Special Exhibit | Artwork of Rise Delmar Ochsner
Featured at The Carrollton New Orleans
September 9, 2024
The work of a renowned and beloved local resident and artist was on display on August 28th. The Carrollton New Orleans senior living community shared the beautiful work of Rise Delmar Ochsner, whose paintings are known internationally. The special showing was free and open to the public. Two of the paintings will remain part of a permanent exhibit at The Carrollton.
The Carrollton New Orleans resident Rise Delmar Ochsner poses in front of two of her paintings #18
“We were pleased to invite the community into our building so they can experience its beauty while also viewing the magnificent artwork of local artists. Rise, in particular, is a distinguished painter, known throughout the world. We are delighted that she calls The Carrollton home and that she generously shared her beautiful paintings for our exhibit,” said Justin Churchwell, Activities Director for The Carrollton New Orleans.
Over the years, Ochsner’s work has included commissioned portraits of Queen Noor of Jordan, Paul Prudhomme, Emeril Lagasse, and all chefs who have won the Robert Mondavi Culinary Works of Excellence Award. She has had her work exhibited at prestigious galleries and museums worldwide.
Additionally, Ochsner is widely known as having been a talented and well-respected ophthalmologist for many years. A highly esteemed family in New Orleans, her father-in-law founded the Ochsner Clinic, which eventually became the flagship hospital of Ochsner Health.
The work of exceptional local artists has been integral to The Carrollton New Orleans since it first opened its doors as the senior living community. Built in 1855, it was originally a courthouse and then a series of public schools. It eventually closed in 2013. In 2022, Liberty Senior Living and Felicity Property Co. joined forces to revitalize the building into the senior living community, meticulously renovating and expanding it. During the construction, the development partners decided to honor the building’s locale by assembling a collection of artworks created by talented area artists to be on permanent display. The team worked with Arts New Orleans to curate works by local and regional artists to complement the building’s beauty, character, and surroundings. The resulting Carrollton Collection features work by more than 40 local and regional artists.
“The greater New Orleans area has so much to share in terms of culture, history, beauty, vibrancy, and talent. We’re proud to be part of the community and are excited to be able to share our fabulous building and the wonderful artwork!” said Churchwell. “Living here is like living in a magnificent art gallery. We encourage residents of the greater New Orleans area to stop in and see our building, which is a masterpiece in and of itself.”
The Carrollton New Orleans
The Carrollton Collection
The Carrollton is a premier senior living community located on a beautiful restored historical landmark in New Orleans, close to all of the dining, cultural offerings, and recreational venues that the city has to offer. The community offers assisted living and memory care services in studio and one-bedroom apartments. Residents have access to a range of on-site amenities including restaurant-style dining, events, activities and more.
The Carrollton is owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living, LLC, a division of Liberty Health that specializes in senior living and retirement communities. To learn more about The Carrolton, visit www.TheCarrollton.com. To learn more about Liberty Senior Living and the communities they offer, please visit www.LibertySeniorLiving.com.
PHOTOS
Photos credit: The Carrollton New Orleans
Photo 18-The Carrollton New Orleans resident Rise Delmar Ochsner poses in front of two of her paintings; now part of the permanent art display at the senior living community.
Photo-The Carrollton Collection
Part of a permanent display at The Carrollton New Orleans created by local artists including Nurhan Gokturk, Jessica Strahan, David McPherson, and Carlone Alterman.