Magnolia Ball is Saturday, June 6!

A Summer Celebration of Art, Music and Southern Culture Celebrating: 

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CO-CHAIRS:

Jourdan Barnes
Sophia Germer
Mamta Melwani
Jessica & Warwick Sabin

Ogden Museum of Southern Art is pleased to announce that Magnolia Ball 2026 will be Saturday, June 6 from 7 to 11 p.m., inspired by the exhibition Herman Leonard: Images of Jazz, presented by The Helis Foundation. 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 entire Museum, live music, entertainment, a silent auction featuring work from emerging and established artists (plus unique items from local businesses), food from your favorite local restaurants, cocktails and more!

Learn more about Herman Leonard: Images of Jazz, presented by The Helis Foundation

TICKET FLASH SALE 

Save the date! On Wednesday, April 29, Magnolia Ball Tickets will be on sale for a discounted price! Save $75 on General Tickets to Magnolia Ball 2026.

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SILENT AUCTION

Your Silent Auction purchase not only supports Ogden Museum and its unique mission, but also the participating artists and vendors who receive a percentage of the sale. The silent auction will be open Saturday, May 30 through Sunday, June 7 at 5 p.m. Bidding will be available online and auction items will be on view at the Museum during that time.

ATTIRE

Creative Cocktail

TICKET OPPORTUNITIES

VIP BENEFACTOR – $2,500

  • 6 VIP tickets with VIP Lounge access, including a premium bar with private seating, additional cuisine options and VIP exclusive benefits

  • 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

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The first (10) Magnolia Ball VIP Benefactor Packages sold will receive a copy of “The Photography of Herman Leonard.”

VIP TICKET- $300

  • 1 VIP ticket with VIP Lounge access, including a premium bar with private seating, additional cuisine options and VIP exclusive benefits

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

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GENERAL 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!

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Silent Auction Artists

Carmen Alcocer
Denna Ameen
David Armentor
Walker Babington
JoLean Barkley
Leslie Benigni
Basqo Bim
Natalie Blanton
Skip Bolen
Wendo Brunior
Abbey Caruso
Jamie Chiarello
Moira Crone
Christian Đinh
Permele Doyle
Cierra English
Benry Fauna
Sean Friloux

Susan Gisleson
Amélie Guthrie
Megan Hebert
Sally Heller
Finn Hewes
Susan Ireland
Harmani Johnson
Christina Juran
Helen Kohnke
Andrew Liles
Emily Lovejoy
Francisco Magallán
Richard McCabe
David McCarty
Jon Osborne
Mary Jane Parker
Bruna Patella
Electra Pelias
Hoang Hue Phuong

Marwan Pleasant
Heidi Poche
Stephanie Reed
Glynnis Ritchie
Sabrina Schmidt
Myron Solomon, Jr.
Ryan Strok
Brandon Juan Surtain
Sasha Swan
Carlos Talbott
Tonitralachrondra Lee
Marisa Turpin
Paige Valente
John Isiah Walton
Claire Whitehurst
Josh Wingerter Art
Antonia Zennaro

Silent Auction Vendors

Aucoin Hart Jewelers
Barre 3
BellyFire NOLA
Bevolo
Body Shoppe
Bonehound Jewelry
Boucherie Restaurant
Bright Side Oysters
Byrdies Pottery
Clue Carré
Dance Quarter
Dhess Pottery LLC
El Guapo Bitters
Ellen Macomber
Etre, Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Center
Ficus Ceramica
Five O Fore Golf
Flower Power NOLA
Four Seasons Hotel
French Truck Coffee

Gattusso’s
Germer Pet Photography
Home Malone
Hotel Monteleone
Hype Haus Fitness
Jolie and Elizabeth
Josh Hailey Studio
JNola Design
Kina B. Handcrafted
Le Petit Theater
Loft18
Longue Vue House & Gardens
Lush Magnolia Botanical Art Studio
Magnolia Yoga Studio
Mattea Studio
Merchant House
Mimosa Handcrafted
Minnow Jewelry Bar
Mitch’s Flowers
Mosquito Supper Club

New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Secrects Tours
New Orleans Steamboat Company
New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
NEYODI – Home Furnishings
NOLA Couture
NOLA Picnics
Perlis
Sazerac House
Slow Down Nola
Sound Hand Massage
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
Swamp Spiralers Gyrokinesis
The Audubon Group at Morgan Stanley
The Barnett
The Joy Theater
The Windsor Court
Tijon New Orleans
We Might Be On Fire
Zip NOLA

RESTAURANTS

Akasia’s Cafe The Home Of Let Us Cater For You
Black Pearl Catering
Bub’s NOLA
Gautreau’s
The Grill Room
King Brasserie + Bar

KIRA Nola
Highly Seasoned Catering
Madi Cakez
Manolito
Mr. Wolf Espresso
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Oxtail Bros

Restaurant R’evolution
Salad Station
Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar
Sira Tacos
Sofia
Station 6 Seafood & Oyster Bar

entertainment

All3n Generation Featuring Shamarr Allen

Krewe des Fleurs

DJ Juane Jordan

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

VIP Lounge access is a benefit of all sponsorship levels. This includes expedited access to a premium bar, a private lounge and more exclusive benefits!

PRESENTING SPONSOR – $25,000

  • Premier name recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all print and digital materials
  • Logo recognition as Presenting Sponsor on Magnolia Ball website
  • Customized social media recognition
  • Name and logo recognition as Presenting Sponsor in event invitations and programs
  • Name and logo recognition as Presenting Sponsor on signage throughout the Museum during the event
  • Name and logo recognition on Magnolia Ball step and repeat banner
  • Name recognition as Presenting Sponsor in ads
  • Opportunity for sponsor to provide branded swag to event guests
  • 20 all access tickets to Magnolia Ball, including VIP Lounge access
  • 10 gift memberships to Ogden Museum of Southern Art (transferable)
  • Name listed on Ogden Museum donor wall for one year

VIP LOUNGE SPONSOR – $10,000

  • VIP Lounge will be promoted as “[Sponsorship name] VIP Lounge” with logo
  • Name recognition as first-tier sponsor on all print and digital materials
  • Logo recognition as first-tier sponsor on Magnolia Ball website
  • Customized social media recognition
  • Name recognition as first-tier sponsor in event invitations and programs
  • Name and logo recognition as sponsor on signage outside and within VIP Lounge
  • Name and logo recognition on Magnolia Ball step and repeat banner
  • Opportunity for sponsor to provide branded swag to VIP Lounge guests
  • 10 all access tickets to Magnolia Ball, including VIP Lounge access
  • Name listed on Ogden Museum donor wall for one year

MUSIC SPONSOR – $5,000

  • Name recognition on all print and digital materials
  • Logo recognition on Magnolia Ball website
  • Name recognition in event invitations and programs
  • Name and logo recognition as sponsor on signage throughout the Museum, live music stage and DJ booth
  • 8 all access tickets to the Magnolia Ball, including VIP Lounge access
  • Name listed on Ogden Museum donor wall for one year

SILENT AUCTION OR DECOR  SPONSOR – $2,500

  • Name recognition as sponsor in all print and digital materials
  • Name recognition as sponsor on Magnolia Ball website
  • Name recognition in event invitations and programs
  • Logo recognition as sponsor on event signage
  • 6 tickets to Magnolia Ball, including VIP Lounge access

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

2026 MAGNOLIA BALL COMMITTEE

Sanja Alickovic, Jenny Baggert, Stephanie Baker & Jacob Young, AC Betts & Matt Usdin, Taylor Billings & David Ryan, Carlos Carmona & David Pine, Adrian Cohn, Paola Paoli Corrada, Liza Cowan, Tina Dang, Christian Đinh, Mirell & Augie Gallo, Tippins Crosby Gandy, Shelley Girgrah, Jasmine Gorowara, Lesli Harris, Jessie Haynes, Dayna Haynie, Nicole Hershey, Cheney & Henry Holbrook, Rupa Jolly, Shiva & Brett King, Rachel Levy, Sara Lewis & Leo Krasnozhon, Sarah Martzolf, Cameron McHarg, Shannon Moon, Matt Moreland, Swathi Narra, Dung Nguyen, Emma Pegues, Jennifer Roberts, Nathalie Simon, Rivers Spencer & Guy Feltenstein, Courtney Thomas- Barnes, Claire Thriffiley, Rose Tutera, Sylvia Vellino, Erica Washington, Jennie C. West & Jason Richards, Sharonda Williams, Justin Woods

/// Exhibition image: Herman Leonard, Duke Ellington, Paris 1958 (Detail), Printed 1998, Selenium-toned silver print, 20 x 16 inches, Gift of Stacey and Michael Burke, 2023.32.2, ©Herman Leonard Photography, LLC

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