After a year hiatus, “LOVE in the Garden” returns to the New Orleans Museum of Art, the fall outdoor fête at City Park.
Planned for Nov. 7, the popular event will be held in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden to raise funds for the museum.
The sculpture garden’s Visionaries Gala marking its 20th anniversary was held instead of the LOVE-fest in 2024. Organizers also opted for a cooler date on the calendar for the al fresco fun. It is usually held in September.
LOVE in the Garden is an outdoor gala at New Orleans Museum of Art.
PROVIDED PHOTO/ Randy Krause-Schmidt
Entertainment for the evening will including Where Y’acht, with food provided by local restaurants.
A highlight of the evening includes the Cocktail Challenge of love-inspired libations from local mixologists, with prizes awarded from judges and the audience vote.
Robert Indiana’s iconic ‘LOVE’ sculpture at the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
PROVIDED PHOTO Randy Krause-Schmidt
The setting for the party features more than 100 pieces on 12 acres surrounding the museum, including Robert Indiana’s iconic “LOVE” sculpture, part of the garden since 2003.
“LOVE in the Garden offers the opportunity to come together to celebrate one of the city’s most important cultural destinations: NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden,” said Susan M. Taylor, NOMA’s director.
The theme of the party will be “Light up the Night,” a nod to the presenting sponsors and museum supports the Frischhertz family. Honorary chairs will be Ellen and Stephen Frischhertz, Janet and Jimmy Frischhertz, and Lori and Kevin Frischhertz.
“By honoring the Frischhertz family as chairs of this year’s event, we celebrate their longstanding history as generous benefactors to NOMA,” said Taylor.
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