Arts in New Orleans

Producer’s Choice: <i>Finding Neverland</i> Screening and Conversation with Meryl Poster and Producer Richard Gladstein

Tue, Oct 20 · 6 PM–9 PM · NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts

Experience films selected and presented by award-winning producer Meryl Poster, in conversation with special guests.

$15

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday

Wed, Oct 21 · 9 AM–10 AM

$10

Gallery Talk: Curator Orlando Hernandez Ying on Carlo Saraceni’s <i>Our Lady of Loreto</i>

Wed, Oct 21 · 12:30 PM–1 PM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Join us for weekly gallery talks every Wednesday at NOMA, featuring curators, artists, and other special guests.

Free

Craft Happy Hour <span class="subtitle">Glass Mosaic Techniques with Devin Balara</span>

Wed, Oct 21 · 6 PM–8 PM

The workshop will introduce you to a spectrum of glass mosaic techniques and playful design approaches.

Free

Art Thrives: Photography Workshop

Thu, Oct 22 · 12 PM–2 PM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Price: see link

Hey Y’all Art Talk

Thu, Oct 22 · 1 PM–2 PM

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday

Sat, Oct 24 · 8 AM–9 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

$10

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday

Sun, Oct 25 · 10:30 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Oct 26 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Oct 26 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Rampart: Protecting Artist Legacies

Tue, Oct 27 · 2 PM–3:30 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

Join The Ella Project on October 27, 2026 from 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Price: see link

Sand Art Bottles: STEAM Club

Tue, Oct 27 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM program for ages 6 - 12.

Free

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday

Wed, Oct 28 · 9 AM–10 AM

$10

Gallery Talk: Curator Mel Buchanan on <i>Sèvres Magnifique: French Porcelain from the Collection of Thomas B. Lemann</i>

Wed, Oct 28 · 12:30 PM–1 PM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Join us for weekly gallery talks every Wednesday at NOMA, featuring curators, artists, and other special guests.

Free

Fall Gratitude Junk Journal : Virtual Crafting with Creativebug

Wed, Oct 28 · 3 PM–4 PM · Virtual Events

Register to watch live and ask questions, or view the recording anytime on Creativebug .

Free

Art Thrives: Photography Workshop

Thu, Oct 29 · 12 PM–2 PM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Price: see link

Hey Y’all Art Talk

Thu, Oct 29 · 1 PM–2 PM

Free

Brass Band Headquarters: Donna's Bar and Grill Exhibition Opening

Thu, Oct 29 · 6 PM–7 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

Open from 1993 to 2010, Donna’s Bar and Grill, located at 800 North Rampart Street, was a true microcosm of New Orleans music and culture.

Price: see link

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday

Sat, Oct 31 · 8 AM–9 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

$10

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:30 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Free

Kid's Book and Craft Club

Mon, Nov 2 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Nix Library

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 2 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 2 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Art Smarts: Draw What You See: STEAM Club

Tue, Nov 3 · 4 PM–5 PM · Robert E. Smith Library

In each session of Art Smarts, learn about an artist or artistic method, then create your own artwork inspired by what you just learned.

Free

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday

Wed, Nov 4 · 9 AM–10 AM

$10

Art Thrives: Photography Workshop

Thu, Nov 5 · 12 PM–2 PM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Price: see link

Hey Y’all Art Talk

Thu, Nov 5 · 1 PM–2 PM

Free

Culture & Cocktails <span class="subtitle">Seeing, Seeking and Collecting Vernacular Art</span>

Thu, Nov 5 · 6 PM–8 PM

Join us for Culture & Cocktails, Ogden Museum’s evening series celebrating art, ideas and conversation.

Price: see link

O First Friday <span class="subtitle">Free Admission for College Students</span>

Fri, Nov 6 · 10 AM–5 PM

On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge.

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday

Sat, Nov 7 · 8 AM–9 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

$10

Art Studi-O <span class="subtitle"> Hand Quilting Techniques with LAC Artist Lizz Freeman</span>

Sat, Nov 7 · 10 AM–1 PM

Join Louisiana Contemporary , presented by the Helis Foundation, artist Lizz Freeman in this workshop exploring quilting as fine art.

Free

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:30 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 9 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 9 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday

Wed, Nov 11 · 9 AM–10 AM

$10

Painting with Paper: STEAM Club

Wed, Nov 11 · 4 PM–5 PM · Central City Library

Free

Craft Happy Hour <span class="subtitle"> Winter Cardinal, A Block Stamping Workshop with Amy Bryan</span>

Wed, Nov 11 · 6 PM–8 PM

In this block-stamping workshop, participants will create a cardinal using a Speedy-Carve block and block-cutting tools, then stamp their designs onto paper to make their own unique winter and holiday cards.

Free

Hey Y’all Art Talk

Thu, Nov 12 · 1 PM–2 PM

Free

Art Studi-O <span class="subtitle">Exploring Abstraction with Myron Solomon Jr. Sessions I & II</span>

Thu, Nov 12 · 1 PM–4 PM

Thursdays, November 12th and 19th and December 10th and 17th 1 p.m.

Free

Art Studi-O <span class="subtitle">Exploring Abstraction with Myron Solomon Jr. Session I </span>

Thu, Nov 12 · 1 PM–4 PM

Thursdays, November 12th and 19th Join Museum Educator Myron Solomon to explore abstract collage inspired by the exhibition, In the Eyes and Mind of the Feral Child: The Art of Tom McNease.

Free

Sand Art Bottles: STEAM Club

Thu, Nov 12 · 4 PM–5 PM · Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday

Sat, Nov 14 · 8 AM–9 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

$10

Sand Art Bottles: STEAM Club

Sat, Nov 14 · 2 PM–4 PM · Main Library

Free

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday

Sun, Nov 15 · 10:30 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Free

Kid's Book and Craft Club

Mon, Nov 16 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Nix Library

Free

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 16 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 16 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Gallery Talk for Teens: <i>Second Nature: Japanese Rinpa Paintings from the Gitter-Yelen Collection</i>

Tue, Nov 17 · 10 AM–11:30 AM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

On November 17 and January 19, New Orleans Museum of Art is hosting a Gallery Talk for Teens.

Price: see link

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday

Wed, Nov 18 · 9 AM–10 AM

$10

Gallery Talk: Chief Curator Anne Collins Smith on <i>Danielle Mckinney: Shelter</i>

Wed, Nov 18 · 12:30 PM–1 PM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Join us for weekly gallery talks every Wednesday at NOMA, featuring curators, artists, and other special guests.

Free

Hey Y’all Art Talk

Thu, Nov 19 · 1 PM–2 PM

Free

Painting with Paper: STEAM Club

Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday

Sat, Nov 21 · 8 AM–9 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

$10

Caturday : Cat Meet & Greet by Louisiana SPCA with Themed Crafts

Sat, Nov 21 · 2 PM–3:30 PM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday

Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Free

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 23 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday

Wed, Nov 25 · 9 AM–10 AM

$10

Hey Y’all Art Talk

Thu, Nov 26 · 1 PM–2 PM

Free

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday

Sun, Nov 29 · 10:30 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 30 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday

Wed, Dec 2 · 9 AM–10 AM

$10

Hey Y’all Art Talk

Thu, Dec 3 · 1 PM–2 PM

Free

O First Friday <span class="subtitle">Free Admission for College Students</span>

Fri, Dec 4 · 10 AM–5 PM

On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge.

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday

Sat, Dec 5 · 8 AM–9 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

$10

Holiday Art Market

Sat, Dec 5 · 10 AM–4 PM

Get into the holiday spirit at Ogden Museum’s Holiday Market!

Price: see link

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday

Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Dec 7 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Dec 7 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday

Wed, Dec 9 · 9 AM–10 AM

$10

Craft Happy Hour <span class="subtitle"> Polish Paper Star Ornament</span>

Wed, Dec 9 · 6 PM–8 PM

Learn to make Polish paper star ornaments, also known as jeżyki (hedgehogs), from Lafayette, LA-based artist Sam Wróbel.

Free

Hey Y’all Art Talk

Thu, Dec 10 · 1 PM–2 PM

Free

Art Studi-O <span class="subtitle">Exploring Abstraction with Myron Solomon Jr. Session II</span>

Thu, Dec 10 · 1 PM–4 PM

Thursdays, December 10th and 17th Join Museum Educator Myron Solomon to explore abstract painting and sculpture inspired by the exhibition, In the Eyes and Mind of the Feral Child: The Art of Tom McNease.

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Saturday

Sat, Dec 12 · 8 AM–9 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

$10

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday

Sun, Dec 13 · 10:30 AM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Free

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Dec 14 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday

Wed, Dec 16 · 9 AM–10 AM

$10

Hey Y’all Art Talk

Thu, Dec 17 · 1 PM–2 PM

Free