WEARABLE ART & RUNWAY FASHION SHOW

2023

2024

The 18th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"FLY AWAY!" - February 17, 2024

Ellie Grace

The 18th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Ellie Grace.

Photos courtesy of Phillip Flippo.

Hillary Saffran and Ron the lighting guy.

Hillary Saffran served as Master of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!

2023

The 17th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Unlocked!" - February 18, 2023

Liella Singh

The 17th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Liella Singh.

Hillary Saffran and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!

Intro

Hillary Saffran opened the show, showing off her moves!

2022

The 16th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Glacier Glamor!" - February 19, 2022

3000-21

The 16th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performanc were opened by Brian Daniels and Anthony Hastings of the band "3000-21".

Hillary Saffran and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!

Let the Sun Shine In

Designed, created, and modeled by Sandra McMillian

This creation was inspired after long nights in the dark of winter with lack of daylight. The collection of used mini blinds required some mathematical formula of shapes to create these angles within angles. Geometry at its finest. The spacing allows light to enter rejuvenating our souls and aligning the planets for love to steer the stars. Let Peace guide our planet.

2021

"Wearable Art Special"
February 19 and 20, 2021

2020

The 14th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"All Shook Up!" - February 15, 2020

Justin Pendergrass and Michael Sisson of Newsense Music Entertainment

The 14th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performance were opened by Justin Pendergrass and Michael Sisson of Newsense Music Entertainment.

Hillary Saffran

Hillary Saffran (pictured) and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!

2019

The 13th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Bewitched!" - February 16, 2019

Devon Shaw and Jason Howard.

The 13th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

Both the 3pm Matinee and the 7pm Evening Performanc were opened by Devon Shaw and Jason Howard.

Pam Huyck and Hillary Saffran

Pam Huyck and Hillary Saffran served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!

2018

The 12th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Parallel Universe!" - February 17, 2018

Adam Patterson

The 12th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

Both shows were opened by Adam Patterson.

Pam Huyck and Becky McLaughlin

Pam Huyck and Becky McLaughlin served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!

2017

The 11th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Odyssey!" - February 18, 2017

John Stroup and Tim Grady

The 11th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

The 3pm Matinee was opened by John Stroup and Tim Grady.

Jerry Wessling and Michael Consalo

The 7pm Evening performance was opened by The Jerry Wessling Band, consisting of Jerry Wessling and Michael Consalo.

2016

The 10th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Diamond Decadence!" - February 20, 2016

Andrew Penyak

The 10th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

Both performances were opened by Andrew Penyak.

Randy Robinson

Randy Robinson (left) and Pam Huyck served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!

2015

The 9th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Ice Breaker!" - February 21, 2015

Elaine Albertson, Kay Gouwens, Patty Meyer, and Jean Snyder

The 9th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

Both performances were opened by Spin Cycle: Elaine Albertson, Kay Gouwens, Patty Meyer, and Jean Snyder. They are part of the Alaska Sound Celebration Chapter of Sweet Adelines International.

Randy Robinson and Hillary Saffran

Randy Robinson and Hillary Saffran served as Masters of Ceremony. Both performances were sold out!

2014

The 8th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Blown Away!" - February 15, 2014

Pat Wake

The 8th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

Pat Wake opened both performances.

Randy Robinson and Hillary Saffran served as Masters of Ceremony.

Sound Man

Designed, Created and Modeled by Josh Fryfogle

For the past eight years, Josh has served as audio technician for the VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show.

Thanks, Josh!

2013

The 7th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Arctic Attitude!" - February 16, 2013

Gerygone & Twig

The 7th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

"Gerygone & Twig", the indie/folk band consisting of Alex Lindgren, Grace Kari, Rainy Hastings, and Brandon Murak, opened both performances.

Randy Robinson and Carmen Summerfield served as Masters of Ceremony.

Art on Fire

Designed and Created by Pat Garley, Nan Potts, and Carmen Summerfield
Modeled by Pat Garley and Carmen Summerfield

Come watch hot liquid iron being poured, bars of red-hot steel being forged, hand-made pieces of pottery taking on a beautiful glaze in flames, and glass being transformed by a hot flame. All at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla this June!

For more information, visit the 2012 Art on Fire archieve page.

2012

The 6th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Valley Vogue!" - February 18, 2012

Myriah Thomas and Carmen Summerfield

The 6th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show was performed at the Palmer Depot, with both a 3pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening performance.

Myriah Thomas (left) was the Master of Ceremonies, shown here with Carmen Summerfield, president of the Valley Arts Alliance.

The Matanuska Winds

The Matanuska Winds brass quintet opened the 7pm evening performance.

2011

The 5th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Anything Goes!" - February 19, 2011

Myriah Thomas

Myriah Thomas was Master of Ceremonies at the 5th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show, held February 19 at the Palmer Depot.

This year we added a 2pm matinee performance in addition to the regular 7pm pereformance.

Lulu Small

Lulu Small, the talented acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, opened our 7pm evening performance.

Matanuska Winds (not shown), a brass ensemble headed by Gleo Huyck, opened our 2pm matinee performance.

2010

The 4th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Colony Couture!" - February 20, 2010

Carmen Summerfield

Carmen Summerfield, president of the Valley Arts Alliance, was Master of Ceremonies at the 4th annual Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show, held February 20 at the Palmer Depot.

Josh Fryfogle

Josh Fryfogle, the talented acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, opened our event with a selection of his music.

2009

The Third Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Bring It On!" - February 21, 2009

Dusty Bannon

Dusty Bannon, the talented acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, opens the Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show at the Palmer Depot in Palmer, Alaska, on Saturday night, February 21, 2009.

Late Night in Gotham

Designed and Created by Jessica Newton
Modeled by the artist

This Goth art-deco outfit is all needle-felted wool, so no stitching anywhere! Which means "no strings attached" to this lady!

Meeting this elegance in a dark alley would be intimidating!

2008

The Second Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Overdone!" - February 16, 2008

Myriah Moore and Carmen Summerfield

Myriah Moore (left) was the Master of Ceremonies, shown here with Carmen Summerfield, president of the Valley Arts Alliance.

The Wearable Art Show was held on Saturday, February 16 at the Palmer Depot.

Catch and Release

by Artist Jessica Newton. Modeled by the artist..
It's bright, it's bold! This salmon jump coat reveals an al "luring" green metallic "lure" with hook for catching the coat. Jessica Newton confesses she wouldn't wear it to meet the in-laws, even if they were avid fishermen. This fishin' lady is smokin' and never overdone!

2007

The 1st Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show

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WEARABLE ART & RUNWAY FASHION SHOW

2024

The 18th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "FLY AWAY!" - February 17, 2024

2023

The 17th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Unlocked!" - February 18, 2023

2022

The 16th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Glacier Glamor!" - February 19, 2022

2021

"Wearable Art Special" February 19 and 20, 2021

2020

The 14th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "All Shook Up!" - February 15, 2020

2019

The 13th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Bewitched!" - February 16, 2019

2018

The 12th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Parallel Universe!" - February 17, 2018

2017

The 11th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Odyssey!" - February 18, 2017

2016

The 10th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Diamond Decadence!" - February 20, 2016

2015

The 9th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Ice Breaker!" - February 21, 2015

2014

The 8th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Blown Away!" - February 15, 2014

2013

The 7th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Arctic Attitude!" - February 16, 2013

2012

The 6th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Valley Vogue!" - February 18, 2012

2011

The 5th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Anything Goes!" - February 19, 2011

2010

The 4th Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Colony Couture!" - February 20, 2010

2009

The Third Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Bring It On!" - February 21, 2009

2008

The Second Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show "Overdone!" - February 16, 2008

2007

The 1st Annual VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show

The 18th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"FLY AWAY!" - February 17, 2024

The 17th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Unlocked!" - February 18, 2023

The 16th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Glacier Glamor!" - February 19, 2022

"Wearable Art Special"
February 19 and 20, 2021

The 14th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"All Shook Up!" - February 15, 2020

The 13th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Bewitched!" - February 16, 2019

The 12th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Parallel Universe!" - February 17, 2018

The 11th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Odyssey!" - February 18, 2017

The 10th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Diamond Decadence!" - February 20, 2016

The 9th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Ice Breaker!" - February 21, 2015

The 8th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Blown Away!" - February 15, 2014

The 7th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Arctic Attitude!" - February 16, 2013

The 6th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Valley Vogue!" - February 18, 2012

The 5th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Anything Goes!" - February 19, 2011

The 4th Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Colony Couture!" - February 20, 2010

The Third Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Bring It On!" - February 21, 2009

The Second Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show
"Overdone!" - February 16, 2008

The 1st Annual
VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show