The Barnes Art Ball, an evening of art, music and philanthropy
The 2026 Barnes Art Ball. the Foundation’s annual benefit, took place on Friday, October 16. The event celebrated the exhibition Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America and featured live entertainment, food, drinks, and exclusive access to the collection.
The Barnes Art Ball brings together collectors, artists, philanthropists, and cultural tastemakers for an evening of art, music, and philanthropy.
Proceeds directly support the Barnes’ educational mission, exhibition program, collection care, and community projects
The following pics are an overview of the evening:
1. Neal Krause, Ellen Sakany, Karl Fong and Carolyn Nagy were pictured arriving at the event.
2. Comcast President Brian Roberts and his wife Aileen were pictured at the entrance to the Barnes as they made their way to the art ball!
3. Stan Eden and Judy Monroe paused for a photo as they arrived for the art ball.
4. Woodmere Director and CEO Bill Valerio shared a moment with Anthony Roth Costanzo and Peter Haas.
5. Beth Hare, Tobey Dichter, A. Morris Williams, Elaine Woo Camarda, Mark Dichter, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Crystal Brewe and Ryan Fleur gathered for a photo.
6. Josephine and Sam Switzenbaum, Barbara Brown, Donna Slipakoff and Dr. Lewis Sharp and his wife Melanie attended the fabulous art party.
7. Don Thomas III, his wife Patty, and their son Don Thomas IV paused for a photo during the art party.
8. Tac Justi. Melissa Levinson Leonard and Henry and Jeanie Fischer enjoyed the art party scene.
10. Steven Gartner chatted with Amy Parmenter, Ilana Dean, and Roger Steerman.
11. Julie Jensen Bryan attended the ball with David Schwartz
