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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Summer Art Camp 2026: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Campers will embark on an exciting summer adventure at NOMA\, exploring 5\,000 years of art through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making\, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities\, including drawing\, painting\, movement\, sculpture\, and more. Each camp session is unique\, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration\, creation\, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park. \nDesigned for students ages 5–12. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. \nSummer Art Camp Session 2: Monday\, June 22 – Friday\, June 26\nMember Registration $300\, General Registration $400 \nPLEASE NOTE: All sessions of Summer Art Camp 2026 are sold out as of Friday\, March 13.  \nSee All Upcoming Programs
URL:https://noma.org/event/summer-art-camp-2026-session-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
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SUMMARY:Book Club: George Valentine Dureau: Life and Art in New Orleans by Howard Philips Smith
DESCRIPTION:NOMA’s book club meets monthly to discuss fiction and non-fiction books related to art in the museum’s collection and exhibitions. \nThis month’s book club selection is George Valentine Dureau: Life and Art in New Orleans\, an expansive and beautiful survey of one of New Orleans’s most accomplished and provocative artists by Howard Philips Smith. \nRegister Now \n\nAbout NOMA’s Book Club\nNOMA’s book club is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book to participate. In addition to monthly book discussions\, the book club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections.  \nBooks are selected in advance and planned according to the museum’s exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copy of the titles. Selections are also available at the NOMA Museum Shop\, where museum members receive a 10% discount. \nMeetings are held in person or via Zoom. All meetings begin at 12 pm. For more information or questions\, please email programs@noma.org. \n\nAbout the Book\nGeorge Valentine Dureau: Life and Art in New Orleans\nNew Orleans artist George Valentine Dureau (1930–2014) has always been an enigma. His status as an important artist gained momentum beginning with his first exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art\, then the Isaac Delgado Museum of Art\, in the mid-1960s. Not only did his career undergo a meteoric rise\, but his work proved at once controversial and provocative\, nuanced and groundbreaking. Critics and collectors embraced his bold images\, describing them as sexual\, sensual\, exploitative\, erotic\, iconoclastic\, and innovative. Beneath the surface\, Dureau was even more complex as a person and persona\, as he crafted a sensational character out of his artistic acumen. His reputation dimmed after his death\, but in recent years his importance\, and that of the New Orleans art scene he occupied\, has once again been recognized. \nGeorge Valentine Dureau: Life and Art in New Orleans reassembles the pieces of Dureau’s puzzle-work life. The complexity of his life came together in the studio\, where he created some of the most important artworks of the latter twentieth century. This lush publication features 100 large-format photographic plates\, most of which have never been seen or published and surprisingly some in color. There are more than 200 illustrations and two essays to accompany the plates\, along with a special section devoted to the artists and artwork of 1980s New Orleans\, featuring hundreds of additional photographs\, and several appendices of supplementary materials\, such as interview transcripts\, a timeline of Dureau’s life and career\, a map of important locations\, and a section on relevant art publications\, invitations\, and posters. \n-description from University Press of Mississippi \nAbout the Author\nHoward Philips Smith is a writer\, novelist\, and photographer\, known primarily for his historical works\, which focus on expanding the scope of gay history\, especially in New Orleans. He is author of George Valentine Dureau: Life and Art in New Orleans\, Unveiling the Muse: The Lost History of Gay Carnival in New Orleans\, and A Sojourn in Paradise: Jack Robinson in 1950s New Orleans\, all published by University Press of Mississippi. His first novel\, which is a work of historical fiction about the gay community in 1980s New Orleans\, is The Cult of the Mask: The Strange and Delectable Tale of Life Among the Sybarites. His photography was included in Louisiana Lens: Photographs from The Historic New Orleans Collection by John H. Lawrence.
URL:https://noma.org/event/book-club-george-valentine-dureau/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
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SUMMARY:Art Thrives: Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Art Thrives invites participants ages 55 and above to an eight-week course led by local multimedia artist LaVonna Varnado Brown. where they will learn about various collaging techniques. \, Each session will teach artists various collaging techniques and allow them to reflect on and create art inspired by African diasporic sculptures and textiles found in NOMA’s African arts collection. Participants will explore themes ranging from archiving and legacies\, naming oneself\, mythological origin stories\, and western ideas of categorization and systems. We will build on the language of each artist’s life and the range and depth of each artist’s practice to develop artworks to be presented at the end of the course. \nThis workshop is $55 for NOMA members and $65 for all other participants. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions\, as the content will build on creating a comprehensive piece. \nRegister Now \n\nWorkshop Details\nDates and Times\nAll workshop sessions take place on Thursdays from 12 pm to 2 pm between May 7 and July 2. See all session dates below. \n\n\n\nMonth\nDate\n\n\nMay\n7\, 14\, 21\, and 28\n\n\nJune\n4\, 11\, and 25\n\n\nJuly\n2\n\n\n\nAbout the Teaching Artist\nLaVonna Varnado Brown is a multidisciplinary artist and community worker. She earned a BA from Southeastern University Louisiana with a focus on Theatre and Liberal Arts. After studying abroad in London and Paris in the summer of 2009\, LaVonna has worked as an installation artist\, artist advocate\, teaching artist\, and tutor in and around New Orleans. \nLaVonna creates mixed media visual art that is AfroFutiristic in aesthetic with odes to history\, the Divine Feminine\, and floral daydreams abounding. AfroFuturism is a cultural aesthetic that explores the intersection of art and history with intention to inspire action in the now by healing beyond trauma. In addition to creating multimedia works\, LaVonna curates intentional workshops and expos with a focus on healing and raising spatial awareness. Through her work she hopes to uplift the narrative of rest\, joy\, resistance\, and abundance. \n\nAbout Art Thrives: Creative Aging at NOMA\nIn 2022\, the New Orleans Museum of Art introduced Art Thrives\, an institutional initiative designed to engage adults ages 55 and older through the arts. With hands-on workshops and storytelling-focused programs\, Art Thrives offers experiences designed specifically for adults as part of the museum’s mission to inspire lifelong learning through the arts. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT ART THRIVES
URL:https://noma.org/event/art-thrives-collage-workshop/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Summer Art Camp 2026: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Campers will embark on an exciting summer adventure at NOMA\, exploring 5\,000 years of art through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making\, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities\, including drawing\, painting\, movement\, sculpture\, and more. Each camp session is unique\, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration\, creation\, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park. \nDesigned for students ages 5–12. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. \nSummer Art Camp Session 2: Monday\, June 22 – Friday\, June 26\nMember Registration $300\, General Registration $400 \nPLEASE NOTE: All sessions of Summer Art Camp 2026 are sold out as of Friday\, March 13.  \nSee All Upcoming Programs
URL:https://noma.org/event/summer-art-camp-2026-session-2/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly\, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Classes take place every Saturday morning and (beginning in late February 2026) every Wednesday evening. \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Enter at the main entrance gate to the Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Drive. Please bring your own mat and a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Saturday Classes: register online by 3pm the Friday before class. \nFor Wednesday Classes: register online by 3pm the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions. \n 
URL:https://noma.org/event/yoga-2026-01-24/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday
DESCRIPTION:NOMA provides guided tours of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden every Saturday. During these tours\, you’ll learn about a selection of the 100 large-scale works installed in the garden. \nNo registration is required. NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden is free and open to all\, seven days a week. Tours start at the main entrance gate to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Drive.
URL:https://noma.org/event/sculpture-garden-tours-2024/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Talks & Tours
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner-friendly\, outdoor tai chi classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The first 30 minutes of class focus on simple celestial elemental Qigong forms\, a gentle and accessible style of movement suitable for anyone. The second part of class explores progressive sequential movements from the “Tai Chi Easy” form developed by Roger Jahnke\, O.M.D.\, director of Integral Institute of Tai Chi and Qigong Center.  \nIn many martial\, exercise\, healing\, and meditative traditions\, attainment is the central aim. Our invitation is something different: to release\, through the spirit of play\, any obstruction that separates us from well being and harmony.  \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Tai chi participants meet at the garden entrance on the corner of Collins Diboll Circle and Enrique Alferez Drive\, across the street from Café NOMA. Please bring a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please also bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Monday classes: register online by 3pm the day of class. \nFor Wednesday classes: register online by 3pm on the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions.
URL:https://noma.org/event/tai-chi/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner-friendly\, outdoor tai chi classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The first 30 minutes of class focus on simple celestial elemental Qigong forms\, a gentle and accessible style of movement suitable for anyone. The second part of class explores progressive sequential movements from the “Tai Chi Easy” form developed by Roger Jahnke\, O.M.D.\, director of Integral Institute of Tai Chi and Qigong Center.  \nIn many martial\, exercise\, healing\, and meditative traditions\, attainment is the central aim. Our invitation is something different: to release\, through the spirit of play\, any obstruction that separates us from well being and harmony.  \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Tai chi participants meet at the garden entrance on the corner of Collins Diboll Circle and Enrique Alferez Drive\, across the street from Café NOMA. Please bring a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please also bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Monday classes: register online by 3pm the day of class. \nFor Wednesday classes: register online by 3pm on the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions.
URL:https://noma.org/event/tai-chi-wednesday/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Louisiana 
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner-friendly\, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Classes take place every Saturday morning and (beginning in late February 2026) every Wednesday evening. \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Enter at the main entrance gate to the Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Drive. Please bring your own mat and a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Saturday Classes: register online by 3 pm the Friday before class. \nFor Wednesday Classes: register online by 3 pm the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions.
URL:https://noma.org/event/yoga-wednesday-2026-05-27/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Art Thrives: Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Art Thrives invites participants ages 55 and above to an eight-week course led by local multimedia artist LaVonna Varnado Brown. where they will learn about various collaging techniques. \, Each session will teach artists various collaging techniques and allow them to reflect on and create art inspired by African diasporic sculptures and textiles found in NOMA’s African arts collection. Participants will explore themes ranging from archiving and legacies\, naming oneself\, mythological origin stories\, and western ideas of categorization and systems. We will build on the language of each artist’s life and the range and depth of each artist’s practice to develop artworks to be presented at the end of the course. \nThis workshop is $55 for NOMA members and $65 for all other participants. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions\, as the content will build on creating a comprehensive piece. \nRegister Now \n\nWorkshop Details\nDates and Times\nAll workshop sessions take place on Thursdays from 12 pm to 2 pm between May 7 and July 2. See all session dates below. \n\n\n\nMonth\nDate\n\n\nMay\n7\, 14\, 21\, and 28\n\n\nJune\n4\, 11\, and 25\n\n\nJuly\n2\n\n\n\nAbout the Teaching Artist\nLaVonna Varnado Brown is a multidisciplinary artist and community worker. She earned a BA from Southeastern University Louisiana with a focus on Theatre and Liberal Arts. After studying abroad in London and Paris in the summer of 2009\, LaVonna has worked as an installation artist\, artist advocate\, teaching artist\, and tutor in and around New Orleans. \nLaVonna creates mixed media visual art that is AfroFutiristic in aesthetic with odes to history\, the Divine Feminine\, and floral daydreams abounding. AfroFuturism is a cultural aesthetic that explores the intersection of art and history with intention to inspire action in the now by healing beyond trauma. In addition to creating multimedia works\, LaVonna curates intentional workshops and expos with a focus on healing and raising spatial awareness. Through her work she hopes to uplift the narrative of rest\, joy\, resistance\, and abundance. \n\nAbout Art Thrives: Creative Aging at NOMA\nIn 2022\, the New Orleans Museum of Art introduced Art Thrives\, an institutional initiative designed to engage adults ages 55 and older through the arts. With hands-on workshops and storytelling-focused programs\, Art Thrives offers experiences designed specifically for adults as part of the museum’s mission to inspire lifelong learning through the arts. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT ART THRIVES
URL:https://noma.org/event/art-thrives-collage-workshop/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly\, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Classes take place every Saturday morning and (beginning in late February 2026) every Wednesday evening. \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Enter at the main entrance gate to the Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Drive. Please bring your own mat and a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Saturday Classes: register online by 3pm the Friday before class. \nFor Wednesday Classes: register online by 3pm the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions. \n 
URL:https://noma.org/event/yoga-2026-01-24/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday
DESCRIPTION:NOMA provides guided tours of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden every Saturday. During these tours\, you’ll learn about a selection of the 100 large-scale works installed in the garden. \nNo registration is required. NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden is free and open to all\, seven days a week. Tours start at the main entrance gate to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Drive.
URL:https://noma.org/event/sculpture-garden-tours-2024/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Talks & Tours
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Summer Art Camp 2026: Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Campers will embark on an exciting summer adventure at NOMA\, exploring 5\,000 years of art through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making\, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities\, including drawing\, painting\, movement\, sculpture\, and more. Each camp session is unique\, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration\, creation\, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park. \nDesigned for students ages 5–12. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. \nSummer Art Camp Session 3: Monday\, July 6 – Friday\, July 10\nMember Registration $300\, General Registration $400 \nPLEASE NOTE: All sessions of Summer Art Camp 2026 are sold out as of Friday\, March 13.  \nSee All Upcoming Programs
URL:https://noma.org/event/summer-art-camp-2026-session-3/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Summer Camp
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner-friendly\, outdoor tai chi classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The first 30 minutes of class focus on simple celestial elemental Qigong forms\, a gentle and accessible style of movement suitable for anyone. The second part of class explores progressive sequential movements from the “Tai Chi Easy” form developed by Roger Jahnke\, O.M.D.\, director of Integral Institute of Tai Chi and Qigong Center.  \nIn many martial\, exercise\, healing\, and meditative traditions\, attainment is the central aim. Our invitation is something different: to release\, through the spirit of play\, any obstruction that separates us from well being and harmony.  \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Tai chi participants meet at the garden entrance on the corner of Collins Diboll Circle and Enrique Alferez Drive\, across the street from Café NOMA. Please bring a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please also bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Monday classes: register online by 3pm the day of class. \nFor Wednesday classes: register online by 3pm on the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions.
URL:https://noma.org/event/tai-chi/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Summer Art Camp 2026: Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Campers will embark on an exciting summer adventure at NOMA\, exploring 5\,000 years of art through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making\, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities\, including drawing\, painting\, movement\, sculpture\, and more. Each camp session is unique\, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration\, creation\, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park. \nDesigned for students ages 5–12. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. \nSummer Art Camp Session 3: Monday\, July 6 – Friday\, July 10\nMember Registration $300\, General Registration $400 \nPLEASE NOTE: All sessions of Summer Art Camp 2026 are sold out as of Friday\, March 13.  \nSee All Upcoming Programs
URL:https://noma.org/event/summer-art-camp-2026-session-3/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Summer Camp
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner-friendly\, outdoor tai chi classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The first 30 minutes of class focus on simple celestial elemental Qigong forms\, a gentle and accessible style of movement suitable for anyone. The second part of class explores progressive sequential movements from the “Tai Chi Easy” form developed by Roger Jahnke\, O.M.D.\, director of Integral Institute of Tai Chi and Qigong Center.  \nIn many martial\, exercise\, healing\, and meditative traditions\, attainment is the central aim. Our invitation is something different: to release\, through the spirit of play\, any obstruction that separates us from well being and harmony.  \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Tai chi participants meet at the garden entrance on the corner of Collins Diboll Circle and Enrique Alferez Drive\, across the street from Café NOMA. Please bring a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please also bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Monday classes: register online by 3pm the day of class. \nFor Wednesday classes: register online by 3pm on the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions.
URL:https://noma.org/event/tai-chi-wednesday/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Louisiana 
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Summer Art Camp 2026: Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Campers will embark on an exciting summer adventure at NOMA\, exploring 5\,000 years of art through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making\, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities\, including drawing\, painting\, movement\, sculpture\, and more. Each camp session is unique\, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration\, creation\, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park. \nDesigned for students ages 5–12. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. \nSummer Art Camp Session 3: Monday\, July 6 – Friday\, July 10\nMember Registration $300\, General Registration $400 \nPLEASE NOTE: All sessions of Summer Art Camp 2026 are sold out as of Friday\, March 13.  \nSee All Upcoming Programs
URL:https://noma.org/event/summer-art-camp-2026-session-3/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Summer Camp
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner-friendly\, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Classes take place every Saturday morning and (beginning in late February 2026) every Wednesday evening. \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Enter at the main entrance gate to the Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Drive. Please bring your own mat and a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Saturday Classes: register online by 3 pm the Friday before class. \nFor Wednesday Classes: register online by 3 pm the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions.
URL:https://noma.org/event/yoga-wednesday-2026-05-27/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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DESCRIPTION:Campers will embark on an exciting summer adventure at NOMA\, exploring 5\,000 years of art through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making\, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities\, including drawing\, painting\, movement\, sculpture\, and more. Each camp session is unique\, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration\, creation\, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park. \nDesigned for students ages 5–12. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. \nSummer Art Camp Session 3: Monday\, July 6 – Friday\, July 10\nMember Registration $300\, General Registration $400 \nPLEASE NOTE: All sessions of Summer Art Camp 2026 are sold out as of Friday\, March 13.  \nSee All Upcoming Programs
URL:https://noma.org/event/summer-art-camp-2026-session-3/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Summer Camp
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DESCRIPTION:Campers will embark on an exciting summer adventure at NOMA\, exploring 5\,000 years of art through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making\, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities\, including drawing\, painting\, movement\, sculpture\, and more. Each camp session is unique\, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration\, creation\, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park. \nDesigned for students ages 5–12. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. \nSummer Art Camp Session 3: Monday\, July 6 – Friday\, July 10\nMember Registration $300\, General Registration $400 \nPLEASE NOTE: All sessions of Summer Art Camp 2026 are sold out as of Friday\, March 13.  \nSee All Upcoming Programs
URL:https://noma.org/event/summer-art-camp-2026-session-3/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Summer Camp
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly\, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Classes take place every Saturday morning and (beginning in late February 2026) every Wednesday evening. \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Enter at the main entrance gate to the Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Drive. Please bring your own mat and a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Saturday Classes: register online by 3pm the Friday before class. \nFor Wednesday Classes: register online by 3pm the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions. \n 
URL:https://noma.org/event/yoga-2026-01-24/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday
DESCRIPTION:NOMA provides guided tours of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden every Saturday. During these tours\, you’ll learn about a selection of the 100 large-scale works installed in the garden. \nNo registration is required. NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden is free and open to all\, seven days a week. Tours start at the main entrance gate to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Drive.
URL:https://noma.org/event/sculpture-garden-tours-2024/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Talks & Tours
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Summer Art Camp 2026: Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Campers will embark on an exciting summer adventure at NOMA\, exploring 5\,000 years of art through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making\, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities\, including drawing\, painting\, movement\, sculpture\, and more. Each camp session is unique\, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration\, creation\, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park. \nDesigned for students ages 5–12. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. \nSummer Art Camp Session 4: Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\nMember Registration $300\, General Registration $400 \nPLEASE NOTE: All sessions of Summer Art Camp 2026 are sold out as of Friday\, March 13.  \nSee All Upcoming Programs
URL:https://noma.org/event/summer-art-camp-2026-session-4/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Summer Camp
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner-friendly\, outdoor tai chi classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The first 30 minutes of class focus on simple celestial elemental Qigong forms\, a gentle and accessible style of movement suitable for anyone. The second part of class explores progressive sequential movements from the “Tai Chi Easy” form developed by Roger Jahnke\, O.M.D.\, director of Integral Institute of Tai Chi and Qigong Center.  \nIn many martial\, exercise\, healing\, and meditative traditions\, attainment is the central aim. Our invitation is something different: to release\, through the spirit of play\, any obstruction that separates us from well being and harmony.  \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Tai chi participants meet at the garden entrance on the corner of Collins Diboll Circle and Enrique Alferez Drive\, across the street from Café NOMA. Please bring a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please also bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Monday classes: register online by 3pm the day of class. \nFor Wednesday classes: register online by 3pm on the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions.
URL:https://noma.org/event/tai-chi/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Summer Art Camp 2026: Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Campers will embark on an exciting summer adventure at NOMA\, exploring 5\,000 years of art through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making\, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities\, including drawing\, painting\, movement\, sculpture\, and more. Each camp session is unique\, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration\, creation\, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park. \nDesigned for students ages 5–12. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. \nSummer Art Camp Session 4: Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\nMember Registration $300\, General Registration $400 \nPLEASE NOTE: All sessions of Summer Art Camp 2026 are sold out as of Friday\, March 13.  \nSee All Upcoming Programs
URL:https://noma.org/event/summer-art-camp-2026-session-4/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Summer Camp
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner-friendly\, outdoor tai chi classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The first 30 minutes of class focus on simple celestial elemental Qigong forms\, a gentle and accessible style of movement suitable for anyone. The second part of class explores progressive sequential movements from the “Tai Chi Easy” form developed by Roger Jahnke\, O.M.D.\, director of Integral Institute of Tai Chi and Qigong Center.  \nIn many martial\, exercise\, healing\, and meditative traditions\, attainment is the central aim. Our invitation is something different: to release\, through the spirit of play\, any obstruction that separates us from well being and harmony.  \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Tai chi participants meet at the garden entrance on the corner of Collins Diboll Circle and Enrique Alferez Drive\, across the street from Café NOMA. Please bring a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please also bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Monday classes: register online by 3pm the day of class. \nFor Wednesday classes: register online by 3pm on the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions.
URL:https://noma.org/event/tai-chi-wednesday/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Louisiana 
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Summer Art Camp 2026: Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Campers will embark on an exciting summer adventure at NOMA\, exploring 5\,000 years of art through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making\, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities\, including drawing\, painting\, movement\, sculpture\, and more. Each camp session is unique\, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration\, creation\, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park. \nDesigned for students ages 5–12. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. \nSummer Art Camp Session 4: Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\nMember Registration $300\, General Registration $400 \nPLEASE NOTE: All sessions of Summer Art Camp 2026 are sold out as of Friday\, March 13.  \nSee All Upcoming Programs
URL:https://noma.org/event/summer-art-camp-2026-session-4/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Summer Camp
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner-friendly\, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Classes take place every Saturday morning and (beginning in late February 2026) every Wednesday evening. \nClass is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Enter at the main entrance gate to the Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Drive. Please bring your own mat and a digital or printed version of your ticket to class. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay with cash. If you are a member paying in cash\, please bring your membership card or member number. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor Saturday Classes: register online by 3 pm the Friday before class. \nFor Wednesday Classes: register online by 3 pm the Tuesday before class. \nThese classes are outside and will be canceled for severe weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5 pm the day before class. Call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org with any questions.
URL:https://noma.org/event/yoga-wednesday-2026-05-27/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Book Club: The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland by Michelle Young
DESCRIPTION:NOMA’s book club meets monthly to discuss fiction and non-fiction books related to art in the museum’s collection and exhibitions. \nThis month’s book club selection is The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland\, a riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II which tells the story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces. \nRegister Now \n\nAbout NOMA’s Book Club\nNOMA’s book club is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book to participate. In addition to monthly book discussions\, the book club meets periodically for curatorial programs related to the book selections.  \nBooks are selected in advance and planned according to the museum’s exhibition schedule. Participants are expected to procure their own copy of the titles. Selections are also available at the NOMA Museum Shop\, where museum members receive a 10% discount. \nMeetings are held in person or via Zoom. All meetings begin at 12 pm. For more information or questions\, please email programs@noma.org. \n\nAbout the Book\nThe Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland\nNew York Public Library Best Books of 2025 * Publishers Weekly Best Books of Summer 2025 * Bookbub Best Non-Fiction Release of the Season * MSNBC/Afar Magazine 10 Best Books for the Summer Traveler * Newsday’s Top Must-Read Book for Summer * Christian Science Monitor Best Book of May 2025 * Longlisted for the 2025 American Library in Paris Book Award \nOn August 25\, 1944\, Rose Valland\, a woman of quiet daring\, found herself in a desperate position. From the windows of her beloved Jeu de Paume museum\, where she had worked and ultimately spied\, she could see the battle to liberate Paris thundering around her. The Jeu de Paume\, co-opted by Nazi leadership\, was now the Germans’ final line of defense. Would the museum curator be killed before she could tell the truth—a story that would mean nothing less than saving humanity’s cultural inheritance? \nBased on troves of previously undiscovered documents\, The Art Spy chronicles the brave actions of the key Resistance spy in the heart of the Nazi’s art looting headquarters in the French capital. A veritable female Monuments Man\, Valland has\, until now\, been written out of the annals. While Hitler was amassing stolen art for his future Führermuseum\, Valland\, his undercover adversary\, secretly worked to stop him. She came face to face with Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring\, passed crucial information to the Resistance network\, and faced death during the last hours of Liberation Day. \nAt the same time\, a young Free French soldier\, Alexandre Rosenberg \, was fighting his way to Paris with the Allied forces battling to liberate France. Alexandre’s father was the exclusive art dealer for Picasso\, Matisse\, George Braque\, and Fernand Léger. The Nazis had taken everything from their family—their art collection\, their nationality\, their gallery\, and their home in Paris. \nVivid and atmospheric\, The Art Spy moves from the glittering days of pre-War Paris\, home to geniuses of modern culture\, including Picasso\, Josephine Baker\, Coco Chanel\, and Frida Kahlo\, through the tension-riddled cities of Europe on the eve of war\, to the harrowing years of the Nazi occupation of France when brave people such as Valland and Rosenberg risked everything to fight monstrous evil. \nIn the spirit of Hidden Figures\, with the sweeping narrative of The Rape of Europa\, The Art Spy is an inspiration for us all—an extraordinary tale of courage in a time of violence. \n-description from HarperCollins Publishers \nAbout the Author\nMichelle Young is an award-winning author and journalist. She is the author of the book The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland (HarperOne)\, which was named a Best Book of 2025 by the New York Public Library\, Library Journal\, and Hyperallergic. She is the founder of Untapped New York and the author of Secret Brooklyn\, Secret New York\, and Broadway. \nMichelle is a professor of architecture at Columbia University GSAPP and an instructor at CUNY School of Journalism.
URL:https://noma.org/event/book-club-the-art-spy/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Summer Art Camp 2026: Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Campers will embark on an exciting summer adventure at NOMA\, exploring 5\,000 years of art through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. With an interdisciplinary approach to creative thinking and art-making\, campers will engage in a variety of artistic mediums and activities\, including drawing\, painting\, movement\, sculpture\, and more. Each camp session is unique\, yet all are centered on the joy of art exploration\, creation\, and fun—all located conveniently within New Orleans City Park. \nDesigned for students ages 5–12. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. \nSummer Art Camp Session 4: Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\nMember Registration $300\, General Registration $400 \nPLEASE NOTE: All sessions of Summer Art Camp 2026 are sold out as of Friday\, March 13.  \nSee All Upcoming Programs
URL:https://noma.org/event/summer-art-camp-2026-session-4/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Summer Camp
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