Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival
Horticulture lovers and gardening enthusiasts are invited to the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden for the annual Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival, presented by NOMA and the Greater New Orleans Iris Society (GNOIS). Come view the newly-bloomed Louisiana irises in the lush sculpture garden. Visitors will have the opportunity to ask on-site iris experts any...
Art in Bloom 2019 | Illuminations: Looking Within and Beyond
One of the most anticipated springtime events in New Orleans, Art in Bloom showcases spectacular floral designs created by over 100 exhibitors that remain on display at NOMA for four days, from March 28-31. With a focus on light, transformation and discovery as New Orleans enters its fourth century, Art in Bloom’s 2019 event theme is Illuminations: Looking Within and Beyond.
NOMA Highlights Tour
NOMA docents guide visitors on hour-long tours of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions. Tours are free with NOMA admission. Meet in the Great Hall to join in.
Noontime Talk: Bondye: Between and Beyond with Curator Katie Pfohl
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Join Curator Katie Pfohl for a discussion about the exhibition Bondye: Between and Beyond.
Sculpture Garden Tour
Join NOMA’s docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays, weather dependent, at noon. Represented sculptors include Pierre Auguste Renoir, Rene Magritte, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, and Robert Indiana, among others. Meet at the gates to the garden, which offers free admission year-round.
Friday Nights at NOMA: College Night | Interactive performance with Cristina Molina in Ear to the Ground exhibition
Friday Nights at NOMA features an exciting lineup of programs in 2019: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. For a special College Night, all higher-ed students, faculty, and staff will be admitted FREE with ID.
Studio KIDS!
This winter/spring, Studio KIDS! classes explore art made by diverse cultures throughout time as inspiration for art projects. From sculpting to painting, each class features different media and techniques. Attend one class or the entire series. Advance registration reqjuired.
Poets for Art
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the New Orleans Museum of Art is offering a free poetry workshop on Saturday, April 6, for students in grades 8–12, led by Louisiana Poet Laureate Jack B. Bedell. Advance registration is required.
Slow Art Day
On Saturday, April 6, NOMA is participating in International Slow Art Day, which encourages visitors to slow down and explore one or several works of art for a minimum of five minutes each. Instructional materials may be found at the admission desk.
Baby Artsplay!
Instill a love of art at a young age through a guided, hands-on gallery experience. Young Audiences Wolf Trap teaching artists will present a series of six workshops for caregivers and children ages 0-3. Learn how to integrate music, movement, and drama into everyday playtime to foster children’s developmental growth. Saturdays at 10:30 am This...
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. The theme for April 6 will be "Family." Ideal for ages 2-7. No registration is necessary. StoryQuest is included...
Art Primer: Five from Louisiana
Interested in taking a closer look at NOMA’s collections? Want to take a deep dive into a focused art topic? Join NOMA curators, staff and other art professionals as they explore a variety of topics in our Art Primer series. In conjunction with the exhibition Keith Sonnier: Until Today and Tina Giroaurd's beaded Vodou flags, on view in Bondye:...