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The Barnes Foundation is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution that shares its unparalleled art collection with the public, organizes special exhibitions, and presents programming that fosters new ways of thinking about human creativity.
The Barnes Foundation Announces Ninth Annual Barnes on the Block with Mural Arts Philadelphia
The Barnes Foundation announces the ninth annual Barnes on the Block, in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia, taking place on Sunday, July 12, 10 am–5 pm. Barnes on the Block with Mural Arts Philadelphia is presented by PNC Arts Alive.
This summer, the Barnes and Mural Arts Philadelphia present Just Us, an exhibition of original work created by artists from Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a 24-week job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults, and artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men. Free with general admission to the Barnes, Just Us will be on view in the first-floor classroom of the Collection Gallery from June 26 through August 24, 2026.
The Barnes Foundation and Calder Gardens Announce Free July Admission for Philadelphia Residents
On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Barnes Foundation and Calder Gardens have jointly announced free admission for Philadelphia residents for the month of July. This initiative is designed to engage and honor the people of Philadelphia during a landmark moment in our city’s history. More information on the free admission offers can be found on the Calder Gardens and Barnes Foundation websites.
In fall 2026, the Barnes Foundation will present Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America, a groundbreaking exhibition that reconsiders 20th-century art and design within the context of Japanese and Japanese American incarceration during World War II and the broader history of Asian America.
The Barnes Foundation Presents “Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust”
In 2026, the Barnes Foundation will present Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust, a new installation of meditative photographic landscapes by multidisciplinary Native American artist Sky Hopinka.
The Barnes Foundation Presents “Freedom Dreams”
In spring 2026, the Barnes Foundation will present Freedom Dreams, an exhibition of powerful works in film, video, and installation by an intergenerational cohort of Black artists interested in exploring history, archives, and cultural memory. The exhibition features works by Arthur Jafa, David Hartt, Garrett Bradley, Ja’Tovia Gary, and Tourmaline that dismantle pervasive narratives around race, gender, and class in American history.
Will Cary Appointed Barnes Foundation Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Thom Collins, Neubauer Family Executive Director and President of the Barnes Foundation, today announced that Will Cary has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
The Barnes Foundation Announces 2025–26 Holiday Hours & Offerings
The Barnes Foundation has announced special extended hours between the Thanksgiving and New Year’s holidays, opening at 9 am on select days. As always, general admission tickets are valid for two consecutive days. During operating hours, the Garden Restaurant will be open 11 am–3 pm, with last seating at 2:30 pm, and Reflections Café will be open 11 am–4 pm.
The Barnes Foundation Announces the 2025 Barnes Art Ball
The Barnes Foundation has announced its annual benefit, the Barnes Art Ball, taking place on Friday, October 17. This year’s Art Ball brings together artists, philanthropists, collectors, connectors, and community partners for an art-filled celebration of the Barnes. Funds raised directly support the Barnes’s educational mission, exhibition program, and care of the collection, and an array of artistic, community, and scholarly initiatives.