On Friday, March 20, Dallas’s own Lab Art Museum and start up company, Minibar paired together to host an alumni event. The event was to promote networking not only among SMU alum, but also among art dealers and local businesses.

Since the spread of the street art craze, galleries across the country have been popping up. Lab Art is the largest art gallery in the nation dedicated to street art. Its main gallery is located in Los Angeles and its second location is here in Dallas. They showcase street artists such as: Alec Monopoly, Kai Aspire, Thank You X, Mar, and Dog Byte.

Pairing up with the Dallas Young Alumni was a smart way to bring fresh eyes into the gallery. SMU graduate Katya Deahl works in advertising at Square One agency. She received an invite through her Alumni network

“I would never had heard of this gallery otherwise, but I cant think of a better place to spend a Thursday night, said Deahl.

Minibar is a liquor delivery start up company. They deliver alcohol in most major cities across the country. As simple as placing an online order, Minibar hires drivers to bring any alcohol purchase to your doorstep. They provided several different wines and liquors at the cocktail party for patrons to sample their products.

“A majority of our clients are in their mid 20s, when you are at work all day there isn’t always time to stop by the liquor store,” said Devin, a Minibar representative

The event easily filled the large warehouse space of Lab Art and the Young Dallas Alumni committee was more then pleased with the event’s turn out.