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| YOUR WEEKLY UPDATE ON ALL THINGS NOMA |
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FRIDAY NIGHTS AT NOMA: Jason Berry debuts a new book and preview of a companion documentary for New Orleans Tricentennial
Acclaimed New Orleans writer Jason Berry will present his new book, City of a Million Dreams: New Orleans at Year 300, along with preview clips from a companion documentary during Friday Nights at NOMA on November 16. His lecture in Stern Auditorium will be followed by a book signing in the Museum Shop. Opera on Tap will perform in the Great Hall, Curator Vanessa Schmid will guide visitors through The Orléans Collection (limited to the first 25 visitors), and a Buddhist priest will discuss the spread of Japanese Zen in the United States in conjunction with the exhibition Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters. Arrive early and stay late for the full lineup of events:
5 - 8 pm | Art on the Spot family activity table
6 - 8:30 pm | Music by Opera on Tap
6 pm | Gallery Tour of The Orléans Collection with Curator Vanessa Schmid
6:45 pm | Gallery Talk in Teaching Beyond Doctrine with Rev. Michaela Bonner O'Connor of Mid City Zen
7:30 pm | Lecture, documentary preview, and book signing with Jason Berry, author of City of a Million Dreams: New Orleans at Year 300
Cafe NOMA, the Museum Shop, galleries and exhibitions are open until 9 pm.
NOTE: This will be the final Friday Nights at NOMA for 2018. Join us again for programs in January 2019.
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SPECIAL OFFER for new members: Join now and receive three extra months
Beginning now and continuing through January 27, 2019, throughout the run of The Orléans Collection exhibition, new NOMA members who purchase either an Individual or Dual/Family membership receive 15 months for the price of 12. Click here and apply code ORLEANS3 at checkout. Please call the membership department at 504.658.4130 if you have questions.
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Antoine Coypel (French, c. 1661-1722), Assembly of the Gods (detail), 1702, Oil sketch on canvas, Musee des Beaux-Arts d'Angers, Angers, France, 38.J.1881
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Enroll in Classes with Curators to learn about art in 18th-century Paris in conjunction with The Orléans Collection exhibition
Curator Vanessa Schmid and Curatorial Fellow Kelsey Brosnan will lead a three-part Classes with Curators program about art in 18th-century Paris on Tuesdays, November 27, December 4 and 11, from 6 - 8 pm. Enroll now to go behind the scenes of The Orléans Collection and discover the stories behind the artists and patrons of this intriguing era of art history. $150 for the entire series, $125 for NOMA members.
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French Connections film series presents The Death of Louis XIV
In conjunction with The Orléans Collection, NOMA is screening four movies set in 18th-century France. Watch The Death of Louis XIV on Saturday, November 17, at 2 pm. This 2015 French film with English subtitles portrays the final days of France's illustrious "Sun King" as he struggles to govern the realm from his deathbed. Power struggles ensue just beyond his view. Watch the trailer above (Not rated | 1 hour, 55 minutes).
November 24 | The Royal Exchange
December 1 | Dangerous Liaisons
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Join a ZaZen meditation session in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
In conjunction with the exhibition Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters, local Buddhist abbot Richard Collins of the New Orleans Zen Temple will lead a ZaZen meditation session in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Saturday, November 17, from 10 am to noon. The seminar is free and kneeling cushions will be provided.
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| Lina Iris Viktor, Eleventh (from the series Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred.), 2018, Pure 24-karat gold, acrylic, gouache, print on canvas, Collection of the artist, Courtesy the artist and Mariane Ibrahim Gallery, Seattle |
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Join us for Small Talks, Noontime Talks, and daily tours
Small Talks are 10- to 15-minute discussions focused on a single object or small range of objects within the permanent collection or special exhibitions. This week's topics will include works on view in Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred, and Inka Dinka Doo, a sculpture made of recycled auto parts. View the full list of talks and tours.
Noontime Talks are casual conversations frequently scheduled throughout the year at noon between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors. Join Curatorial Fellow Kelsey Brosnan on Wednesday, November 14, for insights in to The Orléans Collection. This talk is limited to the first 25 visitors. Curator Katie Pfohl will lead visitors through the exhibition Ear to the Ground: Earth and Element in Contemporary Art on Wednesday, November 21.
Docent-guided tours of the permanent collection and special exhibitions are offered daily at 1 pm. Tours of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden are offered on Saturdays and Mondays at noon through November 26.
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Baby ArtsPlay! engages youngest NOMA visitors
Instill a love of art at an early age through a guided, interactive experience with Baby ArtsPlay! Young Audiences Wolf Trap teaching artists will present a series of six workshops on Saturday mornings for children ages 0-3 and their caregivers. Parents, grandparents, guardians and their young ones are welcome to join the the first of six sessions of Baby ArtsPlay! on Saturday, November 17, at 10:30 am, which will focus on "Tiny Motor Scooters" (fine motor skills). Space is limited; register today at this link. For more information, email: education@noma.org or call 504.658.4128.
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StoryQuest bonds families around reading and art
Families bond around the act of reading children's literature at StoryQuest. A professional storyteller will read a book about family on Saturday, November 17, at 11 am. Ideal for children ages 2-7, no registration is required and the activity is free with museum admission.
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Studio KIDS! engages students in hands-on art workshops
This fall Studio KIDS! presents "Express Yourself" workshops for children ages 5-10 who want to get creative and learn art making techniques on select Saturday mornings from 10 am to noon. On November 17, kids will create a penciled family portrait - bring photos of family members. Register in advance | $25 NOMA members, $30 nonmembers.
A special Studio KIDS! Holiday Workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 21 from in advance of Thanksgiving. Students will create "wood pictures" based on the works of artist Mildred Thompson on display in the exhibition Against the Grain. Additional workshops are also scheduled for Thursday, December 27, and Friday, December 28. Email education@noma.org to register.
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NOMA Book Club to discuss biography of Louis XV's mistress
Join fellow book lovers as we read and discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art, artists, art museums, NOMA's collections and exhibitions.
The selection for November is
Madame de Pompadour by Nancy Mitford. The biography chronicles the life of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, a woman who served as King Louis XV's chief mistress and trusted counselor. Denounced by political enemies, Madame Pompadour, born outside the aristocracy, nonetheless became a patron of French art and was careful not to alienate the queen.
Group discussions about Madame de Pompadour will be held on Wednesday, November 14, from 1:30 - 3 pm and Thursday, November 15, from 12 - 1 pm.
Please contact NOMA Librarian Sheila Cork to reserve space for future sessions of the NOMA Book Club at scork@noma.org or 504.658.4117.
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Wellness Classes Among the Artworks
NOMA, in collaboration with East Jefferson Wellness Center, offers wellness classes every Saturday morning and Monday evening.
Yoga in the Sculpture Garden: Saturday, November 17, 8 - 9 am
Tai Chi/Chi Kung in the Galleries: Monday, November 19, 6 - 7 pm
Classes are $5; FREE for NOMA members and East Jefferson Wellness Center members. To register, call East Jefferson Healthfinder at 504.456.5000.
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Ear to the Ground: Earth and Element in Contemporary Art includes Jennifer Odem's Blue Bell, Salt Mound, and Earth Mound (2006) and Diedrich Bracken's Wading Still (Bend, Bow, Pull) (2018).
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In the weeks ahead at NOMA
Wednesday, November 28, 12 - 3 pm: Performance artist Cristina Molina will offer a "whispering tour" of the exhibition Ear to the Ground: Earth and Element in Contemporary Art.
Thursday, November 29, 6 pm: Historian Joan DeJean, author of eleven books on French literature, history, and material culture of the 17th and 18th centuries, will deliver a lecture titled "Champs-Elysées: Building Paris, Building New Orleans" in conjunction with The Orléans Collection.
Sunday, December 9, 7 pm: "An Edible Feast" will include a private curator-led tour of The Orléans Collection followed by a champagne reception with pastry selections from New Orleans finest chefs. Susan Pinkard, author of A Revolution in Taste: The Rise of French Cuisine, 1650-1800, will deliver a lecture during the reception. $90 | $75 NOMA Members | Purchase tickets
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NOMA is committed to preserving, interpreting, and enriching its collections and renowned sculpture garden; offering innovative experiences for learning and interpretation; and uniting, inspiring, and engaging diverse communities and cultures.
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