Young Professionals Night: Spark
Friday, November 13, 7 – 11pm
$35; members and students $20; Contemporaries free
About the Event
Kindle something new at this fall’s Young Professionals Night! Join us for an unforgettable celebration of art, music, and connection. Spark up a conversation with local artists, emerging professionals, and the cultural tastemakers who fuel Philadelphia’s creative community. Whether you’re stoking your imagination in the galleries, forging new connections with fellow art lovers, or losing yourself on the dance floor, #BarnesYP is your gateway into the city’s most dynamic cultural scene. Come dressed like you mean it with daring prints, bold colors, vintage finds, and jewelry that will light up the room. This is your night to dazzle, shine, and experience the excitement and energy of the city’s creative scene.
This program includes access to the collection and our newest special exhibition, Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America.
Young Professionals Night is hosted by The Contemporaries, the Barnes’s young philanthropist and art enthusiast community. For more information about joining The Contemporaries, contact us: circles@barnesfoundation.org or 215.278.7110.
#BarnesYP Highlights
We’ll set the scene with art, style, light bites, and sparkling sips—all we need is you!
VIP Reception
6:30 – 7:30pm
Get to know your fellow Contemporaries and Young Professionals Leadership Board members and enjoy complimentary light bites and cocktails to kick off another fabulous Young Professionals Night. To learn more or join the Contemporaries or the YPLB, call 215.278.7110.
Live Music
7 – 11pm
Enjoy music from local DJs and performers, including DJ Hong Kwon in the Annenberg Court.
Local Arts
7 – 10pm
Capture the night at the Pop Up Polaroid photo booth, network with fellow art lovers through art making and music with Club Connection, and get a personalized poem in an immersive installation by Marshall James Kavanaugh.
Barnes After Dark Scavenger Hunt
Explore our collection galleries, connect with fellow art lovers, and enter to win a free Barnes and Calder Gardens membership.
Cocktails & Bites
Cash bar featuring beer, wine, themed cocktails, and light fare. Plus, your ticket includes a complimentary glass of champagne.
YPN at the Barnes
Celebrate with the emerging creatives and young professionals who fuel Philly’s vibrant cultural scene.
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