Newcomb Art Museum

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! Who's the goodest boi in our collection?

1. John M. Lachin, Jr. "Boy with Dog," 1977. Watercolor on paper. Gift of the John M. Lachin, Jr. Family.

2. Philippe Halsman. "Dawn Addams," 1953. Silver gelatin print photograph. Gift of Craig Nalen through the Maritn S. Ackerman Foundation.

3. Sabina Elliott Wells. "Dog Relief Sculpture," late 19th century to mid 20th century. Plaster sculpture. Gift of Miss Anna Wells Rutledge, in memory of her aunt, Sabina Elliott Wells.

4. Nell Pomeroy O'Brien. "Fauvist Dog," 1925–1965. Oil on canvas. Bequest of Patricia O'Brien Strigel.

5. Peter Phillips. "Hunter," 1975. Collage and screenprint on paper. Gift of Mr. Joseph Jurist through the Martin S. Ackerman Foundation

6. John Gadsby Chapman. "Shepherd Boy of the Campagna," mid 19th century to late 19th century. Oil on board. Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane University

7. Eduardo Paolozzi. "Almost Any Suburb, from "General Dynamic F.U.N.," 1965-1970. Photolithography, screenprint and mixed media on Bex propylene clear film. Gift of Mr. George Friedman through the Martin S. Ackerman Foundation.

8. Newcomb Artist Once Known. "Figurine of Dog," late 19th century to mid 20th century. Glossy glaze on clay body. Transfer from the Caroline Richardson Center for Research on Women.

08/20/2026

We're back! All summer long we were working behind the scenes to open an exciting new exhibition, "Quiet Reserve: Stitching an Ambitious New Woman," now on display alongside "The Moss Mystique: Southern Women and Newcomb Pottery," through December 4.

Hours of Operation: M–F 10am–5pm; Sat 11am–4pm; Closed Sundays.

Images, left to right:
Esther Huger Elliot, artisan; Joseph Fortune Meyer, potter. Lamp with Cat’s Claw Design, 1901. Earthenware. Gift of Mrs. John L.H. Young. Elizabeth Goelet Rogers, artist. Pierced brass and copper lampshade, 1902. Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane.

Marie de Hoa LeBlanc. Vase with Spanish Dagger Design, 1897. Earthenware. Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane University.

Helen DeGrange McLellan. Newcomb Wall Hanging, c. 1905–1915. Silk embroidery on linen. The Historic New Orleans Collection.

08/13/2026

Celebrate 30 Years of the Newcomb Art Museum!
As part of the Newcomb Art Museum’s 30th Anniversary season, visitors are invited to experience two exhibitions that commemorate the artistic legacy of H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College. Opening August 20!

Curated by Sarah Brokenborough, graduate curatorial assistant and PhD student in Art History, "Quiet Reserve: Stitching an Ambitious New Woman" traces how Newcomb’s embroidery program fostered a generation of industrious, self-sufficient artists prepared to participate in the region’s changing cultural and economic landscape. Through original examples of students’ “art needlework,” the exhibition highlights a curriculum that redefined and reinforced ideas of womanhood and labor in the early twentieth century.

Also continuing this fall is "The Moss Mystique: Southern Women and Newcomb Pottery," which examines the enduring influence of Newcomb Pottery and the women artisans who helped redefine perceptions of the South through a ceramic tradition inspired by its landscape and culture. Together, these shows illuminate Newcomb’s vital place in women’s education and American decorative arts.

Generous support for the exhibitions comes from The Decorative Arts Trust, the Anne Robertson Sellin Endowed Fund, and Handwork 2026 presented by Craft in America.

Visit us online at https://newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu

Image: Artist Once Known. Placemat with Dogwood Design, c. 1900–1940. Silk embroidery on linen. Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane University.

08/11/2026

🌊 It's Move-In Week! Welcome back, Tulanians! And for our class of 2030, welcome home! We can't wait to see you at the museum.

07/07/2026

Happy World Chocolate Day!
This gorgeous Arts & Crafts chocolate pot is on display in the exhibition The Moss Mystique: Southern Women and Newcomb Pottery. Though we're closed until August 20, you can view the entire exhibition on our website here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=1ADxcyvBZDJ

Joseph Fortune Meyer, potter; Erin "Effie" Shepard, artisan. Chocolate Pot with Mock Orange Design and Lid, 1906. Blue and yellow underglaze and glossy glaze finish on incised buff clay body, 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. Gift of Mr. Clayton M. Perkins, Jr. from the estate of his wife, Carolyn Doan King Perkins, 2010.12.7.

07/01/2026

Celebrate the legacy of craft in the USA!

We are proud to participate in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 among more than 300 museums, schools, guilds, libraries, and community organizations across the country hosting exhibitions and events all year long. Presented by , is a year-long, nationwide initiative that explores the cultures, histories, traditions, and innovations that continue to shape American life.

Can’t get enough of the handmade? also includes free K-12 educational resources, university-level artist residencies, a new book called “Handwork: Handcrafted Objects That Made America,” and four new episodes of the Craft in America documentary series on PBS. Learn more at handwork2026.org!

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06/03/2026

On June 3, Newcomb Art Museum partnered with Spectrum Arts NOLA and The Coalition for Compassionate Schools to welcome students for a special visit to "The Moss Mystique: Southern Women and Newcomb Pottery" exhibition.

During their visit, students participated in a gallery scavenger hunt, discovering how Newcomb artists used symbolism, pattern, and imagery from the natural world to express identity, history, and voice. Students explored the connections between pottery and mural-making, recognizing the shared language of visual storytelling across artistic mediums.

The experience offered new ways to think about color, composition, and meaning-making — ideas that will continue to inspire the students as they develop their own creative projects.

creates transformative spaces where young people use art, mindfulness, and hands-on learning to reconnect with themselves, their communities, and their futures.

05/18/2026

Newcomb Art Museum is temporarily closed through the summer. We'll see you in August!

Image: Plate with Spanish Dagger Yucca Design, 1907. Joseph Fortune Meyer, potter, Mary Givens Sheerer, artisan. Glossy glaze on incised clay body. Gift of Miss Floy Maddox. 1977.1-C.

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane is proud to be a featured participant in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 — a nationwide semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout our history and in contemporary life.

Presented by Craft in America, Handwork 2026 is a year-long collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America, bringing compelling stories and underrepresented art and artists into the spotlight.

Opening at the Newcomb Art Museum in August, "Quiet Reserve: Stitching an Ambitious New Woman" will examine embroidery’s role as a professional and artistic practice at H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College in the early twentieth century. The college’s needlework curriculum encouraged students to see embroidery as both creative expression and viable career training, reshaping ideas about women’s labor and independence in the U.S. South.

Featuring textiles, sketches, and tools, "Quiet Reserve" showcases Newcomb’s emphasis on raw materials, precise stitching, and vibrant Tussah silk threads. The exhibition offers a vivid look at the artistry, technique, and innovation that shaped Newcomb embroidery.

More than 250 organizations nationwide have joined this initiative, each contributing exhibitions and events that showcase the depth and diversity of American craft. Visit www.handwork2026.org to learn more.

Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026
Craft in America



Images: Four Newcomb College students working on embroidery and pottery, undated. Newcomb Wall Hanging, c. 1905–1915, Helen DeGrange McLellan, silk embroidery on linen, 57” x 39”, The Historic New Orleans Collection, 2017.0080.75.