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., celebrating 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!

More details coming soon!

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. Stay tuned for more details!

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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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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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.

/// 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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