WHO: The Historic New Orleans Collection and the New Orleans Museum of Art


WHAT: Women Artists in Louisiana, 1825–1965: A Place of Their Own,
an exhibition featuring female artists who lived or worked in New Orleans from the late 19th century through the present

WHEN: April 15–September 13, 2009

Wednesday, 12–8 p.m., and Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Opening reception on April 15, 5:30–8:30 p.m.



WHERE: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park



HOW: Free to Louisiana residents; call (504) 658-4100 or visit www.noma.org for non-resident admission rates.



WHY: Women Artists in Louisiana, 1825–1965: A Place of Their Own marks the fifth collaborative exhibition between The Historic New Orleans Collection and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Opening Wednesday, April 15, at NOMA, One Collins Diboll Circle in City Park, the exhibition draws from the holdings of both museums and features more than 50 artworks by more than 40 women artists who visited or resided in New Orleans from the early 19th century to the cusp of postmodernism. Among the artists represented are Caroline Durieux, Colette Heldner, Josephine Crawford, Ida Kohlmeyer and Helen Turner. Artworks include paintings, sculpture, Newcomb pottery, photographs and metalwork. Call (504) 523-4662 or visit www.hnoc.org for more information. Additional details may be found by contacting NOMA at www.noma.org or (504) 658-4100.



The Historic New Orleans Collection – Preserving our Past for a Brighter Future.