It was definitely “O What A Night!” when the Ogden Museum of Southern Art hosted its annual gala on Oct. 15.

Considered one of the premiere art events of the year, the fete attracted a multitude of artists and patrons to the museum.

The party started in the Patrick F. Taylor Library for cocktails presented by Sazerac, Inc., and a silent auction, sponsored by Neal Auction Company, which offered more than 100 items, including art and other interesting items to bid on. 

Guests then moved to a tent adjacent to the Stephen Goldring Hall, where the main event took place.

Dinner was provided by Saba with desserts by Beth Biundo Sweets and a coffee bar provided by PJ’s Coffee.

Among the other highlights of the night was the presentation of the 2022 Opus Award to artist George Dunbar, whose “Rouville No. 128,” 2022, courtesy of the artist and Callan Contemporary, had the top bids in the live auction helmed by Swann Auction Galleries’ Nicholas Lowry.

Jeremy Davenport and KARMA! provided the night’s entertainment.

Event co-chairs were Penny Francis and Jason Waguespack.

Fun Fact

  • Auctioneer Nicholas Lowry always has a creative way to kick off the live auction, and this year was no different when he started it with bidding for love.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art O What A Night!

Penny Francis, Jason Waguespack 

Ogden Museum of Southern Art O What A Night!

Jason Richards, Jennie West, Geneva Kernstein, David Kernstein  

Ogden Museum of Southern Art O What A Night!

Kenneth Jordan II, Gregory Saunders 
Ogden Museum of Southern Art O What A Night!
Photo courtesy of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art
 Artist George Dunbar

Ogden Museum of Southern Art O What A Night!

Michael Deas, Rebecca Corman, Charles Urstadt 

Ogden Museum of Southern Art O What A Night!

William Andrews, Jessie Haynes, Aron Bela, Ron Hunter