Native Louisiana irises thrive in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
The Syndey and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden puts on a spectacular show of spring blooms during the annual Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival. Horticulturist Patrick O’Connor discusses the labors of keeping nature’s artwork in pristine condition. Read More
NOMA remembers Pop artist James Rosenquist
NOMA’s permanent collection includes ten works by the late artist who defined the Pop Art Movement of the mid-20th century. Read More
Allain Andry shares his nostalgic children’s stories from the Mississippi Gulf Coast at NOMA’s Egg Hunt
As part of the Egg Hunt and Family Festival on Saturday, April 1, retired third-generation banker and children’s book writer Allain C. Andry III will read from his first published work, Louie… Read More
Behind the mask in 18th-century Venice
Masks served as both a roleplaying element of costume and a means of societal liberation in 18th-century Venice, as explained by NOMA’s Senior Research Curator of European Art, Vanessa Schmid. Read More
Venetian film series reflects the Italian city’s mysteries
In conjunction with A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s, three films set in the 20th-century city will be screened at NOMA. Read More
Professional and amateur bakers encouraged to enter Edible Book Day cake contest
Annual contest of cakes inspired by books to be held on April 7th at NOMA. The deadline for applications in March 31st. Read More