St. Catharines Downtown Association

The Niagara Artists Centre is hoping its annual parody of fashion shows will help pay for the completion of new renovations and infrastructure costs.

The 10th annual Strutt "wearable fashion show" hit its stride last year when the centre sold 500 tickets to the event, said Stephen Remus, the centre's director.

"That was a real watershed year for us," he said.

The downtown St. Catharines centre is a nonprofit group devoted to supporting the production of contemporary art. Its show Saturday will be one of its primary fundraisers.

Remus said the show is set up like a fashion show, but is not about pouty faced models showing of high fashion.

"It's a lot more fun and light," he said. "It's a parody of a fashion show."

Artists contribute wearable art that is then worn on the runway. Artists are competing for prizes including the "Electronika" aware for the best piece that uses electricity and "Erotika" for the sexiest entry.

The event is being held at 150 Bunting Rd. and starts at 7 p. m Saturday.

Tickets are $25 for general admission with special prices for tables and the curators row.

For more information call 905-641-0331.

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