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      August 14th - September 18th

6-Week
"TRASH IT!"
WEARABLE ART HEADPIECES

 

The fundraiser, 100 Paper Dresses, Suits, and Wearable Art Headpieces Fashion Show benefits 

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August - September 

Important Dates:

*Online Session Dates: Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 21st, 28th, September 4th, 11th, 18th, 2024

*Studio Completion Time:September 18th to September 23rd, 2024 

*Shippng to New Orleans:September 23rd to October 1st, 2024

The Six Week Wearable Art Headpieces Residence is a Zoom presentation that prioritizes sustainability by using and sourcing your recycled materials like cardboard, plastic, and fibers to name a few, craft unique hats, wigs  and headpieces. The workshop is designed to engage artists, local youth and businesses, reflecting, main artist for The Recycle Challenge & CFO Madera E. Rogers-Henry's commitment to community involvement. The workshop’s time frame will be from August, September, & October, fitting seamlessly into our busy lives without leaving the comfort of our home or studio. The residence intertwiwnes workshop structured style with fostering creativity and collaboration among participants. The selected submitted wearable art headpieces will be showcased at the 100 Paper Dresses & Suits Fashion Show and Gallery Exhibition, enhancing the overall experience for residents. 

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Additional Information:

New Orleans

         October 3, 2024     Time: 7pm

         Cocktail Party /Auction Bids Open / Live Music / Open House     

ONLINE VOTING             

         October 3rd & 5th, 2024

Set Up Gallery:

           October 4, 2024

100 Paper Dresses, Suits & Wearable Art HeadPieces In New Orleans - Fashion Show :

             October 5, 2024

             Judges & Community Vote for best costumes, best wearable headpiece

Gallery Exhibition (Final Auction Bids)

               October 7, 2024 - November 5, 2024

 

The outline for a six-week lesson plan workshop on creating headpieces (which includes hats,wigs, crowns and etc.) from recycled materials for the 100 Paper Dresses & Suits Showcase:                       

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