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Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Name: Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Address: 925 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, US
Telephone: +15045399650
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Presenting the art and culture of the American South. It is also the home to the Center of Southern Craft and Design.
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The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art in the world.

10/13/2026

Featured in “Louisiana Contemporary,” presented by The Helis Foundation, is Adam Newman’s “Mostly Temporary and Cloudy.”

Newman explains, “The piece reveals a desire for normalcy, security and comfort in modern America, where, for most, only the idea of it may exist. A home has been reduced to a propped-up section of drywall with rectangular cutouts as windows. A newspaper describing ongoing genocide labeled as ‘war’ hangs out the front window. A mirage of luxury appears as a leather chair, cracked with age, behind the partition. A lamp and orange extension cord lead to a temporary power supply, symbolic of a frugal amount of hope. A flimsy landscape fence suggests the idea of security, as a coffee cup bearing the BlackRock logo mocks any dream that might have been held within, American or otherwise.”

You can view Newman’s work in “Louisiana Contemporary,” presented by The Helis Foundation, through February 14, 2027.

/// Adam Newman, "Mostly Temporary and Cloudy" (Detail), 2024, Pastel on paper, Collection of the artist

10/10/2026

The O What a Night! Gala silent auction is now open for online bidding! View it in person in our historic Patrick F. Taylor Library and place online bids now through Sunday, October 18.⁣
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We are pleased to present 90+ works of art by regional artists, including these pieces by Olivia Luz Perillo, James Constantine, James Flynn, Kay Breaux Livaudais, Francisco Magallán, Bonnie Maygarden, Sherry Owens and Marcus Brown

Support the O and the artists, who receive a portion of the proceeds, by previewing at the Museum and bidding online starting October 10.⁣
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Visit https://bit.ly/2FpE3ce to view all silent auction and place bids.

The 2026 O What a Night! Gala will honor Opus Award recipients: Francis X. Pavy, an internationally acclaimed artist based in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Stacey and Michael Burke, major collection donors and longstanding advocates and philanthropists for the art of the American South.

O What a Night! Gala 2026 co-chairs: Suzie & Ted Bloch III, M.D., Beverly Dale & Dayna Haynie.

The event is made possible with generous support from: Thibodaux Regional Health Systems, Entergy New Orleans, Neal Auction, Michael Mimeles, ELEMENT, The Helis Foundation, Premium Parking, SAZERAC / Goldring Family Foundation, St. Charles Avenue, The Times-Picayune among others.

10/08/2026

Join us next Saturday for O What a Night! Gala, an elegant evening raising crucial funds for Ogden Museum's unique educational mission and award-winning exhibitions.

Taking place Saturday, October 17, enjoy an unforgettable night featuring:

• A live auction sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Health Systems, boasting 14 lots of artwork from regional artists
• A seated dinner by Palate New Orleans, sponsored by Ochsner Health
• Music by Jeremy Davenport and The Essentials, sponsored by Michael Mimeles
• Beautiful floral décor by The Secret Spot Flowers

After the auction, dance the night away on the Entergy New Orleans dance floor.

The 2026 O What a Night! Gala will honor Opus Award recipients: Francis X. Pavy, an internationally acclaimed artist based in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Stacey and Michael Burke, major collection donors and longstanding advocates and philanthropists for the art of the American South.

O What a Night! Gala 2026 co-chairs: Suzie & Ted Bloch III, M.D., Beverly Dale & Dayna Haynie.

The event is made possible with generous support from: Thibodaux Regional Health Systems, Entergy New Orleans, Neal Auction, Michael Mimeles, ELEMENT, The Helis Foundation, Premium Parking, SAZERAC / Goldring Family Foundation, St. Charles Avenue, The Times-Picayune among others.

10/07/2026

Celebrate Día de los Mu***os at Ogden After Hours on Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.!

Presented in collaboration with New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation, the evening will feature live music by Mariachi Los Primos New Orleans, traditional food for purchase, a cash bar and a kids’ art activity table.

Guests can also visit the Traditional Día de los Mu***os Altar honoring Dolly Parton, presented in partnership with the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University. Dress as your favorite Catrina or Catrino (or even Dolly Parton!) and create a paper marigold flower to add to the community ofrenda.

Visit https://ogdenmuseum.org/event/ogden-after-hours-36/ to learn more and purchase tickets in advance

10/06/2026

From cardboard and house paint to pieces of cut tin, Betty Sue Matthews found creative possibilities in the materials around her.

A self-taught artist from Brundidge, Alabama, Matthews began drawing from memory as a child, tracing images into the dirt with a stick. She later painted on discarded cardboard using house paint, mud and grass before moving on to pieces of cut tin, which she shaped with an axe and clippers, all before she had access to more traditional mediums.

Matthews is best known for her playful, stylized paintings of people from everyday life and expressive depictions of animals. She described her subjects as “fat babies, gentlemen, ladies and little bitties” and initially sold her paintings directly from her home for just two dollars each. As her career and artistic practice developed, Matthews gained recognition across the region, including exhibitions at the Kentuck Festival of the Arts and Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.

Discover the work of Betty Sue Matthews in “The Dream is the Truth,” now on view at Ogden Museum.

/// Betty Sue Matthews "Untitled," Circa 1990, Paint on cardboard, 28 x 21 inches, Gift of Jan Katz and Jim Derbes, 2024.40.1

10/03/2026

On Saturday, September 19, we welcomed a wonderful turnout for the “13th Annual HBCU Art Showcase” Celebration and Panel Discussion! The afternoon brought together students, artists and community members to celebrate the 22 student artists featured in this year’s exhibition.

The highlight of the event was the panel discussion moderated by Dillard University student and Ogden Museum HBCU Intern Kennedy Timmons, featuring Kristina “Kota” Leatherman, Dillion Stuart, Sydnei Heisser and Ronnesha Ewing. Thank you to our panelists and everyone who joined us for such a successful celebration of the next generation of artists.

Visit https://bit.ly/3RUbqJt to learn more about the exhibition.

/// Photos courtesy of Ashley Lorraine

10/02/2026

You’re invited to explore Day of the Dead (Día de Los Mu***os) traditions at our upcoming Art Studi-O workshop!

On Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., join teaching artist Cynthia Ramirez for a hands-on workshop inspired by traditional sugar skulls and marigold flowers with a New Orleans twist. Participants will create Flower Skulls by combining a clay skull with a marigold flower constructed in the style of Mardi Gras float flowers.

All materials are provided. Must be 18 or older to attend.

Visit https://bit.ly/3TFb7TM to learn more and register today.

10/01/2026

Your October lineup is here!

From art talks to hands-on creative experiences, there's something for everyone at the O this month.
Hey Y'all Art Talk every Thursday (Oct 1)
• Art Studi-o: Dreams, Visions and Bricolage with Museum Educator Myron Solomon Jr. (Oct 8)
• Art Studi-o: Dia de Los Mu***os Flower Skulls with Cynthia Ramirez (Oct 10)
• 2026 O What a Night! (Oct 17)
• Craft Happy Hour: Glass Mosaic Techniques with Devin Balara (Oct 21)

Visit https://bit.ly/4t1c4CD for full details and registration for Museum programming.

Swipe to see what's on the calendar and start planning your October at Ogden Museum of Southern Art.

09/30/2026

Mark your calendars! This year's O What a Night! Gala Silent Auction opens for bidding next Saturday, October 10! ⁣
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We are pleased to present 90+ works of art by regional artists in this year's auction. Here's a sneak peek of artworks from artists Kaori Maeyama, Mark Bercier, Emre Karaoglu, Matt Scobey, Dung "Donkey" Nguyen, Jonathan Ferrara, Anne Guillot, Cheryl Anne Grace, Jenny Day, Bradley Sabin and Karolibe Schleh.

Support the O and the artists, who receive a portion of the proceeds, by previewing at the Museum and bidding online starting October 10.⁣
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Visit https://bit.ly/2FpE3ce to learn more and see all participating artists.

The 2026 O What a Night! Gala will honor Opus Award recipients: Francis X. Pavy, an internationally acclaimed artist based in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Stacey and Michael Burke, major collection donors and longstanding advocates and philanthropists for the art of the American South.

O What a Night! Gala 2026 co-chairs: Suzie & Ted Bloch III, M.D., Beverly Dale & Dayna Haynie.

The event is made possible with generous support from: Thibodaux Regional Health Systems, Entergy New Orleans, Neal Auction, Michael Mimeles, ELEMENT, The Helis Foundation, Premium Parking, SAZERAC / Goldring Family Foundation, St. Charles Avenue, The Times-Picayune among others.

09/25/2026

Art Studi-O returns this October with Dreams, Visions and Bricolage!

On Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 1 to 4 p.m., join Museum Educator Myron Solomon Jr. for a multi-week exploration of bricolage, the art of making something new with what you have.

Inspired by “The Dream is the Truth,” participants will explore themes of dreams, memory, spirituality, and personal vision, transforming everyday materials into expressive works guided by intuition, memory, and imagination through painting and assemblage.

Visit https://bit.ly/4xvRSKh to learn more and register today.

Address

925 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA
70130

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15045399650

Website

http://www.ogdenmuseum.org/

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