SECOND SKIN - WEARABLE ART

A new exhibit - Wearable Art - is coming soon to the New Hope Arts Center, 2 Stockton Ave, New Hope, PA.

Fabrics and Textiles, Fashion and Tattoos will be the focus of a special exhibit called Second Skin.  The brainchild of Executive Director Robin Larsen, the show, including three special events, is being produced by New Hope Arts' Fashion and Fabric Arts Committee:  Chrissy Leasher, fashion designer and owner of Buying Style in New Hope, Christine Ramirez, painter, jewelry-maker and Executive Assistant for New Hope Arts, JaQuinley Kerr, actress and teacher, and John Slavin, photographer.

Plans are underway for three Saturday evening events associated with the exhibit of painted fabric, textiles, photographs of wearable art, and designer fashions.  The shows will feature a broad spectrum of art and artists.

Second Skin: Fabric to Fashion, Textiles to Tattoos will open October 3rd in conjunction with a three-week silent auction.  An Artists' Reception will be held October 10th from 7-9 pm during New Hope's Second Saturday.  Jewelry, sculptural and framed fabric art, and wearable artwork will be featured.  .

Second Skin: Wearable Art  will run from 7 - 10 pm on October 17th.  This special fashion show will be presented by established and emerging fashion designers, with a portion the sales of the one-of-a-kind, designer fashions going to the nonprofit arts center.  Tickets for the fashion show are $45 and include a catered, light buffet provided.

Second Skin: Dress for Success on October 24.

Second Skin Closing Event on October 31.

New Hope Arts Center is located at 2 Stockton Ave. (at the corner of Bridge St.) in New Hope.  For tickets to any of the above events, or for more information, call 215-862-9606, email nhartschristine@comcast.net or go to the website at www.newhopearts.org.