ArtPop’s Upcycled Fashion Show & Fundraiser Uses Billboard Vinyls as Wearable Art
Gale Bonnell of Adams Outdoor Advertising on the runway
ArtPop Street Gallery recap of the 4th Annual Upcycled Fashion Show & Fundraiser
Sold Out for the 4th year in a row!
Charlotte, N.C., ArtPop Street Gallery, an arts nonprofit based in Charlotte, is thrilled to share its 4th Annual Upcycled Fashion Show. This unforgettable evening of creativity and community took place on September 14, 2024, at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum, featuring 14 talented local designers who have transformed retired ArtPop artist 2023 (art) billboards into fashion pieces.
The Upcycled Fashion Show demonstrates ArtPop’s continued commitment to the local arts community and sustainability. ArtPop’s Upcycling Initiative repurposes materials used in ArtPop’s Cities Program – its annual juried exhibition in which 20 local artists are showcased on donated billboards and other public media space throughout the region. With this initiative, ArtPop successfully keeps over 13,00 square feet of vinyl out of landfills annually and creates wearable, statement designs.
“Our Upcycled Fashion Show is a testament to our community’s creativity and environmental consciousness,” said Wendy Hickey, founder and executive director of ArtPop. “It’s inspiring to see how our artists transform used materials into beautiful, wearable art.”
This year’s runway will feature the talents of local designers, including:
- Terrell Milton, Jr.
- Alex Lieberman
- Rocio Llusca – Modeled by Gale Bonnell of Adams Outdoor Advertising
- Jamie Lykes II
- Rachel Malasky
- Luko Marion
- Menia Paige (Paige Reeves)
- Isiah Miller
- Que Blankenship
- Sarah Grace Simas (NC State Wilson -College Student Artist)
- Edelweiss Vogel
- Will White, Jr.
- Brehon Williams
- Daniel Gonzalez
“ArtPop’s Upcycled Fashion Show is more than just a display of talent; it’s a celebration of innovation, sustainability and the power of art to transform communities,” said Hickey. “This event brings together a diverse group of artists, models and designers passionate about making a difference through their craft.”
Proceeds from this sustainable fashion showcase will directly support small business education, marketing/advertising, community outreach, student scholarships, connections to paid opportunities, local market selling opportunities and more.
About ArtPop Street Gallery
ArtPop Street Gallery (ArtPop) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. that showcases local artists, equips artists for success, and increases art accessibility across the region. ArtPop executes its mission through four main pillars: Cities Program, Inspiration Projects, Events and Upcycling. For more information ArtPopStreetGallery.com
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