Thought on a Friday // 06.25.10

If you are an art lover and in the Des Moines area this weekend, then you have an *awesome* couple of days ahead of you! Here's a few things to check out:

• The Des Moines Art Festival - Sure, there's a lot of people and you have to shuffle through scores of tents at a snail's pace, but at least go to check out the Iowa Emerging Artists booths. It's a treat to see all the local artists on the verge and by far is my favorite part of the fest.


• Market Day Iowa - This will be the first Market Day that I haven't been out of town or had to work, so I'm definitely looking forward to it. Featuring the best of the best in Iowa handmade arts AND crafts. Not "arts & crafts".

• Vitae Design Collective is hosting a trunk Show for Rock n Reconstruct & Little Pretties. Sale takes place this Sunday at their new location in the East Village from 1-4 p.m. There will be discounted merch & appetizers.

[Image credits: iamtough tumblr; Market Day Facebook page.]

Vitae 1 Year Anniversary Party!

Vitae Design Collective is one year old! Join in on the celebration on Sept. 11 from 5-10pm during ArtStop. There will be some SERIOUS snacks, spirits, and even a cake! Check out the newest art installation by John Bosley's "People You Probably Know" and music by DJ Stop Action.

I'll be dropping by...Will you??

Emergence Fashion Show

Emergence, a fashion show & silent auction event to benefit the Ruth Harbor House, will be at the Des Moines Social Club on Saturday, July 11 at 8pm.

The Ruth Harbor house offers shelter and support to young mothers and their babes. The auction will feature some fashions from the show.

$5 gets you in to the fashion show; VIP seats & after party tickets are $25. Available at the door or on IowaTix.com!

Upcoming Event: The Runway Revue

Vitae Collective, friend and carrier of soZealous goods, is proudly hosting "The Runway Revue" this Thursday!

Details above.

Come out and support the stylez & soundz of local designers & creatives!

soZealous & Vitae Design Collective!

(Photo by Cat Rocketship for Rock Iowa Flickr)
soZealous merchandise is now available at Vitae Design Collective in downtown Des Moines!

The boutique is located at 1731 Grand Ave. and carries art, jewelry, and apparel from local & independent designers.

Be sure to check out the Vitae Holiday Bash tomorrow, Dec. 6th, 7-10pm. More details below:


Support your local designers!