MAY 20, 2020
REFLECTIONS
This week NOMA brings you web-exclusive stories, virtual tours, art-making activities, and other content related to self-care and reflection. For a full range of digital content, visit our website.
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FROM SUSAN TAYLOR, MONTINE MCDANIEL FREEMAN DIRECTOR
FROM SUSAN TAYLOR, MONTINE MCDANIEL FREEMAN DIRECTOR
Now, more than ever, donor support plays a critical role in bringing world-class arts and culture to our community. You can help NOMA's team as they produce virtual content to keep our community connected, care for our permanent collection during the museum's closure, and prepare to reopen by making a donation online.
We look forward to welcoming visitors back to our world-renowned sculpture garden on Monday, June 1. New hours, admission, and safety guidelines will apply in the days and weeks to come. Read more.
GIVE NOLA DAY IS JUNE 2
Plan your donation now! You can preschedule your gift or create your own fundraising page for NOMA and help reach out to others who love the arts.
SUMMER ART KITS
NOMA announces Hot Art, Cool Kids: Summer Art Kit, a customizable, take-home engagement program featuring virtual and hands-on activities. Enrollment is now open.
STUDIO KIDS!
Bring NOMA into your house with a free family-oriented Virtual Studio KIDS! Art-Making Workshop on Zoom. Spaces are limited.
BABY ARTSPLAY! AT HOME
Combine art, play, and learning with free Facebook Live workshops from Young Audiences of Louisiana for children ages one to two on Saturday mornings. Join us on May 23.
VIRTUAL TOUR
In the postwar years, the American Studio Pottery movement took bold new approaches to ceramic art.
WEB-EXCLUSIVE FEATURE
In Breath, Lee Krasner creates an abstract expression of a meditative act.
VIDEO DISCUSSION
Interdisciplinary artist Edra Soto offers her reflections on the vision of fellow Puerto Rican-Chicagoan artist Carlos Rolón, whose works incorporate mirrors.
ART-MAKING ACTIVITY
Presented in partnership with Project Peaceful Warriors, breathing wands are a simple way for children and adults to find focus in times of distress.
NOMA CARES
NOMA's Mini Masters program has supplied printed lesson packets with art supplies for families who often lack digital access.
FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY
Guy Mendes's three-layered photograph of Lake Pontchartrain presents a soothing scene of a familiar natural landmark.
SHORT-STORY COMPETITION
Submit a short story inspired by objects found in NOMA's decorative arts collection. The deadline is midnight on May 21.
READING LIST
NOMA staff, in partnership with Octavia Books, an independent bookseller in New Orleans, offer a list of titles for all ages related to self-care and mental well-being.
SHOP NOMA
Our online Museum Shop has more than 100 new products for sale, including books, jewelry, accessories, home decor, and children's items.
NOMA thanks our favorite restaurants and caterers who have supported our annual fundraising events! Order curbside pick-up or delivery today from these wonderful sponsors. View the list here and click on their websites for updated times, menus, and services.
Jeppe Hein (Danish, b. 1974), Mirror Labyrinth, Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 2017, Steel and mirror, Gift of Sydney and Walda Besthoff, Installation funded by Hancock Whitney, 2019.4
Katherine Choy (Chinese, 1929–1958), Double Spout Vase, 1952–1957, Gift of Evelyn Witherspoon, 87.153
Lee Krasner (1908–1984), Breath, 1959, Oil on canvas, Gift of Mrs. P. Roussel Norman, 87.270
Carlos Rolón (American 1970), Maria, 2018, Hand-cut silver mirror on aluminum panel, Collection of Ednita and Rolando Jimenez
Guy Mendes (American, b. 1948), On Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, 1975, Gelatin silver print, Gift of the artist, 78.167
French National Porcelain Manufactory (Vincennes 1740–1756, Sèvres 1756 to present), Designed by Jean-Claude Duplessis (French, c.1695–1774), Painted by Pierre-Joseph Rosset (French, 1734–1799), Covered Tureen and Plate (Terrine du Roi), 1754–1755, Soft-paste porcelain, hand-painted and gilded, Museum purchase, William McDonald Boles and Eva Carol Boles Fund, 2000.53.a–.c
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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PO Box 19123, New Orleans, LA 70179
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PO Box 19123, New Orleans, LA 70179
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