Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp St
New Orleans, LA 70130
504.539.9650 | HOURS
925 Camp St
New Orleans, LA 70130
504.539.9650 | HOURS
2023 MAGNOLIA BALL CO-CHAIRS:
Carlos Carmona & David Pine
Horton Humble
Kristina Larson
Claire Elizabeth Thriffiley
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 programming. Join 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!
MAGNOLIA BALL KICKOFF
Mark your calendars! Thursday, May 18 at the Museum from 6 to 8 p.m. Magnolia Ball Patron Tickets, normally $200, will be on a flash sale for $100! This event will take place in conjunction with Ogden After Hours that evening so each ticket purchased will include a complimentary drink ticket for the O Bar. Can’t make it in-person? Discounted Patron tickets will also be available to purchase online during this one-day-only sale.
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.
Auction link to be released soon!
Purchase TicketsBENEFACTOR 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.
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!
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.
// Header image: Eugene Martin, Geometric Abstract (detail), 1999, Acrylic on canvas, Gift of Suzanne Fredericq