Art After Five: Last Call for From Masquerade to Masking

Dazzle the community and join us in saying goodbye to our summer exhibitions. Come unwind and enjoy the closing of our America 250 and Masquerade to Masking exhibitions in an upbeat atmosphere. The marvelous Daphne Pollard will guide the experience with fun and flair

Feathers, Beads, and Bling!

We are encouraging all guests and vendors to wear their best interpretation of this theme as a way to honor the cultural aesthetics of the Black Masking (Mardi Gras) Indians of Louisiana. 

Learn more about Black Masking Indian culture here: Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans: History & Traditions 

Create

Join the masquerade by designing your own African mask. Pick a template and add your own flair using markers, feathers, gems, and more! 

Taste

Bold Louisiana flavors with West African roots. Sip on beverages from the cash bar. 

Listen

Activate your groove and dance to DJ Special K’s blend of New Orleans bounce, brass bands, and Afrobeats.   

Experience

A celebratory West African dance performance by Trina Spackman and Anthony Ezell.

Take part in friendly competition during two rounds of Exhibition Bingo inside the America250 exhibition.