Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
photo by Beth Khalifa
fashionSPARK has expanded from one show to three. Each year fashionSPARK fans expect a whirlwind show of creativity and extraordinary Triangle fashion during SPARKcon, Raleigh’s grassroots “creative potluck” convention. However, due to increasing popularity and demand, fashionSPARK organizers have decided to host two additional fashion shows to highlight local clothing and jewelry designers. Each of the new shows promises a completely unique experience.
The first show will be held Thursday, September 8th at SPY Raleigh, a night club like no other with experienced staff, luxurious surroundings and exceptional service. The show begins at 8 pm. Admission is $5.00. Participating designers include Double Entendre, S. Tector Metals and Soulcialite Studios. Come to Spy Raleigh at 330 West Davie Street for an amazing show and stay for a night of dancing at Raleigh’s premier night club.
The second show will be held Tuesday, September 13th at The Union Raleigh
, a laid back and truly fun atmosphere. The show begins at 8 pm. Admission is $5.00. Participating designers include DRC ApeParel, Ltd., FYSH Clothing and Emma Gray Designs. Enjoy the show, stay for a beer from a selection of delicious brews and hang out on the patio of The Union Raleigh, 327 West Davie Street, Suite 114.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
When – September 9th, 2011
Where – Black Flower on Glenwood South
Why – Help support the graffitiSPARK events during this years SPARKcon!
What – Help Support the Arts! Doors open up at 7pm, live music at 9pm. Silent auction with art donated by award winning local artists. Limited Edition graffitiSPARK T-shirts will be given away to anyone who supports graffitiSPARK with a $50 Sonsorship.
*Note – T-Shirt supplies are limited and sizes are first come, first serve.
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Thank you all for applying to the artSPARK exhibition! We had so many great entries and the competition was tough this year. Listed below are the artists/works that have been selected for the show. If your piece was selected for exhibition, please pay attention to the drop off/pick up dates and the hanging instructions. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you.
Artwork Drop Off – Monday, September 12th between 2-5 or Wednesday, September 14th between 5-7
Artwork Pick Up – Sunday, September 18th between 1-4
Location – 131 S. Wilmington Street (Next to Gravy)
Opening Reception – Thursday, September 15th, 7-9pm
All artwork must be delivered on one of the drop off dates, if you can’t make either date, please email me ASAP to arrange a time/place for drop off.
All artwork must be delivered wired or otherwise ready to hang, artSPARK will not hang your piece unless it has hardware already in place to hang it by.
Each artist dropping off work must sign a Talent Release when they drop off their work.
Juror – Robert Mayhew, Ph.D. Candidate, Art History, Duke University
Accepted Artists/Works
Paula Renee Artourage – Delicious Ambiguity
Paula Rene Artourage – The Chaos Theory
Edward Baxter – On a Mission
Matt Butler – A Different Steed: The Mythical Beast
Kristan Five – Hellabores
Zannie Gunn – Aeolus
Zannie Gunn – House Maids
Soniya Hardy – Marilyn
Zachory Horn – Level_1_World_3
Catherine Howard – bodyatrocity #2
Andrea Kainz – Rainy Days and Mondays
Cindy Morefield – Reservoir 3
Cindy Morefield – Reservoir 4
Constance Pappalardo – Box
Virginia Paterson – She Heard a Lonely Sound
Vicki Rees – Winter
Ryan Slagle – Capital in Blue
Ryan Slagle – Heck House in Blue & Gold
Joyce Wynes – Nucleii
Joyce Wynes – Nucleii 2
Thank you again to everyone who entered the exhibition, it really was tough for the juror to decide!
Friday, August 26th, 2011
Get your Limited Edition graffitiSPARK T-Shirt, FREE with a $50 graffitiSPARK Sponsorship! Supplies are limited and sizing is first come, first serve so order today by clicking the donate button below. Send an email to art@SPARKcon.com with your size preference and we will let you know where you can pick up your shirt. Thanks!
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
August 23, 2011 – Raleigh, NC – fashionSPARK volunteers have always been the heart of fashionSPARK’s success. This year, student involvement has become key in the planning and execution of events. The Art Institute Raleigh-Durham and fashionSPARK organizers have formed a partnership that provides Event Promotion students with real-world experiential education as well as steps up the quality of the experience audiences can expect of fashionSPARK.
Approximately 3 – 5 AI students are participating in each of the following fashionSPARK 2011 events:
RICA Fundraiser, Friday, July 29th
Flanders Kick-Off Event, Thursday, August 25th
Mini Show at Spy, Thursday, September 8th
Mini Show at The Union, Tuesday, September 13th
The Sept 16th fashionSPARK fashion show, which features fourteen of the Triangle’s most talented designers, will provide the widest array of opportunities for volunteers of all the fashionSPARK events. Some students will be paired with designers and will act as their assistants for the evening. Other students will be assisting stage production, organize models and designers as well as provide crowd assistance.
Jessica Palmer is an AI Fashion Instructor as well as Faculty Advisor for “Moda Guild,” AI’s fashion student organization. She has been instrumental in coordinating with fashionSPARK to provide volunteer opportunities for her students. Palmer states, “Putting on an event is complex and multifaceted. The students really get hands on, in the field experience.”
fashionSPARK, a division of SPARKcon, is Raleigh’s grassroots “creative potluck” convention featuring creative themes such as art, music, film, fashion and technology. Sponsored by the Visual Arts Exchange, this non-profit event has grown each year since its inception and is a popular outlet for designers and fans alike. fashionSPARK organizer Angel Feimster-Montoya can be reached at HoneySuite@gmail.com.
