Mignon Faget Special Commissions
MIGNON FAGET SPECIAL COMMISSIONS
2012
Soledad O’Brien/Brad Raymond Foundation Design of Starfish pendant
Chi Omega Design of Owl Pendant for the Chi Omega Mississippi Chapter
Imperial Calcasieu Museum Design of Crossed Dueling Pistols pin/pendant celebrating 50th Anniversary of the museum.
2011
Second Line Design of tie bar and cufflinks for business and music industry entrepreneurs conference.
2010
Revelers of Ariola Design of cypher pendant as commemorative gift for this Florida carnival organization.
2009
National WWII Museum Collection of jewelry and glassware for museum gift shops.
L’Ecole Bilingue Design of Eiffel Tower amulet to be used for fund-raising efforts. Designed as a pendant, necklace, dangle earrings and stud pin.
New Orleans Opera Association Design of stud pin of the Placido Domingo Stage.
2008
United States Senator Mary Landrieu Design of stud pin for campaign fundraising.
2007
Musical Arts Society of New Orleans Design of gold, silver and bronze awards presented at the annual International Piano Competition.
2006
Woodlands Trail and Park Design of Palmetto to be used in fund-raising efforts. Design to be released in May 2006 for National Wetlands Month.
Friends of Newcomb College Design of “Newcomb Lives” cuff and pendant.
Emeril Lagasse Foundation Carnival du Vin Design of toque stud pin as gift to attendees.
2005
Congressional Club Design of Louisiana Iris pin for First Lady Laura Bush’s Congressional Club Luncheon.
Desire NOLA Design of special red Fleur de Lis Rebirth pin as fundraiser.
2003
Arts Council of New Orleans Design of Palmae, the award at the annual Mayor’s Arts Award. Recognition of outstanding citizens in the field of the arts and commerce.
2002
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Design of XXX Cypher Pin for the 30th Anniversary of the Jackie Higgins Golf Tournament.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Design of RCSH “Brand” key ring for annual conference of international restaurant owners.
2001
Krewe of Muses Design of Muses Ivy for krewe members.
Friends of Longue Vue Gardens Design of Magnolia Jewelry Collection to be used in fund-raising efforts.
The Labyrinth at Audubon Park Design of Labyrinth candle.
Newcomb College Center for Research on Women Design of Venus Amulet for its 25th Anniversary celebration.
The Mystic Krewe of Louisianians, Washington D.C. Design of Crown for annual krewe favor.
2000
National D-Day Museum Design of Higgins Boat pin and buckle as gifts to dignitaries attending the official opening of this museum dedicated to World War II.
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Design of Angel pin for gifts to donors in recognition of their contributions. Commissioned by United States Senator Mary Landrieu and sponsored by Freddie Mac Foundation.
LWLC Design of Louisiana pin
1999
U.S. Conference of Mayors Design of a collection of gifts for New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial to present to members of the conference. Gifts includes a place, glassware and an ornament.
Ursuline Academy Design of St. Angela’s lily pin/pendant.
Krewe of Troubadours, Lafayette, LA Design of Cross for annual ball krewe favor.
The Mystic Club Design of Pumpkin Carriage pin for annual Krewe favor
1998
Krewe of Orpheus Design of Crowned Lyre pin for annual Krewe favor
Newcomb Alumnae Association Design of Fifty Year Pin
1997
WYES Public Television Design of Pylon Box as special gift for donor recognition.
Krewe of Dorians Design of Cypher pin for annual Krewe favor.
Lazarus House Design of Winged Hourglass pin to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Project Lazarus.
1996
Krewe of Momus, Galveston, TX Design of Cypher pin as annual ball favor.
University of New Orleans Design of pin for donors to UNO capital campaign fund.
Project Lazarus Design of Winged Hourglass pin as donor recognition gift.
Women’s Business Owners Association Design of Achievers pin as annual award
1995
Contemporary Arts Center Design of a Magnifying Lens for theSilver Circle major donors group to theContemporaryArtsCenter,New Orleans,Louisiana.
School of Design, Rex Organization Design of Rex Cypher Cartouche Pin as gifts from His Majesty Rex, King of Carnival.
Mary Landrieu For Governor Design of Broomstick pin as fundraising gift.
1994
Jane Segar Longenecker Award Design of commemorative pin awarded annually to the Tulane University Volunteer of the Year.
School of Design, Rex Organization Design of Rex Cypher pin as gifts from His Majesty Rex, King of Carnival.
Krewe of Bacchus Design of Bacchus Goblet pendant as an addition to the special Bacchus Jewelry Collection.
1993
Louise S. McGehee School Design of the McGehee Gate pin to be used in fund-raising efforts.
Josephine Louise Newcomb Society Design of the Josephine Louise Newcomb Medalion. Awarded to donors of $1 million toNewcombCollege and a companion to the Paul Tulane Award atTulaneUniversity.
New Orleans Ballet Association Design of Ballet Shoe pin in connection with fund raising efforts.
School of Design, Rex Organization Design of Rex Cypher Scepter pin as gifts from His Majesty Rex, King of Carnival.
The Mystic Krewe of Louisianians, Washington D.C. Design of Riverboat pin for annual Krewe favor.
Mystic Krewe of Comus Design of Twig Cypher pin for annual ball Krewe favor.
The Mystic Club Design of Cartouche Pin for annual krewe ball favor and design of King’s special gifts to dignitaries.
Krewe of Bacchus Design of special Bacchus Jewelry Collection in honor of its 25th Anniversary celebration.
1992
The Crosby Arboretum Design of Pine Seed jewelry for fundraising.
Tau Sigma Delta Fraternity, Tulane School of Architecture Design of Gargoyle ring for honored members of the Gargoyle Society
Premier Bank Design of Column money clip and key ring
School of Design Design of the official proclamation of Mardi Gras by His Majesty Rex.
School of Design Design of Rex cypher pin as gifts given by His Majesty Rex.
The Mystic Krewe of Louisianians Washington, D.C. Design of annual Krewe favor for Washington Mardi Gras Ball.
The Mystic Club Design of Arch de Triumph Pin as annual krewe favor.
1991
Atlanteans Design of Cupid’s Arrow Pin as annual ball krewe favor.
The Mystic Club Design of Russian Domes Pin as annual krewe favor.
The Mystic Krewe of Louisianians, Washington D.C. Design of Two Pepper stick pin for annual Krewe favor.
FICC Design of gift for members attending annual meeting.
1990
Romanesque Return A large jewelry commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Taylor, philanthropists. The collection is based on architectural elements in the Howard Memorial Library atLee Circle,New Orleans, and designed by Henry Hobson Richardson
New Orleans Symphony Orchestra Design of Lyre pin as gift for donors
Preservation Resource Center Design of Jazzman pin as gifts to donors.
Krewe of Nereus Design of Record pendant as annual ball krewe favor.
The Mystic Club Design of Violin Pin as annual krewe favor
1989
New Orleans Center of Creative Arts Design of “Twilitghtler” recognition award to sponsors of major fundraising event.
Krewe of Nereus Design of Trident pin as annual ball krewe favor.
Friends of the Cabildo Design of the Cupola pin to be used in conjunction with raising funds for rebuilding the historic Cabildo.
1988
Preservation Resource Center Design of Creole Cottage as gift of major donors.
Academy of the Sacred Heart Design of a pin incorporating the letters ASH with the symbolic heart to be used in ongoing fundraising.
Urban Land Institute Design of gift for members attending annual convention.
1987
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Design of ceramic gift Eggs in A Basket for major donors.
The Mystic Club Design of Fox pendant as annual krewe favor.
1986
New Orleans Museum of Art Design of Diamond Jubilee plate commemorating its 75th anniversary.
University of New Orleans Metropolitan Council for Lifelong Learning Design of etched a loving cup award presented annually to business and education leaders celebrating the interdependence of the two groups.
Knights of Momus Design of Cypher pin as annual ball krewe favor.
The Mystic Club Design of Feather pendant and stick pin as annual krewe favor.
1985
H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University Design of official plate commemorating the centennial of the college.
School of Design, Rex Organization Design of Sea Urchin pin for as an annual accessory to the courts’ maids’ ball attire.
Women in Communications Design of annual “Fashion Plate” award.
1984
Louisiana World Exposition Design of gift program for the Exposition’s ambassador to present to honored dignitaries. Designs include jewelry, Glassware and china.
Leon Godchaux Company Design of annual “Achievers” award presented to outstanding women in the professional, business and academic communities.
The High Priests of Mithras Design of Circus Tent pendant as annual krewe favor.
The Mystic Krewe of Louisianians, Washington D.C. Design of annual krewe favor.
1983
H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University Design of Acorn Ring for annual fund-raising efforts by the alumnae association.
National Council of Jewish Women, New Orleans Area Design of honorary award to Gerda Weismann Klein.
Tulane University, School of Architecture Design of a pin as the annual award for landscape design competition incorporating architectural elements from the architecture school’s building.
Mystic Krewe of Comus Design of annual ball krewe favor.
City of New Orleans Design of gifts to be presented to members attending the annual Conference of Mayors.
The High Priests of Mithras Design of Sun God pendant as annual krewe favor.
The Mystic Krewe of Louisianians, Washington D.C. Design of Jester Pelican pin for annual krewe favor.
1982
Krewe of Athenians Design of Circus Elephant as annual krewe favor.
The High Priests of Mithras Design of annual krewe favor.
The Mystic Krewe of Louisianians, Washington D.C. Design of annual krewe favor.
Krewe of Lafayette Troubadours Ball Design of regal decorations for annual ball.
1981
Ducks Unlimited Chicago, IL Design of Snow Goose Pin as Sponsor-in-Perpetuity and Life Sponsor gifts for major contributors to this international organization dedicated to the ecological support of waterfowl.
Mystic Krewe of Comus Design of Tri Plume Pin and Martini Stirrer as annual ball krewe favors.
Krewe of Athenians Design of Mosquito pendant as annual krewe favor.
1980
Contemporary Arts Center Design of miniature sculpture given to members of the Century Club, major benefactors of the Center.
New Orleans Museum of Art Design interpretation of folklore themes as jewelry in connection with Gold of El Dorado exhibition.
Audubon Zoological Gardens Design of Monkey Pendant in connection with major fundraising event.
Friends of Longue Vue Gardens Design of Crystal “Magnolia” pin symbolizing the gardens.
Mystic Krewe of Comus Design of annual ball krewe favor.
1979
H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University Design of Oak Tree pin for annual fund-raising by the alumnae association and students.
New Orleans Museum of Art Design of jewelry collection relating to Peru’s Golden Treasures exhibition.
School of Design, Rex Organization Design of jewelry for His Majesty Rex, King of Carnival to present to members of the court.
Louisiana Nature Center Design of Pelican pendant to commemorate the opening.
The High Priests of Mithras Design of annual krewe favor.
Junior League of New Orleans Design of Streetcar pendant in connection with “Showcase House” project.
1977
New Orleans Museum of Art Design of special collection of jewelry related to “Treasures of Tutankhamen” exhibit. Also special solo installation at Museum for presentation of the collection and other of her jewelry designs.
