Welcome to Creative Art Events!
Art for Everyone. Community for All.
At Creative Art Events, we believe that creativity should be easily accessible, fun for everyone, and shared with everyone. We host inclusive, hands-on workshops and events where people of all ages and backgrounds can explore their artistic side with no experience required! From sewing classes in the park to turning recycled materials into runway-ready fashion at the Trashion Show Long Beach, we are here to make art a tool for connection and confidence.
At Creative Art Events, we believe that creativity should be easily accessible, fun for everyone, and shared with everyone. We host inclusive, hands-on workshops and events where people of all ages and backgrounds can explore their artistic side with no experience required! From sewing classes in the park to turning recycled materials into runway-ready fashion at the Trashion Show Long Beach, we are here to make art a tool for connection and confidence.
Early Bird Tickets available till August 1st
3rd annual Trashion Show Long Beach! Get ready for a night of fashion and sustainability at the Long Beach Playhouse. Join us for a showcase of creative and outrageous outfits made from recycled materials, highlighting the importance of reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. This in-person event will feature local Southern California designers, including Amy Bauer, Toban Nichols, Jayme Thaler, Penny Richards, Vikki Shepp, and more!
Don't miss out on this unique and stylish event that combines art with environmental awareness. Grab your tickets (Only $20 per person for early bird tickets) now and support a greener future!
Date of show: Sunday, September 20
Get your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/TSLBtickets
Can’t attend? You can still make a difference! Purchase a ticket and donate it back to us. We’ll give it to a community member who would otherwise be unable to attend. It’s a beautiful way to double your impact. By giving the gift of supporting a new nonprofit and giving the gift of a memorable night out to a community member who otherwise would be unable to attend.
Agenda
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM - Doors Open.
Enter the main stage of the Long Beach Playhouse and take a seat anywhere. Every seat will have amazing views of the show.
07:00 PM - 07:15 PM Show Begins!
Make sure you are seated and ready to stare in awe as the impressive designs walk by you. Inspired by professional runway and theater, this one of a kind show will have models/designers walking, strutting, dancing, and more as they wear fun trash on the stage.
07:15 PM - 07:30 PM Meet the Designers
Ready to learn more! Meet the designers and see their creations up close. At the conclusion of the Trashion Show there will be a meet and greet, mingle style. Take photos with your favorites, learn more about how they were made and perhaps inquire about working with a designer for a garment of your own!
Grab your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/TSLBtickets
3rd annual Trashion Show Long Beach! Get ready for a night of fashion and sustainability at the Long Beach Playhouse. Join us for a showcase of creative and outrageous outfits made from recycled materials, highlighting the importance of reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. This in-person event will feature local Southern California designers, including Amy Bauer, Toban Nichols, Jayme Thaler, Penny Richards, Vikki Shepp, and more!
Don't miss out on this unique and stylish event that combines art with environmental awareness. Grab your tickets (Only $20 per person for early bird tickets) now and support a greener future!
Date of show: Sunday, September 20
Get your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/TSLBtickets
Can’t attend? You can still make a difference! Purchase a ticket and donate it back to us. We’ll give it to a community member who would otherwise be unable to attend. It’s a beautiful way to double your impact. By giving the gift of supporting a new nonprofit and giving the gift of a memorable night out to a community member who otherwise would be unable to attend.
Agenda
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM - Doors Open.
Enter the main stage of the Long Beach Playhouse and take a seat anywhere. Every seat will have amazing views of the show.
07:00 PM - 07:15 PM Show Begins!
Make sure you are seated and ready to stare in awe as the impressive designs walk by you. Inspired by professional runway and theater, this one of a kind show will have models/designers walking, strutting, dancing, and more as they wear fun trash on the stage.
07:15 PM - 07:30 PM Meet the Designers
Ready to learn more! Meet the designers and see their creations up close. At the conclusion of the Trashion Show there will be a meet and greet, mingle style. Take photos with your favorites, learn more about how they were made and perhaps inquire about working with a designer for a garment of your own!
Grab your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/TSLBtickets
Thrift Flip Fashion Experience!
The youth have voted and we will be bringing Thrift Flip Fashion Experience to them!
This June and July join this FREE program for ages 14-23. No sewing experience required!
Find out more details on our programs page.
Questions? Email [email protected]
This June and July join this FREE program for ages 14-23. No sewing experience required!
Find out more details on our programs page.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Call for Designers!
Trashion Show Long Beach 2026
Show Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Long Beach Playhouse, California
Are you a creative designer with a flair for fashion made from upcycled or unconventional materials? We want to see your vision on the runway!
Join us for the 2026 Trashion Show Long Beach, presented by Creative Art Events, and showcase your original, eco-conscious design at this high-energy community event.
How to Participate:
To be considered as a designer in the show, you must complete this official form. (https://tinyurl.com/TSLBdesigner)
Create one full family-friendly original ensemble
Children are welcome to participate with an adult submitting the form on their behalf.
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
All submissions must include one complete ensemble. Designs must be original and created by the named designer(s). If more than one person contributes to a look, they will be listed as co-designers.
Important Dates & Details:
Designers may model their own designs or find their own models. Venue Guidelines:
Designs must accommodate the venue's size limitations. The narrowest clearance between seats and aisles is 40 inches wide. All garments must be able to navigate this space comfortably.
Questions?
Reach out to Amy at: [email protected]
We can't wait to see what you create!
🌟Follow Creative Art Events to stay connected and be part of the growing movement where art meets impact.
💚 Fashion with a purpose. Creativity with a cause. 💚
Check out the images from 2025!
Show Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Long Beach Playhouse, California
Are you a creative designer with a flair for fashion made from upcycled or unconventional materials? We want to see your vision on the runway!
Join us for the 2026 Trashion Show Long Beach, presented by Creative Art Events, and showcase your original, eco-conscious design at this high-energy community event.
How to Participate:
To be considered as a designer in the show, you must complete this official form. (https://tinyurl.com/TSLBdesigner)
Create one full family-friendly original ensemble
Children are welcome to participate with an adult submitting the form on their behalf.
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
All submissions must include one complete ensemble. Designs must be original and created by the named designer(s). If more than one person contributes to a look, they will be listed as co-designers.
Important Dates & Details:
- Show Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Location: Long Beach Playhouse
- Designer & Model Call Time: Designers and models must arrive at 3:30 PM
- Doors Open: 6:30 PM
- Show Starts: 7:00 PM
- Additional show-day info will be sent via email as needed
Designers may model their own designs or find their own models. Venue Guidelines:
Designs must accommodate the venue's size limitations. The narrowest clearance between seats and aisles is 40 inches wide. All garments must be able to navigate this space comfortably.
Questions?
Reach out to Amy at: [email protected]
We can't wait to see what you create!
🌟Follow Creative Art Events to stay connected and be part of the growing movement where art meets impact.
💚 Fashion with a purpose. Creativity with a cause. 💚
Check out the images from 2025!
Questions? Email us through the link below
