By Shannon Thomason | UAB News
A fashion show designed to celebrate self-expression, individuality and creativity among people with disabilities will take place Thursday, April 2, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
“Every Body Blooms: A Disability-Centered Fashion Experience” will feature individuals with physical disabilities and mobility limitations as artists, models and collaborators. It is presented by the UAB National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability and UAB Arts in Medicine.
“Every Body Blooms” is set for 6-7:30 p.m. in the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Sirote Theatre, 1200 10th Ave. South. Doors open at 5 p.m., with seating starting at 5:30 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public, and registration is required due to limited capacity. Register here to attend. Guests can enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with cocktails. Accessible parking, valet and free parking will be available.
Noah Galloway, along with professional models and a performer from the original UAB AIM production “From Where I Sit,” will be featured. The 25 models will wear four different “scenes,” with looks including floral, streetwear, athleisure and formal styles of clothing. Daniel Grier is the creative director and adaptive stylist for the show. Grier will be joined by show assistant Grace Varney and a creative team of artists, tailors and stylists. Sherri Jackson with CBS 42 will be the host of the event.
NCHPAD, headquartered at the UAB School of Health Professions, is the nation’s premier center dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of all people through evidence-based programs, resources, campaigns and strategic initiatives. Each year, NCHPAD hosts an annual art exhibit addressing and exploring the intersection of disability and society.
AIM, a collaboration between UAB Medicine and the UAB Center for the Arts, offers a holistic approach to healing that focuses on the needs of the mind, body and spirit. AIM enhances the experience for patients, families and staff through creative arts programs delivered in both hospital and non-hospital settings. Their team includes trained teaching artists-in-residence and board-certified music and arts therapists, who provide meaningful and therapeutic arts experiences.
