Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Honoring Juneteenth with free admission


JUNE 17, 2020

History of the Conquest (2017) by Hank Willis Thomas is among more than 90 works in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. 

Free admission to Besthoff Sculpture Garden on June 19

To honor Juneteenth, NOMA will offer free admission to the Sculpture Garden on Friday, June 19, during standard hours of 9:30 am to 6 pm. On this day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, we hope the Sculpture Garden will provide an opportunity for peace and reflection. The Sculpture Garden is currently open Wednesdays through Sundays. Read more about new safety standards.
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
MUSEUM REOPENING
NOMA will welcome visitors on Wednesday, July 8, with the option of a new prepaid, contactless ticketing system.
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN VIRTUAL TOUR
Learn more about select sculptures by artists such as Hank Willis Thomas and Teresita Fernández that explore art's role in addressing histories and shaping political discourse. 
ART-MAKING ACTIVITY
Inspired by NOMA's collection of multigenerational quilts from Gee's Bend, Alabama, create your own patchwork art from paper with help from family and friends.
SHORT STORY CONTEST WINNERS
Read the four winning entries from a short-story contest inspired by select works in NOMA's decorative arts collection.
SUGGESTED READING LIST
Discover the inspirations of artists represented in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in books available for mail order from the Museum Shop. 
YOUTUBE VIDEO
In 2019, Fred Wilson spoke about his sculpture in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden and his dissentient Mining the Museum project with New Orleans artist Ron Bechet. 

Summer Art Kits are selling out quickly

Engage kids in the weeks ahead with a customizable, take-home engagement program featuring virtual and hands-on activities. Home delivery is available in the city of New Orleans. Exclusive online instruction begins June 23.
BABY ARTSPLAY! AT HOME
Combine art, play, and learning with free Facebook Live workshops for children ages one to two on Saturday mornings. Join us for the final session this season on June 20.
TEEN PHOTO CHALLENGE
The NOMA Teen Squad is now accepting submissions for NOMA’s Teen Photo Challenge: Captured in Quarantine
SHOP NOMA
Find the perfect gift for dad this Father's Day, from bow ties and cuff links to books and coffee mugs.

Hank Willis Thomas (American, b. 1976), History of the Conquest, 2017, Bronze, Gift of Sydney and Walda Besthoff, Installation funded by Brian and Jacki Schneider, 2018.30
Teresita Fernández (American, b. 1968), Viñales (Mayombe Mississippi) (detail), 2019, Glazed ceramic, Museum purchase with funds provided by the Sydney and Walda Besthoff, 2019.2
Jose Alves da Cunha (Portuguese, active late 19th century), “Palissy ware” Plate with Octopus, c. 1870–1887, Glazed earthenware, Gift of Brooke Hayward Duchin, 97.766
Portrait of Fred Wilson, courtesy of Heather Johnson
Instagram photo courtesy of NOMA Teen Squad member Kayla Andrus
Ferrelle bow tie by Brackish

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