Young Professionals: Global Glam! at the Barnes Foundation

On Friday night, January 31st, young professionals gathered for Global Glam! to celebrate the Barnes Foundation’s newly commissioned works by contemporary artist Yinka Shonibare MBE. The evening started with an intimate cocktail party with the members of the Contemporaries in one of the private rooms. The Contemporaries are a dynamic group of young patrons and art enthusiasts that promote The Barnes Foundation’s educational mission through a wide variety of programs and social events (membership starts at $500). Then the party really got started in the main hall with DJ Royale spinning tunes from the ’80s and ’90s that packed the dance floor. The guests enjoyed the colorful Shonibare exhibit, some items which will be available for sale in the future, as well as global fashion ensembles on loan from Moore College of Art and Design.

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The Barnes Foundation Young Professionals Night: Global Glam!

Jennifer Burks and Patrick McCauley

From left: Deirdre Sawinski, Katie McAdams and John Andrulis of Jag Modern Art.

From left: Jennifer Burks, Jody Dilbert and Alya Frasen.

From left: Ludovica Cesareo and Laura Zieske

Jason Cevera and Rachel Luber-Cevera (Happy birthday on Friday night).

From left: Emily Gerstell and Katie Griffin

Sam Patel and Jen Caudle.

From left: Renee Howell and Caroline Leonard.

DJ Royale had the floor hopping with tunes from the ’80s and ’90s until the party was over around 10 p.m.

From left: Keith Angell, Hannah Peuser and Drew O’Neill.

From left: Heather Ruddock and Joanne Perez.

Ryan Tadeo and Abigail Schnapf.

Alexandra Morgan and Alexander Hankin.

From left: Elizabeth Mateer, Edward Barnes and Brooke Moore.

Global fashions from Moore College of Art were on display in the main room.

Jeffrey Osbara and DiUilma Nevarez.