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.

Ahead of his sold-out evening dance performance of the original work, Motion To Move 2024, join Edward Spots for a gallery talk as he discusses his creative process and what it means to be a Black creator in New Orleans.

Free with museum admission. Please note: this is a separate event from the evening performance, Motion to Move, which required advanced registration. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation.

About Edward Spots

Edward Emanuel Spots was born and raised in the city of New Orleans. Spots has led choreography showcased at the New Orleans Museum Of Art, the New Orleans Jazz Market, Tulane University, Audubon Park, and digital platforms. Spots is currently on the board of the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival. He has been featured in films, commercials, music videos, press, and television shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, Dance Moms, Bulgaria’s Dancing With The Stars, Claws, and a leading role in the movie America directed by Garrett Bradley.

Spots was featured in Gambit’s 40 under 40 and has received a Proclamation from the City of New Orleans for his work. Spots teaches at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, Loyola University, the New Orleans School of Ballet, Ashé Cultural Arts Center, and Dancing Grounds.