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LGBT artists featured in Craft2Wear show

Clothing, jewelry and accessories to be featured for men and women

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13 years ago

October 24, 2013

The Smithsonian’s Craft2Wear offers clothing, jewelry and accessories created by some LGBT artists. (Photo courtesy Craft2Wear)

Several LGBT artists feature their work at the Smithsonian’s Craft2Wear show at the National Building Museum (401 F St., N.W.) this weekend.

Randy Darwall, Brian Murphy, Ignatius Creegan, Rod Givens, Jeff Weiss and other artists present a show and sale of “wearable art.” Clothing, jewelry and accessories for men and women are displayed by 50 exhibitors. The “Advance Chance Party” is tonight from 6-9 p.m. and offers first choice shopping, wine and hors d’oeuvres and music. The exhibit is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tickets to the advance chance party are $50. Admission to the exhibits is $5 at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets visit craft2wear.smithsonian.org or call 888-832-9554.

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