Public Programs
The Newcomb Art Museum offers guided tours and an array of public programs, all free of charge. Designed around the salient themes and images of each exhibition, such activities speak to an array of community and campus interests. Programs include lectures, symposia, artist-led family activities, public tours, performances, and studio demonstrations.
Fall 2024 PROGRAMS
Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Galleries reopen at 10:00 AM
Explore the fall exhibition featuring Bethany Collins, Arlette Quỳnh-Anh Trần, and Clarissa Tossin. The Prospect.6 reception is Nov. 3.
Sundays in Sept. and Oct. – Baby ArtsPlay!™ & Family Hours The museum closes at 12:30 pm on these days: 9/22, 9/29, 10/13, 10/20, and 10/27
10:30 – 11 am: YALA presents Baby ArtsPlay!™ classes for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Each free class engages early learners with movement, music, and socialization for your young ones. Register at ya4la.org/events
11:15 am – 12:15 pm: Join us for a scavenger hunt and art activities.
Sunday, Oct. 6. – Family Day
10:30 – 11 am: Baby ArtsPlay!™
12 – 3 pm: Drop in for an afternoon of artmaking (ages 4–17) and a drawing workshop (18 and up). The drawing workshop requires an RSVP. Register at newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu.
Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Symposium, Global Port Cities: Saigon–New Orleans Connections
12 – 2 pm: This program highlights Vietnamese and American artists and includes a conversation with exhibiting artist Arlette Quỳnh-Anh Trân. It is developed in partnership with the School of Liberal Arts , and also includes a panel discussion featuring Linh Do, John Sabo, Nic[o] Brierre Aziz and Brian Edwards.
Sunday, Nov. 3 – P.6 Opening and Panel
10 am – 12 pm: This conversation features Tambourine Cypher Part I artists Ashley Teamer, Rosalie Washington, Gladney, and Aaron Washington. It is moderated by Dr. Kyle DeCoste from the Newcomb Department of Music. The event explores the historical and cultural significance of the tambourine in New Orleans celebrations. Teamer’s project is commissioned in partnership with Prospect.6, Arts New Orleans, and the City of New Orleans Percent for Art Program. Light refreshments to follow.
Friday, Nov. 8 – Homecoming Open House
10:30 am – 3 pm: Enjoy Tulane’s homecoming with a close look at our permanent collection of Newcomb pottery from 11 am to 1 pm. Take a tour of the P.6 exhibition, grab snacks, and explore other art activities within our building. Note that on-campus parking is not available this day.
COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAMS
Saturday, Nov. 9 – New Orleans Clay Festival
10 am – 4 pm: The museum is proud to partner on this event, which offers a platform for artists working in clay to present and sell their work. Location: Left Bank, 2401 Tchoupitoulas St. Check out @neworleansclayfest on Instagram for more information.
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Image caption: Arlette Quỳnh-Anh Trần, The Curator Ghost, 2024. Single-channel video with sound, 17:49 min. Screen still, detail. Courtesy of the artist.
Partial program support comes from the Dorothy Beckemeyer Skau Art and Music Fund.
