{"id":2992,"date":"2025-03-13T14:11:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T18:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/a2w\/2025\/03\/13\/art2wear-pop-up-gallery-and-live-event-at-the-gregg-museum\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T22:04:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:04:28","slug":"art2wear-pop-up-gallery-and-live-event-at-the-gregg-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/a2w\/2025\/03\/13\/art2wear-pop-up-gallery-and-live-event-at-the-gregg-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Art2Wear pop-up gallery and live event at the Gregg Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article was written by Kelsey Bohn and originally appeared in the Technician. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.technicianonline.com\/culture\/art2wear-pop-up-gallery-and-live-event-at-the-gregg-museum\/article_7db94c38-f972-11ef-bebb-d3659a047f72.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>See the original<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gregg Museum of Art and Design opened a new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gregg.arts.ncsu.edu\/exhibitions\/\">Pop-Up Gallery Lounge<\/a>\u00a0entitled \u201cArt2Wear: Through the Archives\u201d Tuesday. The exhibition is in partnership with NC State\u2019s Art2Wear club, which hosts an annual student-led showcase that displays a variety of innovative, wearable art designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gallery will include a vast history of archival looks, photos and repurposed art from over 20 years of Art2Wear shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keerthi Nagapudi, a fourth-year in design studies and a co-director of Art2Wear, explained how the gallery provides a unique opportunity for the community to interact with the designs in an up-close, intimate way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere is such a rich history to Art2Wear, and we wanted to show that,\u201d Nagapudi said. \u201cIn the lounge, you can see a timeline and a showcase wall that has pictures and descriptions about artwork from the very beginning to now.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lounge will promote a cozy, leisurely experience that invites visitors to take time to notice the intricate details that designers meticulously crafted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese collections and designs are so personal to the designer, and that being overlooked is tragic,\u201d Nagapudi said. \u201cI\u2019m really glad they have a platform to shine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"with-image wp-block-ncst-highlight\">\n    <h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2>\n    <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/a2w\/\"\n      class=\"highlight__link\"\n    >\n              <div class=\"highlight__image-container\">\n          <div class=\"highlight__image-background\">\n            <img \n              decoding=\"async\"\n              class=\"highlight__image wp-image-33902\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC03270.jpg\"\n              alt=\"student model walks runway for Art2Wear\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"highlight__text-container\">\n        <h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Art2Wear: Revive<\/h3>\n                  <p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Art2Wear 2025 reinvents the traditional runway show, turning the beautiful Gregg Museum of Art and Design into a dynamic stage for wearable art. The models are stationed as living exhibits throughout the museum, inviting the audience to explore, engage, and appreciate the craftsmanship, designs, and ideas of NC State students up close.<\/p>\n                          <p class=\"highlight__cta\">\n            <span class=\"text\">Learn about the 2025 Exhibition<\/span>\n            <span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n              <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"><\/use>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n          <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea for a partnership with the museum arose in tandem with the desire to further engage those at NC State and the greater community with Art2Wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Sara Segerlin, the director of the Gregg Museum, began her role, she dedicated herself to making the Gregg a collaborative, community-centered space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Gregg Museum is a nontraditional classroom for NC State students to explore subject matter in coursework to enhance learning and also cultivate projects,\u201d Segerlin said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Segerlin described the partnership between the Gregg and Art2Wear as mutually beneficial. The Gregg provides a space for Art2Wear to host their event in a nontraditional format while simultaneously accomplishing their own goal to foster learning and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI hope that this exhibition will promote Art2Wear and the College of Design to a broader audience,\u201d Segerlin said. \u201cI want the NC State community to feel celebrated and to have pride in the legacy of Art2Wear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On April 24, Art2Wear will host a live event entitled \u201cRevive\u201d at the Gregg Museum. This show challenges designers to reimagine traditional ideas into wearable art that can be presented creatively to an audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lydia Spears, a fourth-year studying art and design, is a co-director of Art2Wear. She said the event encourages designers to expand the reveal of their collections past a fashion show and into an immersive story with elements such as choreography and audience interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis year we\u2019re doing a more elaborate style, where the crowd goes through the museum, but the looks are placed throughout in minimal sets,\u201d Spears said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates a more dynamic show, where the nontraditional nature of the art matches the personalization that an abstract viewing experience provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re trying to make our identity as a club not just about being a fashion show or an art show, but a mix between the two,\u201d Spears said. \u201cWe wanted our designers to do something more noncommercial than a fashion show.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating wearable artwork for a live event demands careful attention to many non-visual aspects. Designers must consider how to create breathable designs and select dynamic models in order to carry out a set between three and five minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elle Newkirk, a fourth-year studying environmental design in architecture and a designer for Art2Wear, has tackled the performance aspect of this year\u2019s show by selecting dancers to model her collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was really excited when I heard that the show was going to be a different format this year,\u201d Newkirk said. \u201cThe opportunity to do a live art performance in the Gregg instead of the runway has been really cool, especially in getting to work with my models.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newkirk spoke about creating a collection of three looks called \u201cPalingenesis,\u201d which incorporates the theme \u201cRevive\u201d by exploring how traditional Korean fashion is reinvented by new generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn Asia, there\u2019s a pretty big movement of young people modernizing their traditional wear, and I\u2019m creating my own spin on that,\u201d Newkirk said. \u201cI\u2019m exploring the little rebirths and deaths you go through as you continue to grow and learn, and each of the three looks represent a different aspect of that process.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each collection displayed at \u201cRevive\u201d will bring an entirely unique take on the theme, coupled with a performance set to reinforce their vision and immerse the audience into a night of creativity, appreciation and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cArt2Wear: Through the Archives\u201d at the Gregg Museum of Art and Design will be open to the public from March 4 through July 5. The live event, \u201cRevive,\u201d will take place April 24, also at the Gregg. Ticket sales for \u201cRevive\u201d will begin March 17. More information can be found on Art2Wear\u2019s Instagram, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ncsuart2wear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@ncsuart2wear<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article was written by Kelsey Bohn and originally appeared in the Technician. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.technicianonline.com\/culture\/art2wear-pop-up-gallery-and-live-event-at-the-gregg-museum\/article_7db94c38-f972-11ef-bebb-d3659a047f72.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>See the original<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>This post was <a href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/blog\/2025\/03\/13\/art2wear-pop-up-galler\/\">originally published<\/a> in College of Design Blog.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header {\"block\":\"ncst\/default-post-header\"} -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header {\"caption\":\"One of Art2Wear\u2019s most talented and playful designers, Adrienne Mackenzie now teaches the next wave of Art2Wear designers at NC State\u2019s College of Design. As an Art2Wear faculty advisor, Adrienne\u2019s influence has proved invaluable and pushed the show to greater heights, as shown above by her 2013 design.\",\"displayCategoryID\":387,\"showDate\":false} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>This article was written by Kelsey Bohn and originally appeared in the Technician. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.technicianonline.com\/culture\/art2wear-pop-up-gallery-and-live-event-at-the-gregg-museum\/article_7db94c38-f972-11ef-bebb-d3659a047f72.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>See the original<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Gregg Museum of Art and Design opened a new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gregg.arts.ncsu.edu\/exhibitions\/\">Pop-Up Gallery Lounge<\/a>\u00a0entitled \u201cArt2Wear: Through the Archives\u201d Tuesday. The exhibition is in partnership with NC State\u2019s Art2Wear club, which hosts an annual student-led showcase that displays a variety of innovative, wearable art designs.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The gallery will include a vast history of archival looks, photos and repurposed art from over 20 years of Art2Wear shows.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keerthi Nagapudi, a fourth-year in design studies and a co-director of Art2Wear, explained how the gallery provides a unique opportunity for the community to interact with the designs in an up-close, intimate way.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThere is such a rich history to Art2Wear, and we wanted to show that,\u201d Nagapudi said. \u201cIn the lounge, you can see a timeline and a showcase wall that has pictures and descriptions about artwork from the very beginning to now.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The lounge will promote a cozy, leisurely experience that invites visitors to take time to notice the intricate details that designers meticulously crafted.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThese collections and designs are so personal to the designer, and that being overlooked is tragic,\u201d Nagapudi said. \u201cI\u2019m really glad they have a platform to shine.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/highlight {\"heading\":\"Art2Wear: Revive\",\"teaser\":\"Art2Wear 2025 reinvents the traditional runway show, turning the beautiful Gregg Museum of Art and Design into a dynamic stage for wearable art. The models are stationed as living exhibits throughout the museum, inviting the audience to explore, engage, and appreciate the craftsmanship, designs, and ideas of NC State students up close.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/a2w\/\",\"callToAction\":\"Learn about the 2025 Exhibition\",\"imageID\":33902,\"imageURL\":\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC03270.jpg\",\"imageAlt\":\"student model walks runway for Art2Wear\"} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The idea for a partnership with the museum arose in tandem with the desire to further engage those at NC State and the greater community with Art2Wear.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When Sara Segerlin, the director of the Gregg Museum, began her role, she dedicated herself to making the Gregg a collaborative, community-centered space.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThe Gregg Museum is a nontraditional classroom for NC State students to explore subject matter in coursework to enhance learning and also cultivate projects,\u201d Segerlin said.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Segerlin described the partnership between the Gregg and Art2Wear as mutually beneficial. The Gregg provides a space for Art2Wear to host their event in a nontraditional format while simultaneously accomplishing their own goal to foster learning and community engagement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI hope that this exhibition will promote Art2Wear and the College of Design to a broader audience,\u201d Segerlin said. \u201cI want the NC State community to feel celebrated and to have pride in the legacy of Art2Wear.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On April 24, Art2Wear will host a live event entitled \u201cRevive\u201d at the Gregg Museum. This show challenges designers to reimagine traditional ideas into wearable art that can be presented creatively to an audience.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lydia Spears, a fourth-year studying art and design, is a co-director of Art2Wear. She said the event encourages designers to expand the reveal of their collections past a fashion show and into an immersive story with elements such as choreography and audience interaction.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThis year we\u2019re doing a more elaborate style, where the crowd goes through the museum, but the looks are placed throughout in minimal sets,\u201d Spears said.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This creates a more dynamic show, where the nontraditional nature of the art matches the personalization that an abstract viewing experience provides.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWe're trying to make our identity as a club not just about being a fashion show or an art show, but a mix between the two,\u201d Spears said. \u201cWe wanted our designers to do something more noncommercial than a fashion show.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Creating wearable artwork for a live event demands careful attention to many non-visual aspects. Designers must consider how to create breathable designs and select dynamic models in order to carry out a set between three and five minutes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Elle Newkirk, a fourth-year studying environmental design in architecture and a designer for Art2Wear, has tackled the performance aspect of this year\u2019s show by selecting dancers to model her collection.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI was really excited when I heard that the show was going to be a different format this year,\u201d Newkirk said. \u201cThe opportunity to do a live art performance in the Gregg instead of the runway has been really cool, especially in getting to work with my models.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Newkirk spoke about creating a collection of three looks called \u201cPalingenesis,\u201d which incorporates the theme \u201cRevive\u201d by exploring how traditional Korean fashion is reinvented by new generations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cIn Asia, there\u2019s a pretty big movement of young people modernizing their traditional wear, and I\u2019m creating my own spin on that,\u201d Newkirk said. \u201cI\u2019m exploring the little rebirths and deaths you go through as you continue to grow and learn, and each of the three looks represent a different aspect of that process.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each collection displayed at \u201cRevive\u201d will bring an entirely unique take on the theme, coupled with a performance set to reinforce their vision and immerse the audience into a night of creativity, appreciation and community engagement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cArt2Wear: Through the Archives\u201d at the Gregg Museum of Art and Design will be open to the public from March 4 through July 5. The live event, \u201cRevive,\u201d will take place April 24, also at the Gregg. Ticket sales for \u201cRevive\u201d will begin March 17. More information can be found on Art2Wear\u2019s Instagram, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ncsuart2wear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@ncsuart2wear<\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>This article was written by Kelsey Bohn and originally appeared in the Technician. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.technicianonline.com\/culture\/art2wear-pop-up-gallery-and-live-event-at-the-gregg-museum\/article_7db94c38-f972-11ef-bebb-d3659a047f72.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>See the original<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was written by Kelsey Bohn and originally appeared in the Technician. See the original. 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