Wednesday, August 5, 2020

This Week at the New Orleans Museum of Art


AUGUST 5, 2020

SUMMER ESCAPE

Let your mind wander through more than 5,000 years of art at NOMA, open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Stroll among more than 90 works in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on the same days, from 9:30 am to 5 pm. New guidelines are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit. Prepaid, contactless ticketing is encouraged for museum visits. Wednesdays remain free for Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. 

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

In Ear to the Ground, contemporary artists show how nature can spur creative innovation. 

TEEN SUMMER SERIES

Beginning Friday, August 14, teens are invited to participate in a series of three virtual programs led by teaching artists. The first session will focus on sound mapping.   

OBJECT LESSON

Fairyland Lusterware, manufactured by Wedgwood, depicts strange and enchanting scenes of fanciful worlds. 

YOGA IN THE GARDEN

Register now for Saturday morning yoga classes in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

MEMBERSHIP

Did you know you can now get all the perks of membership starting at $14 a month? New payment options are available.

SHOP NOMA

The Museum Shop is open during all museum hours. You can always shop online for a wide range of merchandise, ranging from children's books and games to exquisite jewelry.

NOMA is committed to uniting, inspiring, and engaging diverse communities and cultures through the arts—now more than ever. Your gift will make a direct and immediate impact as NOMA welcomes our community back to the museum and sculpture garden, plans new exhibitions, and develops virtual and at-home arts education resources for our school partners. Make a donation online

We welcome your feedback. Please contact us at info@noma.org or by calling 504-658-4220.


Raoul Dufy (French, 1877–1953), The Window at Nice (detail), 1923, Oil on canvas, Gift of the Elizabeth Stafford Family Art LLC, 95.312

Jesús Moroles (American, 1950–2015), Las Mesas Bench, Granite, Gift of Sydney and Walda Besthoff, 2001.211

Jennifer Odem (American), Earth Mounds, 2006, Plaster, soil and brass pressure valve, Collection of the artist, © Jennifer Odem

Wedgwood, manufacturer, and Daisy Makeig-Jones, designer, Fairyland Lustre “Imps on a Bridge and Tree House” Vase (detail), 1916–1931. Porcelain (Bone china) with underglaze and luster and gilt; 12 in x 6 1/2 in diameter, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Besthoff III, 2007.70

View of the Great Hall at NOMA

Llamanoes, a board game for children 


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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