“300 unique New Orleans moments: Renowned painter Ida Kohlmeyer earns master’s from Newcomb in 1950,” The Advocate

September 5, 2017

Ida Kohlmeyer, “the Grand Dame” of color, is known for her colorful abstract pictographs as well as her sculptures. She studied at Newcomb College and the John McCrady school of art before enrolling in the Hans Hoffman school in Massachusetts, where New Orleans’ artist Fritz Bultman had also attended. Though she had opportunities, Kohlmeyer would not leave New Orleans. She taught at Newcomb College from 1956 to 1964 and it was during this time her work was influenced by Mark Rothko, who was a visiting artist at Tulane University.

Tina Freeman: Artist Spaces at the Hilliard University Art Museum

August 30, 2017

Tina Freeman: Artist Spaces at the Hilliard University Art Museum, September 8, 2017 – May 5, 2018. Featuring work by gallery artists Luis Cruz Azaceta, Willie Birch, Nicole Charbonnet, Dawn DeDeaux, George Dureau, Lin Emery, David Halliday, Ersy Schwartz, and Amy Weiskopf.

“Robert Merrick, Arthur Roger to receive ADL’s Botnick Torch of Liberty Award,” The Advocate

August 26, 2017

The Anti-Defamation League has chosen Robert Merrick and Arthur Roger as this year’s winners of the A.I. Botnick Torch of Liberty Award. “Robert Merrick and Arthur Roger are powerful leaders, who have huge footprints in our community,” said Jonathan Lake, the ADL’s South-Central Regional Board chairman.

“Dapper Bruce Lafitte at Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans,” Blouin Artinfo

August 24, 2017

The exhibition titled “R.I.P. Bruce A. Davenport, Jr. | Artwork by Dapper Bruce Lafitte” is on view at Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans. The exhibition features colorful drawings by the artist that focuses on the city of New Orleans. Lafitte’s works include references to the city’s numerous schools, businesses, parks, institutions and its people.

“The Legacy of John T. Scott at Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans,” Blouin Artinfo

August 23, 2017

The exhibition titled “John T. Scott: His Legacy,” featuring the works of African-American artist John T. Scott is on view at Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans. The exhibition focuses on works from the late artist’s career including pieces from his most important period between 1992 and 2004.

“Review: New Orleans streetlife from John T. Scott and Dapper Bruce Lafitte,” Gambit

August 23, 2017

John T. Scott: His Legacy and R.I.P. Bruce A. Davenport, Jr. | Artwork by Dapper Bruce Lafitte at Arthur Roger Gallery run through Sept. 23

“From Centerstage – Photographer David Leventi Takes Readers Center Stage in ‘OPERA’,” Opera Wire

August 19, 2017

Have you ever wondered what it would look like to view some of the world’s most renowned opera houses from center stage? Wonder no longer. New York-based fine arts photographer David Leventi’s 120-page book “OPERA” answers this question in stunning color and detail. The son of architects, he photographed the auditoriums of nearly 50 opera houses in the United States and abroad, shooting from center stage, and using only a wide-angle camera and the lighting from chandeliers and other house lights.

“Inside The Arts: Louisiana Cereal, Pride Of Place, Vices & Virtues,” WWNO

August 17, 2017

WWNO’s Eileen Fleming visits NOMA for a look at the exhibit, Pride of Place, which showcases works donated by New Orleans art collector and gallerist Arthur Roger.

“Pride of Place,” Wall Street International

August 15, 2017

Pride of Place: The Making of Contemporary Art in New Orleans celebrates art collector and gallery owner Arthur Roger’s transformational gift of his entire personal art collection to the New Orleans Museum of Art. Spotlighting one of the city’s most groundbreaking contemporary art collections, the exhibition (on view June 23–September 3, 2017) explores the rise of modern and contemporary art in New Orleans.

“NOMA Hosts Arthur Roger’s Contemporary Art Mixtape,” My Spilt Milk

August 14, 2017

The Julia Street gallery owner donated his art collection to NOMA, and the show says as much about Roger as the art he has collected.