Young Professionals Night: Spring Fling
Friday, April 11, 7 – 11pm
$35; members and students $18; Contemporaries free.
About the Event
Spring is in the air! Get ready to mix and mingle with the emerging creatives and young professionals who fuel Philly’s vibrant cultural scene. Whether you’re looking to explore our collection, connect with fellow art lovers, or dance the night away, #BarnesYP is the place to be. Don’t miss our newest exhibition, Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations, which showcases Brown’s lush, dynamic paintings.
Let tonight’s theme, Spring Fling, inspire and energize you as you step out in your finest floral fits—think haute couture meets horticulture—to celebrate the warm weather and opportunities yet to come! Embrace bold prints, vibrant colors, and vintage finds, or dare to dazzle with your favorite sparkling jewels and accessories.
Young Professionals Night is hosted by The Contemporaries.
#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 YPLB members and enjoy complimentary light bites and cocktails to kick off another fabulous Young Professionals Night. To learn more or join the Contemporaries or YPLB, call 215.278.7110.
Live Music
7 – 11pm
Enjoy music and spinning by Bobby Flowers in the West Terrace and DJ Jamz in the Annenberg Court.
Barnes After Dark Scavenger Hunt
Explore our collection galleries, connect with fellow art lovers, and enter to win special prizes.
Cocktails & Bites
Cash bar featuring beer, wine, themed cocktails, and light fare. Plus, your ticket includes a complimentary glass of champagne and a treat to finish the night.
Local Arts
7 – 10pm
Create a corsage or boutonniere with florist and artist Isaiah Reese and capture the night at the Pop-Up Polaroid photo booth.
Donate to The Wardrobe
In the spirit of giving back, bring new or gently used accessories or clothing to donate to The Wardrobe, a nonprofit that aims to eliminate clothing insecurity by outfitting people for life or work.
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.
YPN at the Barnes
Celebrate with the emerging creatives and young professionals who fuel Philly’s vibrant cultural scene.
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