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SUMMARY:Butterfly Music Series: David Torkanowsky
DESCRIPTION:Experience part of Super Bowl LIX history and enjoy music played on Suleika Jaouad and Jon Batiste’s custom Yamaha piano on view at NOMA. Batiste performed his moving rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner on this instrument in the Caesars Superdome during the Super Bowl pregame show. \nThis series celebrates the piano’s residency at NOMA and pays homage to the musical history of New Orleans by inviting New Orleans–based musicians to offer intimate sets in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts\, which also features bas-relief murals by Enrique Alférez. \nJoin us for this installment of the Butterfly Music Series featuring New Orleanian jazz pianist and composer David Torkanowsky. \nAttendance is included with museum admission. Preregistration for this event is recommended. Seating is limited and not guaranteed with registration. \nRegister Now \n\nAbout David Torkanowsky\nDavid Torkanowsky is one of New Orleans’s premier contemporary jazz pianists\, composers\, and arrangers. “Tork” was born in New Orleans in 1956\, the son of classical conductor Werner Torkanowsky and flamenco artist Theresa Torkanowsky. He learned to play piano early on\, and was schooled in the ways of New Orleans music by legends such as Danny Barker\, David Lastie and Ellis Marsalis. Read more at https://www.wwoz.org/acts/david-torkanowsky \nAbout the Work\nFor a limited time\, NOMA visitors have the unique opportunity to see the custom piano played by acclaimed musical artist Jon Batiste during the Super Bowl LIX pregame show. On view in the museum’s Lapis Center for the Arts\, the vibrant and colorful grand piano features a design by artist and bestselling author Suleika Jaouad\, who is Batiste’s wife. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://noma.org/event/butterfly-music-series-david-torkanowsky/
LOCATION:NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts
CATEGORIES:Performances,Butterfly Music Series
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SUMMARY:Producer's Choice: Chocolat and Conversation with Robert Nelson Jacobs and Producer Meryl Poster
DESCRIPTION:Films build community through shared experiences. \nNOMA presents a series of films—selected by award-winning producer and filmmaker Meryl Poster—followed by insightful special guests. Don’t miss your chance to revisit or discover modern classics on the big screen and gain behind-the-scenes insight into the film industry from leading figures. \nDiscussions will draw connections to art more broadly and celebrate cinema as an essential art form. \nNOMA will screen Chocolat (2000) for this program\, followed by a conversation with screenwriter Robert Nelson Jacobs and Poster. Doors open at 5:30 pm\, and the film screening starts at 6:00 pm.  \nTickets are $10 for NOMA members and $15 for general admission. \nPurchase Tickets \nView all events in the Producer’s Choice Film Series \nTicket Waitlist Policy\nIf tickets are sold out for a screening\, there will be a first come\, first served policy to fill any unoccupied seats:\n\nAt 5:30 pm\, the waitlist will open at the Front Desk.\nAt 6:15 pm\, we will count the number of vacant seats and begin to fill them with waitlisted individuals\, who will be invited to purchase a ticket and be seated.\nNOTE: There are no additional tickets available at the door. Waitlisted individuals will only be able to claim seats left open by no-show attendants. We cannot guarantee that individuals on the waitlist will be able to sit together.\nThe museum is open until 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings. While waiting\, waitlisted individuals are welcome to view NOMA exhibitions.\n\n\nAbout the Film\nChocolat (2000\, 2h 1m)\nA mysterious woman opens a sweets shop in a 1950s French village and immediately causes a romantic and societal stir among the uptight townsfolk. \nAbout Meryl Poster\nMeryl Poster is an award-winning producer and filmmaker. Starting as the second ever female trainee in the William Morris Agency mailroom\, she has since led and developed a slate of groundbreaking\, critically acclaimed films\, including the Oscar-winning Chicago\, Chocolat\, Cider House Rules\, Cop Land\, Beautiful Girls\, Bounce\, Kate and Leopold\, and An Unfinished Life.
URL:https://noma.org/event/producers-choice-chocolat-and-conversation-with-robert-nelson-jacobs-and-producer-meryl-poster/
LOCATION:NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts
CATEGORIES:Films,Talks & Tours
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SUMMARY:Pride Summer Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Friday of June for a vibrant evening of art\, music\, and celebration in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month. \nNOMA’s after-hours Pride Summer Soirée invites everyone to celebrate art and Pride in the heart of NOMA’s galleries. With live music and DJ sets\, Pride-inspired art making activities\, and more\, this celebration is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for all. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nTickets are $15 for Members\, $30 for General Admission\, and free for attendees under 19. \nPurchase Tickets \n\nEvent Details\nLive DJ Set from ZEUS\nDance all night to live mixes from local artist\, DJ\, and producer ZEUS in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts. \nArt-Making Activities for All\nCraft the night away at our interactive art-making station. Our featured art activity\, an “identity Collage” inspired by Robert Rauschenberg’s Melic Meeting (Spread)\, on view in the second floor’s Entergy Corporation Gallery\, is designed for creatives of all experience levels. \nGlam Photo Booth\, Courtesy of MIPB & Co.\nStrike a pose\, channel the energy of your favorite LGBTQ+ icons\, and capture unforgettable memories of the night with complementary photos from a Glam Photo Booth courtesy of MIPB & Co.\, an LGBTQ+ owned business. \nGallery Talk with Dr. Orlando Hernández Ying\, Curator of Arts of the Americas\nEnjoy after-hours access to our galleries and exhibitions\, and gain deeper insight into our collection with a gallery talk led by NOMA’s Curator of Arts of the Americas\, Dr. Orlando Hernández Ying. His gallery talk\, titled Three Male Nudes at NOMA\, will focus on the appreciation of the male nude through the lens of Mannerism\, a period of experimentation and innovation that pushed the boundaries of art and challenged the idealized norms of the High Renaissance. \nThis gallery talk will take place from 7:00-7:20 pm. The talk will begin in the Renaissance Art Gallery and move into the Dutch Art Gallery\, both found on the first floor. \nFood and Drinks from Café NOMA\nSip and snack on a small bites and beverage menu from Café NOMA. The menu will include a rainbow doberge cake\, Pride-themed cocktails\, and more. \n\nBios\nAbout ZEUS\nZEUS is a New Orleans-based artist\, DJ\, and producer. He supported Grammy Award-winning Tank and the Bangas on their The Heart\, The Mind\, The Soul tour across the US\, performed at Gameday at The Bayou Classic\, and recently held a residency at Emeril Lagasse’s 34 Restaurant and Bar in New Orleans. You can find him on Instagram\, Soundcloud\, TikTok\, YouTube\, and on his official website. \n \nAbout MIPB & Co. (Photo Booth Experience Makers)\nMIPB & Co. is a premier destination for exceptional photo booth experiences. They are passionate about creating unforgettable moments and capturing the essence of joy\, laughter and celebration. \n“As a LGBTQ+ owned business\, it’s important to us to show up for our community not just in celebration\, but by giving our time\, talent\, and resources where it counts\,” remarks co-owner Orlando Whigham. “We’re excited to support Pride in a way that feels authentic to who we are.” \nConnect with MIPB & Co. on their Instagram (@mipb.activations) and their official website.
URL:https://noma.org/event/pride-summer-soiree/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:Special,Member Events,Festivals
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SUMMARY:Producer's Choice: The Wings of the Dove and Conversation with Susan Taylor and Producer Meryl Poster
DESCRIPTION:Films build community through shared experiences. \nNOMA presents a series of films—selected by award-winning producer and filmmaker Meryl Poster—followed by insightful special guests. Don’t miss your chance to revisit or discover modern classics on the big screen and gain behind-the-scenes insight into the film industry from leading figures. \nDiscussions will draw connections to art more broadly and celebrate cinema as an essential art form. \nNOMA will screen The Wings of the Dove (1997) for this program\, followed by a conversation with Susan Taylor\, the Montine McDaniel Freeman Director of NOMA\, and Poster. Doors open at 5:30 pm\, and the film screening starts at 6:00 pm.  \nTickets are $10 for NOMA members and $15 for general admission. \nPurchase Tickets \nView all events in the Producer’s Choice Film Series \nTicket Waitlist Policy\nIf tickets are sold out for a screening\, there will be a first come\, first served policy to fill any unoccupied seats:\n\nAt 5:30 pm\, the waitlist will open at the Front Desk.\nAt 6:15 pm\, we will count the number of vacant seats and begin to fill them with waitlisted individuals\, who will be invited to purchase a ticket and be seated.\nNOTE: There are no additional tickets available at the door. Waitlisted individuals will only be able to claim seats left open by no-show attendants. We cannot guarantee that individuals on the waitlist will be able to sit together.\nThe museum is open until 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings. While waiting\, waitlisted individuals are welcome to view NOMA exhibitions.\n\n\nAbout the Film\nThe Wings of the Dove (1997\, 1h 42m)\nA scheming woman exploits a friendship with a dying heiress to attain her goals in this handsome adaptation of Henry James’s novel. \nAbout Meryl Poster\nMeryl Poster is an award-winning producer and filmmaker. Starting as the second ever female trainee in the William Morris Agency mailroom\, she has since led and developed a slate of groundbreaking\, critically acclaimed films\, including the Oscar-winning Chicago\, Chocolat\, Cider House Rules\, Cop Land\, Beautiful Girls\, Bounce\, Kate and Leopold\, and An Unfinished Life.
URL:https://noma.org/event/producers-choice-wings-of-the-dove/
LOCATION:NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts
CATEGORIES:Films,Talks & Tours
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SUMMARY:Spring Festival: New African Masquerades
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the special exhibition New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations at NOMA’s Spring Festival\, a day of activities for all ages. \nThis year’s Spring Festival will take place on Saturday\, May 31st\, from 10 am to 4 pm. \n$5 for Members \n$10 for General Admission \nFree admission for people ages 19 and under \nRegister Now \nPlease note: the New Orleans Museum of Art will be CLOSED after Spring Festival ends at 4 pm on Saturday\, May 31st. There will be no public admission to the museum after 4 pm this day.   \n\nEvent Details\nLive Music from Local Acts Young Guardians of the Flame and ÌFÉ\nListen and dance along to live performances by the Young Guardians of the Flame at 10:30 am and electronic music artist ÌFÉ at 2:45 pm. \nGuided Tours of New African Masquerades\, Afropolitan\, and More\nExplore all three floors of the museum with guided tours of our New African Masquerades and Afropolitan exhibits\, as well as our permanent African Art collection on the 3rd floor. Enjoy docent-guided tours of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden throughout the day. Tours are all ages\, with youth- and teen- focused tours scheduled throughout the day\, as well. \nNew African Masquerades-inspired Arts and Activities\nEnjoy art-making activities and demonstrations inspired by New African Masquerades.  \nConservator-Led Workshop on Document and Photo Preservation\nJoin NOMA’s Conservator of Photographs and Works of Art on Paper\, Nayla Maaruf\, for an invaluable workshop titled “Preserving Family History: Disaster Prep at Home for Family Photos and Documents.” \nConnect with Our Community\nMeet and mingle with a variety of community partners\, learn about their programs and projects\, and get creative. \nEnjoy Food and Drinks All Day\nEnjoy food from local vendors\, including Tanjariné and Café NOMA. Food will be available for purchase throughout the event.  \n\nAbout New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations\nNew African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations spotlights the work of four contemporary artists working in cities across West Africa: Chief Ekpenyong Bassey Nsa\, Sheku “Goldenfinger” Fofanah\, David Sanou\, and Hervé Youmbi. Read more.  \nAbout ÌFÉ\nNew Orleans-based African American producer and percussionist ÌFÉ blends elements of Afro-Cuban folklore and Yoruban religious music with the sounds of modern day Jamaican Dancehall\, Trap and AfroBeats. The single most important electronic act in Afro-Caribbean music today\, ÌFÉ’s long awaited sophomore album 0000+0000 was released to worldwide critical acclaim in November of 2021. His new album is scheduled for release in the Spring of 2025.
URL:https://noma.org/event/spring-fest-new-african-masquerades/
LOCATION:Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70124
CATEGORIES:Performances,Kids & Families,Talks & Tours,Member Events,Festivals
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SUMMARY:Producer's Choice: Cinema Paradiso and Conversation with Producer Meryl Poster
DESCRIPTION:Films build community through shared experiences. \nNOMA presents a series of films—selected by award-winning producer and filmmaker Meryl Poster—followed by insightful special guests. Don’t miss your chance to revisit or discover modern classics on the big screen and gain behind-the-scenes insight into the film industry from leading figures. \nDiscussions will draw connections to art more broadly and celebrate cinema as an essential art form. \nNOMA will screen Cinema Paradiso (1989) for this program\, starting with a conversation with Poster. Doors open at 6:30 pm\, the talk begins at 7:00 pm\, and the film screening starts at around 7:45 pm.  \nDue to pending weather conditions\, this program will now take place in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts. \nSeating location is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Popcorn\, bites\, beverages\, and special cocktails by Café NOMA are available for purchase. No outside food or drinks are permitted.  \nTickets are $10 for NOMA members and $15 for general admission. \nNote on Ticket Availability\nDue to pending weather conditions and indoor capacity limitations\, tickets for this program are no longer available for purchase online. \nView all events in the Producer’s Choice Film Series \n\nAbout the Film\nCinema Paradiso (1989\, 2h 35m)\nA prominent movie director returns to his Sicilian home village for the first time in many years to attend the funeral of the town’s former film projectionist\, who served as the filmmaker’s mentor when he was a young boy. \nAbout Meryl Poster\nMeryl Poster is an award-winning producer and filmmaker. Starting as the second ever female trainee in the William Morris Agency mailroom\, she has since led and developed a slate of groundbreaking\, critically acclaimed films\, including the Oscar-winning Chicago\, Chocolat\, Cider House Rules\, Cop Land\, Beautiful Girls\, Bounce\, Kate and Leopold\, and An Unfinished Life.
URL:https://noma.org/event/producers-choice-cinema-paradiso/
LOCATION:NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts
CATEGORIES:Films,Talks & Tours
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SUMMARY:NOMA at Night with the Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:Get creative and explore the museum after hours during NOMA at Night. \nFor this edition of NOMA at Night\, we’ve partnered with the Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans for an evening celebrating the vibrant cuisines\, arts\, and cultures of India. With live folk and contemporary dance performances from the NOLA Garba Group and Sanjukta; inspired dishes from local Indian food vendors\, along with specialty cocktails and a happy hour menu by Café NOMA; a documentary film screening; Mehndi tattooing; and much more\, this NOMA at Night will be one to remember. \n$15 for members\n$30 general admission\nFree admission for attendees ages 19 and under \nBuy Tickets \n\nProgram Details\nTemporary Mehndi Tattooing with Local Artist\n6:00-8:00 pm in the NOMA Shop courtyard\nCelebrate the ancient art of mehndi (also known as henna) tattoos by receiving a design from a local mehndi artist. \nFresh Indian Cuisine with Atti NOLA and Inaayat NOLA\n6:00-8:45 pm in the Front Circle of the New Orleans Museum of Art\nExplore Indian cuisine with local pop-ups Atti NOLA and Inaayat NOLA. These vendors will serve their takes on South Indian and Indian-meets-Southern cuisine\, respectively\, throughout the evening. \nLive Dance Performances from NOLA Garba Group and Sanjukta\n7:10 PM and 8:30 pm performances by Sanjukta in the Great Hall\, 7:45 pm performance with the NOLA Garba Group\nDance along with the NOLA Garba Group in a collaborative Garba performance\, a folk dance originating in the state of Gujarat. Also enjoy two performances of a classical Bharatanatyam dance with a unique twist by Sanjukta. \nTour of the Indian Art Gallery with Curator Lisa Rotondo-McCord\n6:40 pm in the third-floor Elise Mayer Besthoff Galleries\nJoin NOMA’s Deputy Director and Curator of Asian Art Lisa Rotondo-McCord for an after-hours guided tour of the Indian Art Gallery. Learn all about our collection of art and objects from across the Indian subcontinent from an expert. \nThe Elephant Whisperers (2022) Film Screening\n7:00 pm and 7:45 pm screenings in the Lapis Center for the Arts\nView two exclusive screenings of the 2022 documentary The Elephant Whisperers for NOMA at Night guests. \nMore Dining and Drinks from Café NOMA\n6:00–9:00 pm in the Great Hall\nEnjoy a happy hour menu and specialty cocktails from Café NOMA all night long. \n\nAbout the Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans\nThe Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans (IACNO) aims to organize concerts by accomplished Indian classical performing artists\, enrich the cultural life of New Orleans by introducing yet another element of music among the thriving indigenous jazz and blues tradition\, and to increase awareness of the diverse classical heritage of India. \nLearn More \nAbout Atti NOLA\n“Atti” is a slang word that means a local spot or adda—a place where people gather\, eat\, and bond over good food and great conversations. It’s more than just a name; it’s a reflection of what we wanted to create—a space where South Indian food lovers and the curious foodies of New Orleans could come together and experience something unique.  \nSee @atti_nola on Instagram for information. \nAbout Inaayat NOLA\nChefs Kanwarpal Singh and Elise Ryon run the Indian-meets-Southern cuisine pop-up Inaayat NOLA\, which takes its name from an Urdu word for blessing. Singh is a native of the state of Punjab in India and cooked at some top New Orleans restaurants before starting the pop-up. He and Ryon met while working at Donald Link restaurants.  \nSee @inaayat_nola on Instagram for information. \nThank You to Our Supporters\nNOMA at Night is supported in part by grant funds from Ruby K. Worner Charitable Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation; and the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation\, and Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council.
URL:https://noma.org/event/noma-at-night-with-the-indian-arts-circle/
LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119
CATEGORIES:NOMA at Night
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SUMMARY:Producer's Choice: The Talented Mr. Ripley and Conversation with Jude Law and Producer Meryl Poster
DESCRIPTION:Films build community through shared experiences. \nNOMA presents a series of films—selected by award-winning producer and filmmaker Meryl Poster—followed by insightful special guests. Don’t miss your chance to revisit or discover modern classics on the big screen and gain behind-the-scenes insight into the film industry from leading figures. \nDiscussions will draw connections to art more broadly and celebrate cinema as an essential art form. \nNOMA will screen The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) for this program\, followed by a conversation with actor Jude Law and Poster. Doors open at 5:30 pm\, and the film screening starts at 6:00 pm.  \nTickets are $10 for NOMA members and $15 for general admission. \nSold Out \nView all events in the Producer’s Choice Film Series \nTicket Waitlist Policy\nIf tickets are sold out for a screening\, there will be a first come\, first served policy to fill any unoccupied seats: \n\n\nAt 5:30 pm\, the waitlist will open at the Front Desk.\nAt 6:15 pm\, we will count the number of vacant seats and begin to fill them with waitlisted individuals\, who will be invited to purchase a ticket and be seated.\nNOTE: There are no additional tickets available at the door. Waitlisted individuals will only be able to claim seats left open by no-show attendants. We cannot guarantee that individuals on the waitlist will be able to sit together.\nThe museum is open until 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings. While waiting\, waitlisted individuals are welcome to view NOMA exhibitions.\n\n\nAbout the Film\nThe Talented Mr. Ripley (1999\, 2h 19m)\nA social-climbing psychopath insinuates himself into a wealthy man’s life. Chilling. \nAbout Meryl Poster\nMeryl Poster is an award-winning producer and filmmaker. Starting as the second ever female trainee in the William Morris Agency mailroom\, she has since led and developed a slate of groundbreaking\, critically acclaimed films\, including the Oscar-winning Chicago\, Chocolat\, Cider House Rules\, Cop Land\, Beautiful Girls\, Bounce\, Kate and Leopold\, and An Unfinished Life.
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SUMMARY:The Role of Warrior Women in the Republic of Benin\, Haiti\, and New Orleans with Creative Assembly Artist Caleb Dowden and Her Royal Majesty Queen Mother Dr. Dowti Desir
DESCRIPTION:This is a multi-part program organized by Creative Assembly resident artist Caleb Dowden beginning with a lecture by Her Royal Majesty Queen Mother Dr. Dowti Desir\, who will discuss the intersections of spirituality and cultural traditions in Haiti\, the Benin Republic\, and New Orleans. \nGuests will engage in a light body movement rooted in the warrior dance practice of the Agoojee\, an all-female army of the Dahomey Kingdom\, formerly the Benin Republic\, which symbolizes strength and resilience. \nClosing with a conversation with Her Royal Majesty Queen Mother Dr. Dowti Desir\, moderated by Creative Assembly artist Caleb Dowden. \nDiscussion of the vital roles women of African descent have carried in the spiritual and cultural traditions of New Orleans\, reinforcing the interconnectedness of these rich histories and highlighting the ongoing influence of the leadership of women in contemporary society. \nThis event is part of the series “Nana Benz: Reimagining the Black Feminist Future\,” which seeks to deepen the understanding of Black women’s contributions and the cultural legacies they continue to uphold. \nIncluded with museum admission\, which is free for Louisiana residents every Wednesday courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative. \nAbout Creative Assembly Artist Caleb Dowden\nCaleb Dowden is a choreographer and researcher from New Orleans\, Louisiana. In 2021\, she graduated from the State University of New York at Purchase with her BFA in dance. As a 2021 recipient of a Fulbright Independent research award from the U.S. Department of State and a Fulbright Hay’s fellowship with SUNY Purchase \, Caleb’s choreographic work and research has been supported locally and internationally by the French Alliance of New Orleans\, Le Centre ( Benin Republic)\, Borna Soglo gallery ( Benin Republic)\, University of New Orleans\, Ogden Museum of Southern Art\, International Dance Festival of New Orleans\, The New Ohio Theatre \, and the Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography at Florida State University. As the Director of Dow-Dance Company\, Caleb Dowden produces choreographic work at the intersection of African history and culture with a unique vision of (re)connecting the African Diaspora with the African continent. \nAbout Her Royal Majesty Queen Mother Dr. Dòwòti Désir\nHer Royal Majesty Queen Mother Dr. Dòwòti Désir\, Sêmévo 1st of the Royal Palace of the African Diaspora\, has been a prominent figure since her enthronement in 2022 as Queen Mother of the African Diaspora in the Benin Republic. Born in Haiti\, she is the first Haitian to hold this title on the African continent and is recognized for her dedication to African spirituality\, repatriation\, and dual citizenship for members of the African Diaspora. An accomplished scholar with degrees from Barnard College\, Bard College\, and The New Seminary\, her work includes founding the Imperial Corps Agoodjié\, advocating for children’s rights\, and engaging in various international initiatives. Dr. Désir has participated in notable events such as the Festival of the Diaspora in Colombia and has collaborated with organizations to foster connections between Africa and its Diaspora. As an educator at Dutchess Community College\, she empowers youth through the Imperial Corps Agoodjié and its Youth Warriors program. Her commitment to reconnecting the African Diaspora with their ancestral roots and addressing critical issues has made her a recognized thought leader on a global scale.
URL:https://noma.org/event/warrior-women/
LOCATION:NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes,Talks & Tours,Creative Assembly
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SUMMARY:Cross-Cultural Conversations: Creative Assembly and ARCAthens
DESCRIPTION:Join us in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts for an enlightening evening of cross-cultural dialogue with ARCAthens resident artists Angelo Plessas and Steffi Stouri and two of NOMA’s Creative Assembly Cohort members\, Carl Harrison Jr. and LaVonna Varnado-Brown. These artists with diverse backgrounds will share their experiences\, perspectives\, and creative processes.  \nThrough an open exchange\, attendees will gain insight into how art serves as a universal language\, transcending geographical boundaries\, and fostering connections among people from varied cultural backgrounds. In conversation with NOMA’s Creative Assembly Cohort members\, the visiting artists will explore themes of identity\, representation\, and the power of artistic expression. \nThis program is included with with museum admission\, which is free for Louisiana residents every Wednesday courtesy of The Helis Foundation.  \n\nABOUT ARCATHENS\nBased in New York City\, ARCAthens was created in 2017 to provide opportunities and support to visual artists\, curators\, and scholars through its artist residency programs. The inaugural NOLA/NYC Research Fellowship gives Greek artists and curators the opportunity to focus on cultural exchange and community engagement in two American cities: New Orleans and New York City. Visit ARCAthens to learn more about the organization and their programs. \nLearn More \n\nAbout the Speakers\nAngelo Plessas lives and works between Athens and Kymi\, Greece. He explores the intersection of spirituality and the networked world\, investigating how ancient\, folk\, and cybernetic histories intertwine. By weaving together elements from the spiritual and the online realms\, Plessas creates spaces that challenge the notion of binaries—material versus virtual\, human versus machine\, past versus future—proposing instead a fluid reality where all these dimensions converge. His work spans performances\, artist residencies\, artist’s books\, interactive websites\, quilted sculptures\, neon installations\, and educational projects. His work has been exhibited in Documenta 14\, the 8th Thessaloniki Biennale\, the Onassis Foundation\, the 8th Biennale of Gherdëina\, the Serralves Foundation\, and the 13th Gwangju Biennale in S. Korea. Other projects have also been exhibited in The Museum of Contemporary\, Chicago; the Jeu de Paume\, Paris; the DESTE Foundation\, and the National Museum of Contemporary Art\, Athens. He is the founder of the independent space P.E.T. Projects in Athens. He won the DESTE Foundation Prize in 2015. \nSteffi Stouri is an independent curator and researcher based in Athens\, specializing in feminist epistemologies\, archival practices\, and sonic art. With an academic background in Heritage and Museum Studies (MA\, University of Amsterdam) and History and Philosophy of Science (BSc\, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens)\, her work explores the intersections of gender\, identity\, and memory. Her curatorial projects often engage with embodied experiences and fragmented histories\, aiming to challenge dominant narratives through collaborative practices and innovative exhibitions. Notable projects include Otherlands (2024) a site specific exhibition and sonic performance in the archaeological site of Heraion\, Unboxing Callas (2023–2024)\, an archival and group exhibition exploring the legacy of Maria Callas in dialogue with the Greek National Opera’s archive\, and From Cartography to Cookbooks (2021)\, a digital exhibition examining Dutch colonialism through cartography and culinary history. She has also curated sound-focused projects like Chase (2018)\, a sound installation exploring sonic performance and the body\, and Symbiotic Degradation (2020)\, a hybrid exhibition addressing environmental degradation and its artistic representations. Her practice is deeply informed by a commitment to reparative curating\, cultural exchange\, and community engagement. Through the NOLA/NYC Research Fellowship\, she seeks to expand her exploration of sonic art\, while connecting the cultural histories and musical legacies of New York and New Orleans to her ongoing curatorial work. \nCarl Harrison Jr. is a New Orleans–based filmmaker\, artist\, and urban farmer dedicated to preserving cultural heritage and promoting environmental sustainability. As the founder of the St. Roch Apiary and Food Forest\, Harrison creates spaces for community engagement\, combining urban farming with beekeeping to support local ecosystems and inspire others to reconnect with nature. His short film\, The Buzz of St. Roch\, won an Audience Award at the 2024 New Orleans Film Festival and highlights the beauty and resilience of his neighborhood. Currently\, Harrison is touring The Buzz of St. Roch. His exhibition Echoes of the Hive was on view last year at the Tulane School of Public Health. Harrison also directed The Black Schoolhouse\, a documentary exploring the intersection of art\, activism\, and education within New Orleans’ Black community. \nLaVonna Varnado-Brown has worked as an installation artist\, artist advocate\, teaching artist\, and tutor in and around New Orleans and with Beginning with Children\, a Brooklyn–based college and career preparatory program). Varnado-Brown creates mixed-media visual art engaging with Afrofuturism\, history\, the divine feminine\, and floral motifs. Varnado-Brown explores Afrofuturism as a cultural aesthetic to navigate the intersection of art and history and inspire action in the now by creating space for joy. Varnado-Brown finds inspiration in the community through facilitating workshops that create intentional space to engage in creative grounding practices that raise our spatial awareness and kinesthetic responses to one another and our environment.
URL:https://noma.org/event/creative-assembly-and-arcathens-2025/
LOCATION:NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts
CATEGORIES:Talks & Tours
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