NOMA’s Art Thrives program aims to create opportunities exclusively for adults ages 55 and up to learn new creative skills while building community and having fun in the process. In conjunction with Called to the Camera: Black American Studio Photographers, on view through January 8, we invite you to join us for an eight-session digital photography course.

Over four weeks, participants will work with professional teaching artists and museum staff to explore a diverse range of photographic processes as a catalyst for inspiration. Workshops will focus on history, techniques, aesthetics, and practice. Teaching Artists include Tiffany Smith, Jonathan Traviesa, Ariya Aladjem Wolf, and Camille Farrah Lenain.

No photography experience or prior knowledge is necessary to participate. Space is limited and advanced registration is required

$160 for the entire course | $120 for members

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Please contact education@noma.org or 504.658.4140 for more information or to inquire about future Art Thrives programs

Financial Assistance is available on a first come, first served basis. Please complete a brief form requesting financial assistance, and a staff member will reach out to you soon.

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Program Schedule

Week 1: Tuesday, November 8, and Friday, November 11, 2–4 pm

Week 2: Tuesday, November 15, and Friday November 18, 2–4 pm

Break for Thanksgiving Week

Week 3: Tuesday, November 29, and Friday, December 2, 2-4 pm

Week 4: Tuesday, December 6, and Friday December 9, 2-4 pm

Participants are expected to attend all 8 sessions of this workshop.

Additional Program Information

What You’ll Need

Please bring whatever digital camera you have that you would like to make images with, even a cell phone or tablet. We will have cameras available for use in session if you are not able to bring your own.

What You’ll Get

Registration includes a photo storage box, sketch books for recording observations, and printed versions of the images you make over the course of the workshop.

Please contact education@noma.org or 504.658.4140 with any questions.

NOMA’s Art Thrives programs are supported by E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.