ArtPop Street Gallery has announced the return of its annual Upcycled Fashion Show and Fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Blume Studios. Now in its fifth year, the event will feature 15 commissioned fashion designers each unveiling bold, one-of-a-kind runway pieces crafted from retired ArtPop billboard vinyls.

At the heart of this effort is ArtPop’s Upcycling Initiative, which repurposes vinyl materials from its Cities Program, an annual juried exhibition showcasing the work of 20 regional artists on donated billboards and other public media throughout the region.

“The visibility artists receive through the Cities Program is significant,” says ArtPop Street Gallery founder and executive director Wendy Hickey. “The overall value of the annual billboard campaign is estimated at approximately $8.5 million. Of that total, $1.5 million is attributed to static billboard placements.” 

Each year, the Upcycling Initiative and yearly fashion show helps divert more than 13,400 square feet of vinyl utilized during the Cities Program from landfills.

With over 400 distinguished guests expected, including cultural tastemakers, community leaders, and art enthusiasts, this highly anticipated fundraiser is an opportunity to champion local talent and support the region’s creative economy.

Founder and executive director Wendy Hickey welcomes the opportunity to share more about this yearly event and how the community can support.

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