Culture & Cocktails Seeing, Seeking and Collecting Vernacular Art
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About this event
One of 129 upcoming events at Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and 1,432 across New Orleans.
Join us for Culture & Cocktails, Ogden Museum’s evening series celebrating art, ideas and conversation. This evening features Selina McKane, Curatorial and Exhibitions Manager, in conversation with Jan Katz, distinguished collector and certified appraiser, and former Associate Director of Ogden Museum of Southern Art and Curator Emerita of the Center for Southern Craft and Design. Begin your night with a private tour of The Dream Is the Truth, with Selina McKane, while enjoying a signature cocktail inspired by its themes. Following the tour, Katz will draw on her longtime engagement with vernacular art to offer a collector’s perspective on encountering, interpreting, and living with these works. What to Expect: Start with an exclusive after-hours viewing of a featured exhibit Enjoy one complimentary beverage included with registration (signature cocktail, mocktail, wine and beer available) Engage in a dynamic conversation with curators and special guests, delving into artistic styles, traditions, techniques and the rich stories behind the work $20 members / $25 not-yet-members Register