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Director’s Note Transformation is in the air, in our political system, in our eating habits and our health.

Transformation is a keystone of the cycle of life. From birth to death, we travel a continual path of choice and change. That is the journey we will travel in this show. The past year has experienced great migrations of people, a house divided, pandemics and terrorism, but it has also been a year of marriage equality, humanity towards others, collaboration, transgender acceptance and a collective coming together to make our world a better place. Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities (CCAH) works to make our small part of the world a better place, too. The dedication that so many put into this show translates into money for arts education in our schools. Why is this important? In this day and age, it takes creativity to succeed. The arts are proven to improve students’ test scores in core subjects and to teach important 21st century skills like divergent thinking, critical analysis and bigger vision planning. So I must thank the models who I have had the pleasure to watch transform through our experience together; the designers who make environmental choices in their art and lead the way in helping to protect our earth; the dancers who rehearse for months to create movement that makes us think; and the artists who create imagery that inspires us. The creative tribe in the Roaring Fork Valley is strong. Thank you for being part of it!

Amy Kimberly

The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities builds community through art. We do this every day through our arts education programs, a top notch gallery, a gift store (focusing on local arts and manufacturing), The Carbondale Creative District (empowering economic development in our creative industries) and The Launchpad (a home for creativity and community events such as this show), plus Día de Los Muertos and the Carbondale Mountain Fair. CCAH depends on memberships, grants, donations and earned income to provide our services. We hope you will join us in assuring there is access to art for all. www.carbondalearts.com

Are You An Art lover?

The R2 Art Gallery is pleased to announce our 2016 gallery exhibition schedule. We are so proud of the caliber of artists that surround us in the Roaring Fork Valley and we hope you will take the time to experience this world-class art.

3/4 - 3/25 Wilderness Workshop Artists In Residence and Greg Watts Photography 4/1 - 4/22 Private Lives featuring Shelly Safir Marolt 4/29 - 5/27 Sprick/Bowlby/Kemp/Tonozzi 6/3 - 6/24 Mandalas featuring Dick Carter 7/1 - 7/30 Anderson Ranch 50th Anniversary Retrospective Photography Show 8/5 - 9/3 Clay National XI/The Scale of Intimacy

with the Carbondale Clay Center

9/9 - 9/30 Mind Trips featuring Patty Ringer 10/7 - 11/5 Prints and Poetry

with Johanna Mueller and Cameron Scott

11/18 - 12/29 Deck the Walls Holiday Show Photo by Karina Wang

The whole works Designer Challenge Green is the New Black designers are eligible to win up to $1,000 in prize money. Designer lines are assessed by a panel of judges for the following awards: $500 for Best Overall collection, $250 for Most Fashion Forward and $250 for Most Original. The Whole Works serves designers who are looking for small-run cut-and-sew production, and who are dedicated to manufacturing high-quality products in a sustainable and ethical way. Working in partnership with GarCo Sewing Works, a non-profit employment preparation program that teaches production sewing to women, The Whole Works is addressing the need for dignified, well-paying jobs, while responding to the desire for American-made goods.

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The Betty Jane schuss memorial Gardens The gardens around The Launchpad will bloom and fruit this year thanks to the Betty Jane Schuss Foundation.

New additions this year are the Valley Settlement vegetable gardens, the expansion of our sculpture garden, and more benches and tables. These gardens are public spaces for you to enjoy and share.

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FEATURE From Unassuming to Alluring The transformation of a GITNB model

By Deborah Colley

runner, full-time mom and pilates inCCAH is in its 8th year of its GITNB structor was excited to join the cast in Fashion Show, and with approximately 2015, but remembers feeling stiff and 6 weeks of rehearsals that lead up to self-conscious at the beginning of reeach show, director Amy Kimberly has hearsals. As she got more time walking accrued about 48 weeks of to the music and learning “Being experience bringing the inner about clothes, she started performer out of over 60-plus getting more confident and among volunteer models. This year, playful, and loved playing a so many Kimberly is more aware than different character for each ever of the alchemy that takes creative people fashion line. “By makeup place within each individu- and supporting time you have fully morphed al that participates. “I love one another into another personality for watching the models go from each outfit,” Vickers said. on stage awkward to amazing in such “Being among so many creallows a supportive atmosphere,” ative people and supporting said Kimberly, “and now one another on stage allows everyone that I think of it, I guess that everyone to let go and enjoy to let go aspect really is my favorite being in the show. And who and enjoy…” doesn’t love to get made up part of the GITNB fashion show experience.” and wear false eyelashes?”

Vickers will be in this year’s GITNB as Although a handful of the volunteer a model and is also making her debut as models participate because they love an aerialist! to perform, many are new to the expeContinued on page 10 rience. Carrie Vickers, a professional

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THANK YOU!

This show is a huge production of love and energy. The models and dancers have put countless hours into rehearsals. A BIG thank you to all of them!

You make our world go ’round!

Emma Dancinger Shawn Tonozzi The Town of Carbondale Eric Brendlinger and crew Dos Gringos Pan and Fork Restaurant Dana Gansssle Ellis Terri Ritchie Mike Rand Brian Colley Staci Dickerson The Third Street Center The Sopris Sun KDNK Radio Sue Drinker Sopris Liquor and Wine Marble Distillery Roaring Fork Beer Company Jane Bachrach Beth White Jeremiah Hutchins Brandon McDuffy Osmia Organics The Whole Works Petal and Leaf The Hair Bar

The CCAH Board Dan Giese Pam Rosenthal Evan Cree Beth Wysong Alix Knipe Alejandra Rico Errko Alm Jody Ensign Regna Jones Jessica Cabe Sue Schnitzer

The Dessert Reception

Thanks to all the businesses and individuals that supplied us with sweetness!

Allegria Village Smithy Sunshine and Moons

Sweet Coloradough Back Country Brownies John Busscher Town.

The Lovely Cocktail Servers Kelly Lemere Hannah Thimsen Fallon Nickelsen Katie Montie Vanessa Porras Vanessa Gilbert Jessica Binx Chelsie Tubman Jennifer Lauckhart Lauren Martindale Emily Harrison Audrey McLaughlin Nicki Nelson Hannah Mink Sarah Morehouse Collette Newell

Photos by Christine Szeredy

Special Thanks

True Nature Healing Arts Maciej Mrotek Faboo Clothing Cool Brick Studios

Thank You to anyone

we inadvertently left off this list. We appreciate everyone’s assistance in putting on this incredible event.

We Transform!

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CREDITS

PRODUCTION

This production takes a tribe to create. We thank all those who have dedicated so many long hours and amazing creativity to the project.

Director: Amy Kimberly Assistant Director, Stage Manager/ Model Liaison: Regna Jones

Dessert Reception: Pam Rosenthal Designer Challenge Judges: Monika Oginski, Faboo Clothing; Sadye Harvey and Julia Marshall, The Whole Works; Kathy Hansel, Jewelry Designer; Jennifer Laukhart, Cocktail Crew Coordinator GITNB Stylist Coordinator: Jessi Hinker Hair and Makeup Stylists: Brittany Sutherland, Glow Skin

Dance Choreography: Deborah Colley Projection Mapping & Stylist: Laura Stover Model Coordinator/Assistant Stage Manager:

Pam Williams and Andrea Bersson Audio Visual: Alchemy AVSC Projection Mapping: Evan Gaspar Set Logistics & Design: Chris Erickson Music/DJ: Eric Allen

Therapy, glowskintherapy.com; Ivy Arneson, Molly Douglas and Jessica Wurtsmith, Narcissus Salon, narcissushairsalon. com; Larissi Godoi, Makeup Artist, larii.godoi@gmail. com; Joy Rosenberg; Megan Hansen, Hair Bar; Becky Johnson, Bombshell Salon of Carbondale, bombshellsalonco. com; Magdalena Gambutti, Pro Makeup; mallegambuti.com; Juliette Nelson, A Sanctuary Salon & Spa, asanctuaryspa.com; Cora Sepsey, Last Chance Salon; Saffron Burrows

Wardrobe Mistress: Kether Axelrod Skrim Box Animation: JJ Painter of Skyablaze Videography: Drinker Durrance Graphics

and Muse Motion

Box Office Coordinator: Alta Otto Box Construction: Mike Rand of Hanging Lake Studios Illustration: Brian Colley and Staci Dickerson Photos by Christine Szeredy

Libations Manager: Evan Cree and Shawn Tonozzi

Photo by Karina Wang

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The incredible fashion lines, the professional hair and makeup, the runway, and the high tech lighting and sound help to solidify the transformation as well. Photographer Beth White was so intrigued with the transformation that she decided to capture it in 2015. She completed an impressive photo series of before and after images of participating models, capturing the transformation. A selection of these images are currently on display at The Launchpad (76 S. 4th St, Carbondale), through March 25.

Tonight, as you watch the show, imagine the personal landscape of each of model that walks the runway. There are moms, teachers, bankers, yoga instructors, forest service employees, nurses, lifeguards, chefs, chiropractors, mixologists, architects, farmers, high school students, an art installer, a ranch hand, and the list goes on. Each of these models perform in the fashion show to experience a transformation from head to toe that comes from deep in the soul!

Transformed models clockwise from top right: Becka Shank, Brianne Jones, Adjoa Hursey, Angie Davlyn, and Emmy Brown Photos by Beth White

MODELS WANTED

FOR FIGURE DRAWING CLASS Colorado Mountain College is seeking males and females, age 18 or older, to model for weekly Figure Drawing classes taught by artist Dean Bowlby.

Classes are Tuesday evenings in Glenwood Springs.

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DESIGNERS (in order of appearance)

Samadhi Collection

by Emily Good with Queen Tattoo (wings) & Sacred Spirals (jewelry)

Samadhi is an expressive yoga, dance and bikini collection whose vision is to empower talented craftswomen to share their artistic brilliance around the globe. etsy.com/shop/SamadhiCollection samadhicollection@gmail.com Stephanie Larson of Queen Tattoo: pom2pomlarson@gmail.com Lucy Roginski of Sacred Spirals: lucy.sacred.spirals@gmail.com

Threads & Alchemy with art by Chances R Good

Threads & Alchemy mimics the alchemy of nature by transforming recycled materials into fashion gold.

We make one-of-a-kind, art-infused treasures you can wear!

ThreadsAndAlchemy.com ThreadsAndAlchemy@gmail.com Chances R Good: secnahc@yahoo.com

Foxy Moron Apparel x onboard balloon

Brings forth a black-and-white line using sustainable hemp fabric with original graffiti stencils. They create one-of-a-kind wearable art out of Paonia, Colorado. foxymoronapparel.com foxymoronapparel on instagram fukwututhink on instagram

Designs by M

Based out of Boulder and bringing you wearable art that screams of individuality, Michelle Hale specializes in men’s and women’s clothing and jewelry, custom designs, and original upcycles. thebeautyspotboulder.com

Alice Amdur

Alice is a high school student who participated in CCAH's Cirque d'Sopris youth fashion show. Alice created our giant 9-foot-tall parachute skirt.

We Are...

Chloe Brand is a local high schooler who has been designing and sewing

for about 7 years, using all recycled and upcycled materials like t-shirts and sail cloth.

designed and created.

Slutty Baby Playtime

by Delia Bolster

Ironic Dilemma

Color Creek Fiber Art

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Mary Hertert owns Color Creek Fiber Art, an open working studio open to the public in Grand Junction. Visit the website for innovative Art2Wear clothing.

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Clothing and jewelry made with the environment in mind.

colorcreekfiberart.com colorcreek49@gmail.com

Soma Threads

Melanie Finan of Soma Threads is an eco-conscious, couture, upcycled designer creating fresh looks so that you can be the regal gypsy rock star that you are! somathreads.com Melanie@somathreads.com

Veszel

Indelible couture. We share subcultures in street wear with the hope you will embody VESZEL. Made in the USA. veszel.com

StreetLore by Jami Oliver

StreetLore is the fabrication of imagination. Each piece tells a tale born in the grit & mystique of the mountain girl in an urban world!

StreetLoreFashion@gmail.com

Colby June

Colby June Jewelry is a handcrafted jewelry line out of Carbondale.

It’s modern and simple in design, inspired by the tiny details in nature.

Sewitseamed

A mixture of materials – mohair, organic cotton and fair trade cotton.

Crocheted by hand, in Colorado, all original designs, made with love.

970-309-0567

Katrina Byars Autumn Teneyl Designs

colbyjune.com colbyjunesales@gmail.com

Transform your lifestyle with Autumn Teneyl Designs, the hottest line of eco-chic fashion for the globally conscious woman.

All handmade in Colorado!

ColoRundies with Free Time Goods

Akomplice

ColoRundies is a Colorado-based active wear company inspired by an active Colorado lifestyle.

Located in Avon, Colorado.

Free Time Goods features handcrocheted accessories in Colorado merino wool. Representing Colorado in style, locally

autumnteneyl.com

Akomplice is a movement. We are characterized solely by the love inherent in each individual moment. Our philosophy is simple: Evolution Through Innovation.

AkompliceBrand.com

No Refuse has been making oneof-a-kind, upcycled, artistic fashion since 2013. No Refuse is designed

by Nikki Miller. lerkum@gmail.com

Ira Sherman

Sherman melds modern industrial technology with medieval aesthetic sensibilities to create elegance in his new collection of Chastity Couture fashions.

Photo by Christine Szeredy

No Refuse

Photo by Christine Szeredy

irasherman.com/ChastityCouture.html magicmetal1409@gmail.com

Zen Cowgirl Studios

by CJ Jorgensen

Originally from Georgetown, Colorado, CJ’s newest collection focuses on natural fibers made of hemp, wool and flax, creating magic, function & flair. zencowgirlstudios.com

Slixgrfx

Sally Converse uses upcycling, computer printing, hand dyeing, and unusual fabrics to produce dynamic, theatrical pieces. Her work exudes timelessness and unmatched attention to detail. converse-doucette.com sally@converse-doucette.com

Lady Bug Bag by Barakat

Erinjenel

A Colorado company, Erinjenel Designs specializes in custom bridal gowns and formal wear as well as undertaking various other creative endeavors. erinjenel@gmail.com 970.590.1562

Wilder Design

All materials are remnants from my events company, Wilder Design.

These include an oversized plastic blow up globe and voile fabric that was used originally as tent draping. wilder-design.com wilderdesign@comcast.net

Studio Rand

Creating ideas, works of design and fine art that are not just “outside the box,” but beyond traditional thinking. studiorand.com mrand@studiorand.com 720.308.0105

A line of transformable clothing to travel around the world. Unisex reversible outerwear made with sustainable/recyclable materials representing different cultures. amhstudio@gmail.com

Genderfluid

Matte and Tiffany’s looks designed

by Dena Barnes. Chloe and Drake’s looks designed by Olivia Pevec and Rochelle Norwood of Scavenger Industries and Rebekah’s Lodge #91. Rachael and Robert’s looks designed by Maria McFarland. connect@scavengerindustries.com

Shredly

Women’s multi-sport apparel inspired by mountain biking, but designed for those who seek adventure and want to do so in style. shredly.com

Petalouda

Related to the words for “petal,” “leaf,” “spreading out” and “butterfly” in Greek. Designed, sewn and hand knit by Laura Stover. laura@carbondalearts.com

FABOO

Featuring Polish designers represented in the USA by FABOO only. A combination of fashion, and art handcrafted with natural fibers and hand-loomed one-of-the-kind knit linen pieces. faboofashion.com 970-343-0602

Eagers Studio

Jan Eagers is a custom fashion designer and artist who works from her studio in Old Town Basalt. jan.eagers@gmail.com 970.274.1710

Zama

Inspired by nature and craftsmanship, Zama breaks the boundaries between art and fashion to unite the two worlds as one. dianalezama.com dlezama8@gmail.com

Deborah Lindquist

Deborah is an eco-clothing and lifestyle designer based in Los Angeles.

deborahlindquist.com greenqueenclothing.com greenqueen@deborahlindquist.com

MODELS & PERFORMERS Dancers

Emily Fifer Katie Bauer Meagan Londy Shapiro Chloe Burton Deborah Colley Cristina Malkhassian Akers Brianne Newcomb

Models

Aaron Luttrell Andrew Mann Anna Abdelaal Bella Bailey Ben Frye Becca Morris Bill Laemmel Blake McDonald Brenda Hanson Brianne Newcomb Brittany Hailey

Carrie Vickers Chloe Brand Christa Hagner Cindy Heckman Danielle Morse Deborah Colley Dena Barnes DrakeTimroth Elissa Rodman Ellen Casey Emily Good Emily Marshall Erick Zunig Eva Jankovsky Hattie Johnson Heather Ardley Heidi Small Ivy Arneson Jennifer Bouchet Jesse Hoff Julia Morton Karen Grey Kate Jerman Katie Alderson

Photos by Christine Szeredy

Katie Grey Walker Katy Parr Kaylie Finis Laura Stover Lindsay Gurley Lisa Manzano Lucy Kessler Maggie Kincheloe Marcia Flaks Marie Simonds Mario “Alex” Salgado Mateo Tryllium Matte Curry Megan Dean Megan Faichney Melanie Finan Michael Gorman Natasha Williams Phi Filerman Rachel Burgerhoff Rachael Gillespie Robert Burch Ryan Jervis Stacy Campos

Stephanie DiBacco Susie Burger Terri Ritchie Tiffany Ameral Wendy Sanchez Wendy Stewart Will Lennox

Performers Aerial Silk Choreography Stacey Everson Aerial Silk Performers Stacey Everson Carrie Vickers Mime Performance Renee Prince