BY FLOOR ON VIEW NOW
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ENTWINED: RITUAL WRAPPING AND BINDING IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTHERN ART
MUSEUM STORE VISITOR SERVICES TUNNEL EXHIBITION CIRCLE GALLERY THE LIBRARY /// Kristen Meyers, She Boxes, 2019, Mixed media, Collection of the artist
ON VIEW THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2021
/// Chandra McCormick, The Prayer, Phoenix, LA River Parish (detail), 1986, Archival pigment print, Gift of Stacey and Michael Burke
Drawing from the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s premier collection of works by Benny Andrews, this ongoing exhibition celebrates one of the South’s greatest voices in the visual arts. ON VIEW YEAR-ROUND
/// Benny Andrews, Grandmother’s Dinner (detail), 1992, Oil and collage, Gift of the Benny Andrews Foundationn
WILL HENRY STEVENS
Revelations: Recent Photography Acquisitions features a selection of photographs made from the early 20th century to the present and added to the Ogden’s Museum of Southern Art’s permanent collection over the last decade. With over 70 photographs featured, Revelations represents a wide range of processes and techniques made by a diverse group of 39 photographers. ON VIEW THROUGH MARCH 7, 2021
Ogden Museum of Southern Art currently holds over 300 works by Will Henry Stevens. Stevens’ body of work consists of plein air paintings of the North Carolina Highlands and the waterways of South Louisiana, as well as abstracted landscapes and geometric abstraction. ON VIEW YEAR-ROUND /// Benny Andrews, Grandmother’s Dinner (detail), 1992, Oil and collage, Gift of the Benny Andrews Foundationn
COMING SOON: HBCU ART SHOWCASE
LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY, PRESENTED BY THE HELIS FOUNDATION
/// Trenity Thomas, Teenage Summer, Archival digital print
ENTWINED BENNY ANDREWS
For the 2020 edition of the annual juried exhibition, Louisiana Contemporary, Presented by The Helis Foundation, guest juror René Morales, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Chief Curator at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), has selected 55 works by 56 artists. ON VIEW THROUGH FEBRUARY 7, 2021
MASK-UP NOLA POSTER CONTEST EXHIBITION
Ogden Museum is excited to present an exhibition of the 81 poster designs that were submitted to the Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families poster contest encouraging New Orleanians to mask up.
LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY ROOFTOP TERRACE RESTROOMS
BENNY ANDREWS
REVELATIONS: RECENT PHOTOGRAPHY ACQUISITIONS
STAFF OFFICES STAFF RESTROOMS
REVELATIONS EDUCATION GALLERY CSCD ARTIST SPOTLIGHT WILL HENRY STEVENS PERMANENT COLLECTION
This exhibition explores how wrapping and binding are used in the work of eleven contemporary artists from the American South. It also explores the motivations, inspirations and meaning behind the acts of wrapping and binding objects through the varied perspectives of this diverse group.
ON VIEW NOW
ON VIEW THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2020 /// Dai’Ja A. (4th-8th grade poster winner)
/// La’Shance Perry, Xavier University, Red House Blues, 2020, Photography
In collaboration with the New Orleans Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is pleased to present the 7th annual HBCU Art Showcase, a curated show of works from students attending Xavier University of Louisiana, one of the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). OPENING THIS FALL, BUT YOU CAN VIEW THE SHOW AT OGDENMUSEUM.ORG NOW
THE SOUTH Throughout the Museum you will see artists labeled by their state of residence, below is a key for these states.
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The mission of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is to broaden the knowledge, understanding, interpretation and appreciation of the visual arts and culture of the American South through its events, permanent collections, changing exhibitions, educational programs, publications and research.
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GROUP TOURS
At this time, Ogden Museum is not providing tours.
FACILITIES RENTAL
Devoted to the art, culture and history of the South, the Ogden Museum is the perfect setting for weddings, receptions, formal dinners, corporate events and social celebrations of any sort. For pricing, availability and additional information, or to arrange a site visit please contact our Events Department at events@ogdenmuseum.org or call at 504.539.9607
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OGDEN AFTER HOURS
Ogden Museum’s Thursday entertainment series, Ogden After Hours, has been moved online until further notice. We encourage you to support local musicians and Hear the South during Ogden After Hours at Home! Visit our website for info!
Rooftop Terrace
Pieces from the Permanent Collection
Education Gallery
Special Exhibitions
Center for Southern Craft & Design Artist Spotlight Museum Store and the Center for Southern Craft & Design
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ADMISSION Free to Louisiana Residents on Thursdays, 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Courtesy of The Helis Foundation Museum Members: FREE Guest of Member Ticket: $6.75 UNO (with current ID): FREE
OPEN DAILY: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
2020
925 CAMP ST. | NEW ORLEANS, LA
North American Reciprocal: FREE Employees of other Art Institutions (must show ID or business card): FREE Adults: $13.50 Military: $11 Seniors (65 and over): $11 Children (under 5): FREE Children (ages 5-17): $6.75 Students and Teachers (with current ID): $11
Restrooms are located on the fifth floor. Please no flash photography or smoking (including e-cigarettes.) Bag check is not available at this time. Visitors should carry their bags on their side or front. No food or drink is permitted in galleries.
The Museum Store and Center for Southern Craft & Design is open during regular Museum hours. In it you will find a unique selection of regional art, books, jewelry, children’s items and more! Museum members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. C o v e r I m a g e : W e n d o B r u n o i r, D o n ’ t C a t c h Yo u S l i p p i n ’ U p , A c r y l i c & s p r a y p a i n t o n l a s e r c u t w o o d m o u n t e d t o p a n e l ( o n v i e w i n L o u i s i a n a C o n t e m p o r a r y, P r e s e n t e d b y T h e H e l i s Foundation)
Dusti Bongé, Infinity (detail), 1980, Oil on masonite, Collection of Bill Goldring