First Friday on the MOVE
Fri, Aug 02
|Ultra Silk Gallery
Join Barnes West and Ultra Silk Gallery for an evening of engaging conversations, wine, light bites, and lively performances at the Barnes Foundation! Explore our world-class collection of iconic artworks and thought-provoking exhibitions this Friday, August 2nd from 6—9pm.
Time & Location
Aug 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Ultra Silk Gallery, Storefront, 3808 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
About the Event
First stop, Lancaster Avenue’s newest art gallery—Ultra Silk Gallery!
Explore the Ultra Silk’s world-class collection of global art and artifacts. Celebrate the culmination of Illustration Artist Aaron Beatty's art one last time of his captivating solo exhibition "Cultural Cadences", with the opportunity to purchase his mesmerizing artworks. Barnes assistant curator TK Smith will then give a brief talk on two of the Barnes current exhibitions , Matisse & Renoir: New Encounters at the Barnes, and Visions..
Then, hop on a chartered bus to the Barnes for complimentary access to First Fridays at The Barnes. Enjoy an evening of art, live music, cocktails, and light fare at our monthly First Friday mixer. Tonight’s program is presented in partnership with BlackStar Film Festival, an annual celebration of the visual storytelling traditions of the African diaspora, showcasing films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists from around the world.
Our collaboration with the Barnes…