Fashion As Art

Programs

Fashion As Art

FASHION AS ART '25

Launched in 2019, Fashion As Art is an annual program engaging the community with art, fashion, and The Fralin. In partnership with the museum’s Volunteer Board, local businesses, and student groups, the events grow awareness of the museum’s mission and activities and showcase the depth and breadth of local and national artists and designers. In conjunction with The Fralin's 90th Anniversary, Fashion as Art ’25 focuses on the evolution of fashion. Events will be held at UVA and in Charlottesville and Gordonsville.

Events and Programs

SOLD OUT! April 10 | Keynote Speaker and Reception

5 pm | Talk | Register here

Multipurpose Room, Rotunda, University of Virginia

6-8 pm | Reception

The Fralin Museum of Art

Marcy J. Linton 

Associate Professor, Costume Technology 

Marcy has worked extensively as a first hand and a draper in theatres across the country and is also the current Collection Manager of our Historic Clothing Collection

Her second book on the collection, Historical Pattern Archive 2: Women's Clothing from the Historical Clothing Collection 1820–1938 will be published in July by Taylor & Frances Group, Routledge.

Marcy Linton with Book Cover

 

April 11 | Charlottesville Events 

Angelo Jewelry 

220 East Main Street

4-5 pm | Talk by Artist Lee Marraccini

Arsenic and Old Lace 

105 1st Street Street

3-5 pm | Wearable Paper Flower Demonstration by Artist Jill Mumie

Caspari 

100 West Main Street

5-7 pm | Cocktail Reception and Talk by Fashion Designer Maham Asim with Fashion Illustrator Luis Gonzaga Sandino

Neon Soul 

100 South Street West, #1C

2-3 pm | Talk by Owner/Artist Annie Drury

 

April 12 | Gordonsville Events 

Posh 

107 S Main Street

All-day event | Demonstration by Felting Artist Betty Loving

The Laurie Holladay Shop 

123 S Main Street

11 am - 12 pm | Reception and Talk by Weaver Laurie Duxbury

Cavallo Gallery & Custom Framing 

117 S Main Street

12:30 pm | Talk by Jewelry Artist Antoinette Pollard of Via Nona Malibu

Annie Gould Gallery 

109 S Main Street

2-3 pm | Talk by Jewelry Artist Nina Gordon

 

November 2025 | The Fralin's 90th Anniversary Gala

More info coming soon!


Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors 

The Fralin Museum of Art Volunteer Board

Tom & Rebecca L'Ecuyer

CHARLOTTESVILLE

     Angelo Jewelry 

     Arsenic and Old Lace 

     Caspari

GORDONSVILLE

     Annie Gould Gallery 

     Cavallo Gallery & Custom Framing

     The Laurie Holladay Shop

     Posh

 

 


Fashion As Art Sponsors

 

Keep an eye on this webpage and The Fralin’s social media channels for updates.

For more information, updates, or to join The Fralin, please contact us at [email protected].

Fashion As Art 2025