What do artists do with a roll of duct tape and some trash?
“Turn it into a dress and top it with a Tiara” said Elizabeth McGhee.
She is among artists who will lead a LOCA Art Talk on Thursday April 16, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at LCAD Gallery in downtown Laguna Beach.
Everyone is encouraged to arrive wearing a festive hat to celebrate the fashionista theme.
The event is presented by LOCA in collaboration with The Artists Fund at the Festival of Arts.
Registration is now open at LOCAarts.org.
McGhee’s fashions have won multiple awards at the Recycled Runway fashion shows, presented annually at the Festival of Arts.
Similar shows, presented at Laguna Art Museum and Sawdust Festival, follow a theme of up-cycling discarded or waste materials into couture fashions, thereby reducing demand on resources and sending a message of conservation.
McGhee’s co-presenters include Carole Boller – chair of The Artists Fund Professional Development Committee.
Attendees will enjoy a close up view of several dresses, and a “behind-the-scenes” look at how artists may find materials, create textiles, assemble, and fit them for a live model on a runway. All who wear hats may pose for photos, and qualify for a fun prize drawing. Refreshments will be served, and all will receive a coupon for a post-event discount at Lumberyard Restaurant.
Registration is required, and tickets are $20 for nonmembers, $10 to LOCA general members and free to supporter level + members.
Learn more at LOCAarts.org. LCAD Gallery is located at 374 Ocean Avenue and metered parking is available on the street.