The SUNOMA Arts Museum Officially Makes it Way Home

On Thursday, October 27th, 2022, The Department of Arts and Humanities Building held the Inaugural Opening of the Southern University of New Orleans Arts Museum (SUNOMA). SUNO alumnus, Ted Ellis, is SUNOMA's first director. He is a self-taught artist with 30-plus years of experience in realism and impressionism, which combine the nostalgia and inspiration of his Orleanian roots.

In addition, Ellis is an extraordinary scholar in African and African American Studies through his research with SUNO at the University of Leicester, U.K. He also serves as vice-chairman of the federal commission of 400 Years of African American History, established under the Department of Interior.

Who would be better than Mr. Ellis to be the leader of our prestigious SUNOMA? Of course, we commend Ellis's tireless efforts in completing this historic project. Still, he was not alone with the assistance of our SUNO staff, such as Dr. Sara Hollis, Dr. Clyde Robertson, Ms. Cynthia Ramirez, Ms. Shatiqua Wilson, and Ms. Erika Witt.

We are proud of all the effort to formulate this monumental event for SUNO history and the New Orleans community. Please visit and support this gem in The Arts & Humanities Building, 2nd floor, and contact SUNOMA@suno.edu, follow @SUNOMuseumOfArt, or visit The SUNOMA page on suno.edu for office hours and appointment requests.