Lohman Brothers Productions and the Vineyard Gumbo festival came about as a result of numerous conversations between Martha's Vineyard artist Steve Lohman, and his brother Virginia folklorist Jon Lohman. |
 Steve Lohman |
Steve maintains a longtime connection with New Orleans, both as an avid enthusiast of its rich culture, and through his artistic endeavors. Steve’s artwork is online on lineartgallery.com has exhibited at art galleries in New Orleans including the Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, A Gallery Named Desire and the Richard Russell Gallery. In 1995, Steve was commissioned by the New Orleans Museum of Art to create a limited edition series of wire sculptures based on works from the museum’s permanent collection. He has been a repeat visitor to the city and its' cultural events. When the two brothers began discussing a possible benefit festival, Steve knew that Martha’s Vineyard would, in many ways, make the perfect host. “Just as important as raising money right now, and I hope we raise a lot, is raising awareness. The Vineyard has a powerful, progressive and proactive community. We are a community of people who can really make a difference. People who can effect policy and the political process.” |
| A former public school teacher in New Orleans, Jon remains deeply connected to the city since his departure ten years ago to pursue a career as the Director of the Virginia Folklife Program. Jon’s academic background focused on the New Orleans celebration of Mardi Gras. Like so many others that deeply care for this most precious, unique city, Jon followed the horrific events of Katrina from afar. Nothing prepared him for what he encountered on his first post-Katrina visit to New Orleans: “I followed it as closely as I could and really thought that I was emotionally prepared,” Jon recalls, “but there's just no way that regular media channels can do it justice. The sheer scale of the devastation is just mind-boggling.” |
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