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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ManneqART SHOW: Sculptures on Human Form
An immersive experience into anextravagant world of wearable art.
WASHINGTON, DC– Art comes to life asManneqART SHOWunveils the extravagant world of wearable art, showcasing the best in imaginative hair, makeup, and costuming created from most unconventional materials onFriday, November 20th, 2015 8pm to 12amatthe Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown (3100 South Street NW)
Celebrating the inventive and artistic fashion, ManneqART SHOW blurs the boundaries of art and fashionthrough a montage of color, sound, movement and art.Fromshawls made from peacock featherstoskirts fashioned from wicker basketsfestooned with flowers toblow-torched metal mesh dressesthe unique works of art are designed for the moving body and individually choreographed as part of the show with elements ofmusic, dance, lighting, drama and comedy.
Presented byArt Soireeand curated byManneqART, an innovative non-profit arts organization, this one night only event willbring to life over30 incredible creationsfrom designersaround the nationwho have taken on the challenge of creating3-D wearable artpieces frommetals, paper, spray foamand evenmelted plastic bags.
Date:Friday, November 20 from 8pm-12am
Location:The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown 3100 South Street NW, Washington, DC
Info:
Ticketed: $15 Early Bird; $25 Regular, benefiting ManneqART 501(c)3 non-profit
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About ManneqART -an innovative 501(c)3 nonprofit arts and education organization with a mission to INSPIRE CREATIVITY and REWARD EXCELLENCE in the field of WEARABLE ART. Founded in 2013 by Lee Andersen, ManneqART is patterned after the successful World of Wearable Art (WOW) competition that has been attracting 50,000 visitors to tiny Wellington, New Zealand, for nearly 25 years. Every yearManneqART reaches out to both beginningand accomplished artists of all ages andskill levels and invites them to think outsidetheir comfort zones to create artworksunlike anything you might haveseen.$10,000 in awards are given out to artists who participate in the competition, each year.
About ArtSoiree:For over six years Art Soiree used creativity and art to engage and activate the DC community through curated events, exhibitions, concerts and festivals.It’sgoal is to discover, support and promote talented contemporary artists, by providing them unique and exciting opportunities to exhibit their work and showcase their talent to a wider audience, gaining local, national and international recognition.