrive at NOMA\, check in at the front desk for directions to the appropriate gallery. \n\nAbout Ayo Scott\nAyo Scott was born from and into art. By age 7\, he’d cast bronze and made paper from blue jeans under the tutelage of his renowned father\, Macarthur fellow John Scott. A lifelong resident of New Orleans\, Scott attended St. Augustine High School for a year\, graduating from Ben Franklin in 1998. On any given day\, Ron Bechet\, Martin Payton\, Ellis Marsalis and a host of other artists could be found at the Scott home talking art and inspiring Scott’s path. Scott received his bachelor’s of art from Xavier University in 2003\, continuing his master’s degree at The Institute of Design in Chicago\, although he would ultimately leave the program after Hurricane Katrina to rebuild his parents’s home. Scott’s early series spoke to his journey as the son of an artist\, the 2004 Tsunami in the Indian Ocean\, and his own post-Katrina reclaiming of New Orleans. Collectively with friends\, Scott started his design and clothing company\, NOYO Designs Inc. and an open mic showcase highlighted by spoken word poetry\, music and visual art named Pass It On in tribute to his father’s mantra. A favorite of many for Scott’s portraits of New Orleanians\, the artist’s most recognizable works are his large-scale murals along Homer Plessy Way\, on the wall of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and at Louis Armstrong Airport memorializing Leah Chase and several other places around the city of New Orleans. Over the years\, Scott has worked in commercial graphic design while building on his art. Scott’s work incorporates digital design\, paint\, wood\, cloth\, paper\, and found objects.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/gallery-talk-120424/
CATEGORIES:Gallery Talks
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SUMMARY:Mahmoud Chouki: Caravan—From Marrakech to New Orleans Concert & Vinyl Record Signing
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the vinyl record release of Mahmoud Chouki’s highly anticipated album Caravan—From Marrakech to New Orleans with a live performance featuring a full band of surprise guests in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts. Following the concert\, Chouki will host a record signing in the Coleman Courtyard. \nCafé NOMA will be open with a happy hour menu for food service until 6:30 pm. Beverages will be available throughout the evening with seasonal drink specials.  \nDoors open at 6 pm. The concert starts at  7 pm and record signing begins at 8:30 pm. \nTickets are $30 | $15 for members \nPurchase Tickets \nFeatured Musicians\nMahmoud Chouki – Guitar\, Oud\, Vocal\nJamison Ross – Drums\, Producer\nDr. Michael White – Clarinet\nDetroit Brooks Sr. – Guitar\, Vocal\nJason Marsalis – Vibes\nRicardo Pascal – Saxophone\nSimon Mouchabeck – Percussion\nMartin Masakowski – Bass\nand more!\n\nAbout Mahmoud Chouki and Caravan—From Marrakech to New Orleans\nRecorded at New Orleans Jazz Museum for its Gallatin Street Records label\, Caravan—From Marrakech to New Orleans” was produced by Jamison Ross\, and incorporates interpretations of jazz standards with Mahmoud Chouki’s original music. \nAfter receiving acclaim from audiences across the globe\, Chouki ventured to New Orleans eight years ago when he discovered Frenchmen Street’s dynamic club scene. Chouki heard “real live jazz in person for the first time” and he was astonished. Chouki explained\, “…and then these wonderful musicians welcomed me to join them\, although I did not speak English.” \nChouki’s talent spoke volumes. His musicianship and singular style were at once appreciated. Chouki continues to perform at a variety of venues with ensembles that highlight his Moroccan-cool compositions\, brilliance on guitar\, stunning improvisational skills\, and charming charisma. \nOn this album\, Chouki plays oud\, guitar and banjo. Through numerous gigs and sessions\, Chouki crossed paths with the stellar array of musicians who appear on Caravan\,including Herlin Riley\, Jason Marsalis\, Dr. Michael White\, John Boutte\, and more. \nLearn More About Mahmoud Chouki
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/chouki-caravan-concert/
CATEGORIES:Performances,Special
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk on Show & Tell: A Brief History of Photography and Text with Curator Brian Piper
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the galleries each Wednesday for weekly talks with artists\, curators\, and other special guests. During these casual conversations\, we’ll take a close look at different works currently on view at NOMA. \nCelebrating PhotoNOLA festival week\, join Brian Piper\, Freeman Family Curator of Photographs\, Prints\, and Drawings\, for a conversation on Show & Tell: A Brief History of Photography and Text. This talk will be offered at 12:30 pm. \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. When you arrive at NOMA\, check in at the front desk for directions to the appropriate gallery.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/gallery-121124/
CATEGORIES:Gallery Talks
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SUMMARY:Ideas in Glass: Panel Discussion with Gene Koss and Deborah Czeresko
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the exhibition Sand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art\, the museum is hosting studio glass artists Gene Koss and Deborah Czeresko in conversation with exhibition curator Mel Buchanan in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts. \nDoors open at 6 pm.The panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm and will be followed by a Q&A.   \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. When you arrive at NOMA\, check in at the admissions desk for directions to the Lapis Center for the Arts. \nRegister Now \n\nAbout the Speakers\nGene Koss\nGene Koss founded the glass art program at Tulane University nearly fifty years ago and served as its head until his 2024 retirement. Koss’s exploration of glass began in the early 1970s alongside the emergence of the studio glass movement in the United States. The New Orleans– and Wisconsin-based artist has mentored generations of students while maintaining his own award-winning multimedia sculptural practice.  \nDeborah Czeresko\nDeborah Czeresko brought her artistic voice in glass to a wider audience as the winner of the inaugural season of Netflix’s Blown Away in 2019. The New York City-based artist has been exploring her experiences as a queer\, woman artist since the early 1990s\, when she graduated from Tulane’s glass program. \n\nSand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art is sponsored by the Eugenie and Joseph Jones Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by Susanne and David Purvis\, the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass\, Harvey and Marie Orth\, Robert and Pamela Steeg\, Mary Beth & Sheldon Ray\, in honor of Bettie Pendley\, and Lori and John Solon.
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with NOMA’s Conservator of Objects Ingrid Seyb
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the galleries each Wednesday for weekly talks with artists\, curators\, and other special guests. During these casual conversations\, we’ll take a close look at different works currently on view at NOMA. \nThis week\, join Ingrid Seyb\, NOMA’s Conservator of Objects\, for a conservation on Sand\, Ash\, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art. This talk will be offered at 12:30 pm. \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. When you arrive at NOMA\, check in at the front desk for directions to the appropriate gallery.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/gallery-talk-121824/
CATEGORIES:Gallery Talks
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SUMMARY:Elders Sacred Talk Series
DESCRIPTION:NOMA and the Congo Square Preservation Society present the Elders Sacred Talk Series with prolific elder New Orleanians\, celebrating the lives they lead while providing the opportunity for visitors to learn firsthand about the impact they’ve had on our city. \nThis month’s program honors Jennifer Turner and Chakula cha Jua. \nFree with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. When you arrive at NOMA\, check in at the admissions desk for directions to the Lapis Center for the Arts. \n\nAbout Jennifer Turner\nJennifer Turner\, affectionately known as “Mama Jen\,” is a community griot\, an avid reader\, and the longtime manager of Community Book Center\, the literary hub of Black New Orleans. Born and reared in Central City on Liberty Street\, Turner prides herself with studying and promulgating the history of African people in New Orleans\, the nation\, and the world. As a captivating storyteller\, she weaves lessons that spark imagination\, introspection\, and a reverence for the contributions of peoples of African heritage. As the visionary of HomeFest\, an annual celebration of culture and economic development on Bayou Road\, she champions local Black artists and businesses. In the words of Ashé Cultural Arts Center Chief Equity Officer Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes\, “Mama Jen is a reading missionary\, progenitor of parables\, connoisseur of information\, and builder of intellect.” In 2022\, the Southern University at New Orleans Center for African and African American Studies honored her with its Living Legend Award. \nAbout Chakula cha Jua\nChakula cha Jua\, an actor\, playwright\, poet\, producer/director and educator\, is a native New Orleanian and has been an active voice in the New Orleans Black community theater scene for more than fifty years. He performed and directed with the Free Southern Theater\, the Congo Square Theater\, the ACT I Players\, Ashé Cultural Arts Center\, Dillard and Xavier Universities\, and his own company\, the Chakula cha Jua Theater. His directorial treatment of Tom Dent’s Ritual Murder is one of his longest running productions. He has written plays for children and adults\, and his poetry and essays have been published in Callaloo\, The African American Review\, A Bend in The River\, and Word Up. A retired New Orleans Public School Talented in the Arts (Theater) teacher\, cha Jua has received numerous awards including the Gambit Weekly’s Big Easy Award\, the Mayor’s Arts Award\, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Artie Award\, and the Big Chief Donald Harrison\, Sr. Excellence in Teaching Award. \nAbout Art Thrives\nNOMA’s Art Thrives initiative presents creative aging programs designed to support visitors ages 55 and up. In addition to art-making workshops\, courses\, and opportunities for hands-on art-making\, the Elders Sacred Talk Series is a platform for older adults to share their experiences with audiences of all ages.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/elders-sacred-talk-series-121824/
CATEGORIES:Art Thrives
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Take in the beauty of NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden during outdoor yoga sessions every Saturday morning.  \nClass is $10; $5 for NOMA members. Registration remains open until 3 pm the day before class. Please bring a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Enter at the main entrance gate to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Drive. Please bring your own mat. \nREGISTER NOW \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions. \n 
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/yoga/2024-12-21/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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SUMMARY:Public Tours Every Wednesday and Saturday
DESCRIPTION:NOMA provides guided tours of the galleries with museum docents and staff every Wednesday and Saturday. During these tours\, you’ll explore the museum’s permanent collection of nearly 50\,000 works of art and exhibitions currently on view. \nIncluded with museum admission\, which is free for Louisiana residents every Wednesday courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative. When you arrive at NOMA\, check in at the admissions desk for directions to the appropriate location.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/museum-tours/2024-12-21/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
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