OPEN DAILY: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
2021
925 CAMP ST. | NEW ORLEANS, LA
usti Bongé, Infinity (detail), 1980, Oil on masonite, Collection of Bill Goldring
ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO THE O! 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 University of New Orleans (with current ID): FREE North American Reciprocal: FREE
ABOUT OGDEN MUSEUM & HELPFUL INFO OUR MISSION
The mission of 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 events, permanent collection, changing exhibitions, educational programs, publications and research.
Employees of Other Art Organizations (must show ID or business card): FREE To welcome you back, we are offering discounted admission through November 3, 2021! Adults: $13.50 $10.00 Military: $11.00 $8.25 Seniors (65 and over): $11.00 $8.25 Children (under 5): FREE Children (ages 5-17): $6.75 $5.00 Students and Teachers (with current ID): $11.00 $8.25 IF YOU ENJOY YOUR VISIT, MAKE SURE TO ASK VISITOR SERVICES ABOUT APPLYING THE COST OF YOUR TICKET TO A MEMBERSHIP!
TIPS & GUIDELINES • • • •
Restrooms are located on the second and 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.
Everyone 2 and older must wear a mask while visiting the Museum, regardless of COIVD-19 vaccination status. Your mask should be worn at all times and cover both your mouth and nose.
SHOP THE SOUTH The Museum Store and Center for Southern Craft & Design are open during regular Museum hours. 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.
ACCESSIBILITY
Ogden Museum of Southern Art strives to create accessible spaces for visitors of all abilities. To help you plan your trip and make your visit as easy and comfortable as possible, visit www.ogdenmuseum.org/accessibility. Here is some helpful information: • • • • • •
Service animals are welcome at Ogden Museum. All restrooms are equipped with baby changing stations. All levels of the Museum are accessible by elevator, including exhibition spaces and public facilities. The front entrance to the Museum and all restrooms are wheelchair accessible. For your comfort, manual wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first-come, first-served basis. Large-print materials and verbal description services are available with at least one week’s notice.
For additional information prior to your visit, please call 504.539.9608, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email access@ogdenmuseum.org. Once in the Museum, questions about accessibility may be directed to security personnel or visitor services.
GROUP TOURS
Ogden Museum is now offering virtual tours! Contact education@ogdenmuseum.org to learn more.
Cover Image: RaMell Ross, Caspera (detail), 2019, Archival pigment print, 48”x60”, Courtesy of the artist
925 CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS | 504.539.9650 WWW.OGDENMUSEUM.ORG | INFO@OGDENMUSEUM.ORG
925 CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS | 504.539.9650 WWW.OGDENMUSEUM.ORG | INFO@OGDENMUSEUM.ORG
THE MUSEUM AT A GLANCE
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Works from the Permanent Collection
Education Gallery
Special Exhibitions
Museum Store and the Center for Southern Craft & Design
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MUSEUM STORE VISITOR SERVICES THE LIBRARY CIRCLE GALLERY
STAFF OFFICES RESTROOMS
BENNY ANDREWS HBCU ART SHOWCASE PERMANENT COLLECTION
SPELL, TIME, PRACTICE, AMERICAN, BODY CHRISTIAN DINH
ROOFTOP TERRACE RESTROOMS
SEE THE SOUTH SEE THE SOUTH SPELL, TIME, PRACTICE, AMERICAN, BODY (4TH FLOOR)
8TH ANNUAL HBCU ART SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY THE NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED (3RD FLOOR)
/// Asia Rachal (Dillard University), Untitled, 2021, Acrylic
Ogden Museum of Southern Art and The New Orleans Chapter of The Links, Incorporated introduce the 8th annual HBCU Art Showcase, created with the goal to spotlight works of art created by students attending Louisiana’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities and provide an opportunity to celebrate those artists.
/// RaMell Ross, Man, 2019, Archival pigment print, 48 x 60 inches, Courtesy of the artist
JUNE 5 - DECEMEBER 12, 2021
Spell, Time, Practice, American, Body explores RaMell Ross’s inquiry into Hale County, Alabama — the subject of his 2018 award-winning film, “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” while also investigating Ross’s broader formal and conceptual languages that emphasize his everyday experiences. Featuring large-format photography, film and sculptural works, this exhibition offers a fresh methodology for documentary storytelling, particularly from and regarding a multifaceted Black experience. OCTOBER 23, 2021 - MARCH 27, 2022
FOCUS SPOTLIGHT: NAIL SALON FEATURING PORCELAIN WORKS BY CHRISTIAN DINH (4TH FLOOR)
/// Christian Dinh, French Tip, 2020, Porcelain and Silk, Courtesy of the artist
COMING SOON: P.5 - PROSPECT NEW ORLEANS: YESTERDAY WE SAID TOMORROW (3RD + 5TH FLOOR)
Christian Dinh created Nail Salon with the intention to redirect stigma and celebrate VietnameseAmerican identity by confronting racism, stereotypes and underrepresentation. JUNE 18, 2021 - JANUARY 16, 2022
BENNY ANDREWS: PERMANENT COLLECTION EXHIBITION (3RD FLOOR)
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.
/// Courtesy of Prospect New Orleans
This citywide contemporary art triennial will feature more than fifty artists in over fifteen venues throughout New Orleans and will include newly commissioned works alongside the work of historically significant artists. OPENING NOVEMBER 6, 2021
ON VIEW ALL YEAR LONG /// Benny Andrews, Grandmother’s Dinner, 1992, Oil and collage, Gift of the Benny Andrews Foundation
THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
/// Walter Anderson, Pelicans, 1945, Watercolor and pencil on typing paper, Gift of the Roger H. Ogden Collection
Selections from the Permanent Collection of the Ogden Museum are currently installed on the third and fourth floors of Goldring Hall. Ranging from 19th century Bayou School landscapes to Vernacular Art, these exhibitions celebrate the depth and breadth of the Museum’s holdings. Featured is a new installation of Benny Andrews paintings and collages, as well as works by Richard Clague, Ellsworth Woodward, John McCrady, Kathleen Blacksheer, Thornton Dial Jr., Howard Finster, Clementine Hunter, Walter Anderson, Alexander Drysdale, Julian Onderdonk and others. ON VIEW ALL YEAR LONG
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MORE INFO MEMBERSHIP
Ogden Museum of Southern Art members experience the South through exclusive member privileges including unlimited free admission, private exhibition previews, discounted admission tickets for guests, discounts at the Ogden Museum Store and so much more. Visit www.ogdenmuseum.org to learn more or join today at visitor services!
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Ogden Museum of Southern Art encourages visitors of all ages to discover the art of the American South through engaging programming focused on hands-on art education! Visit www. ogdenmuseum.org to learn about available camps, classes, workshops and more ways to explore your creativity! You can also email education@ogdenmuseum.org for information.
SUPPORT OGDEN MUSEUM
Ogden Museum of Southern Art relies on the support and generosity of the community to continue to present exhibitions and programming focused on sharing the art and culture of the American South. Please consider making a gift to support Ogden Museum’s educational mission. Ogden Museum now offers text to give! Text SupportOurSouth to 44-321 to make a contribution today. Or give at www.ogdenmuseum.org.
FACILITIES RENTAL
Devoted to the art, culture and history of the South, 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 events@ogdenmuseum.org.
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