The Global Art & Fashion Show Gala at The Kennedy Center Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
A celebration of art, culture, diplomacy, and international friendship in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Join us for an extraordinary celebration of international art, culture, and diplomacy at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Emmy Award-nominated television anchor Vanessa Broussard and Chris O'Neil will serve as Masters of Ceremonies for the evening. Celebrity-studded runway presentations will feature renowned models, while ambassadors, diplomats, designers, artists, and distinguished guests representing more than 10 countries gather for this extraordinary international celebration of art, fashion, culture, and global unity.
Tickets Are Required for the gala:
https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/exhibits/2025-2026/ghf-gala/
A highlight of the gala is an exclusive invitation ONLY VIP private viewing and reception with renowned patriotic artist Ray Simon @5PM, sponsored by Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops, offering guests a unique opportunity to experience his acclaimed artwork firsthand and engage with the artist in an intimate setting.
The evening gala and awards ceremony from 6-8PM will honor outstanding artistic achievement and international cultural exchange. Guests will enjoy a special orchestral performance conducted by Julien Benichou, featuring the National Chamber Ensemble and the Washington Asian Youth Orchestra.
Representatives from embassies, diplomatic missions, cultural institutions, and the international arts community will gather to celebrate creativity, youth talent, and cross-cultural understanding.
A curated international fashion presentation featuring designers from over 10 countries will complement the evening's artistic program.
Featuring Acclaimed Designers and Fashion Houses from Around the World:
United States – André Soriano; Bella Yanbo Huang; Julie Michelle Wilson's Encore Ballroom Couture
Ecuador – Glenkora Comte
India – Aleena Dhar
Paraguay – Sonia Garbarino
Sweden – Vesa Hitelia
United Kingdom – Chrisanne Clover
Peru – Comtesse Isabel
Ukraine – Nazar
Poland – LUK Design
Russia – Melkinoff
Italy – FB International
Finland - Vesa Hietala / Vesa Design
Austria - Emil Gampe / Emil Couture
Lithuania – Marius Kriukelis / MK Style
Canada – Feeling Mathieu Caron
Hungary - Design to Shine
Kazakhstan - Alexandra Smirnova
China – Qi Pao Collection
USA - Randall Christensen, Randall Designs (Dancing with the Stars)
Renowned celebrity makeup artist Michael O'Donnell will provide makeup services for featured celebrities and runway models. Professional and celebrity models showcasing the international designer collections will be provided by Fely.Lilly Modeling Agency. Video photography is provided by Yasir Shah
Event Highlights:
VIP Private Art Viewing with Ray Simon @5PM - Invitation Only
International Art Competition & Exhibition
Awards Ceremony Honoring Artistic Excellence
Orchestral Performance by the National Chamber Ensemble and Washington Asian Youth Orchestra
Diplomatic and Cultural Leadership Reception
International Fashion Presentation
Networking with Ambassadors, Artists, Collectors, and Distinguished Guests
· This event is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Trump Kennedy Center.