EVENT RECAP: Chamber After Hours at BARN – AUGUST 2024
At the August Chamber After Hours, 43 members gathered on August 22nd to connect, chat, and dive into the creative world of the Bainbridge Arts Resource Network (BARN).
Members savored a delightful spread crafted by BARN, featuring roasted brie, and palmiers, paired with wine from Eleven Winery, with Bainbridge Brewing’s local beer.
The evening highlight was a tour of BARN’s state-of-the-art facilities, including their cutting-edge culinary rooms and exquisite jewelry-making studio, leaving everyone inspired and impressed by local entrepreneurship and creativity.
BARN AFTER-HOURS GALLERY
Jess Henderson along with BARN volunteers serving wine and beer for the event.Chamber members tour BARN facilities through a guided tour with Betsy, BARNs studio support coordinator.Chamber members mingling during happy hour in the C. Keith Birkenfeld Commons.
BARNS beautiful display of woodwork done in their studios.Chamber Intern Aiyana greeting chamber members with name tags for the event.BARNS gorgeous display of appetizers and treats for the event.BARN’s Development Manager, Jess Henderson, Studio Support Coordinator, Betsy Hagestedt, and Executive Director, Grae Drake, shared their experiences working at BARN with Chamber members. They highlighted opportunities for getting involved in BARN and the island’s arts community.
