This Week at the New Orleans Museum of Art

   

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AUGUST 5, 2020

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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. 

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

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

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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.   

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OBJECT LESSON

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

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YOGA IN THE GARDEN

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

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MEMBERSHIP

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

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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.

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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.

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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 

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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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PO Box 19123, New Orleans, LA 70179

National Art Museum Day Celebrated on May 17th

FREE ADMISSION ON MAY 17 FOR ART MUSEUM DAY In recognition of National Art Museum Day, admission will be FREE to all visitors on Thursday, May 17. NOMA  (The New Orleans Museum of Art) is the only participating museum in Louisiana. Don't miss the opportunity to see our major exhibitions, including   A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes,  Carlos Rolón: Outside/In, Lee Friedlander in Louisiana, Veronese in Murano: Two Venetian Renaissance Masterpieces Restored, and Personalities in Clay: Ceramics from the E. John Bullard Collection.   A number of local museums have special "free admission" days for Louisiana residents. Search this blog for more info OR check each museum's web site.

NOONTIME TALK TODAY (1/3) TO FOCUS ON AMERICAN STUDIO CERAMICS

Looking to get out of the cold? Louisiana residents (with an ID) are admitted FREE to the New Orleans Museum of Art on Wednesdays. NOONTIME TALK TO FOCUS ON AMERICAN STUDIO CERAMICS Wednesday, January 3, 12 p.m. Join Decorative Arts Curator Mel Buchanan for a Noontime Talk on the exhibition Personalities in Clay: American Studio Ceramics from the E. John Bullard Collection. The collection features more than seventy ceramics made between 1940 and the end of the twentieth century. Noontime Talks are casual discussions led by curators, artists, and special guests throughout the year. Admission is always FREE to Louisiana residents with ID on Wednesdays courtesy of the Helis Foundation.  January is Ceramics Month at NOMA with a host of special events in the weeks ahead.

Jack E. Earl, Stone Man, 2002, Earthenware, Collection of E. John Bullard, © Jack Earl

FREE ADMISSION TO NOMA COURTESY OF THE HELIS FOUNDATION IF TEMPERATURES HIT 95 DEGREES

The Helis Foundation and FOX8 have partnered to present "Art and A/C." Throughout the month of August, if the temperature forecasted by FOX8 chief meteorologist David Bernard is at or above 95 degrees, three of New Orleans' art museums will open their doors free of charge to all Louisiana residents, and residents of Hancock and Pearl County, Mississippi, with ID, courtesy of The Helis Foundation. 

Admission is always free at NOMA for Louisiana residents on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation.

Visit FOX8 Live to check the weather, and look for special notices on NOMA's Facebook posts. Watch the video below for additional details.

Visitors can expect blockbuster art exhibitions, air conditioning, and extra fun and giveaways at each museum! Other participating museums include the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the Contemporary Arts Center.

Tip of the Day: Be Ready for Exercise Anytime

Be ready for exercise anytime. Keep some comfortable clothes and a pair of walking or running shoes in the car and at the office. Tips for being more active. Fit activity into your lifestyle.

Remember these exercise options at the New Orleans Museum of Art

WELLNESS CLASSES AMONG THE ARTWORKS

Yoga in the Sculpture Garden: Saturday, July 29, 8 - 9 a.m.

Tai Chi/Chi Kung in the Galleries: Monday, July 31, 6 - 7 p.m.

NOMA, in collaboration with East Jefferson Wellness Center, offers wellness classes every Saturday morning and Monday evening.

Classes are $5; FREE for NOMA members and East Jefferson Wellness Center members. To register, call East Jefferson Healthfinder at (504) 456.5000.

MULTICULTURAL CUISINE FEATURED IN 'THE ARTFUL PALATE' COOKING DEMO AT CAFÉ NOMA

This is a continuation of our series of posts highlighting free and low cost events in the metro New Orleans area

Friday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. Chefs of the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group will demonstrate their own culinary masterpieces at Café NOMA's "Artful Palate." This sixth-annual summer cooking series features eight artfully inspired demonstrations over the course of successive Fridays from July 21 through September 1. Meet Knut Mjelde, sous chef from Ralph's on the Park, this Friday as he presents "Multicultural Food in Modern New Orleans." Café guests and patrons may partake in the presentation and savor samples as each artful dish is created. For a complete list of chefs and nightly culinary themes, check the online schedule.

Free Admission to NOMA on May 18, 2017

We know many cancer patients and survivors struggle with financial issues. We try to highlight free events in the metro New Orleans area so that everyone can take advantage of them. On Thursday, May 18, 2017, NOMA offers FREE ADMISSION to all visitors as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors' (AAMD) Art Museum Day. The theme of this year's Art Museum Day is Art Museums Foster Vibrant Communities. AAMD members across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will be offering programs and initiatives to celebrate the arts and the important role art museums play in their communities. In addition to bringing the best of human creativity to people across North America, museums serve as engines for the creative economy, partners with school systems and civic organizations, and anchors for public spaces and neighborhoods, making their regions better places for everyone. We invite visitors to share their experiences on Art Museum Day via social media, with the hashtag #ArtMuseumDay.  MUSEUM HOURS Tuesday - Thursday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday | 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays  SYDNEY AND WALDA BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN Open 7 days a week with free admission  Monday - Friday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday - Sunday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Other Free Cultural Events in the Area: Did you know? Wednesdays are FREE admission days for Louisiana residents at the New Orleans Museum of Art , courtesy of The Helis Foundation. (May not include special exhibitions.) Wednesdays are FREE admission days for Louisiana residents at the Botanical Gardens in City Park Thursdays are FREE admission days for Louisiana residents at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, courtesy of The Helis Foundation . (May not include special exhibitions) Sundays are FREE admission days for Louisiana residents at the Contemporary Arts Center, courtesy of The Helis Foundation . (May not include special exhibitions) There is no admissions charge to visit the Sydney and Walda Besthoff  Sculpture Garden in City Park. The Labyrinth at Audubon Park  was created as a healing space after Hurricane Katrina.. Meet the Mississippi:Exploring the New Orleans Riverfront Recreation Sites on the New Orleans' Lakefront Lafreniere Park free concerts kick off Thursday with Latin night Learn about the FREE concerts sponsored each spring by the Young Leadership Council