A Summer Evening of Art, Music and Entertainment Celebrating: 

2023 MAGNOLIA BALL CO-CHAIRS:

Carlos Carmona & David Pine
Horton Humble
Kristina Larson
Claire Elizabeth Thriffiley

BENEFACTORS:

Manolito
Octavia Art Gallery
Charles D. Urstadt & David Bernard
Michael Wilkinson

Ogden Museum of Southern Art is thrilled to announce that Magnolia Ball 2023 will be Saturday, June 10 from 8 p.m. to midnight, celebrating Knowing Who We Are: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition. This exciting annual event supports the Museum’s educational mission including exhibitions and award-winning programmingJoin us for a festive evening with after-hours access to the galleries, live entertainment, premiere local cuisine and exclusive silent auction items from Southern artists and local businesses. Keep an eye out for our list of 2023 participating artists and vendors to be released soon!

SILENT AUCTION
Your Silent Auction purchase not only supports Ogden Museum, but also the participating artists and vendors who receive a percentage of the sale. The silent auction will open Saturday, June 3 and remain open until Sunday, June 11 at 5 p.m. Bidding will be available online and auction items will be on view at the Museum during that time.

View Silent Auction Items Purchase Tickets

TICKET OPPORTUNITIES

BENEFACTOR WITH VIP LOUNGE ACCESS – $2,500

Ticket holders with VIP Lounge access will enjoy a premium bar with private seating, additional cuisine options and VIP swag!

• 6 Patron Tickets with VIP Lounge Access with premium bar, additional cuisine and VIP swag!

• Tickets include an open bar, food from your favorite local restaurants, live music and entertainment, silent auction, dance party and more!

• Name recognition as Benefactor on all print and digital materials

• Early access to Magnolia Ball at 8 p.m. for our Patron Hour allowing first access to food, shorter lines at the bar, and a closer look at the auction!


GENERAL TICKET – $125

• 1 ticket for 9 p.m. entry to Magnolia Ball,  including an open bar, food from your favorite local restaurants, live music and entertainment, silent auction, dance party and more!

PATRON TICKET WITH VIP LOUNGE ACCESS- $300

Ticket holders with VIP Lounge access will enjoy a premium bar with private seating, additional cuisine options and VIP swag!

• 1 Patron Ticket with VIP Lounge Access with premium bar, additional cuisine and VIP swag!

• Ticket includes an open bar, food from your favorite local restaurants, live music and entertainment, silent auction, dance party and more.

• Early access to Magnolia Ball at 8 p.m. for our Patron Hour allowing first access to food, shorter lines at the bar, and a closer look at the auction!

KOHLMEYER CIRCLE TICKET- $75

• Special pricing available to Kohlmeyer Circle Members only

• 1 ticket for 9 p.m. entry to Magnolia Ball,  including an open bar, food from your favorite local restaurants, live music and entertainment, silent auction, dance party and more!

PATRON TICKET – $200  

• 1 ticket to Magnolia Ball, including an open bar, food from your favorite local restaurants, live music and entertainment, silent auction, dance party and more!

• Early access to Magnolia Ball at 8 p.m. for our Patron Hour allowing first access to food, shorter lines at the bar, and a closer look at the auction!

 


Silent Auction Artists

Alia Ali
David Armentor
Carrie Beene
Rachael Berg
Muffin Bernstein
Farah Billah
Jessica Bizer
Belinda Black
Natalie Blanton
Sesthasak Boonchai
Jerry Cabrera
Abbey Caruso
Kate Clark
Lyla Clayre
Aaron Collier
Anita Cooke
Moira Crone
Kara Crowley
Cubs the Poet
Bessie Antin Daschbach
Karen deClouet
William Dunlap
Ida Floreak
Ryan Gianelloni
Ansley Givhan

Anne Guillot
Kimberly Ha
Josh Hailey
Joey Hartmann-Dow
Jaelyn “Yaya” Hill
Sarah House
Casey Langteau Johnson
Meghan Johnson
Maisha Joshua
Christina Juran
Mia Kaplan
Grace Kelly
Molly Kimball
Sasha Kopfler
Emily Lovejoy
Ann Dinwiddie Madden
Richard McCabe
David McCarty
David McPherson
Juliet Meeks
Carmen Menza
Cora Nimtz
Jennifer Odem
Mary Jane Parker
Chris Pate
Fabian Perez

Jacob Reptile
Glynnis Ritchie
Kathy Rodriguez
Natasha Sanchez
Laura Scariano
Cynthia Scott
Jennifer Shaw
Nathalie Simon
Nellrea Simpson
Mary Singleton
Alex M. Sorapuru
Jessica Strahan
Maddie Stratton
Ryan Strok
Breanna Thompson
José Torres-Tama
Jonathan Traviesa
Carlie Trosclair
Paige Valente
John Isiah Walton
Irvin Washington
Katie Dumestre Yaquinto
Katie D. Yaquinto
Sean Yseult
Daniella Zalcman


Silent Auction Businesses

Art & Eyes
Bellingrath Wealth Management
Boomtown Casino & Hotel
Brandi Couvillion
Chez Clay Ceramic Studio
City Park Conservancy
Cocktail & Sons
Coutelier
Dancing Grounds
Diamonds Direct
Dirty Coast
Ficus Ceramica
Flower Power NOLA
Home Malone
JAMNOLA
Kendra Scott
Kyra Hodes
Lauren Rouatt Ceramics
Loft18
Magnolia Studios
Magnolia Yoga Studio
Mark Derby/Derby Pottery & Tile
Martin Lill – Hands in Clay
Martin Wine Cellar

MIMOSA Handcrafted
Museum Store Package
New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
New Orleans Opera
New Orleans Steamboat Company
No Era Design
No Rules Fashion
NOLA Couture
NOLA Yoga Loft
Oxalis Apothecary
Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
Romney Studios
Small Change Finery
Smoke Perfume
Southern Art Sauce Co.
Štúdium
Suzanne and Angelique Juneau
Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza
The Red M Studio
The Sazerac House
Trashy Diva
Wicks NOLA Candle Company


Participating Restaurants

12 Seasons Catering
Aunt Sally’s Pralines
Bayou Beer Garden & Bayou Wine Garden (VIP Lounge)
Boucherie
Capulet
Chez Nous
Highly Seasoned Catering

Hood Cream
Lea Catering
Manolito
Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant
Mr. Wolf
Nola Snow Snoballs
Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza (VIP Lounge)


Sponsors

 

 

 

 

 


Entertainment

Vegas Cola Band
Kumasi Afrobeat Orchestra
LeTrainiump
C’est Funk
Delores Galore
Phlegm
Kara Crowley

Free Therapy by Cubs the Poet
The Glitter Buffet Experience
Krewe de Fleurs
Moon Over NOLA
Trixie Minx Productions
Breanna Thompson
Krewe of Vaporwave


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PRESENTING SPONSOR $15,000 

• Name recognition as presenting sponsor on all print and digital materials

• Logo recognition as presenting sponsor on Magnolia Ball website

• Logo recognition as presenting sponsor on  Magnolia Ball programs 

• Name recognition on event invitations

• Name and logo recognition as sponsor on individual signage throughout the Museum during the event

• VIP invitations for two to Museum receptions throughout the year (approximately 5 a year)

• 10 gift memberships to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art (transferrable)

• 12 all access tickets to the Magnolia Ball,  including VIP lounge access

• Name recognition as presenting sponsor in ads


MUSIC, LIGHTING OR SIGNATURE COCKTAIL SPONSOR – $3,500

• Name recognition as sponsor on all print and digital materials

• Name recognition as sponsor on Magnolia Ball website

• Name recognition on event invitations

• Name recognition as sponsor on Magnolia Ball programs

• 6 all access tickets to the Magnolia Ball,  including VIP lounge access

MAJOR SPONSOR – $10,000

• Name recognition as first-tier sponsor on all print

• Logo recognition as first-tier sponsor on Magnolia Ball website

• Logo recognition as first-tier sponsor on Magnolia Ball programs 

• Name recognition on event invitations

• Name and logo recognition as sponsor on individual signage throughout the Museum during the event

• 5 gift memberships to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art (transferrable)

• 10 all access tickets to the Magnolia Ball,  including VIP lounge access


PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR – $2,500

• Name recognition as sponsor on all print and digital materials 

• Name recognition as sponsor on Magnolia Ball website

• Name recognition on event invitations

• Name recognition as sponsor on Magnolia Ball programs 

• 4 all access tickets to the Magnolia Ball,  including VIP lounge access

SILENT AUCTION, DECOR OR BEVERAGE SPONSOR – $5,000

• Name recognition as first-tier sponsor on all print 

• Logo recognition as first-tier sponsor on Magnolia Ball website

• Logo recognition as first-tier sponsor on Magnolia Ball programs 

• Name recognition on event invitations

• Name and logo recognition as sponsor on individual signage throughout the Museum during the event

• 6 all access tickets to the Magnolia Ball,  including VIP lounge access

INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THIS EVENT AS A SPONSOR? CONTACT US AT DEVELOPMENT@OGDENMUSEUM.ORG OR 504.539.9616.


Event Committee

Storm & Katherine Ainsley
Leigh Berner
Ethan Chevalier
Marcela Correa
Amanada Credeur & Stephen Roques
Mollye Demosthenidy
Shemsi Frezel

Capri Guarisco
Nicole Hershey
Catherine Kuuskraa
Sarah Martzolf
Marty McElveen
Cameron McHarg
Alexandra & Joseph Rychlak

Nathalie Simon
Cat Todd
John Isiah Walton
Erica Washington
Jennie Cannon West & Jason Richards
Christopher Wheelahan
Justin Woods


// Header image: Eugene Martin, Geometric Abstract (detail), 1999, Acrylic on canvas, Gift of Suzanne Fredericq