6th Annual ArtPop Upcycled Fashion Show: Community Arts Fundraiser
Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at Blume Studios in Charlotte, NC
Show: 6 - 9pm | VIP Hour: 5 - 6pm
Join us for an extraordinary evening where art, sustainability, and high fashion converge. This much-anticipated annual fundraiser and runway show features over 400 distinguished guests and celebrates creativity through the transformation of retired ArtPop Artist Cohort billboard vinyls into stunning, wearable works of art!
What to Expect:
Sponsorship • Experiences • Designers • Venue
CALL FOR SPONSORS
ArtPop is seeking partners to support our 6th Annual Community Arts Fundraiser. Partners will enjoy exclusive VIP benefits, including premier seating, curated ArtPop swag and early access to our highly anticipated silent auction!
Sponsors will be listed on this page and on event collateral.
Unforgettable Experiences
ArtPop’s Annual Upcycled Fashion Show is an art-filled spin on a runway fashion show - with a focus on local creativity and environmental sustainability.
Stay tuned for announcements about the experiences we’re offering at this year’s event. For now, recap our 2025 Upcycled Fashion Show here!
Meet Our Talented Fashion Designers
Ashton Allen
Darrell Anderson
Quentin Covington
Margaret Fleeman
Itala Flores
Brandon Hilton
Krystallin Loudermilk
Flavia Lovatelli
Luko Marion
Isiah Miller
Menia Paige
Kathy Phillips
Gianna Ross
Brehon Williams
Meet Virgil Ortiz, Our VIP Guest Fashion Designer
Virgil Ortiz is a Pueblo artist, known for his pottery and fashion design from Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico! Virgil will craft fashion out of an ArtPop billboard featuring artwork by Teresa Dunlap, Catawba artist and 2025 Artist Cohort member.
Creativity Blooms at Blume Studios
We are so thankful to be partnering again with Blume Studios to host our premier event!
Stay Tuned for More Creative Experiences!
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