On February 14th, 2016 the Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective held a public event and participatory activity at Kranzberg Arts Center with Stitchers Teen Council with the guidance of guest artist and fashion designer Qristyl Frazier called Project Perception: A Reality Runway Show. MC Mr. K.P. Dennis and Ms. Frazier guided the audience through a fun exploration of the relationship between perception and clothing through music, game, and makeovers using repurposed clothing from Avalon Exchange to consider biases people may form about individuals based on attire. Susan Block from The Designing Block was on hand to teach the Stitchers Teens how to walk the runway.
Very special thanks to the parents and teens and to the program sponsors!
The Kranzberg Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in the heart of the Grand Center Arts Entertainment District at 501 N Grand Blvd.
Avalon Exchange is a buy sell trade resale clothing boutique. Our carefully curated inventory includes designer pieces, vintage, Air Jordans, denim, leather, basics, and one of a kind items. 6388 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63130.
4-H Youth Futures at the University of Missouri Extension Services is an extensive college orientation program that includes on-going local mentoring and a college orientation conference on the MU and LU campuses.
the clothesline is a monthly installation where artists intersect to transform a space for one night only.
