Lady Alma

The Barnes Art Ball, our annual friend- and fundraiser, takes place Friday, October 20, at 7pm. The Art Ball is the art party in Philadelphia, bringing together artists, philanthropists, collectors, connectors, and community partners for an art-filled celebration of the creative spirit. In addition to exclusive after-hours access to Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris and the Barnes collection, this year’s Barnes Art Ball will be a free-flowing, campus-wide event, featuring multiple bars, abundant food stations, live music, and pop-up performances. The fête galante–inspired decor will feature a verdant feminine forest by Terrain. The evening’s musical performances will spotlight Philadelphia talent, including legendary songstress Lady Alma, performing a high-energy late night set; singer-songwriter Jacqueline Constance in the espresso martini bar on the Lower Level; DJ Ben Arsenal, spinning cross-cultural, organic and electronic beats; and DJ lil’dave mixing jazz and funk tunes.