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Press Releases
NOMA reunites masterpieces from the Duke of Orléans Collection
In celebration of the city of New Orleans’ Tricentennial in 2018, the New Orleans Museum of Art will present The Orleans Collection, an exhibition of selections from the magnificent collection of the city’s namesake, Philippe II, Duke of Orléans (1689-1723). Universally praised during his lifetime, the exceptional collection was comprised of some of the most important works in the history of art. Read More
Souls Grown Deep Foundation Announces Museum Internships for Undergraduate Students of Color
The Souls Grown Deep Foundation is pleased to announce a new grant program providing undergraduate students of color paid internships, allowing for the opportunity to develop professional experience in art museums, including the New Orleans Museum of Art, while being financially supported. Read More
New Orleans Museum of Art promised most significant gift of photographs in its history
The New Orleans Museum of Art announced the largest and most significant single gift of photographs in the institution’s history, a promised bequest of over 1,300 photographs from the private collection of Tina Freeman, former curator of photographs at NOMA (1977-1982), noted photographer, and longtime supporter of the museum. Read More
Gabrielle Wyrick appointed as Deputy Director for Learning and Engagement
Susan M. Taylor, the Montine McDaniel Freeman Director at the New Orleans Museum of Art, has announced the appointment of Gabrielle Wyrick as the Deputy Director for Learning and Engagement, a member of the museum’s senior management team. Read More
Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters at NOMA
The New Orleans Museum of Art presents Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters, on view July 14, 2018 through January 20, 2019, featuring forty paintings and works of calligraphy of the Edo period (1615-1868) in the Japanese Art Gallery. Read More
Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred. Artist explores America’s involvement in the founding of Liberia
The New Orleans Museum of Art presents Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred, the first major museum presentation of the work of Lina Iris Viktor, on view October 5, 2018, through January 6, 2019. Read More
LOVE in the Garden presented by Hancock Whitney celebrates New Orleans artists, food, and libations
For the 14th year, the New Orleans Museum of Art will celebrate LOVE in the Garden presented by Hancock Whitney. On September 28, 2018, 1,500 guests will enjoy cuisine from over 60 of New Orleans’ finest restaurants, and craft cocktails from New Orleans’ top bartenders as they vie for first place in the 5th annual LOVE Cocktail Challenge. Read More
New Orleans Museum of Art Announces Appointment of Ndubuisi C. Ezeluomba as Françoise Billion Richardson Curator of African Art
Susan M. Taylor, the Montine McDaniel Freeman Director at the New Orleans Museum of Art, has announced the appointment of Ndubuisi C. Ezeluomba, PhD. as the Françoise Billion Richardson Curator of African Art. Ezeluomba, who will begin his work at NOMA August 1, 2018. Read More
New Orleans Museum of Art Celebrates New Hires
The Department of Interpretation and Audience Engagement announces the hiring of Nic Brierre Aziz as Community Outreach Coordinator and Jennifer M. Williams as Youth and Family Programs Manager. NOMA’s Department of Development and External Affairs announces the hiring of Jane Wood as Visitor Engagement Manager. Read More
NOMA Announces #EverydayNewOrleans, presented in partnership with the New Orleans Photo Alliance and The Everyday Projects
The New Orleans Museum of Art, in partnership with the New Orleans Photo Alliance (NOPA) and the Everyday Projects, announces #EverydayNewOrleans, an educational and community outreach initiative. Using photography to promote a broader understanding of life across diverse neighborhoods in the Greater New Orleans region, the #EverydayNewOrleans project consists of a series of educational workshops. Read More
Reflecting on New Orleans Histories: NOMA Explores New Orleans’ Complex Past, and Looks Into the Future
The New Orleans Museum of Art presents Changing Course: Reflecting on New Orleans Histories, an exhibition that celebrates the New Orleans Tricentennial by bringing together a group of seven contemporary art projects that focus on forgotten or marginalized histories of the city. Read More
New Orleans Museum of Art welcomes new hires
Lisa Rotondo-McCord, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs at the New Orleans Museum of Art, has announced Kelsey Brosnan as Doris Zemurray Stone Curatorial Fellow for European Art, and Madeleine Wieand as Collection Database Associate. Read More
Renaissance Masterpieces Restored: Veronese in Murano travels to NOMA in April
NOMA is only the second American museum to host Veronese in Murano, a focused exhibition featuring two Renaissance masterpieces by the celebrated artist Paolo Veronese (1528–1588). Two sixteenth-century altarpieces from a church on the island of Murano were restored by Venetian Heritage with support from BVLGARI. Read More
Lee Friedlander’s Louisiana Roots: NOMA explores photographer’s ties to Louisiana
On view April 27 through August 12, 2018, Lee Friedlander in Louisiana explores the ways in which Louisiana, and New Orleans in particular, have had a profound impact on the career of this important artist, while also highlighting Friedlander’s significance as a documentarian of the local music community. Read More
Breaking Barriers, Building Community: Carlos Rolón Creates Transformational, Immersive Experience at NOMA
The exhibition Carlos Rolón: Outside/In, featuring the work of Puerto Rican artist Carlos Rolón, will be on view at NOMA March 16 through August 26 of 2018. Read More
Inspired by Couture, Art in Bloom returns for the 30th Year
NOMA celebrates 30 years of Art in Bloom, the most anticipated springtime event in New Orleans. Themed Queen of Arts: Celebrating 30 Years of Art in Bloom, the event will showcase spectacular floral designs created by over 75 exhibitors, which will remain on display from March 15-18, 2018. Queen of Arts: Celebrating 30 Years of Art in Bloom is in partnership with IBERIABANK. Read More
NOMA to break ground on six-acre expansion of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
In its effort to further unite, inspire, and engage the New Orleans community, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) plans to break ground on an expansion of the renowned Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden in December 2017. NOMA’s initiative to expand the sculpture garden enables the museum to continue sharing significant art and artists with the broadest possible public. Read More
NOMA announces state-of-the-art renovation
Marking the city of New Orleans’ Tricentennial in 2018, the Zemurray Foundation has generously provided the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) with a gift to support a renovation of the museum’s auditorium complex. Planning for the project is expected to be underway in 2018, with construction anticipated to begin in 2019. Read More