Wednesday, March 3, 2021

This Week at the New Orleans Museum of Art ("NOMA")

 


MARCH 3, 2021

HONORING WOMEN

Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by highlighting women artists in NOMA's collection throughout the month of March. ⁠Often inspired by sources close to home, Alma Thomas created a style of abstract painting entirely her own. Learn about Dogwood Display II from Katie Pfohl, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. 

Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon

COMING SOON 

Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society opens at NOMA on Saturday, March 6

Portrait of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France

VIRTUAL EXHIBITION 

Take a close look at Portrait of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, NOMA's 1788 masterpiece by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, presented in partnership with Google Arts & Culture.

Lois Conner, "Peking University, Beijing, China," 1991

FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY

NOMA announces an extraordinary gift of photographs from distinguished collectors Cherye and James Pierce. 

Art project inspired by Alma Thomas

ART PROJECT

In celebration of Women’s History Month, people of all ages can enjoy this collage art project inspired by Alma Thomas's painting Dogwood Display II.

Olivya Lee

MUSICIANS FROM HOME

NOMA presents a series of virtual concerts by New Orleans-based artists in collaboration with musician Mahmoud Chouki. Enjoy a performance by Olivya Lee.

Art in Bloom: Home Grown

SEE SPECTACULAR FLORAL DESIGNS

The New Orleans Museum of Art and Garden Study Club of New Orleans invite you to Art in Bloom 2021 | Home Grown presented by IBERIABANK | First Horizon, from May 5 – 9.

NOMA Teens Giveaway

GIVEAWAY EXTENDED

The NOMA Teens online giveaway is extended through March 7! Teens can visit us online or follow us on Instagram at @noma_teens to enter for your chance to win creativity-boosting art supplies & awesome apparel. 

NOMA SHOP

Visit the NOMA Museum Shop in-store or online for a selection of items by women artists, including this book featuring NOMA artist Teresita Fernández.

VIRTUAL VISITS

Bring art into your classroom or directly to students at home! Work with us to plan a live virtual discussion about art with a museum educator. 

AGENDA FOR CHANGE

Meaningful and lasting change requires hard work, and takes time. We invite you to follow our progress as we become the institution we aspire to be.

NOMA is more committed than ever to connecting our community through art and culture. Please consider making a monthly gift to NOMA’s Renewal and Recovery Fund of $10, $20, or $35, to be a treasured supporter of YOUR museum. Challenges still lie ahead but we are optimistic that with your continued support, we can continue our recovery. Make an online donation.

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IMAGES, FROM TOP:

Alma W. Thomas (1891–1978), Dogwood Display II, 1972, Detail, Acrylic on canvas, Gift of Elizabeth R. French, 2000.23 © Alma Thomas

Installation shot: Made in India, Tamil Nadu ParvatiChola period, 11th century, Copper alloy, Asia Society, New York: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection, 1979.21, Courtesy American Federation of Arts

Elisabeth Louise Vigeé Le Brun, Portrait of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, circa 1788, The New Orleans Museum of Art: Museum purchase, Women's Volunteer Committee and Carrie Heiderich Fund, 85.90

Detail: Lois Conner (American, born 1951), Peking University, Beijing, China, 1991, Platinum print, Gift of Cherye R. and James F. Pierce, 2020.57.24

Art Project: Layered Collage Inspired by Alma Thomas

Musician Olivya Lee

Teresita Fernández: Wayfinding

Mini Masters students at NOMA

Exterior banners at the entrance to the New Orleans Museum of Art


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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