JOIN US
for a celebratory day of art, fashion, and festivities at the Creative Growth Art Center as we celebrate our 50th anniversary! This day-long event, part of the Valdez Street Festival Series 2024, will feature:
CREATIVE GROWTH AND COMMUNITY ARTIST BOOTHS
Meet the artists and explore their artworks alongside community partners like Oakland Puzzle Company and more.
BEYOND TREND FASHION RUNWAY SHOW
Experience over 80 Beyond Trend looks modeled by our amazing Creative Growth artists.
DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINKS
Enjoy culinary delights and refreshing drinks from Valdez Street vendors including delicious Mexican cuisine from our friends at TODOS.
50TH BIRTHDAY CAKE CUTTING
Join us in the Creative Growth Gallery for a birthday cake cutting ceremony, a perfect photo moment to commemorate 50 years of Creative Growth.
BEYOND TREND POP-UP SHOW
Shop the latest Beyond Trend fashion pieces at our exclusive pop-up show after the runway.
For a special experience, Access creativity in all its forms and support Creative Growth Art Center with tickets priced at $50 each
This ticket grants you in-studio seating and first looks, ensuring you have the best view of the action. The remainder of the festival, including the outdoor portion of the runway show, along with artist and community partner booths is free and open to the public. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity—secure your spot today!
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
VALDEZ VIBES STREET FESTIVAL AND ARTISTS BOOTHS - FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Enjoy a vibrant community street fair in partnership with our neighbors on Valdez Street! Explore curated booths from Creative Growth, and savor delicious food and drinks while soaking in the festive atmosphere.
11am-6pm
BEYOND TREND RUNWAY EVENT
Nearly 80 Creative Growth artists will don their brand new pieces for this milestone Beyond Trend Runway event.
3PM
50th birthday cake cutting ceremony
Artists and guests are invited to join a cake-cutting ceremony in the Creative Growth Gallery to honor 50 years of celebrating artists with disabilities.
4:30PM
Pop up shop in the cg gallery
Shop just-off-the-runway, never-before-seen Beyond Trend fashions in celebration of Creative Growth’s 50th Birthday Bash.
4:30PM - 6PM
BECOME A SPONSOR AND SUPPORT OUR MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY
Our landmark 50th Anniversary Birthday Bash and Beyond Trend Runway Show offers a distinctive platform for sponsors to showcase their commitment to supporting inclusive arts and fostering creative talents. Join us in making a lasting impact on the creative community, while gaining visibility among an engaged and diverse audience.
ART 21, EPISODE #262,
ORIGINALLY AIRED 4.3.2019
From their studio space in Oakland, California, the artists of Creative Growth Art Center prepare for the nonprofit organization's annual fashion show, "Beyond Trend." What began as a spontaneous one-off event, "Beyond Trend" is now an annual tradition that features fashions created and modeled by artists with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities.
For questions about accessibility, contact Emma Peyton at emma@creativegrowth.org.