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NOMA Book Club Discussion Group
NOMA Book Club Discussion Group
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...
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Noontime Talk: American Musicians with Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper
Noontime Talk: American Musicians with Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper
Join Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper for a discussion about Lee Friedlander: American Musicians. From the mid-1950s through the 1970s, renowned photographer Lee Friedlander was commissioned by major recording studios to take portraits of famous twentieth-century recording artists.
NOMA Book Club Discussion Group
NOMA Book Club Discussion Group
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...
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Good Friday – No Friday Nights at NOMA
Good Friday – No Friday Nights at NOMA
Friday Nights at NOMA will not take place on Good Friday, March 30. The museum will close at 5 pm.
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Sculpture Garden Tour
Sculpture Garden Tour
Join NOMA’s docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Saturdays at noon through mid-June. Sited on five acres adjacent to the museum, the garden contains more than 60 works by renowned sculptors placed among a picturesque mature grove of pine, magnolia, and moss-draped live oak trees bisected by a lagoon.
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Museum Highlights Tour
Museum Highlights Tour
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!
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Noontime Talk: Women, Fashion, and Power with Kelsey Brosnan, Curatorial Fellow for European Art
Noontime Talk: Women, Fashion, and Power with Kelsey Brosnan, Curatorial Fellow for European Art
In conjunction with A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, join Kelsey Brosnan, Curatorial Fellow for European Art, for a discussion about women's fashion as depicted in NOMA's eighteenth-century French art collection.
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Small Talk: Women and Power
Small Talk: Women and Power
Small Talks are 10–15 minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. Join NOMA curatorial intern María Beatriz Carrión as she discusses works in the permanent collection related to women and power.
Friday Nights at NOMA: NOMA-Tulane Design Symposium | Carlos Rolón Tour | Music by Josh Paxton | Taco Truck Theater
Friday Nights at NOMA: NOMA-Tulane Design Symposium | Carlos Rolón Tour | Music by Josh Paxton | Taco Truck Theater
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.
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Studio KIDS!
Studio KIDS!
This spring, Studio KIDS! presents “Express Yourself” art classes for children. Perfect for students ages 5-10 who want to get creative and learn art making techniques.
StoryQuest
StoryQuest
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.
Sculpture Garden Tour
Sculpture Garden Tour
Join NOMA’s docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Saturdays at noon through mid-June. Sited on five acres adjacent to the museum, the garden contains more than 60 works by renowned sculptors placed among a picturesque mature grove of pine, magnolia, and moss-draped live oak trees bisected...
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Adult Art Studio
Adult Art Studio
Develop your artistic skills at NOMA! In this series, learn acrylic painting basics including brush work and color mixing while employing techniques specific to this medium.
Taco Truck Theater and Gallery Tour of Carlos Rolón: Outside/In
Taco Truck Theater and Gallery Tour of Carlos Rolón: Outside/In
2 - 3:30 pm: Taco Truck Theater 3:30 - 4:30 pm: Gallery Tour of Carlos Rolón: Outside/In with Curator Katie Pfohl Admission: $18 general admission, $12 NOMA Members. Advance tickets may be purchased at Eventbrite. Inspired by Luis Valdez’s legendary Teatro Campesino shows on flatbed trucks in the 1970s that brought attention to the plight...
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NOMA Book Club Curatorial Program
NOMA Book Club Curatorial Program
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...
Salsa Tuesdays! Dance classes with Liquid Rhythm, Inc.
Salsa Tuesdays! Dance classes with Liquid Rhythm, Inc.
Learn the hottest Latin dance moves on Salsa Tuesdays! with classes presented by NOMA and Liquid Rhythm, Inc., in conjunction with the exhibition Carlos Rolón: Outside/In. Join instructors from Latin dance company Liquid Rhythm, Inc., for a three-part salsa instruction on Tuesdays, April 10, 17, and 24. Classes are open to adults and teens from all...
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Noontime Talk: Carlos Rolón: Outside/In with Curator Katie Pfohl
Noontime Talk: Carlos Rolón: Outside/In with Curator Katie Pfohl
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Wednesdays are FREE to all Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Join Curator Katie Pfohl for a discussion about Carlos Rolón: Outside/In, the solo show of a Puerto Rican artist that expresses the shared...
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Movies in the Garden: Marie Antoinette
Movies in the Garden: Marie Antoinette
Movies in the Garden returns this spring with with the 2006 biopic Marie Antoinette, written and directed by Sofia Coppola. Starring Kirsten Dunst as the ill-fated French monarch, the film is an impressionistic retelling of Marie Antoinette's life as a young queen in the opulent and eccentric court at Versailles.
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International Slow Art Day
International Slow Art Day
On Saturday, April 14, NOMA is participating in International Slow Art Day, which encourages visitors to slow down and explore one or several works of art for a minimum of five minutes each. Directions: Choose a work of art from NOMA’s galleries or the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Spend at least five minutes...
Louisiana Irises Sale
Louisiana Irises Sale
Visitors to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will have the opportunity to purchase potted Louisiana irises from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival
Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival
Horticulture lovers and gardening enthusiasts are invited to the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden for the annual Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival, presented by NOMA and the Greater New Orleans Iris Society (GNOIS). Come view the newly-bloomed Louisiana irises in the lush sculpture garden. Visitors will have the opportunity to ask on-site iris experts any...
Adult Art Studio
Adult Art Studio
Develop your artistic skills at NOMA! In this series, learn acrylic painting basics including brush work and color mixing while employing techniques specific to this medium.
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Salsa Tuesdays! Dance classes with Liquid Rhythm, Inc.
Salsa Tuesdays! Dance classes with Liquid Rhythm, Inc.
Learn the hottest Latin dance moves on Salsa Tuesdays! with classes presented by NOMA and Liquid Rhythm, Inc., in conjunction with the exhibition Carlos Rolón: Outside/In. All classes are sold out.
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Small Talk: Ironwork in Carlos Rolon: Outside/In
Small Talk: Ironwork in Carlos Rolon: Outside/In
Small Talks are ten to fifteen minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. Learn more about the wrought ironwork in the exhibition Carlos Rolón: Outside/In. All Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
Noontime Talk: A Queen Within with Curator Mel Buchanan
Noontime Talk: A Queen Within with Curator Mel Buchanan
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Join Curator Mel Buchanan for a tour of NOMA's first fashion exhibition. Every Wednesday Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
Small Talk: Ironwork in Carlos Rolón: Outside/In
Small Talk: Ironwork in Carlos Rolón: Outside/In
Small Talks are ten to fifteen minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join NOMA curatorial intern Lucia Momoh as...
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Small Talks: Happy Birthday, Joan Miró!
Small Talks: Happy Birthday, Joan Miró!
Join Curatorial Assistant Anne Roberts on the occasion of Spanish artist Joan Miró’s 125th birthday as she discusses his paintings in NOMA's permanent collection. Small Talks are 10-15 minute gallery talks focused on select works of art.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Neptune Steel Drum Orchestra | Fashion on Film Screening: The First Monday in May
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Neptune Steel Drum Orchestra | Fashion on Film Screening: The First Monday in May
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, the Museum Shop, and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm. 5 - 8 pm:...
Create Late
Create Late
Exclusively for adults, kick off your weekend with a glass of wine and a paint brush!
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Studio KIDS!
Studio KIDS!
This spring, Studio KIDS! presents “Express Yourself” art classes for children. Perfect for students ages 5-10 who want to get creative and learn art making techniques.
Mindfulness Classes Launch with Special Screening of Walk with Me Documentary
Mindfulness Classes Launch with Special Screening of Walk with Me Documentary
Learn more about mindfulness and how learning to live in the present moment can help you lead a more balanced life. This twenty-minute info session, led by mindfulness instructor Dr. Jayashree Rao, will be followed by a special screening of the 2017 documentary Walk with Me.
Edible Book Day
Edible Book Day
Edible Book Day is an international celebration of literature, art, and food. Museums, libraries, and universities throughout the world participate to create a program for creative individuals and community groups to highlight their artistic, baking, and decorating skills. Local community groups and individuals are invited to bake and decorate cakes inspired by books through the...
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Adult Art Studio
Adult Art Studio
Develop your artistic skills at NOMA! In this series, learn acrylic painting basics including brush work and color mixing while employing techniques specific to this medium.
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Salsa Tuesdays! Dance classes with Liquid Rhythm, Inc.
Salsa Tuesdays! Dance classes with Liquid Rhythm, Inc.
Learn the hottest Latin dance moves on Salsa Tuesdays! with classes presented by NOMA and Liquid Rhythm, Inc., in conjunction with the exhibition Carlos Rolón: Outside/In. Class is sold out.
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Noontime Talk: Veronese in Murano with Curator Vanessa Schmid
Noontime Talk: Veronese in Murano with Curator Vanessa Schmid
Join Vanessa Schmid, Senior Research Curator for European Art, for a discussion about sixteenth-century Venetian painter Paolo Veronese and the two restored altarpieces he painted for a church, on loan at NOMA in Veronese in Murano.
NOMA Book Club Group Discussion
NOMA Book Club Group Discussion
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. The selection for April is Vermeer’s Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World by Timothy Brook.
Collage in Context: Exploring Robert Rauschenberg’s Legacy for Contemporary Art
Collage in Context: Exploring Robert Rauschenberg’s Legacy for Contemporary Art
This program celebrates NOMA’s 2013 acquisition of Robert Rauschenberg’s monumental fabric collage Melic Meeting (Spread) by inviting artist Ebony G. Patterson to speak about Rauschenberg’s continued resonance for contemporary artists such as herself who work with fabric, found objects and collage. In conversation with NOMA’s Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Katie A. Pfohl, Patterson...
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Small Talk: Photographing American Musicians
Small Talk: Photographing American Musicians
Small Talks are ten to fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join NOMA Mellon Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper as...
NOMA Book Club Discussion Group
NOMA Book Club Discussion Group
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...
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Small Talk: Louisiana Legend Fritz Bultman
Small Talk: Louisiana Legend Fritz Bultman
Small Talks are ten to fifteen minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join Curatorial Assistant Anne Roberts as she...
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Sasha Maskowski | Gallery Talk: Lee Friedlander in Louisiana with Curator Russell Lord
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Sasha Maskowski | Gallery Talk: Lee Friedlander in Louisiana with Curator Russell Lord
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, the Museum Shop, and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm. 5 - 8 pm:...
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International Sculpture Day in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
International Sculpture Day in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
In celebration of International Sculpture Day, join NOMA’s docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at noon. Visitors are also invited to partake in a scavenger hunt through the garden, exploring sculptures placed among winding footpaths through live oaks and magnolia trees.
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Museum Highlights Tour
Museum Highlights Tour
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!
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Small Talk: Carlos Rolón: Outside/In
Small Talk: Carlos Rolón: Outside/In
Small Talks are ten to fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join NOMA curatorial intern María Beatriz Carrión as she...
Noontime Talk: Lee Friedlander in Louisiana with Curator Russell Lord
Noontime Talk: Lee Friedlander in Louisiana with Curator Russell Lord
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Wednesdays are FREE to Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Join Russell Lord, Freeman Family Curator of Photographs, Prints, and Drawings, for a discussion about renowned photographer Lee Friedlander and his documentation of Louisiana...
All That Jazz: A Conversation with Alex Rawls, Gwen Thompkins, and Dr. Michael White
All That Jazz: A Conversation with Alex Rawls, Gwen Thompkins, and Dr. Michael White
In conjunction with the exhibition Lee Friedlander in Louisiana, NOMA will host three leading authorities of the New Orleans music scene for a public conversation on the intersections between the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, local music/musicians, and second line traditions. This event is free and open to the public.
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Small Talk: Photographing American Musicians
Small Talk: Photographing American Musicians
Small Talks are ten to fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join NOMA Mellon Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper as...
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Small Talk: Edgar Degas’s Portrait of Estelle Musson Degas
Small Talk: Edgar Degas’s Portrait of Estelle Musson Degas
Small Talks are ten to fifteen minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Naomi Kornman as she discusses...
Movies in the Garden: Alice in Wonderland
Movies in the Garden: Alice in Wonderland
Movies in the Garden returns this spring with with Walt Disney’s 1951 classic Alice in Wonderland. Screen time is 7:30 pm. Arrive early to hear music by Shawn Williams and to participate in the Art on the Spot family activity table.
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