Photo by Kris Johnson | A part of the fashion showcase, hair, makeup artists and stylists Melissa Arens and Meleah Loyah will be presenting their concept “Earth Intruders.” From left to right, the photo features Cloey Grote as a Sun Goddess, Glory Legget as the red headed Queen Elizabeth, Anna Wise in the red hood as a Spanish gypsy, Heather Jenkins representing a distraught princess and Penelope Starr, who represents the death of Earth and the consequences of war
On Friday, April 8, Art Amiss and The Idle Class magazine will host the second annual Black Apple Awards event to honor and celebrate Arkansas artists, musicians and creatives.
The party starts at 5:30 p.m. for VIP at The Garden Room, 215 W. Dickson St. Tickets are $25 for a VIP, which includes the exclusive performance at 6 p.m. and hors d’oeuvres, or $10 for all access at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at idleclassmag.com
I have been the fashion director for Art Amiss since 2009, a local non profit that has been around for over 10 years now. Art Amiss has a board of five members; President Bo Counts, Music Director Eric Jensen, Visual Arts Kayla Rene Moore, Literary Director Yani Ko and myself.
The purpose of Art amiss is to host art related events in the community, and have the proceeds go back into the local art community. We’ve teamed up with editor Kody Ford of The Idle Classto create the second Annual “Black Apple Awards” event. This event selects, recognizes and celebrates “The Best of” in the arts throughout the state of Arkansas. As the Fashion director, I am in charge of producing the fashion show for this event. Art Amiss fashion shows always feature a variety of local artists and designers broken up into segments with each demonstrating a different form of art. These segments are put together to create one big show.
Here is a sneak peek at what will be shown on the runway for Art Amiss Fashion/ Black Apple 2016:
Photo by Maliah Bewley Pinkleton | Jessy Massy, of Good Things Boutique will present “Eco Gypsy,” featuring modeling by Lexi Nelson (pictured) and Emily Reece. Hair and makeup styled by Melissa Arens. Eco Gypsy is an “ethereal show honoring natural beauty, our Mother Earth, and of treading lightly with grace. Featuring fruit pigmented makeup, natural, non-toxic clothing, and handcrafted accessories from Good Things Boutique, this segment represents eco-friendly fashion for the gypsy-loving soul.”
Photo by MADDjaxx Jacqueline Manhattan and Chadd.Wilson will be presenting “BADDjaxx” at the Black Apple Awards Show. The design duo incorporate non-traditional materials and innovative construction techniques to produce a collection that is both, conceptually rich and visually seductive.
Photo by Kassy Gross | Keely Wake, of Flora & Fauuna, creates one-of-a-kind, wearable art, from raw gems and minerals, many of which are found, right here in Northwest Arkansas. Pictured are models Zoe Ervin and Samantha Bear, with hair and makeup by Melissa Arens.
Photo by Cannon McNair
Jenny Tuz will present her concept “Braids” at the Black Apple Awards fashion showcase. Modeling by Katy Claire Tipton.
Photo Submitted by The Society of Bearded Men | The Society of Bearded Men (S.O.B.’s) will be featured at the Black Apple Awards. Styling done by the men themselves and Amy Johnson. The S.O.B.’s are: Russel Sims, Dustin Rodriguez, Caleb Quinn, Christopher Puckett and Troy Hawley.
Photo by Kassy Gross | Blair Koons models “Headress” from Avant Garde Hair Design and Headpieces by Amanda Hallam at Mayapple Salon and Boutique. The piece was inspired by alternative hair shows and fantasy hairstyles. Makeup styled by Jacque Shirley.
Black Apple Awards Show 2016
What: Art Amiss and Idle Class Magazine host an awards show for Arkansas artists featuring a live art, music and fashion showcase and cocktails.
Where: The Garden Room, 215 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville
When: Friday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Ticket Options: $27.81 for a VIP exclusive performance at 6 p.m. and hors d’oeuvres; $11.96 for all access at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at idleclassmag.com
