Noontime Talk: Decorative Arts with Curator Mel Buchanan
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Join Curator Mel Buchanan as she leads visitors through the newly installed decorative arts displays in NOMA's Lupin Gallery.
Small Talk: Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Calligraphy and Painting by Zen Masters with Curator Lisa Rotondo-McCord
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 Curator Lisa Rotondo-McCord as she leads visitors...
LOVE in the Garden 2018 presented by Hancock Whitney
NOMA’s annual fall soiree in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be held beneath the live oaks and starry skies. Join us for a night of dining, imbibing, and dancing. Tickets are available at the gate of the garden.
West African Cinema Series: Sembene!
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. The documentary Sembene! traces the life of renowned Sengalese filmmaker Ousmane Sembene.
Small Talk: Artist Joan Mitchell with Docent Deb Houghton
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 docent Deb Houghton as she discusses the...
Museum 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!
Small Talk: Benjamin West’s Romeo and Juliet with Docent Bert Deffes
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.
Small Talk: Past Present Future: Building Photography at the New Orleans Museum of Art with Curator Russell Lord
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 Curator Russell Lord as he discusses the...
Noontime Talk: Artist Lina Iris Viktor
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Join artist Lina Iris Viktor as she discusses her exhibition of works in the Great Hall, A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by DJ Chinua | Small Talk with Lina Iris Viktor | Screening of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities throughout the year: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. All galleries and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm.
Create Late
Exclusively for adults, kick off your weekend with a glass of wine and an art lesson! Unwind with a teaching artist-led art project while enjoying Friday Nights at NOMA programming. Reserve your space now! Inspired by the exhibition Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Calligraphy and Painting by Zen Masters, participants will explore calligraphic drawing using a brush in...
Japan Fest 2018
Organized by NOMA, the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville and the Japan Club in New Orleans, Japan Fest is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the Gulf South. It’s a day to sample Japanese cuisine and enjoy traditional dance groups, martial arts demonstrations, tours of our Japanese art collection, fashion shows, and much more.