CARPE DENIM: A Fashion Revival

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Carpe Denim is a bold runway experience that reclaims the resilience, edge, and timelessness of denim. From repurposed streetwear to avant-garde couture, the show explores denim not just as fabric—but as metaphor: a symbol of durability, rebellion, and reinvention. Every piece on the runway is a testament to creative self-expression and the beauty of transformation.

Attendees can expect:

  • One-of-a-kind denim designs

  • Styled looks from emerging and established fashion visionaries

  • Live music + immersive visuals

  • A narrative-driven runway curated by Milwaukee’s own Carlos M Vergara Jr.

This isn’t just fashion. It’s a movement. A space where denim becomes both the canvas and the conversation—where street meets sophistication, and where ‘ghetto’ becomes gold.

SUMMER STUDENT MEMBERSHIP SALE | GET 4 MONTHS OF /CW STUDIO ACCESS FOR A FLAT FEE OF $75

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A membership to /CW Creative Studios is an access to creatively nuanced space. This Membership includes access to shared work space, but not just desking and conferencing but active workshop space for several different types of creative individuals and organizations. Whether you need space to work on a design, produce a fine art piece, or plan an event. This membership provides a space for that.

GET 4 MONTHS OF /CW STUDIO ACCESS FOR A FLAT FEE OF $75

DETAILS:

  • 1 TIME PAYMENT OF $75.00

  • MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE STUDENT ID [18+]

  • USE THE STUDIO DURING OUR HOURS OF OPERATION FROM MAY 1ST, 2025 TO AUGUST 31ST, 2025 [4 MONTHS]

  • GET 50% DISCOUNTS ON ALL /CW CREATIVE STUDIO RENTALS

  • 1 COMPLEMENTARY CREATIVE PORTFOLIO REVIEW FROM /CW TEAM

COMMUNITY PULL UP | PAINT PARTY | SUNDAY APRIL 6TH, 2025 | 2PM-6PM

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We are strong advocates of a Creative Economy. 

We know as professional creatives that the practice of making is best cultivated through collaboration. However, opportunities for creative collaboration can be sparse depending on age, locality, and personal network. Retention of talent [cultivated locally] will always be a problem unless we address it intentionally, constantly, & economically supported.

So /CW Creative Studio + Shop & Jazale’s Art Studio is doing something about it & we need your help.

Spring 2025, we will be introducing our new Artist-in-Residency Mentoring program, which we are calling THE CREATIVE COLLAB. This is a mentoring-focused Artist-in-Residency program that connects youth/young adults with professional creatives. Each participant will have access to mentors across the creative spectrum in their area of interest. Participants will be immersed in a diverse creative environment where they will witness everyday practices of creative professionalism, methods of creative production, problem-solving, the proper methods of documentation, and how best to utilize their specific skill sets.

But we need space for that!
So we are prepping a “makers space” to accommodate [& inspire] more young creatives, increase capacity, and accommodate art practices outside of our typical space use. 

We are asking our community to spare a little time to help us prep. You could:

  • Help us paint & organize the “makers space” at our Community Pull Up | Paint Party

  • Donate to our supply fund

  • Become a monthly member of the studio

    • [This helps us maintain a quality facility where programming is offered]

  • Consider renting our facility for your next event

  • Attend our creative programming & events

    • [each one #supportsthelocal]

We know that “Wisconsin’s creative sector supports nearly 90,000 jobs and provides $10.8b in economic value.” [ Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition, wisconsincreates.com/.]. However, those numbers do not always represent a fair value payment to creatives. We have experienced the filtration system of funding, which results in extreme underpayment, a lack of consistency, and equitable economic opportunities for creatives. THE CREATIVE COLLAB | BRONZEVILLE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY MENTOR PROGRAM is a good first step toward a more equitable and robust creative economy that supports and retains the next generation of innovators, changemakers, and great thinkers. 

Want to learn more or support our programming?
Hit us up at copywrite.mke@gmail.com Attn: THE CREATIVE COLLAB | BRONZEVILLE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY MENTOR PROGRAM 

That’s A Wrap! | /CW will be Closed 12/24/24 - 1/6/25

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That’s A Wrap! [So let's put a bow on it lol]

‘Tis the season to reflect on our growth this year, analyze the things we can do better, and take time to decompress [& declutter] our work & lives. To be mindful of our community's need to gather with loved ones and recharge for the new year, /CW Creative Studio + Shop | CopyWrite Magazine will be closed from December 24th, 2024 to January 6th, 2025. During this time no /CW Staff, Brand Placements, or Members will have access to the facility [& communication may be sparse until our return]. We value your collaboration and look forward to more opportunities to #SupportTheLocal in 2025.

Want to help us complete our wish list for 2024? [The Struggle is real]:

  • Visit the shop from 1pm-6pm this week and support our Brand Placements with a small gift purchase.

  • Snag issue 21 of CopyWrite Magazine, “Back To Black” | Now on sale for $10

  • Lock in a rental for 2025 | All bookings are 50% off until December 31st, 2024

  • Become a /CW Creative Studio Member | All memberships are 50% off until December 31st, 2024

  • Donate to our equipment + Operational budget | We are still in need of:

    • Screen Printer

    • Video production Camera

    • Branded vending tent + tablecloth

    • Artist Residency Easel/SupplyCart/Drying Rack

    • Intern Media Supply Kit

    • & more 

For more information on ways to #SupportTheLocal this season please contact us at copywrite.mke@gmail.com | Attn: Lexi or visit us at https://copywritemag.com/

Love & All Things Urban,

/CW

From the desk of: 

Lexi S. Brunson | Editor-in-Chief /CW