Recycled Materials  Exhibition and Runway Event

Exhibition: October 7 thru November 4,  2011

Runway Event:  October 22^nd – 11am – 11pm

 

A component of Art + Science will be the Recycled Materials exhibition. The exhibition will consist of art, workshops and a runway event highlighting the wear ability and functionality of recycling. This month of ecology minded design brings together local and regional fashion designers, student designers, and conceptual and technical artists. Collaboration within the arts community includes hair and makeup artists, photographers, DJ’s, filmmakers and recycled material vendors.

 

What kind of art can be created with wonderful elements such as a metal pop tops, plastic containers, old clothing or just about anything that might end up in our local landfill? Artists display work which invites the public to think about the environment and what they can do to increase awareness and importance of recycling and conserving our limited natural resources.

 

Related Exhibition Programming:

 

September 16 & 17       11am – 2pm

“Art Receiving” - Artists are allowed to submit up to three individual art pieces into the exhibition for jurying.  Juror: Victoria Huckins

 

October 8^th        11am – 8pm
12noon – 4pm “Art Connection: Hands-On Recycling” - The public is invited to participate in a day of free workshops which include “non-toxic computer disasemblage” and the reworking of everyday materials including shoes and clothing. 

 

5:30 – 8:00pm – Opening Receptions including meet and greet with artists.

 

October 22^nd 11am – 11pm

11am – 5pm “Recycled Materials Event” Eco event featuring music, local fashion designers and runway shows as well as clothing vendors. 

5pm – 6pm “VIP party” pre-party before runway event

7pm – 9pm “Recycled Materials Runway” Video tape noir dresses walk the runway with sea foam Styrofoam and metal pop-top clothing designs.   Find fabulous shoes and accessories as well as wild hair designs by Studio 158.   Large scale installations by artist Jon Loren Bazan and films by Joey Chavez.    After party features DJ

 

 

Starting at 5:30pm the pre party will begin an evening highlighting art and performance.  

Get personal with designers and other green fashionistas.  Step inside the gallery for a

fresh reworking of materials, audio and video experiences. –

Step into the pre party when the lights are low, conversations start, and

you become the collaborator.

An enriching evening of art, music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres allows VIP seating for guests.

This event series has a limited capacity of 100 people to ensure the most intimate experience.  

So reserve your space early!