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Ignite Models, v2 Nightlife, Futuretime Productions & City Pages present..
ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2012
Saturday, April 14th @ Graves 601
10th Season Anniversary Will Feature The Best in Twin Cities
Fashion, Art & Music
15 Twin Cities Fashion Designers & Boutiques
Ignite Models
DJ Bryan Gerrard
RAW Visual Artist Gallery
Hosted by Joan Erakit
To Benefit Free Arts Minnesota
(Minneapolis, MN) February 13, 2012 - Celebrating their 10th season anniversary, Ignite Models, v2 Nightlife, Futuretime Productions and City Pages present ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2012. The Twin Cities' largest fashion event, ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2012 is an opulent evening honoring the best in local fashion, art and music. Taking place on Saturday April 14th in the Graves 601 Ballroom, Envision will feature two high-impact runway shows starring lovely Ignite models who will exhibit 15 talented designers' vibrant spring ensembles. The evening with include live painting, dance beats, creative cocktails, lavish decor and of course, more than 1000 of the best looking fashion enthusiasts in town. ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2012 will be hosted by Joan Erakit of TheBrownGirlFiles. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Free Arts Minnesota.
Talented Twin Cities designers whose fresh spring looks will be seen on the runway include: Amanda Christine, Caroline Hayden, CounterCouture, Gina Marie Vintage, Kathryn V., Kjurek, Russell Bourrienne, Sara Lopez + Lizzie Hillmann and Autumn Kirchman. Local boutiques include: Atmosfere, Cliche, Drama, Karma, Local Motion and Martin Patrick 3. Accessories Designers include: Blacklist Vintage, Cayetano Legacy Collection, Inspire - by Nonmala and Gaochen, Jennifer Marie, Jennifer Merchant Designs, Larissa Loden, Renee Larson, Rewind Vintage, Roe Wolfe and Via Patina.
DJ Bryan Gerrard will spin dance beats for the runway shows. Rocco Altobelli Salon and Day Spa will provide hair styling and make-up for the models. Prima Chic and Erick Deleon of Modern Day Dapper will be styling the models.
New to this year's event, a glimmering room filled with jewels will allow guests a chance to peruse and shop for sparkling baubles from one of the several jewelry booths at ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2012.
VIP guests will enjoy a sampling of hors d'oeuvres from top Twin Cities restaurants including Barbette, Crave, Forepaughs and Lotus and beer and wine sampling from Tiger Beer and St. Croix Vineyards from 8:00 - 9:00 pm. At 9:00 pm, doors will open for general admission. The runway show will be in two parts - the first at 10:00 pm and the second at 11:00 pm.
Two artists will create live paintings at ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2012, and guests can browse the works of talented local artists in the RAW Visual Artist Gallery. The silent auction will feature the two live paintings, and a piece donated by each artist exhibited in the RAW Visual Artist Gallery, with all proceeds benefiting Free Arts MN. Artists featured in the gallery will be: Abbe Mcgray, Amy Feldt, Amy Schuster, Britney Johnson, Ian O'Neil, Jessie McNally, Rachel Mosey, Rachelle Meaghe and Sam Alley. For more on the RAW Visual Artist Gallery, please visit: www.rawartists.org/minneapolis
In addition to the proceeds from the silent auction, $1 of every presale ticket will benefit Free Arts Minnesota, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the healing powers of artistic expression into the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families. For more on Free Arts Minnesota, please visit: www.freeartsminnesota.org
General admission tickets will be $20 until April 1st and $25 after. VIP seats will be $50 for reserved seating and include the food and wine sampling starting t 8:00 pm. SEATED VIP tickets are limited. VIP Front row seats are available for $75. Please visit www.envisionmpls.com for tickets and more information - tickets are also available at the following boutiques: Atmosfere, Cliche, Drama, Karma, Local Motion, Martin Patrick3 and Rocco Altobelli salon (IDS Location.)
The Graves 601 Hotel is located at 601 1st Avenue North in downtown Minneapolis. ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2012 will take place in the Fifth Floor Ballroom of the hotel. For more on the Graves 601, please visit: www.graves601.com
Allison Hamzehpour and Jessica Cunningham founded Ignite Models in 2006 under the premise than an agency should be as committed to its models as it is to its clients. Ignite models are carefully selected based on their unique beautify and character, their strong work ethic and their love of the art. In return, Ignite is committed to providing each model with respectful, honest representation and unmatched individual attention. In the same way, Ignite is committed to forming and maintaining strong relationships with clients - big or small - engaging each with the same level care and integrity. Lastly, Ignite seeks to situate itself as as integral element of Minneapolis' burgeoning fashion scene, working with local designers and artists to create a point of view that is uniquely Minneapolis. Please visit: www.ignite-models.com for more information.
FUTURETIME & V2 Nightlife bring new and creative ideas to the world of entertainment. Their main objective is to build on their reputation and proven track record of successful events to make Futuretime & V2 Entertainment the company to turn to for exposure in the fashion and music industries. With their creative resources, industry knowledge and steadfast understanding of conceptual ideas, they bring intensity to all events ensuring success and triumph.
For more information on ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2012, please contact Natalie Auger, VimLab Promotions, 612.229.8522, natalie@vimlab.com, http://www.vimlab.com
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Ignite Models, v2 Nightlife, Futuretime Productions & City Pages present..
ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2012
Saturday, April 14th @ Graves 601
10th Season Anniversary Will Feature The Best in Twin Cities
Fashion, Art & Music
To Benefit Free Arts Minnesota
WHAT:
Envision: Artopia Spring 2012 is the Twin Cities' largest fashion event – an opulent evening celebrating the best in local fashion, art and music. Please join us for our 10th season anniversary to appreciate two high-impact runway shows with Ignite models unveiling talented local designers' effervescent looks for spring, live painting, dance beats, creative cocktails, lavish decor and much more. The evening will be hosted by Joan Erakit of TheBrownGirlFiles. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Free Arts Minnesota.
WHEN:
Saturday, April 14, 2012
8:00 pm VIP Early Entry
9:00 pm GA Entry
10:00 pm First Runway Show
11:00 pm Second Runway Show
WHERE:
Graves 601 Hotel, 5th floor Ballroom
601 First Ave. North
Minneapolis, MN. 55403
612-677-1100
FASHION/ART/MUSIC:
- Boutiques:
- Atmosfere
- Cliche
- Drama
- Karma
- Local Motion
- Martin Patrick3
- Designers:
- Amanda Christine
- Caroline Hayden
- CounterCouture
- Gina Marie Vintage
- Kathryn V.
- Kjurek
- Russell Bourrienne
- Sara Lopez + Lizzie Hillmann
- Autumn Kirchman
- Accessories Designers:
- Blacklist Vintage
- Cayetano Legacy Collection
- Jennifer Marie
- Jennifer Merchant Designs
- Larissa Loden
- Renee Larson
- Rewind Vintage
- Roe Wolfe
- Via Patina
- Host:
- Joan Erakit
- Styling:
- Prima Chic
- Erick Deleon of Modern Day Dapper
- Models:
- Ignite Models
- Music:
- DJ Bryan Gerrard
- Art:
- RAW Visual Artist Gallery Artists:
- Abbe Mcgray
- Amy Feldt
- Amy Schuster
- Britney Johnson
- Ian O’Neil
- Jessie McNally
- Rachel Mosey
- Rachelle Meaghe
- Sam Alley
- Restaurant Sampling (VIP Only)
- Barbette
- Crave
- Forepaughs
- Lotus
- Beer & Wine Sampling (VIP Only)
- St. Croix Vineyards
- Tiger Beer
TICKETS:
$75 VIP+ Front Row
$50 VIP Seats (Limited Quantities)
$20 GA through April 1st/ $25 GA after
Purchase tickets online at: www.envisionmpls.com
*In addition to the proceeds from the silent auction on two live paintings and a piece donated by each of the artists exhibited in the RAW Visual Artist Gallery, $1 of every presale ticket will benefit Free Arts Minnesota, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the healing powers of artistic expression into the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families. For more on Free Arts Minnesota, please visit: www.freeartsminnesota.org
Note: Print-ready images of past ENVISION: Artopia runway shows are available upon request.
PRESS CONTACT:
Natalie Auger
VimLab Promotions
612.229.8522
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