Artist’s Perspective with Rose Bratcher on Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon – CANCELED
Throughout the exhibition Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society, artists influenced by Asian aesthetics will offer their perspective on the objects on view. Rose Bratcher is an ensō painter and a monk at the New Orleans Zen Temple.
Japanese Way of Tea demonstration with Naomi Yoder – CANCELED
In conjunction with the exhibition Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society, Naomi Yoder, a board member of the Japan Society of New Orleans who holds an intermediate license with the Urasenke Tea School, will demonstrate a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
Virtual Studio KIDS! Family Art-Making Workshop at Home
Bring the New Orleans Museum of Art into your home and get creative together through our launch of Virtual Studio KIDS! workshops. Join us for an all-hands-in guided workshop designed for young artists and their grown-ups to make together via Zoom. Meet other families, look closely at a NOMA artwork, and practice an art-making technique...
Gallery Talk: Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon with Richard Collins, New Orleans Zen Temple – CANCELED
Gallery talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Richard Collins, abbot of the New Orleans Zen Temple, will discuss the exhibition Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society.
Collins is a former RosaMary Professor of English at Xavier University and Dean Emeritus of the School of Arts and Humanities at Cal State University Bakersfield, he is the author or editor of several books, including No Fear Zen and Mushotoku Mind: The Heart of the Heart Sutra.
NOMA Book Club Discussion Program
Join 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 The Badass Librarians of Timbuktu and Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscripts by Joshua Hammer.
NOMA Book Club Discussion Group
Join 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 June is An Orchestra of Minorities by Obioma Chigozie.
Independence Day holiday hours
On Saturday, July 4, the museum and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be open from 10 am to 3 pm.
Museum Reopening Day
NOMA welcomes the public after nearly four months of closure due to Covid-19. New safety standards will be in effect. The museum will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Wednesdays are FREE to all Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Upon opening and through the month of July, NOMA...
Art & AC courtesy of The Helis Foundation
Every Sunday in July, admission is FREE for Louisiana residents to the New Orleans Museum of Art courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
NOMA Book Club Discussion Group
Join 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 July is The Sympathizer: A Novel by by Viet Than Nyguen.
Teen Summer Series: Sound Mapping
Join us virtually on Fridays August 14, 21, and 28 for a series of workshops with local creatives. Workshops are free and open to all teens. No art experience or prior knowledge necessary! The August 14 session will focus on sound mapping, led by teaching artist Mary Scott.
Teen Summer Series workshop with Christian “Cubs the Poet” Davenport
The Teen Summer Series aims to create a virtual space for teens to learn about artists' practices and to create together. Christian "Cubs the Poet" Davenport will lead a workshop on the five senses as they relate to personal identity. Advance registration is required for this free workshop.