About
 Open to young members of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art at any category, the Kohlmeyer Circle is named in honor of New Orleans artist and collector Ida Kohlmeyer (1912-1997). Her many works in the Museum's collection demonstrate her zestful celebration of life and art.
Inspired by her spirit, the young art and culture enthusiasts of the Kohlmeyer Circle creatively support the mission of The Ogden Museum by actively fostering events and programs, encouraging volunteerism and cultivating membership. The Kohlmeyer Circle is administered by a board of volunteer members.
Current Projects:
Haute and Handmade: A Showcase of Southern Contemporary Couture featuring Alabama Chanin
Fri. Dec. 9 - Runway Show, 7 pm - 9 pm
Sat. Dec. 10 - Workshop, 10am - Noon
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art presents a runway fashion show featuring Alabama Chanin and designers from New Orleans whose work combines Southern textile craft with cutting-edge  fashion.
Local designers include: Amanda Deleon, Kerry Fitts, Grayson Gold, Lorna Leedy, Andrea Loest and Rebecca Rebouche.
The show will be centered around the work of Alabama Chanin. Natalie Chanin created Alabama Chanin, a community revitalization project that combines American craft with inventive fashion. Alabama Chanin is a lifestyle company that creates fashion and designed objects using a model of slow design with a focus on sustainability, fabricating unique garments from a  combination of new, organic, and recycled materials. The company is remarkable in that it has created its own slow economic model, an innovation that supports the talented artisans who live and work in and around Florence, Alabama, who hand-stitch the garments and products.
New Orleans artists and fashion designers featured in the show are interested in how new and innovative concepts of the garment inform their work and design. How ideas of hand made, slow process, and architectural approaches are present in fashion made locally. The artist's and designer's unique interpretations of these concepts will be showcased in special clothing collections created exclusively for this event.
On Sat. Dec. 10, Alabama Chanin will have a two-hour workshop suited to beginners and experienced alike. Work with Natalie Chanin and the Alabama Chanin DIY Kits to create a project from its Alabama Stitch Book and Alabama Studio Style-the Rose + Lace T-shirt; bandana; or journal cover. DIY Kits are included in workshop fee. Spaces are limited, and reservations are required. (Register directly with Alabama Chanin.)
Fee: $149 (includes DIY kit for sewing); SPACES ARE LIMITED AND RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
To register: http://alabamachanin.com/workshop/two-hour-workshops.
Presented by the Kohlmeyer Circle, the Museum's young patron membership.
Sponsored by Paris Parker/Aveda Salon and Spas, and the W Hotel.
The O-Mazing Race: The Ultimate New Orleans Scavenger Hunt
Sun. April 1, 2012
Come join the greatest fun this side of Mardi Gras! Spend an unforgettable afternoon in the French Quarter.
Teams of 4 to 6 people will pursue clues through the French Quarter, testing their knowledge of all things Southern culture - music, art, literature and fashion - in this exhilarating, interactive scavenger hunt adventure. Then, in true New Orleans style, the afternoon rolls into an after-party while scores are tallied and prizes awarded, including one for best costumes!
In the past, from the starting gun's craze to the Quarter's beignets, contestants found secret gardens and galleries, touched ghosts and tarots, got carts and body art, and serenaded our city while sipping its finest concoctions. They sang karaoke, learned Russian history, and found the Saints. Nude girls! Recording studios! Movie stars! Anything can and will happen this year!
You don't want to miss this chance to test your knowledge in all things New Orleans - and win prizes!
Warning: Tequila Chickens, Samurai Swords, Ferraris, Mullets, and Shotgun Weddings ... this ain't your daddy's scavenger hunt!
Besides having an O-Mazing time, race participants will also be raising funds for a good cause: the programs presented by the Ogden Museum’s Kohlmeyer Circle, a group of young arts and cultural enthusiasts. Programs include: Ogden Playdate; Southern Storytellers; Ogden Nightcap; Haute and Handmade (fashion show); Collecting 101; sponsoring an artist’s exhibition for White Linen Night; and of course, the O-Mazing Race!
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So, how do you participate?
 Teams of 4 to 6 are required. If you do not have a complete team, the Museum can place you with a team, space available.
- Participants must be 21 or older.
- Race and After Party: $35; After Party only: $10
The Race starts and ends at the Bourbon Pub in the French Quarter.
Need more information? Pre-register? Contact Colleen Connor at 504.539.9616; cconnor@ogdenmuseum.org
Past Projects include:
Southern Storytellers: A literary series that has hosted writers John Biguenet, Rick Bragg, William Dunlap, Tom Franklin, Tim Gautreaux, Barry Gifford, Ellen Gilchrist, Winston Groom, Julia Reed, Donna Tartt and Brad Watson.
O-Mazing Race: An interactive scavenger hunt through New Orleans’ French Quarter.
Developing cutting-edge exhibitions for White Linen Night, including Electro-Sonic Painting by Marcus Brown and Nathan Weidenhaft (2009) and Flight Lab by Jenny K. Hager(2010) and A Technological Terrarium curated by Myrtle Von Damitz (2011).
Ogden Playdate:A series of creative experiences for parents to share with their children.
Producing a fashion show by Alabama Chanin. featuring handmade clothing and other special events.
Collecting 101: A series of panels that have touched upon collecting, design (interior and furniture) and how to care and preserve art collections.
Ogden Nightcap: Organizing events at galleries, restaurants or lounges for Kohlmeyer Circle members and organizations and other friends.
How to Become a Member
1. Join or renew online at any level you choose and select "Kohlmeyer Circle" check box. You may also contact the Membership Coordinator at (504) 539.9616.
There is no extra fee to join the group.
Volunteeer
Members of the Kohlmeyer Circle are encouraged to get involved and support the museum through volunteerism. Please see the Get Involved page for more information or to register for volunteer opportunities or call 504.539.9616.
Our Name
The Kohlmeyer Circle is named in honor of the late New Orleans artist Ida Kohlmeyer, whose life and works embody the spirit of art and celebration. A nationally-recognized artist, Kohlmeyer's passion and joy extended beyond the creation of artwork to include a love for collecting art and craft as well. She was a life-long learner whose zest and enthusiasm are an inspiration. She loved the South and stayed, contributing immensely to the cultural landscape here. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is home to over 26,000 objects including artwork, sculpture, studies, travel journals, slides and publications belonging to the artist, given to the Museum's Goldring Woldenberg Institute for the Advancement of Southern Art and Culture by Kohlmeyer's daughters, Jo Ellen Bezou and Jane Lowentritt.
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