portland raw artists semi-finalists

Portland Raw Artists semi-finalists up close and personal here

RAWards 2012

We have until October 15th, you can cast a vote one time per day..
I hope you will consider to throw your vote into the hat for Fashion Designer of the Year http://www.rawartists.org/undertheroot

      In February 2012, I submitted the work here at Under The Root to be a part of Portland RAWartists and was chosen to participate in their opening show Activate for the new season 2012.  With Joann Schinderle at the helm, she is golden and it was firework explosive.  They were wonderful and I met some grand artists, network and collaborators.  RAWArtists has a RAWards every year compiled of musicians, designers, fine artists, accessories designers, sculptors, jewelry designers, video artists, and all the artists from many mediums across our national landscape.
     Under The Root was also chosen to participate in these awards and I can really use some support in the public voting arena.  As you can imagine, the prize package is substantial with this national competition.. here are some of the opportunities to breathe some eco into the planet.

• Consultation with Lisa Kline, iconic clothing retailer, merchandiser, designer, fashion celebrity
• Consultation with Brenna Egan, Los Angeles Editor of fashion online magazine Refinery29
• Consultation with Ronnie Escalante from NBC's Fashion Star 
• Fashion Biz Inc. Consultation
• Fashion Placement for sale on LisaKline.com
• Meeting with buyer from Fred Segal
• 30 page printed photo book/portfolio from Nations Photo Lab
• Opportunity to include product in IndiExhibit celebrity award show gift bags (3 events)
• Fashion for Profit business start-up Educational Package
• 1000 printed IndieCards from Bands on a Budget
• Write-up feature on Refinery29
• Write-up feature on Staged Incident 
• RAW's Golden Ticket: Unlimited free showcases in any RAW location (50+ cities) during the 2013 season
• RAW:Fashion Designer of the year Winner's Seal & Accolade
• RAW On-Camera interview
• Honored at RAWards 2012 Ceremony as RAW:Fashion Designer of the Year
• Featured on RAWartists.org 

If you have a moment to cast a vote for Under The Root, it will truly put butterflies in my belly.  The Educational Package is a dream. Follow the link here:  http://www.rawartists.org/undertheroot

The picture says nominate me but truth is that I will not have this opportunity if it was not for you and that is truly the most invaluable history to Under The Root.

birds of a feather

The Portland Raw Artists monthly event was a nest of branches.
Many gracious thank yous..
JoAnn Schinderle
Bossanova Ballroom
Raw Artists crew
Raw: natural born artists
Amyrose Ahlstrom
Ben-Ique
Katherine Davenport
Zoey Burger
Dory Lou Killion
Ayuni Kelton
Lucy Bogus
Beth Nettleton
Tara Marie Kirk
Pete Kim
Brad Norton
Jeremiah Stroup
Jake Ray
Kevin Williams
Tashera Jean
Kassie Olivera

breadcrumbs back home

RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art, film, fashion, music, hair and makeup artistry, photography, models and performing art.  
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
doors open 8pm
Bossanova Ballroom
722 East Burnside Portland, Oregon  97214
(503) 206-7630
Tickets $10 presale, $15 door
*Purchase and support us in this event presale with the dropdown of Under The Root located at the right hand side of the page here, we surely can use your help with this adventure in progress..
Portland Raw Artists Activate

If you plan on coming out to the show, pick up your mindfulness and bend  with a handful of creatives which are here to entertain you in a night of feathers, sound, and the world through their eyes.  Under The Root will be showcasing designs on stage surrounding a theme from "The Nightingale" written by Hans Christian Andersen in 1844
"My excellent little nightingale," said the courtier, "I have the great pleasure of inviting you to a court festival this evening, where you will gain imperial favor by your charming song."  "My song sounds best in the green wood," said the bird; but still she came willingly when she heard the emperor's wish.