Dreaming of Doha
Contemporaries Bash
Celebrate the rich culture of Qatar and the Middle East in one dazzling night of cocktails, music, food, fashion, and dancing at Dock 5 at Union Market.
Event Details
Inspired by Doha’s vibrant Souq Waqif, the 2016 Contemporaries Bash celebrates the rich culture of Qatar and the Middle East in one dazzling night of dancing, music, fashion, and more!
This event takes place at Dock 5 at Union Market
1309 Fifth Street, NE, Washington, DC
DJ Ben Chang
Art Installation by Daniel Wurtzel
Gaming Stations
Arabic Calligrapher
Henna Station
Open Bar
Falconry
Sweet and Savory Bites
Photo Booth
Photo Booth
Must be 21 or older · Black tie or cocktail attire · Free parking
SPONSORS
AT&T
Embassy of the State of Qatar
Lockheed Martin Corporation
University of Maryland
Lockheed Martin Corporation
University of Maryland
Entertainment Software Association
Total Wine & More
Vinson and Elkins, LLC
Total Wine & More
Vinson and Elkins, LLC
bash co-chairS
Ben Chang
Elaine Maslamani
bash host committee
Natasha Akda
Lauren Bresnahan
Jay Cohen
Camilla Peterson
Brenna Williams
Lauren Bresnahan
Jay Cohen
Camilla Peterson
Brenna Williams
Fostering Learning Through Art
The Annual Gala and Contemporaries Bash raise critical resources for the museum’s award-winning education programs that inspire creativity, foster a greater understanding of our world, and provide lifelong learning experiences for art-lovers of all ages in the Washington, DC, community and across the country.
Download the Contemporaries Bash Sponsorship Brochure
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Auction
View and bid on exclusive experiences, luxurious getaways, art treasures, fine dining, DC power lunches, and more to support the Phillips’s educational progams.