Detail view. Tamlin Blake. Tied by Time, 2019. Hand-dyed and spun newspaper tapestry. Photo courtesy of the artist.

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.

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SPRING & SUMMER 2025

Monday, March 10
Newcomb Art Museum reopens to the public with a new exhibition, If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future: Selections of Contemporary South African Art from the Nando’s Art Collection. Due to Carnival Season, the reception will be held March 21.

Friday, March 21. 6 – 8 PM
Opening Reception
Celebrate the new exhibit and enjoy a jazz concert led by Courtney Bryan, renowned musician, composer, and MacArthur Fellow; accompanied by Alfred Jordan on drums and Max Moran on bass. Includes food and drinks. This special performance is supported by a grant from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Community Partnership Grant program.

Saturday, March 29. 1pm – 1:45 PM
Newcomb Art Museum panel on Contemporary African Art, in partnership with New Orleans Book Fest Location: Stibbs 203, Lavin-Bernick Center at Tulane University (second floor).

Join us for a panel about the production, curation, and interpretation of African art and material culture. Panelists include Maurita N. Poole, PhD, Executive Director of Newcomb Art Museum (Moderator); Tumelo Mosaka, Mellon Project Director and Curator for the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University; Amanda Maples, PhD, Françoise Billion Richardson Curator of African Art for the New Orleans Museum of Art; Erika N. Witt, Director and Chief Curator of the Southern University of New Orleans Museum of Art.

Saturdays April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17. 10:30 – 11 AM
Baby ArtsPlay!™
Young Audiences of Louisiana 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.

Wednesday, April 30. 6:30 PM
Damon Batiste & the NOSACONN All Stars Location: Myra Clare Rogers Memorial Chapel (1229 Broadway, New Orleans LA 70118)
Kick-off the second week of JazzFest with the New Orleans South African Connection network from around the world in a special jam session for Russell Batiste. This special performance is supported by a grant from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Community Partnership Grant program.

Thursday, May 15. 12 – 2 PM
Newcomb Pottery – Special Viewing Opportunity
Take a closer look at our permanent collection of cherished Newcomb Pottery. Collections Manager, Sierra Polisar will be on hand to answer questions of our cherished Newcomb Pottery.

Thursday, May 22. 5:30 – 8 PM
Creative Connections
Gather for our annual celebration of New Orleans artists! There’ll be a catered reception with refreshments, as well as brief presentations. This event is free and open to all. Contact Ina Kaur: ikaur@tulane.edu for more information about presenting.

Friday, June 20. 6:30 PM
South African Freedom Music
Location: Historic St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (1222 N. Dorgenois St, New Orleans LA 70119)
Close out the exhibition season with a live concert led by Courtney Bryan, renowned musician, composer, and MacArthur Fellow; accompanied by Victor Campbell and Special Guests. Including compositions by Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, and more. This special performance is supported by a grant from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Community Partnership Grant program.

Partial program support comes from the Dorothy Beckemeyer Skau Art and Music Fund. Our media sponsor is New Orleans Public Radio WWNO 89.9 FM.

Programs/Tours