The first Beaux Arts Ball presented by Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte was held on April 1st, 2005 at the Manhattan Center in New York City. The Ball, which follows in the tradition of the legendary art students’ party in Paris, was intended to celebrate and welcome the next generation of artists to the New York community.

Six of the most renowned art schools of the city, including National Academy School of Fine Arts, New York Academy of Art, Pratt Institute, School of Visual Arts, Fashion Institute of Technology, and New York Studio School had been invited to take part in the competition and asked to build a float around the theme of beauty.

At midnight, the floats were presented in music to the audience and to a panel of judges comprised of art specialists (gallery owners, curators and art dealers). Based on innovation and creativity, the jury selected the “Cabaret Scene” from  the School of Visual Arts as the winning float.  Champagne corks popped, and the School of Visual Arts students team was awarded a week-long trip to Paris to meet artists, visit galleries and museums, and experience the rich artistic culture of the city, a trip they took in the Spring of 2006.

For the 500 guests attending that night the spectacle was dazzling. This highly successful first Bal will surely be the beginning of a great New York tradition and a long-term partnership with Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte.