O What A Night! 2026 - Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Celebrating the Art of the American South

Ogden Museum of Southern Art invites you to O What a Night! Gala, the Museum’s signature fundraising event. The gala will be held on October 17, and features a live auction of artwork and a seated dinner amongst a community of artists and art enthusiasts, followed by live music and dancing. Your contribution to the O What a Night! Gala 2026 will provide critical funds for the Museum’s award-winning educational programs and dynamic exhibitions of art of the American South.

What makes this event so special? The people and the art! People from all over the country will be able to bid on works of art in the silent auction and live auction. Year after year, art collectors look forward to viewing all of the beautiful works of art created by artists of the South.

Stay tuned for more information!

Ticket Opportunities

Benefactor Table – $10,000

8 tickets to the Patron Party and auction preview on Thursday, October 15, 2026
8 tickets to cocktails, silent auction and seated Gala dinner/ live auction with preferred placement on Saturday, October 17, 2026
Acknowledged on printed and digital materials

Patron Host (Half Table) – $5,000

4 tickets to the Patron Party and auction preview on Thursday, October 15, 2026
4 tickets to cocktails, silent auction and seated Gala dinner/ live auction with preferred placement on Saturday, October 17, 2026
Acknowledged on printed and digital materials

Patron Ticket – $1,300

1 ticket to the Patron Party and auction preview on Thursday, October 15, 2026
1 ticket to cocktails, silent auction and seated Gala dinner/ live auction on Saturday, October 17, 2026
Acknowledged on printed and digital materials

Supporter Ticket – $700

1 ticket to cocktails, silent auction and seated Gala dinner/ live auction on Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sponsorship Opportunities

O What a Night! Gala Sponsorship offers a range of packages that provide exceptional visibility and brand recognition. All sponsorship levels include ticket packages for both Patron Party and Gala events, and additional elevated benefits.

O What a Night! Gala Sponsorship ensures high-impact exposure while supporting Ogden Museum’s mission and funding award-winning exhibitions and educational programs of Southern art.

Title Sponsorship – $50,000

(3) front-row tables
Premier name and logo recognition across print and digital materials
Social media promotion and on-site branding
Recognition throughout the event including a direct acknowledgment during the gala program

Additional Sponsorship Levels – $10,000 to $30,000

Patron Party Sponsor • Live Auction Sponsor • Dinner Sponsor & more!

Strong promotional benefits at every giving level
Each level provides unique recognition benefits, ticket packages and more!

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