On September 17, guests to the museum enjoyed a curator talk and opening reception for Quiet Reserve: Stitching an Ambitious New Woman. Photo by Ashley Lorraine.
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A Night Celebrating Newcomb’s Artistic Legacy |
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Newcomb Art Museum kicked off its 30th Anniversary season with a vibrant opening reception celebrating two exhibitions that honor the artistic legacy of H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College.
Guests gathered to explore Quiet Reserve: Stitching an Ambitious New Woman, curated by graduate assistant curator Sarah Brokenborough, and The Moss Mystique: Southern Women and Newcomb Pottery. As part of the evening, curator talks by Sarah Brokenborough and Mariah Kupfner, Assistant Professor of American Studies and Public Heritage at Penn State Harrisburg, offered visitors deeper insight into the Quiet Reserve exhibition, the artists and artisans represented, and the enduring legacy of Newcomb’s women-centered arts programs.
Together, the exhibitions shine a light on the remarkable women artists of Newcomb College and their lasting contributions to American decorative arts. From Newcomb embroidery and “art needlework” to the iconic ceramics of Newcomb Pottery, the exhibitions explore how women used art, education and craftsmanship to shape their creative and professional lives—and helped redefine the cultural identity of the South.
The evening brought together museum supporters, Tulane students, faculty, alumni and members of the New Orleans arts community for an exciting celebration of Newcomb’s history and its continued influence today. View images from the event.
Both exhibitions are on view this fall at Newcomb Art Museum. Generous support is provided by The Decorative Arts Trust, the Anne Robertson Sellin Endowed Fund, and Handwork 2026 presented by Craft in America
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Top: Museum staff members Maurita Poole, Tom Friel, and Kendyll Gross. Bottom: Guests enjoy the Quiet Reserve exhibition reception. Photos by Ashley Lorraine.
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| Quiet Reserve exhibition curator Sarah Brokenborogh, left, and Mariah Kupfner, right. Photo by Ashley Lorraine.
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Fridays at Newcomb presents Sarah Brokenborough, Graduate Curatorial Assistant at Newcomb Art Museum, October 9 at 12 p.m. in the Diboll Gallery of the Malkin Sacks Commons.
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Don't miss "Newcomb Embroidery: Women's Craft as Profession" by Sarah Brokenborough, joint PhD student in Art History and Latin American Studies and graduate curatorial assistant at Newcomb Art Museum.
Sarah will be speaking about her research on embroidery and her work as curator of the exhibition Quite Reserve: Stitching an Ambitious New Woman, currently on view in the museum.
Presented by Newcomb Institute, the event is Friday, October 9, 12–1pm in the Diboll Gallery, 3rd floor of the Malkin Sacks Commons on Tulane's uptown campus.
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The event is free and open to the public, and lunch is provided. For more information, visit the Fridays at Newcomb website or contact Dr. Clare Daniel, Senior Professor of Practice and Director of Research at Newcomb Institute: cdaniel5@tulane.edu.
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Community Clay with
The London Clayworks! |
Saturday, October 17, 2–5 p.m.
Join us at the London Clayworks for a hands-on ceramics workshop exploring surface design and textile traditions. Inspired by the exhibition Quiet Reserve, participants will use inherited and found fabrics—including lace, embroidery, doilies, and patterned cloth—to create textured designs on a functional ceramic plate using underglazes and glazes. Through clay, participants will reinterpret the stories and traditions found in everyday textiles, creating a unique, food-safe plate that reflects memory, craft, and personal expression. This event is free, but space is limited. RSVP to reserve your space!
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Joseph Fortune Meyer, potter, Mary Givens Sheerer, artist. Plate with Spanish Dagger Yucca Design, 1907. Earthenware with underglaze polychrome ornament. Gift of Miss Floy Maddox.
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Adopt a Pot from our Collection! |
Newcomb Pottery is a cornerstone of the Newcomb Art Museum’s permanent collection, exemplifying the distinctive artistic vision and craftsmanship developed at Newcomb College. As one of the museum’s most recognized and beloved collections, it often serves as an entry point for visitors to discover the breadth of our ceramic holdings, which range from ancient objects dating to circa 500 BCE to contemporary works by living artists.
Through Adopt-A-Pot, you can help care for this rich ceramic legacy. Your support contributes directly to the preservation, treatment, and long-term stewardship of ceramics across the collection, ensuring these works remain available for study, exhibition, and enjoyment for generations to come.
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Mark Your Calendars for these Upcoming Events |
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Newcomb Art Museum offers guided tours and an array of public programs, all free of charge. Designed around the salient themes and images of each exhibition, such activities speak to an array of community and campus interests. https://newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu/programs/
For more information on events and current exhibitions, visit: newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu
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Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane is FREE and Open to the Public.
Regular Hours: Monday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM | Saturday 11 AM – 4 PM | Sunday Closed
The museum will be closed for the University Thanksgiving Break,
Sunday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 29 and will reopen Monday, Nov. 30.
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