Recap: 2025 ArtPop Upcycled Fashion Show & Fundraiser
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at Blume Studios in Charlotte, NC
This art-filled spin on a runway fashion show was a celebration of local creativity, sustainability, and community.
Enjoy this recap of everything that this premier event had to offer, including 15 featured pieces of upcycled fashion, unforgettable experiences, and how it supports the creative transformation of our community through art.
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The Runway Show • Experiences • Impact • Sponsors • Credits
The Runway Show
Talented local designers & models were hired to transform retired ArtPop artist billboards into 15 stunning, wearable works of art! Use the thumbnails below to learn more about each of these bold pieces of Upcycled Fashion:
More Unforgettable Experiences
Special Guests
Meet our Event Emcee, Dasia Hood, and our Vinyl Carpet Correspondent, Whitley Adkins!
Silent Auction
Offering original artworks, gift certificates, travel packages, and more!
VIP Hour
Exclusive runway experience showcasing jewelry by local metalsmith Jill Melyssa and fashion designer Will White, Jr.
Opening Performance by Carolina Dance Academy
By the Numbers - This Event’s Impact:
12.8% Raised
towards ArtPop's annual fundraising goal
400 Attendees
who experienced this incredible event
30+ Creatives
commissioned to lend their creative skills
Thanks to the community’s generosity, this event raised 12.8% of ArtPop’s annual fundraising goal, a powerful start! Now, we’re inviting you to help us close the gap on the remaining 87% so we can continue fueling the work of this vibrant art community.
Here's how you can make a difference:
💸 Give Today or become a monthly supporter.
🤝 Introduce Us to potential partners or donors.
📣 Spread the Word - share your love for ArtPop with your community.
Made Possible Through Community Partnership
Thank You to Our Event Financial Sponsors:
Thank You to Our Event In-Kind Donors:
An Incredible Venue for an Incredible Show
ArtPop is so grateful to Blume Studios and their incredible staff for graciously hosting our 5th Annual Upcycled Fashion Show & Fundraiser!
Event Credits:
FASHION DESIGNERS:
Brandon Hilton
Terrell Milton
Hope Gottsching
Shekinah Williams
Darrell Anderson
Sarah Grace Simas
Alexander Lieberman
Brehon Williams
Luko Marion
Jennifer Gilomen
Rachel Malasky
Jamie Lykes II
Menia Paige
Anise Augustin
Will White, Jr.
RUNWAY MODELS:
Brandon Hilton
Liz Smith
Hope Gottsching
Danavia C Huntley
Chris Washington
Neely Mallik
Rahquelah Conyers
Xavier Stinson
Sie Snow
Amelia Lachowski
Gretchen Heavner
Leah Harmon
Ruby Durham
Sydney Allen
Jashanta Brown
VIP HOUR FEATURED ARTIST:
Jill Melyssa
VIP HOUR FEATURED DESIGNER:
Will White, Jr.
GUEST PERFORMERS:
Carolina Dance Academy
HOST EMCEE:
Dasia Hood
LIVE DJ:
Byron Stein
VINYL CARPET CORRESPONDENT:
Whitley Adkins
BILLBOARD ARTISTS:
Margaret Fleeman
Melissa D. Johnston
Barbara Curry
Natalie Daratony
Ann J. Travis
Krystallin Loudermilk
Claire Keister
Elsie Ebrahimi
Aba Hutchinson
Janet Croog
Jake Summerour
Lori Schember
Malaysha K. Belton
Lily Roman
Joann C. McDaniel
VIDEOGRAPHER:
Hakim Media Productions
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
Rico Marcelo
Alex Cason
John Simmons
John D. Simmons
GRAPHIC DESIGNER:
Haley Havermann
EVENT MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:
Christine Lockett
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR:
Meredith Richmond
SILENT AUCTION COORDINATOR:
Heide Roland
PRESS COORDINATOR:
Anna Marie Imbordino
CATERING:
Carolina Farm Trust
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Blume Studios Staff
Silent Auction Donors
ArtPop Events Committee
All of Our Wonderful Volunteers
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