Thomas Mann Studio

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Thomas Mann is a metal artist best know for his Techno.Romantic Jewelry Objects™. Originally from Pennsylvania, the artist exhibited his work at The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 1977 and has called New Orleans home ever since.

“I describe myself as an artist working in the medium of jewelry. This is an important distinction because I made a conscientious decision in the late 70s not

to use precious gems or metals in my work. I wanted to experience a freedom of expression in the medium that I felt those materials would limit. That decision has made all of the difference and is the core issue in the development of my success as an artist. Our jewelry enterprise, Thomas Mann Design Inc., employs 14 people to make and market the work I design through our wholesale and retail businesses. Our retail gallery, Gallery I/O, celebrated its 20th year of operation in 2008. Our e-commerce website, www.thomasmann.com, has been in operation now for more than ten years. We exhibit my work at major art and craft show events across the country. I also teach hands-on and artist entrepreneur workshops. We developed the brand Thomas Mann studioFLUX™ for my teaching enterprise. With this brand, we are now reaching out to the home crafting industry offering do-it-yourself jewelry making kits and how-to videos and books. You’ll notice that I say ‘our’ and ‘we’ because the jewelry business is a group effort and our little group qualifies as an extended family. I couldn’t do it with out them, though sometimes I think they could do it without me! We encourage everyone on our team to have input in the design process. Even our apprentices may have an angle we haven’t thought of and in this economic environment when we’re basically surfing the economy, multi-tasking at a rapid rate and working twice as hard to make the same money, every idea could make the difference.”

04/26/2026

First weekend almost a wrap but more fun coming ! Join and this Wednesday, April 29th between weekends for a lovely Open house! 500 Napoleon Avenue 6-9PM.

04/05/2026

PRE-CLOSING Reception & Artist Talk at Thomas Mann 20th Anniversary Storm Cycle Exhibition and ASSEMblogs Retrospective ...
03/19/2026

PRE-CLOSING Reception & Artist Talk at Thomas Mann 20th Anniversary Storm Cycle Exhibition and ASSEMblogs Retrospective this Saturday, March 21st, 5-8PM

NEW! Special Presentation @ 6:30PM: Behind the Scenes STORM CYCLE Tour

Tom will be available to answer your questions about the work in the current exhibition, which represents the culmination of a 56 years long professional artist career.

Can't make the evening ? Tom will be sitting Sullivan Gallery all day. Come by anytime 12-5 for a chat. 3825 Magazine Street.

More closing events are in the works. Check back for updates before the show closes March 29th.

✨🎨Art Lovers and Dog Lovers Unite!🎨✨Join Take Paws Rescue and Thomas Robert Mann (Thomas Mann Studio) at Sullivan Art Ga...
03/06/2026

✨🎨Art Lovers and Dog Lovers Unite!🎨✨

Join Take Paws Rescue and Thomas Robert Mann (Thomas Mann Studio) at Sullivan Art Gallery Adoption Event & Fundraiser for Take Paws Rescue!

As a precursor to Magazine Street's first Saturday After Hours Art Stroll, Sullivan Gallery will be hosting an adoption event from 1-3PM and donating proceeds from an important piece of art by Thomas Mann from his Storm Cycle exhibition, which will be on view through March 29th.

One of the very special fundraising pieces, titled "Wall Street", tells the story about the animal rescue efforts after Hurricane Katrina and a dog the artist came to love as he was exploring the effects of the storm so much so that he became the artist’s muse. Come for a glass of wine and to take in some great art and maybe go home with new beloved pet or piece of art!

🔗 Learn more about this artwork here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILBFasISOMc&authuser=0

RSVP for the event tomorrow at the link below:
Thomas Mann 20th Anniversary Storm Cycle Exhibition and ASSEMblogs Retrospective

Please join Thomas Robert Mann (Thomas Mann) this SATURDAY, February 28, at Sullivan Gallery, 3825 Magazine St, from 5-8...
02/27/2026

Please join Thomas Robert Mann (Thomas Mann) this SATURDAY, February 28, at Sullivan Gallery, 3825 Magazine St, from 5-8 pm for an exhibition soiree and viewing of his "Retrospective Sculptural Event", featuring STORM CYCLE and ASSEMblogs.

He'll enlighten attendees with his "Artist as Artrepreneur" lecture taking place at 6:30 pm and introduce his new ART WORKER Project, which you can become a part of! Don't miss it!

Please join Thomas Robert Mann this SATURDAY, February 28, at Sullivan Gallery, 3825 Magazine St, from 5-8pm for an exhi...
02/25/2026

Please join Thomas Robert Mann this SATURDAY, February 28, at Sullivan Gallery, 3825 Magazine St, from 5-8pm for an exhibition soiree and viewing of his "Retrospective Sculptural Event", featuring STORM CYCLE and ASSEMblogs.

He'll enlighten attendees with his "Artist as Artrepreneur" lecture taking place at 6:30pm and introduce his new ART WORKER Project, which you can become a part of! Don't miss it!

For Mardi Gras, and in celebration of Thomas Mann 20th Anniversary Storm Cycle Exhibition and ASSEMblogs Retrospective, ...
02/05/2026

For Mardi Gras, and in celebration of Thomas Mann 20th Anniversary Storm Cycle Exhibition and ASSEMblogs Retrospective, Thomas Robert Mann has Sullivan Gallery at 3825 Magazine Street masquerading as a gutted Katrina house. If you're "in the box" this Friday or Saturday evening, stop in to the opening reception for a reflective pause and a Mardi Gras toast to that time when we almost didn't have Mardi Gras. It will make that wine all the sweeter!

01/05/2026

Sadly, Thomas Robert Mann is in Biloxi, Mississippi removing ASSEMblogs from the magical Frank Gehry pods at Ohr O'Keefe Museum of Art. But do not dismay, he'll be back at Ohr O'Keefe Museum of Art mid-January for 2 jewelry making workshops. While the skills learned are being applied to the making of jewelry objects, these concepts can be applied to sculpture and mixed media art and beyond! Links to register can be found through the link below.
https://georgeohr.org/art-classes/

ANOTHER REASON TO DELIGHT! Work featured in ASSEMblogs will also be returning for exhibition in New Orleans at aocuneo.sullivan-gallery.com in February 2026.

HoHoHo, RSVP at the EVENT LINKS below!Thomas Robert Mann (Thomas Mann) is in full Elf mode! On these final days before C...
12/18/2025

HoHoHo, RSVP at the EVENT LINKS below!

Thomas Robert Mann (Thomas Mann) is in full Elf mode! On these final days before Christmas, if he’s not busy at the bench making new jewelry daily, he’ll be popping up to celebrate with friends and fans. That means you!
Look for him at the following events, including this Saturday’s Thomas Mann Studio Holiday Reception where we’ll have special discounts, door prizes, an Art Yard raffle and a special gift with purchase for everyone!

This Friday Ohr O'Keefe Museum of Art Pop Up Trunk Show & Artist Tour
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This Saturday Holiday Party & Sale:
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Drop in for A Weekend with Thomas Mann at Rebecca Myers Collection. The Village of Cross Keys has amazing shops and all...
11/29/2025

Drop in for A Weekend with Thomas Mann at Rebecca Myers Collection. The Village of Cross Keys has amazing shops and all are in complete holiday mode! Shop Small ! and gain a new appreciation for what it takes to bring beautiful wearable art and craft into the world at Thomas Robert Mann's lecture this evening. Details in the event link above!

Keep your Black Friday artful! Spend A Weekend with Thomas Mann in Baltimore at Rebecca Myers Collection THIS WEEKEND! ...
11/26/2025

Keep your Black Friday artful! Spend A Weekend with Thomas Mann in Baltimore at Rebecca Myers Collection THIS WEEKEND! Link in bio & details below!

Friday, November 28: 10:00am - 6:00pm EST

Saturday, November 29: 10:00am - 6:00pm EST
Thomas Mann Artist Lecture in Suite 86 at 5:00pm EST

Sunday, November 30: 12:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Please join Thomas Mann to celebrate the start of the Holiday Season at Rebecca Myers Collection for RARE EAST COAST APPEARANCE during his trunk show of One of a Kind and Techno-Romantic Jewelry Objects at the Village of Cross Keys.

Thomas Mann will be in the Rebecca Myers Collection showroom Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30.

On Saturday evening, Tom will give a special slide lecture on his work and a great first hand account of American craft history as he shares his perspective on the evolution of the studio craft movement, taking place at 5:00 pm in Suite 86 (next to Renaissance Fine Arts gallery).

Light refreshments served.

Keep your Black Friday artful! Spend A Weekend with Thomas Mann in Baltimore at Rebecca Myers Collection THIS WEEKEND!
11/25/2025

Keep your Black Friday artful! Spend A Weekend with Thomas Mann in Baltimore at Rebecca Myers Collection THIS WEEKEND!

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New Orleans, LA
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Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5am
Friday 11am - 5pm
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