03 Sep Models and Mannequins: A Passion For Fashion
This week San Antonio is joining in on the celebration taking place in cities across the globe with its very own twist on Fashion’s Night Out. Models & Mannequins: A Passion for Fashion 2011 is a two-night event where contemporary art and fashion will meet – first at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center and then a second night at The Shops at La Cantera. If you want to join San Antonio’s best dressed community in two nights of supporting the local arts, then be sure to get your tickets and start deciding what to wear!
1st Night: 7-10 p.m., Wednesday, September 7th at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
- 8 one-of-a-kind mannequin sculptures created by top contemporary artists, available for sale to support Blue Star exhibitions and education programs
- Preview of the latest fall fashions from The Shops at La Cantera
- Cocktails and light appetizers
- Music by DJ John Mata
- Complimentary valet
2nd Night: 6-9 p.m., Thursday, September 8th at The Shops at La Cantera
- 8 one-of-a-kind mannequin sculptures created by top contemporary artists, available for sale to support Blue Star exhibitions and education programs
- Blue Star Grey Goose Vodka Lounge in front of Tiffany & Co.
- Exclusive shopping incentive: Spend $150 at The Shops at La Cantera and receive a $20 gift card – for every $20 gift card distributed, The Shops at La Cantera will donate $10 back to Blue Star
- Live music from The Ten Strings
Angelina Mata’s sculpture “Trophy Wife” is one of 8 sculptures by top contemporary artists that will be on display and available for purchase to benefit Blue Star Contemporary Art Center and the MOSAIC Educational Programming. Other participating artists include: Waddy Armstrong, Rodolfo Choperena, Ken Little & Clare Little, Alex Rubio & MOSAIC Students, Kathy Sosa, Michael Wayne, and Louisa Wheeler.
Tickets for this two-night event are $75 per person or $50 for current Blue Star Contemporary Level Members. Special pricing packages are available for eligible fashion design and merchandising students. Purchase tickets here.