Classes with Curators | Looking Again: Histories of Photography

Interested in taking a closer look at NOMA’s collections? Join Curator Russell Lord as he leads a three-part series on the history of photography as evidenced in NOMA's extensive photographic holdings. Advance registration is required.

Noontime Talk: A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes with Curator Mel Buchanan

Join Decorative Arts Curator Mel Buchanan as she leads visitors through A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, NOMA's first-ever exhibition devoted to fashion. Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year.

Friday Nights at NOMA: Tulane Maya Symposium | Music by Arpa Quartet | Sgraffito Workshop

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. 5 – 8 pm: Art on the...

Drawings in Clay: Sgraffito Technique with Rachael DePauw

New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

SOLD OUT. Join artist Rachael DePauw in a hands-on workshop exploring the sgraffito technique. DePauw will walk participants through the history of sgraffito and discuss how she uses the technique in her own pottery practice.

$50 – $60

Studio KIDS!

New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

This spring, 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.

$25 – $30

StoryQuest

New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

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.

Classes with Curators | Looking Again: Histories of Photography

Interested in taking a closer look at NOMA’s collections? Want to take a deep dive into our special exhibitions? Join NOMA curators as they explore a variety of topics and take you behind the scenes in our new Classes with Curators series. Advance registration is required.

Small Talk: Beyond the Frame

Small Talks are 10 to 15 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 artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join Mellon Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper as he discusses photographic portrayals of Native Americans in the focus exhibition Beyond the Frame.

Friday Nights at NOMA: Carlos Rolón Exhibition Tour | Music by Margie Perez and her Cosa Latina | Dance performance with Liquid Rhythm, Inc. | Queen Within Gallery Talk

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.

NOMA and NOFW Present Let’s Talk Fashion: A Conversation with New Orleans Fashion Week Founder Tracee Dundas and Local Designers Tabitha Bethune and Brik Allen

In conjunction with the exhibition A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Tracee Dundas, Founder of New Orleans Fashion Week (NOFW), will join local designers Brik Allen and Tabitha Bethune for a discussion about their careers and the contemporary fashion scene in New Orleans. ABOUT TRACEE DUNDAS, BRIK ALLEN, AND TABITHA BETHUNE Tracee Dundas is Founder and...

Classes with Curators | Looking Again: Histories of Photography

Interested in taking a closer look at NOMA’s collections? Want to take a deep dive into our special exhibitions? Join NOMA curators as they explore a variety of topics and take you behind the scenes in our new Classes with Curators series. Designed for small groups of no more than twenty students, classes are organized...

Noontime Talk: A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes with Curator Mel Buchanan

Join Decorative Arts Curator Mel Buchanan as she leads visitors through A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, NOMA’s first-ever exhibition devoted to fashion. Experimental gowns, headpieces, and jewelry by avant-garde fashion designers Alexander McQueen, Gucci, Gypsy Sport, and Iris van Herpen investigate symbols of womanhood and challenge conventional notions of beauty.