“Heart in the Machine” Accepted into the 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show

I am excited to announce that my oil painting “Heart in the Machine“ (20×24″) has been officially accepted into the 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park!

The exhibition takes place inside the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park.

• Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Show Dates: September 5 – 7, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

If you are in the area over the holiday weekend, I invite you to stop by the Spanish Ballroom to view the exhibition and see Heart in the Machine in person! For more details on the show, visit glenechopark.org/LDAS.

Washington Guild of Goldsmiths 22nd Biennial METALWORK 2026 juried exhibition and sale of work is now open to public until May 29.

Washington Guild of Goldsmiths 22nd Biennial METALWORK 2026 show. I submitted three of my favorite handmade pieces for consideration, and to my delight all three were accepted by the jury!

There is no better feeling than a “3 for 3” sweep, especially for a show that celebrates such high-caliber craftsmanship. I am honored to have my work included in this prestigious exhibition.

The accepted pieces include:

• “The Infinity Glimmer”: The Blue Sapphire Cord Necklace –  A vibrant pop of color with a modern silhouette.

•  “The Midas Gaze”: The Golden Eye Pendant –  A delicate, symbolic piece in high-karat gold.

• “The Embrace”: The Textured Mixed-Metal Ring –  An exploration of organic surfaces and contrasting metals.

Metalwork 2026 juried exhibition and sale of work by members of the Washington Guild of Goldsmiths, will be held at the Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East West Hwy apt 102, Bethesda MD. Open May 7-29. You are all invited!

I’m so excited to share that one of my oil paintings has been accepted into the 54th Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park! I feel grateful to be part of this amazing community of artists and can’t wait to see all the beautiful work on display.

EXHIBITION DATES:
Saturday, August 30 – Monday, September 1, 12 – 6 pm

OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, August 29, 7:30 – 9 pm

LOCATION:
Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park
7300 Macarthur Boulevard Glen Echo, MD 20812

I’ve just delivered my latest oil painting, ‘356C’ Vintage Porsche (36″ x 24″), to be featured in the Drawing for Art at the Mansion at Strathmore. I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to share my creativity and artwork with others.

I am excited and so grateful to have been nominated and just received news via email about wining the award for  “Best Healing & Protection Jewelry Collection 2025” – from LUXlife Ninth annual Health, Beauty & Wellness Awards.

I just received the email of an Award that I was nominated and have won, I am truly grateful!

2024 Winner • Influential Businesswoman Awards
Most Inspiring Handmade Jewellery Designer 2024

I am very grateful for my Awards

Influential Businesswoman Awards in 2024 – Acquisition International
Most Inspiring Handmade Jewelry Designer 2024 – Maryland
Best Eco-Friendly Jewelry Designer – Maryland – Southern States Business Awards 2024 – New World Report
Ethical Jewelry Designer of the Year – Maryland – Style & Apparel Awards 2023
Ethical Jewelry Designer – LUX Global Excellence Awards 2020
Excellence in Metal Award – Creative Crafts Council, 2019
Best Ethical Jewelry Designer – Bethesda Magazine, 2019
LUX Life Global Excellence Award for the “Most Ethical jewelry designer 2019”
LUX Global Excellence Award for the “Most Ethical Handmade Jewelry 2018” 
LUX Global Excellence Award for the “Best Ethical & Sustainable Jeweler 2017”
Metals/Jewelry Award – Creative Crafts Council, 2015

Pleiades Art Jewelry Exhibition and Sale – 2 days of 30 handmade designers jewelry sale.

Date: November 4 & 5, 2023
Time: 11am – 5pm
Location: The Mansion At Strathmore
10701 Rockville Pike
N. Bethesda, MD 20852

I am thrilled that my necklace design “Rain drops” was accepted by the jurors out of so many entries to be a part of this year’s Creative Crafts Council Biannual Exhibition which opened on May 9, 2023 at the Strathmore Mansion and closes July 29, 2023.

I have been invited to join the Creative Crafts Council Biannual exhibit with 2 of my latest designs, it is very exciting to be handpicked by the jurors to join this prestigious show and I am thrilled. more to come on this subject closer to the show open date which is May 29th at the Strathmore Mansion.

Here is a glance at my invited pieces, “Uva” 18K gold and Tahitian pearl necklace and “Off the Vine” 22 & 18K gold and pearl earrings.

I am in this year’s Metal and Smith’s virtual trunk show, I will be on their show for the weeks of November 15, December 6 and 13.

I am participating in this years virtual show, last year it was at Strathmore Mansion and this year it’s virtual and it lasts for 3 months. Visit the website by clicking on the image below and see all the local designers amazing work of jewelry art and happy shopping.

Very grateful for my 2019 award from Lux life for the “Most Ethical jewelry designer” ❤️

So excited to have received this glorious award from Bethesda Magazine today for “Best Ethical Jewelry Designer” 2019

I am thrilled that I have been invited by the Ladysmiths to join their juried 2019 Art Jewelry + Objects Spring Show at the Arena Stage in Washington DC. April 27 & 28, from 1 to 8 PM.

Extremely proud and excited to announce that I have been awarded a Global Excellence Award for the “Most Ethical Handmade Jewelry 2018”

So thrilled to announce that some of Natalie Barat Design pieces are currently showing and selling at the Mansion at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland, in the Artist Library. If you are in the area it’s a great time to stop by and see some of the designs for an up close and in person try outs.

Very proud to announce that I was awarded a Global Excellence Award for the “Best Ethical & Sustainable Jeweler 2017“

So excited to be featured in Bethesda Magazine July/August 2017 issue. Here is the link to the electronic page of the Bethesda Magazine with my feature in Women in Business section.

Very proud to announce that my “Eclipse Luna” won an award for Metal Works category at the Creative Crafts Council’s 30th Biannual show.