An Evening at the Court — A Multi-Sensory Art Exhibit Dining Experience“Composure in Chaos” Exhibit Experience was an immersive, art-led dining experience that explored the cultural language of tennis through visual storytelling, spatial design, and shared moments at the table. Developed as both a creative concept and a live activation, the evening brought together art, cuisine, and community in a setting designed to encourage connection, conversation, and discovery.
The experience was conceptualized, produced, and hosted by Yaelly Designs, including creative direction, event planning, and the coordination of brand partnerships and sponsors to support the evening’s artistic and culinary programming.
The Concept
The idea behind “Composure in Chaos” Exhibit Dinner was to translate the movement, rhythm, and elegance of tennis into a social and creative environment. Rather than presenting the artwork in a traditional gallery format, the exhibit was designed to live within the dining experience itself — allowing guests to move between art, table, and conversation in a way that felt fluid and natural.
The creative direction focused on:
Highlighting tennis as both sport and cultural icon
Creating a sense of flow and motion within the space
Encouraging organic interaction between guests and the artwork
[See the full art series here].
The Experience
Guests were welcomed into a curated exhibit of tennis-inspired works before transitioning into a multi-course dinner designed to unfold alongside the visual narrative of the evening. The spatial layout, pacing of the meal, and placement of artwork were carefully considered to maintain a balance between immersion and comfort.
Yaelly Designs led the production of the event — from concept development and creative styling to securing sponsors and brand partners that aligned with the tone and vision of the experience. These collaborations helped enhance both the culinary and visual elements of the evening while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic throughout.
Key elements of the experience included:
Curated tennis-inspired art installations
Thoughtfully styled dining environment
Guided flow between exhibit and table
Sponsor and partner integration that felt organic rather than promotional
The Outcome
The Tennis Exhibit Dinner created a setting where guests felt both engaged and at ease, sparking conversation around the artwork, the theme, and the shared experience of the evening. The event was remembered as a thoughtful blend of culture, creativity, and community — demonstrating how art and design can transform a traditional dinner into a meaningful live experience.
The success of the activation positioned Yaelly Designs as a creative studio capable of leading not only the artistic vision, but also the production, partnerships, and execution of full-scale experiential events.
Partners & Sponsors
In collaboration with selected sponsors and creative partners who supported the evening’s artistic and culinary programming.
Our venue sponsor: Tridel
Our floral sponsor: Wild Vogel
Our entertainment sponsor: Bounce Entertainment
Violinist: Tamara Hrycak
Content Creation: Sierra King
Photography: Ashley Hassard
Our wine sponsor: Downtown Winery
Chef for the evening: R___anch
Outfit rental partner: The Edit
Each guest received a tennis necklace gifted by Hillberg and Berk, curated bon-bons from Chocolat de Kat, and biscottis from Shari's Biscottis.