3RD ANNUAL SW FLORIDA HALLOWEEN ART GALA | OCTOBER 18TH 2025
Femme Fatale
This year's Art Gala will be held at the prestigious Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in the heart of Downtown Fort Myers, Florida. With fashion shows, performances, art and DJ sounds, this year's event will be all adults all night. Come dressed is your best "Femme Fatale" costume. As always, there will be a costume contest with cash and prizes at the end of the night!
Sponsored by October Whispers, Tonya Barnes Photography & Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Tickets going on sale soon!
SPONSORS
This year's gala will be held at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, located in the heart of Downtown Fort Myers. | OCTOBER 18TH 2025
With Designer Tonya Barnes Headlining the event fashion show and Heather of October Whispers Art bringing in the creative community of SWFL, this will be an event to remember.
OCTOBER WHISPERS
Artist
TONYA BARNES
Artographer | Designer
VENUE
Fort Myers, Florida
SIREN
MEET OUR TEAM!
OUR OFFICIAL HMUA FOR THIS YEARS GALA
BARBIE MERCEDES
BARBIE MERCEDES
Facebook: Barbie Mercedes Hmua
Instagram: @barbie_mercedeshmua
LinkedIn: Barbie Mercedes
Barbie Mercedes is an accomplished hair and makeup artist (HMUA) based in Southwest Florida with extensive experience in film, television, and editorial work. She transitioned from a career in corporate sales and marketing to pursue her passion for makeup after her eldest daughter graduated from college. Her bio details a wide range of professional achievements and a commitment to giving back to her community.
Professional background and experience
Film and television: Mercedes has worked as a Key MUA for many television networks, including MTV, HBO, WE, Oxygen, and VH-1. Her credits include notable shows like Red Table Talk (The Estefans) and Dr. Miami. She is listed on IMDb for her work on films like Carlita's Secret and The Bermuda Triangle Project.
Commercials and campaigns: She has worked on national commercials and campaign ads for major companies such as Nike (featuring Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy), Vonage, and Comcast.
Fashion and editorial: Her work extends to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, music videos, magazine covers, and billboards.
GlaMER Squad: Mercedes leads a team of master freelance makeup artists and award-winning hairstylists known as the "GlaMER Squad." She scouts for the best talent and personalities to build a cohesive and dedicated team.
Training and education: She pursued her education in the field after her corporate career, attending institutions like Heritage Institute in Ft. Myers for Medical Esthetics and La Belle Beauty School for Cosmetology.
Volunteer work and community involvement
In addition to her professional achievements, Mercedes supports her community by volunteering and sponsoring local charities and mentoring programs. These include:
Naples Fashion week
Special Olympics of Broward
Beaux Arts
American Autism
Miami Children Health Foundation
Miss Teen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Social media presence
Barbie Mercedes maintains a professional presence online, showcasing her work on platforms such as:
"Femme Fatale"
Shot on location at Tonya Barnes Studio in Fort Myers, Florida.
with Models: Laura, Heidi, Tatiana, Brandon, Goldie & Moon the Pied Ball Python.
Thank you to Tatiana & Cora for bringing their Snakes to play.
