Join us on Friday, March 2nd for a walk through and discussion with Joanne Cubbs, Curator of American Art at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. About Hard Truths Hard Truths The Art of Thornton Dial highlights the artist's significant contribution to the field of American art and shows how Dial's… More >
Patron and Preview Party Wednesday March 14, 2012 • Enjoy culinary masterpieces by the finest area restaurants and caterers • Silent auction of unique works of art by some of the regions’ most gifted artists • Be the first to the amazing and colorful creations The New Orleans Museum of… More >
St. Patrick's Day (on March 17th, each year) is celebrated in New Orleans and its suburb in the form of another parade! It's the perfect season for another celebration ... after all, it's New Orleans! The annual St. Patrick's Day Parades are considered another opportunity for family and friends to… More >
St. Patrick's Day (on March 17th, each year) is celebrated in New Orleans and its suburbs in the form of another parade! It's the perfect season for another celebration ... after all, it's New Orleans! The annual St. Patrick's Day Parades are considered another opportunity for family and friends to… More >
SweetArts 2012 honors individuals and organizations that embody the heart and soul of the New Orleans cultural arts community. Admission to this fundraising event includes open bar--a full premium bar, wine and beer, and signature cocktails by mixologists from local boutique bars; complimentary cuisine from top local restaurants; and live… More >
Aside from Mardi Gras day, the most significant day for the Mardi Gras Indians is St. Joseph's Day. Around sundown on this day, the Mardi Gras Indians once again dress in their feathers and suits and take to the streets to meet other "gangs." Also, the Mardi Gras Indian Council… More >
Thomas Mann delivers a succinct understanding of one of the primary tools of metalsmithing and guarantees students will be sawing like champs in under three hours. Students will be able to saw precise designs out of everything from paper to steel. Students will leave with several finished charms and a… More >
On March 24th from 11 am to 1 pm, NOMA will host an egg hunt in the beautiful Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Spend some time with the family, and enjoy catering by Cafe NOMA, Moon-bounces, a petting zoo, and off course, an egg hunt! More >
Join us at NOMA Friday March 30th for a presentation and walkthrough of Hard Truths The Art of Thornton Dial by artist Shawne Major. About Hard Truths Hard Truths The Art of Thornton Dial highlights the artist’s significant contribution to the field of American art and shows how Dial’s work… More >
Spend an unforgettable afternoon in the French Quarter, where teams of 4 to 6 people will pursue clues, testing their knowledge of all things Southern culture - music, art, literature and fashion - in this exhilarating, interactive scavenger hunt adventure. Then, in true New Orleans style, the afternoon rolls into… More >
The Freret Street Festival is the Kick-off to the Festival Season Over 200 Local Vendors Slightly Used Dogs and Cats For Adoption Live Music On 4 Stages (2012 Line Up TBA) Kid Zone Free parking in two nearby lots 1) On Napoleon Avenue at S Robertson Street & 2) On… More >
Inspired by a tale heard by the author in a class on art of the south pacific, 'I Love You, Goodnight. A Collection of Folktales Concerning the Origin of Night' was written and illustrated in 2010 by Cameo Olson. Three ancient stories from around the world which sought to explain… More >
Join us for Friday Night at NOMA on April 20th for a walkthrough and discussion with artists Willie Birch. About Hard Truths Hard Truths The Art of Thorton Dial highlights the artist's significant contribution to the field of American art and shows how Dial's work speaks to the most pressing… More >
Join us for Friday Night at NOMA for a conversation on the evolution of the modern Folk Art movement in America, by art historians Jane Livingston and John Beardsley. About Hard Truths Hard Truths The Art of Thorton Dial highlights the artist's significant contribution to the field of American art… More >
On July 14, 1789 more than 8,000 men and women stormed a prison fortress in Paris known as the Bastille, demanding the release of the political prisoners being held there, plus the prison's store of weapons. The storming of the Bastille was the spark that set off the French Revolution,… More >
White Linen Night is New Orleans Arts District’s annual summer art-walk and outdoor celebration along Julia Street (300-700 blocks) and throughout the New Orleans Arts District. Enjoy gallery and museum art openings with contemporary works by local, national and international artists. Official After-Party hosted at the Contemporary Arts Center, from… More >
Dirty Linen Night was founded by the artists at one small Royal Street gallery in 2001, as a tongue-in-cheek way to invite visitors to an Art Party during the slowest month of the year. Since then, DLN has taken place annually, a week after its inspiration, Julia Street's "White Linen… More >
Join more than 30,000 art lovers at one of the most chic street parties ever, held each fall at Art for Arts’ Sake. With hundreds of fabulous galleries and shops open on Julia Street, the Warehouse Arts District and Magazine Street, Art for Arts’ Sake is an annual tradition that… More >
Looking for ideas of things to do for Halloween? Get into the mood by going on one of the many haunted tours in the city through the French Quarter. Exploring one of the city’s historic and beautiful cemeteries will also set an eerily perfect tone to the day. One of… More >
Audubon Zoo does its part to help spread the message of conservation with its annual Earth Fest celebration. Earth Fest is a fun way for zoo visitors to learn about saving the environment. Exhibitors representing groups from the non-profit and governmental sectors as well as businesses involved with environmental issues… More >
Creative Alliance of New Orleans and Moving Stories Dance Project are currently accepting applications for Creative Capital’s Core Curriculum Workshop presented on March 9-11, 2012. Applications are due February 1st, 2012. This one of a kind opportunity has been described as a “crash course in self-management, strategic planning, fundraising and… More >
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 400,000 visitors each year. The Louisiana Heritage Fair showcases unforgettable music on multiple stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from… More >
Off the beaten path but comfortably situated in one of the most scenic sections of New Orleans, Bayou St. John was once the city's "back door." Until the early 20th century boaters could travel to within a mile of the business section of New Orleans from Lake Pontchartrain and take… More >
New Orleans was founded by the French, governed for forty years by the Spanish, and was also settled by large numbers of Germans, Italians, Irish and those of African-Caribbean descent. But the city also has a sizable population of Greeks, and every year descendents of one of the Western world’s… More >
Every year, the Voodoo Music Experience places New Orleans under a weekend-long spell of music, food, crafts and culture. The Festival began in 1999 and has grown in size ever since. For three whole days, the festival takes over City Park with two main stages and several smaller stages not… More >
Lectures, Demonstrations and Luncheon Thursday, March 15, 2012 • Prepare to be charmed by Houston local and master floral designer Johnathan Andrew Sage with his beautiful arrangements. He will focus on bringing the garden inside to the table. • Patrick Dunne is the author of the book The Epicurean Collector… More >
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 400,000 visitors each year. The Louisiana Heritage Fair showcases unforgettable music on multiple stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from… More >
Celebrating Hanukkah in New Orleans? “Hanukkah at the Riverwalk” lights the largest Menorah in Louisiana and features contemporary Jewish music and free latkes (potato pancakes). Children are treated to dreidels and chocolate coins during the celebration. Temple Sinai, a Reform Judaism Temple located on Saint Charles Avenue, hosts “Hanukkah on… More >
NATURE’S FORMS BRAD ROBERTSON and DAVID KIDD February 4 – 25, 2012 Opening reception Saturday, February 4th, 6 – 8 pm Octavia Art Gallery is pleased to present Nature’s Forms, an exhibition by artists Brad Robertson and David Kidd. Through their preferred mediums, these artists explore the use of texture,… More >
M.F.A. Thesis Exhibitions in February at UNO St. Claude Gallery Exposed, a Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition by Shelly Barq; and Not Just a Symbol, But a Status Symbol, a Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition by Summer Winston; will open at the UNO St. Claude Gallery on February… More >
Bruce Davenport Jr and Company The Good Stuff 3 Bruce Davenport Jr curates a show of young artists Anthony Johnson * Paje Davenport * Jamara Johnson * Lloyd Zarnado Carl Williams * John Walton * Joshua Alleman * and others...... Opening Night Saturday February 11th, 6pm-9pm (Show runs through Sunday,… More >
Bruce Davenport Jr and Company The Good Stuff 3 Bruce Davenport Jr curates a show of young artists Anthony Johnson * Paje Davenport * Jamara Johnson * Lloyd Zarnado Carl Williams * John Walton * Joshua Alleman * and others...... Opening Night Saturday February 11th, 6pm-9pm (Show runs through Sunday,… More >
ADULT CONTENT Artists Opening Reception Saturday, February 11th 6pm-12am The multi-platinum act White Zombie’ s Sean Yseult has resided in New Orleans for the past fifteen years. Originally a photo major at Parsons School of Design NYC, she pays tribute to her love of New Orleans history and it’s darker… More >
Easily recognizable for its simple elegant lines, excellent craftsmanship, and iconic imagery, the work of Enrique Alférez has become an integral part of the city of New Orleans. Alférez was a driven artist, dedicated to a democratic ideal of public art, and unflinching in his vision of the world he… More >
A master of light, New Orleans photographer David Halliday produces lush and elegant images that are both classical and modern. Using window light to illuminate his subjects, Halliday’s direct formal approach offers a fresh take on the historic art prototypes of still life and portraiture. The simplicity of his visual… More >
Jimmy Descant (a.k.a. “the Rocketman”) is an assemblage artist known primarily for his use of found objects to create retro-futuristic rocket ships inspired by the quality of earlier craftsmanship, Art Deco, science fiction and the spirit of exploration and optimism prevalent in mid-century America. In "The Shape of Louisiana Commenting… More >
Enhance early literacy through art! Classes are held Saturdays Jan. 14, Feb. 4; March 10; April 21; June 12 For children ages 4 to 7 with a caregiver. Register now for a fun and interactive introduction to art in a museum setting. Once a month, children will hear stories, explore… More >
Have an "Inspired Spring" with jewelry making workshops in March, April and June at studioFLUX New Orleans jewelry making school, located on Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District. March - Tom will be teaching A TON in the month of March at studioFLUX with 6 new sawing classes, 3… More >
Ersy is a New Orleans artist whose work is rooted in precise craftsmanship of bronze, silver and wood. Her unique aesthetic is part taxidermy, part reliquary and incorporates elements of surrealism in a visual poetry that often references the pageantry and traditions of her native city. Born and raised in… More >
Josephine Sacabo’s photographs transfer the viewer into a world of constructed beauty. Built upon a foundation of poetry and literature, her many portfolios are visual manifestations of the written word. Sacabo divides her time between New Orleans and Mexico. Both locales inform her work – culminating in imagery that is… More >
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Preservation Hall, the Louisiana State Museum launched a major exhibition at the Old U.S. Mint titled "Preservation Hall at 50." The exhibition opened on November 5 and will run throughout 2012. In keeping with the memorable occasion, the world-renowned Preservation Hall Jazz Band… More >
The Freret Market is held the first Saturday of the month, except July and August, at the intersection of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue. The market is split up along three category lines food, art, and flea. Besides all of the great shopping every week, the market also hosts local… More >
Free admission for all, sponsored by The Helis Foundation, on Wednesdays, 10 am to 5 p.m. NOMA Members free at all times. More >
The St. Claude Arts District is in the forefront of contemporary art in New Orleans. This area really shined during Prospect 1 and challenged anyone who thought New Orleans might lack a contemporary art scene. This area is off the beaten path and will guarentee an intellectual evening of gallery… More >
StART your weekend at the New Orleans Museum of Art with a Friday evening series called "Where Y'Art!" Every Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm, enjoy live music, performance, theater, good food, children’s activities and, of course, great art! Check the NOMA website for weekly Where Y'Art programming! More >
