The Way We Are, Now: Fashion and Textiles at NIAD Art Center

Join NIAD Art Center on Saturday, September 14 to celebrate The Way We Are, Now, an exhibition and runway event showcasing the latest designs from NIAD’s beloved Fashion Class.

The unifying theme of the show is this strong and expansive sense of self. Fashion has the power to affirm and transform: what we wear tells a story about who we are and who we might one day hope to become.

Programming

Studio Trunk Show

1 to 4pm
Browse NIAD’s deep archive of one-of-a-kind textiles, jewelry, and all types of wearables in unexpected shapes, colors and textures. Also on offer: new variations on t-shirts and merch with the NIAD designs you know and love. In celebration of NIAD’s flair for fashion, we’re offering a rare sale on wearables.

Artist Performances

2pm
Fashion meets fantasy with a dance performance from NIAD artist Heather Hamann and an opera recital from Kaya Davis. Dorian Reid will give a spoken word performance powered by a lifetime of animal advocacy.

Runway Event

2:30pm to 3:30pm
Food, drinks, music, art and fashion at NIAD! See it all in motion on the NIAD runway in the culminating event of The Way We Are, Now.

Annex Gallery Exhibition

Ongoing
The Way We Are, Now: NIAD Fashion Illustrations features sketches and illustrations showcase the design talent coming out of NIAD’s Fashion Class.

More information can be found on The Way We Are, Now event page.

Artists on the Runway

Heather Hamann
Shana Harper
Raven Harper
Shantae Robinson
Heather Copus
Deatra Colbert
Maria Radilla
Karen May
Julie MacDonald
Robin Rakoczy
Jonathan Valdivias
Alice Sampson
Richard Naranjo
Carlota Rodriguez
Esme Silva
Julio Del Rio
Felicia Griffin
Christian Vassell
Halisi Noel-Johnson
Jason Powell-Smith
Arstanda Billy White

Event Accessibility

ASL and Spanish Language Interpretation will be available.

There are no stairs to enter the NIAD building. The building is one level and does not have automatic doors. The sidewalk has curb cut-outs and is wide enough for a wheelchair. Our restrooms are accessible to people using mobility devices. We have a gender neutral restroom and an adult changing station. Mask-wearing is strongly encouraged. Public transportation and affordable on-demand ride services are available.

Send your access requests to gallery@niadart.org.