Many TC members were surprised to see the museum featured in a prom dress catalog.
Spring has officially sprung and the school year is winding down. We’ll be sad to see many of our senior teen council members go, but we’re so excited about all of the great art adventures and opportunities that await them.
There’s one last big high school milestone that every senior has to check off their list- PROM! Now you’d think that prom is an event that artistic teenagers might want to avoid, but we have a very diverse and creative student body here at the museum, from cheerleaders to cross-country team members, and everyone is excited to put their own artistic touch on the typical prom experience. We even got some inspiration from an Ohio based dress shop that had a prom fashion shoot here at the museum!
Inspired by the Stuck at Prom contest, sponsored by the Ohio based Duck tape purveyor, Akron Art Museum Teen Council members are creating their own duct tape prom fashions.
In true Project Runway Fashion, each student designed their own costume. Members voted for their favorites, scaling down the designs to two very distinct and different dress and tuxedo designs. Council members are currently working in two teams to bring these outfits to life.
Whose design will reign supreme? Katie’s colorful ball gown or Jamie’s retro zoot suit!?!? Stay tuned for sketches and photo updates!
Students around the country compete to create the best duct tape prom couture. Check out previous Stuck at Prom contest winners.
