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Recycled Runway 2025

Join Us for a Night of Creativity and Sustainable Style Experience the excitement of a live runway show in a remarkable art space. Back after sold-out shows in 2023 and 2019, AMP’s Recycled Runway brings together designers of all ages and abilities to showcase wearable art made from materials that would otherwise be discarded. This year, the runway spotlight will be on designers’ sheer creativity—and how sustainability can inspire extraordinary artistic breakthroughs. The Runway at the Mural: Two Art Forms,…

when

May 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

where

90 Whiting St
Winsted, 06098 United States

cost

40 – 95

contact

American Mural Project

(860) 379-3006

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Join Us for a Night of Creativity and Sustainable Style
Experience the excitement of a live runway show in a remarkable art space. Back after sold-out shows in 2023 and 2019, AMP’s Recycled Runway brings together designers of all ages and abilities to showcase wearable art made from materials that would otherwise be discarded. This year, the runway spotlight will be on designers’ sheer creativity—and how sustainability can inspire extraordinary artistic breakthroughs.

The Runway at the Mural: Two Art Forms, One Incredible Evening
Models will take to the runway alongside AMP’s remarkable 120-foot-long indoor Art of Work mural that celebrates the stories of workers—and the power of working together. This unique pairing highlights the art of fashion design and clothes-making while raising awareness about sustainability in the fashion industry. All event proceeds benefit the American Mural Project’s hands-on education programs for kids and teens.

Come Be Inspired!
– See the art of up-and-coming designers—from students to professionals.
– Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and connection with fellow art enthusiasts.
– Support AMP’s creative educational programs.
– Join a growing movement that values sustainability in art and fashion.

More Than a Runway—Your Special Evening Includes:
– The Recycled Runway show emceed by comedic playwright Jacques Lamarre
– Up-close runway seats or balcony tickets and access to all three levels of AMP’s renovated mill gallery
– Deejayed dance party with light show after the runway presentation
– Dessert reception with cash/credit bar
– The opportunity to meet the designers and models
– A chance to win eco-friendly raffle prizes while showing your support an arts nonprofit

Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 10
Doors: 6pm
Runway: 7pm
Cash/credit bar
Dance Party and Dessert Reception follow the Runway show.
All proceeds benefit the American Mural Project (AMP), a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

This event is family-friendly. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. (Please note the sale of alcohol and amplified music).

SPONSOR THE RUNWAY: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/runway-2025-sponsorships
BUY TICKETS ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recycled-runway-2025-tickets-1279655446889?aff=oddtdtcreator

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