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It’s #FashionFriday ! Designer, Model, & Artist : Will White Cover photo by Robb Webb Photos 3,4,6,9 by Lauren Gibson Photos 5,7,8 by Rico Marcelo Venue: Sullenberger Aviation Museum We are so excited to share the exceptional designer who closed out our September runway show. He was voted Charlotte’s best designer just this year in Queen City Nerve , and we can’t agree more. The triple threat: billboard artist, designer and model! Returning designer and #ArtPopCLT class of 2023 Artist, Will White Junior! This year, Will took inspiration from his prior design (that he himself modeled on the billboard art) adapting a towering hi-lo mixed print kimono worn over and above the shoulders to create a fantastical, and unexpected silhouette. The concept kimono adds to his stage presence and represents both his billboard watching over Charlotte, and flight as a nod to the Sullenburger Aviation Museum venue. The main look pairs a chimney-flared pant fitted through the hip with a floor hem and a sleeveless oversized swing Kimono with a contrasting collar. For the final touch, Will created a whimsical tote in the shape of his cat “LeFrye Tyrell Daddy White,” who passed away at the top of the year after being Will’s design assistant and right hand for 12 years. Will says “This one’s for you Frye Daddy!” Will’s charisma and stage presence as well as his impeccable design work have solidified him as a crowd favorite, and it’s easy to see why.

Thank you to Annie Keough & Team Queen City Nerve for supporting the arts and the gorgeous feature on our Class of 2025 artists! The thumbnail image is our one high school senior, oil painter, Ellie Ko! https://lnkd.in/eAk2GqTM #ArtPopCLT #community

Designer:Sarah Grace Model: Summer VanGastle Artwork: Emily Batson Cover photo and slides 6,7 by Robb Webb Photos 3,4,8 by Lauren Gibson Photos 5 by Rico Marcelo Venue:Sullenberger Aviation Museum Sarah Grace values sustainability and considers it to be an important part of the design. She aims to reduce waste by using second-hand fabrics and materials, as well as repurposing her remnants. This desire and experience working with repurposed materials makes her an ideal designer for our annual Upcycled FashionShow. After such a strong showing last year, she was a highly anticipated return designer. Her look here is a two-piece gown inspired heavily by Emily Batson's billboard artwork. She wanted to bring Emily's tree to life and emphasize how nature is such an essential part of her design process. Featuring a drop waist corset top with an open slit along the skirt, the dress surprisingly flows in the breeze reminiscent of the tree's branches. The gown worn superbly by model @summervangastle is completed with golden flowers decorating the bodice and branching up off the shoulder. The floral design was created using collected plastic bottles which were cut, painted, and pieced into flowers. The outfit is completed with gold accessories and a stunning arm cuff which was designed and created by Jill Melyssa, a sculptural jewelry designer, and newly announced as a #ArtPopCLT class of 2025 artist.

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Let us introduce you to the #ArtPopCLT class of 2025! https://lnkd.in/gUkiFCpY Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, clients, and team. Your support makes our mission possible, and uplifts artists across our region. Meeting the new class always makes all the hard work worth it. Artists - ZeroPopArt Diego Alba Crane Seven Zaire Mcphearson Meg Greene Malvasi Randy Pender Rosemary Dykstra Kai Griffin Karey Bancroft Hannah McKee Vanessa Thorman Camisha McDaniel Caroline Greb Jing Huang Chalice Meikle Susan Jedrzejewski Jill Melyssa Teresa Dunlap Linda Keen Ellie Ko (STUDENT) Union County #ArtPopCLT #meettheartists #ncartists #supportcltarts #cltarts #supportlivingartists

CharlotteFive. Exclusive reveal partner. https://lnkd.in/gUkiFCpY Tonight at 8:00 pm head over to C5 online. To meet and learn about who the Class of 2025 #ArtPopCLT artists are. 19 adults and 1 high school senior will enjoy their small businesses being advertised locally, regionally and nationally for all of 2025. Connections to community and so much more. This class will join the 203 artists of the Charlotte NC/SC region who have been supported the last 11 years at ArtPop, thank you to everyone who makes this possible. Not all of our 2025 funding for our artists programming has been secured. If you or someone you know can fiscally support so our 2025 artists can experience all the historic class benefits, beyond the advertising. https://lnkd.in/gaKkJE_q #juriedshow #artist #publicart #community #ooh #dooh #nonprofit #501c3 #citiesprogram #abundancemindset

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It’s #FashionFriday! Each Friday we will relive and share with you, the 9.14.24. Upcycle Fashion show & Fundraiser, sharing each fashion piece as they made their model debut on the runway. Designer: Edelweiss Vogel Model: Eilleen de Guzman Artwork: Rebecca Lipps Cover photo by Robb Webb Photos 3,4 by Lauren Gibson Photos by 5,6,7 Rico Marcelo Venue: Sullenberger Aviation Museum For her third appearance in an ArtPop Upcycle Fashion Show, artist and designer Edelweiss Vogel wanted to highlight her heritage by continuing her ongoing Filipiniano manifesto. The colorful artwork of Rebecca Lipps billboard was an excellent pairing, giving Edelweiss a wide, candy colored, palette to choose from. Once again, Edelweiss has paired up with her sister, Eilleen De Guzman as her model, and the perfect person to give life to her garment on the runway. Featuring a sweetheart neckline, the dress showcases the iconic Filipiniana butterfly sleeves and a layered skirt adorned with colorful, graceful visible lining. Edelweiss included rattan in the sleeves, enhancing the dress's texture and symbolizes strength, resilience, and unity. Its intricate weaving process embodies the values of community collaboration and the connection between nature and human life. Read the full recap on our blog here: https://lnkd.in/dBVfGzaD Watch the Full Video on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/dj8jDDY6

Acrylic painter and #ArtPopCLT class of 2021 Alum Sara Simmons shares her experience with the program and her gratitude for the donors that support ArtPop and Charlotte area artists. Follow the 🔗below to learn more about how YOU can make a difference to local artists. https://lnkd.in/ddSMDPTe Become a monthly recurring donor to support Charlotte Area Artists. Whatever amount you can give is the right amount. Special thanks to Adams Outdoor Adload Technologies Inc. DOOH by Alvin Carranza Sheraton & Le Meridien Charlotte Hotel Complex Brenton Bent & Cain Center for the Arts for the interview footage ArtMarket PhotoBy Alex Cason #supportcltartists #cltarts #cItartist #cltartists #theseasonofgiving #artistsaresmallbusinesses #supportlivingartists #givebacktothecommunity

It’s #FashionFriday! Each Friday we will relive and share with you, the 9.14.24. Upcycle Fashion show & Fundraiser, sharing each fashion piece as they made their model debut on the runway. Designer: Que Blankenship Model: Imani Mustaf Artwork: Chad Cartwright Cover photo by Robb Webb Photos 3,8 by Lauren Gibson Photos 4,5,6,7 by Rico Marcelo Venue: Sullenberger Aviation Museum For Que Blankenship’s second Upcycled design with #ArtPopCLT she was drawn to Chad Cartwright’s 2023 billboard. The movement, contrast, and rhythm in his artwork immediately made Que think of the traditional Japanese artistic depiction of a seascape. The rhythm flows and connects a visual story between each artistic segment, and she aimed to simulate that in her design by creating each panel of the dress out of each of the separate pieces. Que designed a sharp-shoulder kimono with a draping obi, modeled by Imani Mustaf. Traditionally, obis are bound tightly, but she wanted the obi to flow as an inspiration of Japanese waters. Imani flowed like water down the runway in this stunning, feminine ode to the Japanese design style. Watch the Video here https://lnkd.in/dj8jDDY6 Read the Recap here https://lnkd.in/dPJu9sfa #ArtPopCLT #upcycledfashion #cltarts #sustainableart #cltstyle #sustainability #Sustainablefashion