King Cake Walk During Ogden After Hours

Join us for our annual King Cake Walk during Ogden After Hours! Taste cakes from local bakeries and cast your vote! Awards given include Audience Choice, the Band’s Pick and Best in Show, which is selected by a guest judge. Come to the O to kick off the Mardi Gras season with cake and live music!

Panel Discussion The Art & Influence of Ida Kohlmeyer

In celebration of International Sculpture Day, a series of worldwide events advancing the creation and understanding of sculpture, join us for a panel discussion on the art and influence of Ida Kohlmeyer. On the morning of April 23, the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation, the South's leading rotating public art exhibition,...

GIVENOLA DAY Support the O on GIVENOLA day!

Donate to the Ogden Museum on May 7 and help support our dynamic exhibitions, educational programming and more! GiveNOLA Day is a 24 hour event hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation to inspire people to give generously to nonprofits making out region stronger, creating a thriving community for all. Make your donation on May...

Richardson Society Soiree

Enjoy cocktails and conversation with the Richardson Society at the private home of an art collector. By invitation only. Click here to learn more about the benefits of Richardson Society Membership. /// Photo by Scott Myers

Magnolia Ball Kickoff Party at the Franklin

Stop by The Franklin on Saturday, May 11 from 2 - 5 p.m. for the Magnolia Ball kickoff party! There will be a cash bar and passed hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy a free drink ticket when you purchase your discounted Magnolia Ball Patron ticket ($100; regularly $250). Please RSVP to development@ogdenmuseum.org. Magnolia Ball, celebrating Piercing the Inner Wall: The Art...

Magnolia Ball Celebrating Piercing the Inner Wall: The Art of Dusti Bongé

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s annual Magnolia Ball has become one of the most anticipated social events of the summer! This year, join us to honor and celebrate the Museum’s exhibition, Piercing the Inner Wall: The Work of Dusti Bongé, on view April 11 - September 8, 2019. The Ball will bring to life Bongé’s Surrealist “Circus Series” with a festive, circus-themed evening. Guests will enjoy music from the city’s top musicians and DJs, circus performers, complimentary dishes and desserts, full open bars, a dance party and a silent auction featuring contemporary Southern artists. Let’s get this circus started!