Museum without walls
A "Museum without walls," the Ogden Museum of Southern Art's innovative education and outreach programs are specially designed to meet the Museum's core mission - to bring art and people together to explore the rich and varied cultural identities of the South. As one of the country's top resources on Southern art and culture, the Ogden Museum has instituted a complete range of educational initiatives both in the Museum and off-site to ensure that its message will be accessible to audiences across the country and around the world.
Available through the Education Department are extensive materials for students and teachers of all ages to gain and share knowledge on the Southern arts and related topics. Also available is information for planning field trips for grades K-12, classroom resources for teachers including lesson plans and units of study, and special programs for teachers listing training, events, starter ideas and studio workshops.
Click here for the Ogden Museum's Education Blog
Exhibitions (3rd floor Education Gallery)
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Art Contest and Exhibition
 Girl Scouts Louisiana East, in partnership with the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, is holding a 100th Anniversary Art Contest for Girl Scouts, ages 5 to 17. Artwork represents what it means to be a Girl Scout today and/or reflecting 100 years of Girl Scouting. On view through Feb. 5, 2012.
For special Girl Scout tour rate information, click here
Looking to Learn: Ursuline Academy
 An exhibition showcasing the photography, painting, sculpture, and mixed media pieces created by students at area schools. “Looking to Learn” is an art education series curated by the Ogden, featuring throughout the year artwork by students in area schools. Previous schools have included the Louise S. McGehee School, Holy Cross School, NOCCA and the Jefferson Parish Public School System Talented Visual Arts Program. On view through Feb. 5, 2012.
For Family
For Kids
Southern Art, Southern Stories
For Children ages 4-7 with a caregiver
Saturdays: Jan. 14; Feb. 4; March 10, April 14, May 12
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Registration Form
Once a month, children will hear stories, explore the museum, and create art inspired by themes found throughout the museum such as family, nature and self.
Cost: Museum members: $15 per class; nonmuseum member: $18 per class.
Register for entire services and receive a $10 discount
For any questions or to reserve a spot in any class, contact Ellen Balkin: 504.539.9608, or email: ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org.
For Adults
Book Club @ the O: "The Awakening"
For Adults/Museum members only
Tuesday, Jan. 17
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Ogden Museum docent and former teacher Maureen O'Dwyer for a lively discussion about Southern art, literature and culture.  This club will meet approximately every 6 weeks.
Members may arrive at 5:30 p.m.
Discussion will begin at 6 p.m. and last approximately one hour.
"The Awakening" by Kate Chopin will be the focus of the third book club on Tuesday, January 17.
"The Awakening," a novel by Kate Chopin, was first published in 1899. Set in New Orleans and the Southern Louisiana coast at the end of the nineteenth century, the plot centers around Edna Pontellier and her struggle to reconcile her increasingly unorthodox views on femininity and motherhood with the prevailing social attitudes of the turn-of-the-century South. Widely seen as a landmark work of early feminism, it is one of the earliest American novels that focus on women's issues without condescension.
The Book Club is FREE and open exclusively to OMSA members.
To join, please register with Ellen Balkin, Education Coordinator, at ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org or 504.539.9608.
Painting After Hours
CANCELLED
Thursdays, Jan. 26 - March 8 (no class February 16)
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
$250 for Museum Members / $275 Non-Members
All Supplies Included!
Registration Form
Both new and continuing students are welcome to join this 6-week painting class conducted by artist Gina Phillips.  After investigation basic color theory principles, students will jump into bold exploration of color and paint application. Proportion, space, and color theory will be investigated through a variety of subjects based on life painting and painting from reference material.
This class takes place during Ogden After Hours, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., so you can stay after to listen to the music!
For any questions about Education, or to reserve a spot in any class, contact Ellen Balkin: 504.539.9608, or email: ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org
Fiber Arts After Hours
Thursdays, March 15 - April 19
5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Registration Form
Instructor and artist Gina Phillips uniquely uses fabric and thread as an art-making medium. Phillips began her career as a narrative-image-based painter/sculptor, but over the last 15 years,  has increasingly forgone paint and has focused on creating her imagery using fabric and thread. Projects will involve appliquéing materials to a substructure using a variety of methods including glue, staples, hand-sewn stitches and machine stitches (sewing machines are optional). In addition to learning Phillips' techniques and methods of application, students will also be exposed to color theory and design. Students of all skill levels and experience are welcome.
This class takes place during Ogden After Hours, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., so you can stay after to listen to the music!
For any questions about Education, or to reserve a spot in any class, contact Ellen Balkin: 504.539.9608, or email: ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org
Field Trips
Ready to plan a visit for your classroom? Find all the information you need here.
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Ogden Docent Opportunities
Be a key member of the Ogden team by serving as a Docent! Docents teach about works of art in the collectionthrough tours and gallery discussions
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