Crescendo 2026: Publishing and Revenue Streams
Join The Ella Project and the New Orleans Jazz Museum for Crescendo 2026, a free six-session music business intensive designed for independent musicians.
Price: see link
Learning in New Orleans
Upcoming learning events around New Orleans.
53 events
Tuesday, October 20
Wednesday, October 21
Gallery Talk: Curator Orlando Hernandez Ying on Carlo Saraceni’s <i>Our Lady of Loreto</i>
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>
The workshop will introduce you to a spectrum of glass mosaic techniques and playful design approaches.
Free
Thursday, October 22
Art Thrives: Photography Workshop
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Hey Y’all Art Talk
Free
Saturday, October 24
Tuesday, October 27
Crescendo: Record Deals and Contracts
Join The Ella Project and the New Orleans Jazz Museum for Crescendo 2026, a free six-session music business intensive designed for independent musicians.
Price: see link
Wednesday, October 28
Gallery Talk: Curator Mel Buchanan on <i>Sèvres Magnifique: French Porcelain from the Collection of Thomas B. Lemann</i>
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
Register to watch live and ask questions, or view the recording anytime on Creativebug .
Free
Thursday, October 29
Art Thrives: Photography Workshop
Price: see link
Hey Y’all Art Talk
Free
Ogden After Hours: Dia de los Muertos <span class="subtitle">(Day of the Dead Celebration) Featuring Mariachi Los Primos</span>
Join us for a community celebration at Ogden After Hours featuring Los Primos Mariachi!
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Monday, November 2
Quotes from the Road, the Lecture and Presentation with Robert Mugge
As an experienced filmmaker, Robert Mugge has mastered the art of captivating tellings of American music history.
Free
The Ella Project
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Tuesday, November 3
Virtual Author Talk: Asha Frost: Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings
In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from looking outward—it begins within.
Free
Wednesday, November 4
Get More Out of Your Library Card: Resources and Tools for Readers
This overview of Library resources will teach you the following skills: How to navigate the Library Catalog How to use the database Novelist to find titles E-book options available with your Library Card How to…
Free
Thursday, November 5
Sewing Class : Costume Cap
An instructor from ricRACK, a local upcycling and fabric sustainability nonprofit, leads a single-session sewing class perfect for adventurous beginners or those who want to brush up on their sewing skills.
Free
Art Thrives: Photography Workshop
Price: see link
Hey Y’all Art Talk
Free
Culture & Cocktails <span class="subtitle">Seeing, Seeking and Collecting Vernacular Art</span>
Join us for Culture & Cocktails, Ogden Museum’s evening series celebrating art, ideas and conversation.
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Friday, November 6
O First Friday <span class="subtitle">Free Admission for College Students</span>
On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge.
Free
Saturday, November 7
Art Studi-O <span class="subtitle"> Hand Quilting Techniques with LAC Artist Lizz Freeman</span>
Join Louisiana Contemporary , presented by the Helis Foundation, artist Lizz Freeman in this workshop exploring quilting as fine art.
Free
Memory and Tenderness: A Workshop Inspired by Ocean Vuong's Poetic Vulnerability
This workshop is being held in anticipation of Ocean Vuong's free public lecture at Tulane University on November 19th at 6pm, part of the Tulane University School of Liberal Arts' Carole Barnette Boudreaux '65 Great…
Free
Tuesday, November 10
Virtual Author Talk: Kelly and Zach Weinersmith: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement
Enjoy an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have…
Free
The Ella Project
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Wednesday, November 11
Virtual Author Talk: Paul Vigna: How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed
Veteran journalist Paul Vigna discusses his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin , in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of…
Free
Craft Happy Hour <span class="subtitle"> Winter Cardinal, A Block Stamping Workshop with Amy Bryan</span>
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
Thursday, November 12
Hey Y’all Art Talk
Free
Art Studi-O <span class="subtitle">Exploring Abstraction with Myron Solomon Jr. Sessions I & II</span>
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>
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
Saturday, November 14
Just Write: Virtual Creative Writing Workshop
This monthly virtual creative writing workshop is mixed genre and mixed level.
Free
Live in the Library <span class="subtitle">Featuring Lost Bayou Ramblers</span>
Join Ogden Museum at Live in the Library, a new after-hours music lounge reimagined inside the stunning and historic Patrick F.
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Tuesday, November 17
Gallery Talk for Teens: <i>Second Nature: Japanese Rinpa Paintings from the Gitter-Yelen Collection</i>
On November 17 and January 19, New Orleans Museum of Art is hosting a Gallery Talk for Teens.
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The Ella Project
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Wednesday, November 18
Gallery Talk: Chief Curator Anne Collins Smith on <i>Danielle Mckinney: Shelter</i>
Join us for weekly gallery talks every Wednesday at NOMA, featuring curators, artists, and other special guests.
Free
Thursday, November 19
Hey Y’all Art Talk
Free
Virtual Author Talk: Rebecca Roanhorse: Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies
Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy.
Free
Saturday, November 21
Thursday, November 26
Hey Y’all Art Talk
Free
Tuesday, December 1
Get More Out of Your Library Card: Resources and Tool for Readers
This overview of Library resources will teach you the following skills: How to navigate the Library Catalog How to use the database Novelist to find titles E-book options available with your Library Card How to…
Free
Wednesday, December 2
Sewing Class : Costume Cap
An instructor from ricRACK, a local upcycling and fabric sustainability nonprofit, leads a single-session sewing class perfect for adventurous beginners or those who want to brush up on their sewing skills.
Free
Thursday, December 3
Hey Y’all Art Talk
Free
Virtual Author Talk: Helen Scheuerer: Sparks, Shadows, and Epic Romantasy
Some bargains are sealed with blood. Others with fire. The deadliest are sealed with a kiss.
Free
Friday, December 4
O First Friday <span class="subtitle">Free Admission for College Students</span>
On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge.
Free
Tuesday, December 8
Virtual Author Talk: Ana Hebra Flaster: Exile, Memory, and the Meaning of Home
What happens when the country you love forces you out, leaving you just 48 hours to abandon everything you’ve ever known?
Free
Wednesday, December 9
Craft Happy Hour <span class="subtitle"> Polish Paper Star Ornament</span>
Learn to make Polish paper star ornaments, also known as jeżyki (hedgehogs), from Lafayette, LA-based artist Sam Wróbel.
Free
Thursday, December 10
Virtual Author Talk: Robin Ha: Comic Strips and Kimchi: Cooking Korean Food Made Easy
Cooking authentic Korean food at home doesn't have to be intimidating or complicated—in fact, it can be as fun and engaging as reading your favorite graphic novel!
Free
Hey Y’all Art Talk
Free
Art Studi-O <span class="subtitle">Exploring Abstraction with Myron Solomon Jr. Session II</span>
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
Saturday, December 12
Just Write: Virtual Creative Writing Workshop
This monthly virtual creative writing workshop is mixed genre and mixed level.
Free
Tuesday, December 15
Virtual Author Talk: Matthew Shindell: Myths, Maps, and Matter: A History of the Moon
The Moon captivates our collective imagination, serving as a calendar, a mythic deity, an artistic muse, and a scientific frontier.
Free
Thursday, December 17
Hey Y’all Art Talk
Free
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