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Times-Picayune: “New museum, meeting place celebrate influential New Orleans artist John T. Scott”
The late John T. Scott was probably the most influential New Orleans artist of the 20th century. His monumental abstract sculptures can...
The Helis Foundation
Sep 2, 2022


WWNO: "Looking for something to do? Free admission to art museums for state residents"
If you’re looking for a new summer activity without making a dent in your wallet, “Art for All” might be perfect for you. The program...
The Helis Foundation
Jul 28, 2022


Gambit: “Sanford Biggers unveils ‘JUST US’ mural at CAC”
New York artist Sanford Biggers has been busy despite the pandemic. Last year, he debuted a suite of works at New York City’s Rockefeller...
The Helis Foundation
Jan 21, 2022


NOLA Adore: “New Orleanians are Invited to the Unveiling of this New Mural”
If you’ve driven on Camp Street recently as you enter the Warehouse District, you’ve seen the stages of a new, expansive mural resembling...
The Helis Foundation
Jan 17, 2022


Internationally Renowned Artist Sanford Biggers Makes His Mark on New Orleans
Arts New Orleans and The Helis Foundation announce the unveiling of Downtown’s newest mural, Just Us by internationally renowned artist...
The Helis Foundation
Jan 14, 2022


River Beats: “Renowned Artist Sanford Biggers Makes His Mark on New Orleans’ Arts District”
Arts New Orleans and The Helis Foundation announce the unveiling of Downtown’s newest mural, Just Us by internationally renowned artist...
The Helis Foundation
Jan 14, 2022


Ogden Elects New Officers to Board of Trustees and Establishes First Acquisition Fund
Ogden Museum of Southern Art is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has elected a new Board Chair, Jessie Schott Haynes,...
The Helis Foundation
Jan 13, 2022


Asante Salaam Named Director of The Helis Foundation John Scott Center
New Orleans, Louisiana (Dec. 21, 2021) — Multidisciplinary artist Asante Salaam will serve as the inaugural director of The Helis...
The Helis Foundation
Dec 21, 2021


WGNO: “Ogden Museum of Southern Art announces Louisiana Contemporary winners”
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Ogden Museum of Southern Art announced the winners from the 2021 edition of Louisiana Contemporary, an annual...
The Helis Foundation
Aug 11, 2021


WWNO: “Inside The Arts: Louisiana Contemporary celebrates a milestone at The Ogden Museum”
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is celebrating a milestone as it launches the 10th edition of Louisiana Contemporary, in conjunction...
The Helis Foundation
Aug 5, 2021


The Washington Post: “Fog sculptures delight kids of all ages at Louisiana Children’s Museum”
Fog art is a thing, and it doesn’t need to be viewed from afar. Instead, you can run through it waving your arms and screaming with joy....
The Helis Foundation
Jul 25, 2021


NOLA.com: “Bastille Day block party, free museum admission and more metro area community news”
COOL MUSEUM OPENINGS: Art and air-conditioning returns with free admission for Louisiana residents at area museums, courtesy of the Helis...
The Helis Foundation
Jul 5, 2021


Where Y’At: “NOMA to Offer Free Admission for LA Residents on Sundays in July”
While Louisiana residents have enjoyed free admission to the New Orleans Museum of Art on Wednesdays for quite some time now, that...
The Helis Foundation
Jul 2, 2021


NOLA Adore: “Beat the Heat at these Museums for Free”
Already sick of the heat? The Helis Foundation is offering another option to stay cool this summer with Art & A/C! Every Sunday in July,...
The Helis Foundation
Jul 2, 2021


Art & A/C: Beat the Heat
BEAT THE HEAT WITH ART & A/C PRESENTED BY THE HELIS FOUNDATION! As an extension of our “Art for All” program, The Helis Foundation has...
The Helis Foundation
Jun 24, 2021


WGNO: “Art For All is Back! Free Admission on Certain Days”
Finally out of our houses, vaccinated, maskless, and into the fun of summer, there’s plenty to talk about in New Orleans. Nothing creates...
The Helis Foundation
Jun 3, 2021

WDSU: “Ogden Museum is putting out the call for Louisiana contemporary artists”
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is putting out the call for artists to enter into its Louisiana Contemporary Exhibition. Presented by...
The Helis Foundation
May 24, 2021


NOLA.com: “Healthcare workers battling Covid-19 honored with tickets to the Children’s Museum"
The Louisiana Children’s Museum and The Helis Foundation provided 2,000 free museum tickets to medical workers and their families to...
The Helis Foundation
May 23, 2021


FOX8: “Louisiana Children’s Museum holds soft re-opening for healthcare workers”
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – More than 2,000 advance, timed-entry tickets for admission have been distributed to area hospitals and community...
The Helis Foundation
May 22, 2021


NOLA.com: “Louisiana Children’s Museum reopens with beloved exhibits, outdoor space and safety rules
The Boggs sisters had a busy Sunday afternoon. Standing on step stools for a boost in height, Scarlett, 4, and Harley, 5, tapped cash...
The Helis Foundation
May 2, 2021
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