The 2012 Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show!
The Valley Arts Alliance is proud to host their 6th annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show at the Palmer Depot on February 18, 2012. This year we will present two identical performances—a matinee performance at 3pm and an evening performance at 7pm.
Wearable Art refers to hand crafted and one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork designed to be worn by the human body as an artistic expression. Using their knowledge of color, fabric and non-traditional materials, artists create unique, wearable garments which they (or their models) wear while parading down an authentic “fashion runway”, accompanied by narration and music.
This year we’re using the theme “Valley Vogue!” for staging the show, and we’re encouraging artists to use the same theme for their creative inspiration. To view exciting scenes from years past, and see how the artists interpreted the shows' themes, visit our 2011 Wearable Art or 2010 Wearable Art archives pages. Or visit the “Women of Wearable Art” photo exhibit on display at Vagabond Blues, 642 S. Alaska Street in Palmer, from January 14 through February 10, 2012.
To become a part of the 6th annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show, download our Application Package which contains the 2012 Entry Form, along with criteria, guidelines, and tips to make your entry a smashing success! Then return the completed application to us by Friday, February 10, 2012. Due to the overwhelming success of this show, we must limit entries to the first 25, so we urge you to submit your completed application early.
The ticket price is $15 per person for each performance. For the 3pm Matinee ONLY, children 12 years old and under will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are on sale now—in Palmer at Fireside Books and Non-Essentials, and in Wasilla at the Town Square Art Gallery. Unsold tickets will be available at the door.
The 6th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show will be an exquisite evening of art and entertainment, in what has become a well-loved winter tradition in our Valley. Don’t miss this opportunity to support the arts in the Valley!
What is "Second Saturday"?
On one day each month—the “Second Saturday” here in the Valley—we are encouraging local art galleries, restaurants, and retail businesses to join in with local and regional artists, sculptors, musicians, and food masters for a festive day of art and entertainment.
This concept has been adopted in a variety of locations throughout America, and provides a festive atmosphere for visitors to plan a day on the town and browse the many participating stores and venues. A bookstore could schedule a book signing; a coffee shop could schedule a poetry reading; a gallery could have an artist demonstrate; or a retail establishment could provide space for a musician to play. All on the same day of the month—the Second Saturday.
The Valley Arts Alliance is coordinating the "Second Saturday" project. Just email us if you are willing to participate and we will attempt to match up artists and venues. For a complete list of participating Second Saturday venues, please sign up for our newsletter. It’s that easy! Join us in supporting the arts in our community, and in helping to make our art community grow.