Artist Pam Skehan Selected for Prestigious Louisiana Contemporary Exhibition at Ogden Museum

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art has announced that artist Pam Skehan, represented by the Wine Art Gallery, has been selected for the 15th annual Louisiana Contemporary exhibition. Curated by Sarah Jones, the Head of Live Arts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this prestigious juried exhibition features 50 works from 45 artists chosen from over 1,786 submissions. Skehan’s featured paintings, Woman in Waiting and Tipping Point, will be on display from August 1, 2026, through February 14, 2027.

This selection underscores the growing influence of the Wine Art Gallery, a New Orleans-based institution dedicated to championing emerging, female, and underrepresented artists. By fostering a diverse roster of international and local talent, the gallery has established itself as a vital force within the competitive Julia Street arts district. The inclusion of Skehan’s work in this national-caliber exhibition highlights the gallery's commitment to elevating voices that might otherwise remain overlooked in the broader art market.

The Louisiana Contemporary exhibition, presented by The Helis Foundation, serves as a cornerstone of the national arts calendar, celebrating the creative vitality of the Louisiana arts community. As the exhibition marks its 15th anniversary, the recognition of Skehan’s work further cements New Orleans' status as a thriving cultural hub, where storied history meets contemporary innovation, providing a platform for artists to engage with global audiences and institutional curators.