Art2Wear 2025 reinvents the traditional runway show, turning the beautiful Gregg Museum of Art & Design into a dynamic stage for wearable art. The models are stationed as living exhibits throughout the museum, inviting the audience to explore, engage and appreciate the craftsmanship, designs and ideas of NC State students up close. 

As you move through the gallery, you’ll embark on an immersive journey that challenges what art can truly be. Each space highlights a distinct vision, with models embodying pieces that push a story and a specific vision, fully created by student designers within the Art2Wear program. From intricate handwork to cutting-edge pieces, every design is a testament to the craftsmanship, innovation and bold ideas of students. 

This year, there are two different showtimes to see the collection: 

• Buy tickets for 7:30 pm on April 24
• Buy tickets for 9:00 pm on April 24

What is Art2Wear?

Art2WearTM (A2W) is an educational event where students gain experience by coordinating and producing an annual wearable art production. Young designers are challenged to imagine, create, and inspire by expressing their point of view through wearable art. This highly anticipated show fuses the talents of several departments in the College of Design and beyond, exposing student designers to the broader field of wearable art, digital media production, and fashion. A2W attracts attendees from all over the Triangle by encouraging participation through engaging the student body, the Raleigh community, and the broader design industry.