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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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Sculpture Garden Tour
Sculpture Garden Tour
Join NOMA’s docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Mondays in May at 1 pm. 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...
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Noontime Talk: Dr. Kurt Gitter and Alice Yelen-Gitter on New Forms, New Voices
Noontime Talk: Dr. Kurt Gitter and Alice Yelen-Gitter on New Forms, New Voices
Join Dr. Kurt Gitter and Alice Yelen-Gitter as they discuss their passion for collecting contemporary Japanese ceramics, selections of which are on view in the exhibition New Forms, New Voices: Japanese Ceramics from the Gitter-Yelen Collection. Noontime Talks are brief, casual discussions on exhibitions or works of art in the galleries given by NOMA curators...
The NOLA Project presents The Three Musketeers
The NOLA Project presents The Three Musketeers
The NOLA Project theater company takes on Alexandre Dumas’ classic tale The Three Musketeers in an adaptation that is part Monty Python foolishness and part swashbuckling adventure tale. Enjoy this comedic production in the enchanting setting of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
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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...
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Small Talks: Newcomb Pottery
Small Talks: Newcomb Pottery
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 Elizabeth LaRose for a discussion...
Friday Nights at NOMA: Fashion Unbound, A Lecture by Francesca Granata | Lee Friedlander Gallery Talk | Music by Adam Schrubbe and Graffiti Sounds
Friday Nights at NOMA: Fashion Unbound, A Lecture by Francesca Granata | Lee Friedlander Gallery Talk | Music by Adam Schrubbe and Graffiti Sounds
Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities throughout the year: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. All galleries, Café NOMA, and the Museum Shop remain open till 9 pm. 5 - 8 pm:...
Create Late
Create Late
Exclusively for adults, kick off your weekend with a glass of wine and a paint brush!
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Mindfulness Classes at NOMA
Mindfulness Classes at NOMA
This spring NOMA presents a series of seven mindfulness classes. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity, without judgment, and with a willingness to be with what is. The classes are sold out.
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.
Taylor Scholars Family Day and Educator Appreciation Day
Taylor Scholars Family Day and Educator Appreciation Day
Join us for a a special Family Day at NOMA that celebrates the academic achievements and excellence shown by Taylor Scholars throughout Louisiana, all of whom are eligible for free admission. All educators are also welcome to visit for free. A full day of activities for students of all ages, families, and educators is planned throughout the...
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Free admission for all moms on Mother’s Day
Free admission for all moms on Mother’s Day
Moms receive free admission all day at NOMA on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13. Café NOMA will be serving free "mom-osas" along with a special brunch menu.
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Noontime Talk: Women, Fashion, and Power
Noontime Talk: Women, Fashion, and Power
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, with particular emphasis on a portrait of Marie Antoinette.
Small Talks: John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Mrs. Asher B. Wertheimer
Small Talks: John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Mrs. Asher B. Wertheimer
Small Talks are ten to fifteen minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. Join docent Elizabeth Davis as she discusses the Portrait of Mrs. Asher B. Wertheimer by John Singer Sargent.
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Free admission for Art Museum Day
Free admission for Art Museum Day
Admission is FREE for all visitors on Thursday, May 17, in recognition of Art Museum Day. NOMA is the only museum in Louisiana participating in this annual recognition of the role art museums serve in their communities.
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Hot Couture Late Night
NOMA opens its doors till midnight for a fashionable evening of special tours, discussions, a movie, live music, a play, and food trucks in celebration of A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes.
Small Talk: Fashion designer Serena Gili on A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes
Small Talk: Fashion designer Serena Gili on A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes
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 fashion designer Serena Gili in the...
Vogue Creative Digital Director Sally Singer in Conversation with Writer Thomas Beller
Vogue Creative Digital Director Sally Singer in Conversation with Writer Thomas Beller
In conjunction with the exhibition A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Sally Singer, creative digital director of Vogue magazine will join writer and Tulane associate professor Thomas Beller in conversation about contemporary fashion media coverage. ABOUT SALLY SINGER AND THOMAS BELLER Sally Singer is the creative digital director of Vogue, where she oversees the magazine's website, video...
Fashion on Film: The September Issue
Fashion on Film: The September Issue
This five-part film series, presented in conjunction with the exhibition A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, considers the role of fashion in modern society and takes an in-depth look at some of the industry’s most influential tastemakers. Friday, March 2, 6:30 pm: The Legacy of Alexander McQueen Saturday, March 3, 2 pm: Bangaologia: The Science of...
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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.
Baby ArtsPlay! at NOMA
Baby ArtsPlay! at NOMA
Instill a love of art at a young age through a guided, hands-on gallery experience. Young Audiences Wolf Trap teaching artists will present a series of 6 workshops for caregivers and children ages 0-3. Learn how to integrate music, movement, and drama into everyday playtime to foster children’s developmental growth.
StoryQuest
StoryQuest
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, May 19: Adventure Ideal for ages 2-7. No registration is necessary. StoryQuest is included with museum admission. Find...
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NOMA CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
NOMA CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
The museum will be closed on Tuesday, May 22, due to construction. The Besthoff Sculpture Garden remains open.
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Noontime Talk: A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes with Curator Mel Buchanan
Noontime Talk: A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes with Curator Mel Buchanan
Join Decorative Arts Curator Mel Buchanan as she leads visitors through A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, NOMA's first-ever exhibition of fashion. Every Wednesday admission is free to Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
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. The selection for May is Shocking Paris: Soutine, Chagall and the Outsiders of Montparnasse by Stanley Meiser.
Small Talks: Self-Taught Artist Manierre Dawson
Small Talks: Self-Taught Artist Manierre Dawson
Small Talks are 10–15 minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. Join docent Harvey Orth as he discusses the work of self-taught artist Manierre Dawson (1887–1969), an American painter and sculptor who independently developed stylistic and material innovations that rivaled his most progressive contemporaries.
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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. The selection for May is Shocking Paris: Soutine, Chagall and the Outsiders of Montparnasse by Stanley Meisler.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Extended | Arts & Letters: Author Yuri Herrera in Conversation with Rosana Cruz
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Extended | Arts & Letters: Author Yuri Herrera in Conversation with Rosana Cruz
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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Baby ArtsPlay! at NOMA
Baby ArtsPlay! at NOMA
Instill a love of art at a young age through a guided, hands-on gallery experience. Young Audiences Wolf Trap teaching artists will present a series of 6 workshops for caregivers and children ages 0-3. Learn how to integrate music, movement, and drama into everyday playtime to foster children’s developmental growth. Saturdays at 10:30 am This...
Small Talks: Alberto Giacometti
Small Talks: Alberto Giacometti
Small Talks are 10–15 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 Cynthia Kolb as she discusses the work...
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NOMA open for Memorial Day
NOMA open for Memorial Day
The New Orleans Museum of Art and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be open on Memorial Day, May 28, from noon to 5 pm.
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Noontime Talk: Lee Friedlander in Louisiana with Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper
Noontime Talk: Lee Friedlander in Louisiana with Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper
Join Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper for a discussion about renowned photographer Lee Friedlander's documentation of Louisiana in a retrospective exhibition.
Small Talks: Giovanni Martinelli’s Death Comes to the Banquet Table
Small Talks: Giovanni Martinelli’s Death Comes to the Banquet Table
Small Talks are 10 to 15 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. All Louisiana residents receive free admission on...
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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!
Small Talks: Ganesh, the Elephant-Headed God
Small Talks: Ganesh, the Elephant-Headed God
Join Lisa Rotondo-McCord, Curator of Asian Art, as she discusses religious art of Ganesh, the elephant-headed Hindu god, in the third-floor Indian Art Gallery.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by the Dirty Rain Revelers | Artist Perspective with Cristina Molina and Jonathan Traviesa
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by the Dirty Rain Revelers | Artist Perspective with Cristina Molina and Jonathan Traviesa
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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Instill a love of art at a young age through a guided, hands-on gallery experience. Young Audiences Wolf Trap teaching artists will present a series of 6 workshops for caregivers and children ages 0-3. Learn how to integrate music, movement, and drama into everyday playtime to foster children’s developmental growth. Saturdays at 10:30 am This...
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