Small Talk: Approaching Dutch Portraits with Curator Vanessa Schmid

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 works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join Vanessa Schmid, NOMA's Senior Curator for European Art, for a discussion about NOMA's permanent collection of Dutch portraits. 

No Friday Nights at NOMA

Friday Nights at NOMA will not be scheduled for October 12. The museum will close at 6 pm and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at 5 pm.

Studio KIDS!

This fall, 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. In each class, Studio KIDS! explores art made by diverse cultures as inspiration for art projects. From sculpting to painting, each class features different media and techniques. Register for...

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, October 13: Gardens Ideal for ages 2-7. No registration is necessary. StoryQuest is included with museum admission. Find the full...

West African Cinema Series: Green White Green

Featuring recent award-winning films from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Senegal, and the United States, the West African Cinema Series is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred. Saturday, September 29, 2 pm: Sembene! (Not rated, 2015 Saturday, October 13, 2 pm: Green White Green (Rated PG, 2017) Saturday, December...

Art Comes to Life – Sculpture in Song in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden by the New Orleans Opera Association

In advance of its production of Pygmalion, inspired by NOMA's forthcoming exhibition The Orléans Collection, the New Orleans Opera Association will present selections from the opera and other eighteenth-century French Baroque compositions in a roving performance throughout the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Admission is FREE for this joint production between NOMA and the New Orleans Opera...