Textile Center
3000 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414 (Map)
Telephone 612-436-0464
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Fri & Sat 10-5
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Mon & Thurs 9-1 & 5-7, Tue 9-7
Weds & Fri 9-1, Sat 12-4

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Runway Show

Saturday June 5, 2010
7 pm

On Saturday June 5, we will host an informal runway show in the Textile Center's Auditorium, where you can show off your wearable art creations and have an opportunity to network with other artists. "Informal" means that it all happens that night. Complete a description form for your garment, take your place in the line up and then take the stage while our emcee tells the audience about what you are wearing. After you have left the runway, mix and mingle and enjoy light refreshments. To participate in the runway show, you must be registered for the symposium. Please check the box on your registration form to participate.

The Runway Show will be open to the public. Tickets $5 at the door. Free admission to those registered for the Symposium.

How to participate:

Check the box on your registration form that indicates you would like to participate in the show.
Bring a garment that you would like to model with you to the Symposium.
Come on Saturday June 5 at 7 pm ready to model your garment. The seminar sessions end at 3:30 pm on Saturday, so you have plenty of time to get ready.
Complete a garment description form to give to the emcee.
Take your place in the line-up. The runway show will be ongoing, so you can step in to the line-up at any time. If you don't want to model your own work, you are welcome to bring a model with you.
When it's your turn to take the stage, hand your description to the emcee and then get ready to strut your stuff! We will have a small runway set up, surrounded by chairs for the audience to view the show. There will be lights and music to provide a little atmosphere as the emcee reads all about your piece.
When you have left the stage, enjoy drinks and light refreshements. This is your opportunity to show off your wearable art in person to attendees. Network, chat, mingle and enjoy!

Things to note:
You must be registered for the conference to participate in the show. If you bring a model who is not a conference attendee, that person will need to purchase a ticket to attend. Tickets are $5.

The Runway Show will be open to the public.

A small number of dressing rooms will be available.

Participants are encouraged to bring business cards, postcards or other materials to distribute. Please take extra printed materials with you at the end of the evening.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I sell my work at the Runway Show?
Updated 5-18-10 Textile Center will not handle sales at this event. Please bring business cards or other contact information with you to pass out to interested buyers. We will not have any sales at the Runway Show event, but you are encouraged to exchange contact information and make sales or purchases after the event.

Can I fill out my Garment Description Form ahead of time?
Yes. Download Form.

I have to be registered for the conference in order to participate? What does that mean?

If you would like to model a garment in the show, then you must be registered for one or more of the following Symposium Events: Workshop, Two Day Pass, One Day Pass, Single Session Pass.
If you would like to attend the Runway Show, but do not want to model a garment, you are welcome to do so. If you are registered for one of the above Symposium Events, then you have a free ticket to attend.
If you would like to attend the Runway Show, but are not registered for any of the Symposium Events, then you may purchase a ticket at the door for $5.

If I don't want to model my garment but I still want to participate, will you help me find a model?
Sorry, we cannot help with models.

For answers to your questions about this event, please email Becka Rahn, Education Manager.