05/04/2026
To say I’m grateful, would be an understatement.
Being an organizer, a volunteer, a leader…is so hard. Late nights printing programs, shepherding new artists, coordinating models, writing grants, it’s not glamorous. But not only am I an organizer - I am a fan, I’m a cheerleader, I’m an artist too.
Somerville is such a special place. A little slice carved out of the universe just for us weirdos. A place where we can create and be adored for the vibrancy we bring to the world.
Artwear is incredibly special to me. I had no idea this event would become such an important part of me and my town. It is a great honor to be entrusted with this position. Yes, it takes months to plan. Yes, so many unpaid hours spent. But it doesn’t even matter because our world needs ART. We need art to survive and if I can use my mind and my hands to service that need, I would do anything to make it happen.
The reason why we volunteer:
- Watching artists like grow tremendously over the years not only as a designer, but as an integral part of the show and a dear friend. Are you seeing that dress???
- .design taking the stage in her final walk and hearing the crowd roar for her. I was moved to tears and struggled to keep it together on the runway.
- creating her first collection and seeing what an incredible artists she really is, encouraging that spark. Stina also helped us realize our dream of having models in ALL sizes!
- modeling for the first time, being encouraged in her insurmountable beauty and rocking the hell out of that sexy clown routine.
- living in her power as my calm, my muscle, my partner in crime…and faux fur.
- .wanders making the audience EAT IT in every outfit she wears, supporting this show from the very start and never wavering.
Just to name a few.
It takes so many people to make this show happen. Some of our new designers can’t completely grasp yet just how much love we have for this that we endure their unreasonable requests, we endure their temper tantrums and diva moments…we do it out of LOVE. Pure love.
Thank you Connor Mochi for being our rock and capturing us at our best 🌈