We look forward to seeing you at LOVE in the Garden on Friday, September 23, 2022.

In light of Hurricane Ida and the effects on our community, The New Orleans Museum of Art regrets to announce the cancellation of LOVE in the Garden presented by Hancock Whitney scheduled for September 24 in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

NOMA, along with presenting sponsor Hancock Whitney, agree that our primary focus is the well-being and safety of staff, vendors, and the community at large. Our hearts are with all of those affected by Hurricane Ida as we navigate this difficult time.

NOMA thanks presenting sponsor Hancock Whitney as well as all of our loyal sponsors, patrons, donors, and committee members. We are especially thankful for the strong leadership of LOVE Chairs Meaghan Ryan Bonavita, Martine Linares Chaisson, and Chad Graci.

Funds raised by LOVE in the Garden provide crucial operating support to NOMA, paying staff salaries and allowing NOMA to create innovative education and exhibition programs that serve the New Orleans Community at large. NOMA depends on these funds, even more so this year in light of the effects of COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida. We ask that all tickets and sponsorships be considered a 100% tax-deductible donation.

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Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Friday, September 24, 2021

2021 LOVE Co-Chairs

Meaghan Ryan Bonavita | Chad Graci | Martine Chaisson Linares

NVC Chair: Robyn Dunn Schwarz

Taking place in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, LOVE in the Garden celebrates the visual and culinary artists of New Orleans with a festive evening offering the best of New Orleans cuisine, spirits, and entertainment. Funds raised at LOVE in the Garden provide crucial general operating support to NOMA, allowing the museum to keep staff employed, create innovative virtual content and serve the New Orleans community with educational initiatives.

“NOMA thanks our presenting sponsor, Hancock Whitney as well as all of our loyal sponsors, patrons, donors and volunteers who have made LOVE the success that it is,” said Susan Taylor, Montine McDaniel Freeman Director. “We look forward to celebrating with all of you on Friday, September 24, 2021 for a spectacular LOVE in the Garden presented by Hancock Whitney.

“At Hancock Whitney, we are thrilled to support organizations that are leading the way in the arts here in New Orleans,” said Elizabeth Hefler, Hancock Whitney senior vice president and NOMA board member.  “This year’s LOVE in the Garden presented by Hancock Whitney will feature the best of our artistic and cultural communities and we are excited to strengthen our long-standing partnership with NOMA.”

LOVE is a NOMA fundraiser presented by Hancock Whitney. In the event of inclement weather or any unforeseen reason that NOMA is unable to hold LOVE, your ticket purchase or sponsorship will be considered a 100% tax-deductible donation to NOMA.  LOVE is a rain or shine event.  Tickets are non-refundable.

For any questions regarding table and sponsorship information, please email LOVE@noma.org or call 504-658-4121.

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Each year, LOVE in the Garden provides crucial financial support to the museum’s operations. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to NOMA today.

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Thank You to Our Current Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

 

Gold Sponsors

Eileen & Joseph Devall

 

Silver Sponsors

Sydney and Walda Besthoff

Jane and Rodney Steiner

 

Bronze Sponsors

The Goings Group/Gina Goings	J. Edgar Monroe Foundation
Raymond Lagasse	Robert & Pamela Steeg

 

Media Sponsor

Benefactors

Carla and Jay Adams	Dr. Jarrett Ann Johnson	Pamela and William Ryan
Sanja Alickovic	Anne S. Kock	Robyn and Andrew Schwarz
Ellen and Mac Ball	James Kock	Laura Scriba
Valerie Besthoff	Krewe of Goddesses	Dr. Pulin Shah
Meaghan and Joe Bonavita	Kay McArdle	Gayle and Ed Shearer
Martine Chaisson Gallery	Janis van Meerveld and Charles Cerise	Solomon Group
Deutsch Kerrigan LLP	Elizabeth and Willy Monaghan	Sam and Jaclyn Stubblefield
Duplantier Family	Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack	Stone Pigman Walther & Wittmann L.L.C.
Rene J.L. Fransen and Edward C. Bonin	Mark Preston	Brent and Lele Wood
Julie and Ted George	Pixie and Jimmy Reiss	Zemurray Foundation
Chad Graci	Rêve Realtors
Claudio Hemb	Donna and Benjamin Rosen

 

Contributors

Laura Avery	Cherise and Bart Farris	JP Morgan
Bebe and Walter Babst	Laura Finn	Laura and Chase Mullin
Anne and Luis Banos	Rebecca Friedman and Aran Toshav	Robin O’Bannon and Richard Bertram
Cathy and Morris Bart	Sonia Gupta	Marie and Harvey Orth
Dr. Hannah Bauer	Cecelia and Ted Hoyt	David and Susanne Purvis
Mac Bauer	Sara and David Kelso	Madelyn Rudd and Robert Butcher
Mardi Goldberg Black	Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Krane	Julia and Bo Sanders
Elizabeth A. Boh	Beth and Austin Lavin	Mimi Moyse Schlesinger and Claude Schlesinger
Vivian and Richard Cahn	Cynthia and Robert LeBreton Fund	Brian and Jacki Schneider
Sheila and Hugh Collins	Dreda and Conor Lutkewitte	Heather and Philip Sherman
Allison Shapiro Dandry and Bobby Dandry	Diana and Chip Mann	Mrs. Dawn and Dr. Mike Smith
Joel M Daste	Carol and Al Merlin	Suzanne and Bob Thomas
Deborah and Friends	Kathleen Mix	Leigh Morgan Thorpe
Ann Duffy and John Skinner	Brenda and Michael Moffitt	Vanessa G. Whipple

 

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LOVE Event Committee

Carla Adams	Lucas and Eleanor Hohnstein	Stephanie Rogers
Sanja Alickovic	Anita Hymel	Pamela Ryan
Natasha Alveshire	Jeannine and Chris Jacob	Elizabeth Ryan
Laura Avery	Veronica and Andrew Jacques	Mimi Schlesinger
Kim Barnett	Rupa Jolly	Kimberly Schley
Seth Bloom	Brooke Laizer	Corbett Scott
Joe Bonavita	Lauren Moran	Philip and Heather Sherman
CeCe Colhoun	Beth and Austin Lavin	David Shulman
Melissa Fanning	Juan Linares	Gary Solomon
Lorey Flick	Sarah Martzolf	Sam Mickal and Ashley Solomon
Rebecca Friedman	Cammie Mayer	Amanda Stone Talley
Gina Goings	Kay McArdle	Leigh Thorpe
Ashley Merlin Gold	Susan Garic Mitchell	Karen Villavaso
Elizabeth Grimes	Tyra Mitchell	Diane Walmsley
Jessie Schott Haynes	Kathleen Mix	Susan Wormser
Caroline Hayes	Mark Preston
John Hines	Jennie Cannon West

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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS

 

GOLD SPONSORSHIP ($10,000)

• Recognition as Gold Sponsor of the event
• Reserved tables with thirty (30) tickets to the Patron Party and Garden Party
• Single use of NOMA Woldenberg Foundation Board Room for a private event within one year
• Invitations to VIP museum member openings during 2021/2022 season
• Sponsor recognition on 5,000 invitations; NOMA.org with over 65,000 monthly hits; e-blasts to over 31,000+ NOMA subscribers; social media feeds including 41,000 Instagram followers, and a monthly reach of 400,000 on Facebook
• Sponsor recognition and logo placement at the event entrance
• Sponsor recognition on NOMA website with link to corporate site
• Sponsor mention in all post-event communications with attendees

Become a Gold Sponsor

 

SILVER SPONSORSHIP ($5,000)

• Recognition as Silver Sponsor of the event
• Reserved tables with twenty (20) tickets to the Patron Party and Garden Party
• Invitations to VIP museum member openings during 2021/2022
• Sponsor recognition on 5,000 invitations; NOMA.org with over 65,000 monthly hits; e-blasts to over 31,000+ NOMA subscribers; social media feeds including 41,000 Instagram followers, and a monthly reach of 400,000 on Facebook
• Sponsor recognition and logo placement at the event entrance
• Sponsor recognition on NOMA website with link to corporate site
• Sponsor mention in all post-event communications with attendees

Become a Silver Sponsor

 

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP ($2,500)

• Recognition as Bronze Sponsor of the event
• Reserved tables with twelve (12) tickets to the Patron Party and Garden Party
• Sponsor recognition on 5,000 invitations; NOMA.org with over 65,000 monthly hits; e-blasts to over 31,000+ NOMA subscribers; social media feeds including 41,000 Instagram followers, and a monthly reach of 400,000 on Facebook
• Sponsor recognition and logo placement at the event entrance
• Sponsor recognition on NOMA website with link to corporate site
• Sponsor mention in all post-event communications with attendees

Become a Bronze Sponsor