Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosLouisiana, United States11-50 Employees
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a small to mid-sized museum dedicated to the visual arts and culture of the American South. It pursues its mission through a mix of permanent collections, changing exhibitions, events, educational programs, publications, and research designed to broaden knowledge and appreciation of Southern art. The museum serves both Louisiana artists and regional audiences by presenting programs and exhibitions that illuminate the practice and interpretation of Southern art. It has curated programming such as Louisiana Contemporary, a juried exhibition that showcases works by Louisiana artists. In 2023, the museum partnered with EnChroma to improve color accessibility for visitors who are color-blind. In 2025, it opened submissions for its Louisiana Contemporary exhibition, indicating ongoing activity and engagement with the local art community.