NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, in collaboration with Ogden Museum of Southern Art is pleased to present the twelfth annual HBCU Art Showcase, a curated show of works by students attending Dillard University and Xavier University of Louisiana. The exhibition is on view at the Museum through October 25, 2025.
The HBCU Art Showcase is the signature event for the New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated’s “Links Love HBCUs” program. As the chapter’s signature art event, the HBCU Art Showcase is designed to spotlight works of art created by students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the greater New Orleans area and provide an opportunity to celebrate those artists with the goals of enhancing cultural awareness and facilitating artist exposure, expression, and collaboration.
The HBCU Art Showcase has been presented annually in the Ogden Museum’s Education Gallery, a space designated to honor the teaching of art and works created by students in the Southern region of the United States. To date, 154 HBCU artists from five Louisiana HBCUs have participated in the annual showcase. This year’s showcase features artwork by students attending Dillard University and Xavier University of Louisiana.
Many thanks are also extended to John Barnes of Dillard University, and Ron Bechet and MaPo Kinnord of Xavier University for their enthusiastic assistance with the organization and presentation of this exhibition. Gratitude is extended to the students for their hard work and artistic vision. The HBCU Art Showcase has become a highlight in Ogden Museum’s exhibition calendar and an important component in the advancement towards racial equity.
This year’s selected artists are:
| Anh Nguyen (XU) Amaiya Walker (XU) Amari Spooner (XU) Anayah Patterson (XU) Nhilyn “Azuka” Caldwell (XU) Bryson Payne (DU) Danik Reed (DU) Denim Harrison (XU) Eriannah Jackson (XU) Gabriela Moreno Gonzalez (XU) | Hevin Davillier (XU)Indyanna “Ica” Cramer (XU) Jada Thompson (XU) Janyla Antoine (XU) Jayla Williams (DU) Kaitlin Walker (XU) Kaitlyn Murray (XU) Kaitlin Walters (XU) Kennedy Timmons (DU) Leah Monet Dupre (XU) | Mia Cutitto (XU) Nia Brown (XU) Re-Shine Patterson (DU) Robyn Myers (DU)T-Anna Dawkins & Mr. Tino (DU) Tia Green (DU) Tatyona Gaines (XU) Taylor Wallace (XU) |
For more information about the exhibit, visit ogdenmuseum.org