(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire / -- The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) announced the opening of“Alma Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful,” a comprehensive exhibition exploring the work, evolution, and cultural impact of Alma W. Thomas (1891–1978), one of the most influential American abstract painters of the 20th century. The exhibition is open to the public during regular museum hours, and admission to the presentation is free for Louisiana residents on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation.

The exhibition examines Thomas's extensive career through paintings, works on paper, archival materials, letters, photographs, and teaching documents that illuminate her contributions to American art. Visitors will encounter pieces representing her development from early figurative work to the vibrant, mosaic-like abstractions that later defined her national recognition. The exhibition also highlights Thomas's role as a trailblazing African American woman artist who gained prominence during the Civil Rights era.

Curated in collaboration with major national institutions,“Everything Is Beautiful” provides historical context through themed sections that explore Thomas's Washington, D.C. community, her lifelong commitment to arts education, and her influence on generations of artists. The exhibition's archival materials offer an in-depth look at Thomas's process, illuminating connections between her artistic approach, scientific interests, and the natural world.

The exhibition is presented within the wider mission of NOMA to advance the study and public understanding of regional, national, and international art. Through the lens of Thomas's work, visitors can examine broader discussions surrounding abstraction, identity, and the cultural landscape of mid-century America.

Location, Dates & Admission
New Orleans Museum of Art
One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park
New Orleans, LA 70124
Exhibition Dates: Now through [Insert End Date if available]
Museum Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: open until 9:00 p.m.

Monday: Closed

Admission:
Free for Louisiana residents on Wednesdays, courtesy of The Helis Foundation

Standard admission charges apply on other days

Invitation
This press release is issued as an informational invitation by Karen Brem, Marketing Director of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, for visitors and residents interested in art, history, and cultural study during their time in New Orleans.

About Alma Thomas
Alma W. Thomas (1891–1978) was known for her innovative use of color, pattern, and form, becoming the first African American woman to receive a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Her work is held in leading museum collections across the United States.

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