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KikiDC

KikiDC is a fashion party publicly showcasing local artists' designs to benefit several local arts education programs. It is thrown annually in the greater Washington, D.C. area. [1] Each event features participating artists, artworks on display and a silent auction. KikiDC is produced jointly by Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center and The Meyenberg Group [2].

History
KikiDC was founded in 2013 by nonprofit organizations Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center and The Meyenberg Group [2]. On June 8, 2013, KikiDC 2013 debuted at the Fillmore Silver Spring. It featured the works of 17 local artists and attracted an audience of over 400 spectators.

KikiDC 2014 is tentatively set to take place on June 14, 2014.

Leadership and Management
KikiDC's co-founding member, Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center, is a nonprofit contemporary arts center dedicated to the creation and appreciation of printmaking, papermaking, and the book arts. Co-founder The Meyenberg Group funds social enterprise initiatives to promote positive social, environmental and cultural change.

Since 2013, directors Andre Sole and Matthew Sole oversee the development of the organization. Director Jose Dominguez leads the development of new artists and art works to feature at upcoming KikiDC events.

KikiDC 2013
KikiDC 2013 took place on June 8, 2013. The theme for this year's event was "Wearable Art". 17 local area artists were tasked to create original wearable art made out of the medium of their choice. Pieces were made out of materials such as paper, glass and bottle caps and were worn by models who strutted and sashayed down a catwalk in front of an audience of 400 spectators.

Celebrity judges Valerie Mayen and Victorya Hong, both former Project Runway contestants, chose artist _____________________ as KikiDC 2013's winner. Ms. __________ received a cash prize and free use of an artist studio space for one year. All proceeds from KikiDC went to support local arts education programs for artists of all ages and abilities.

== Press ==

KikiDC 2013 was featured on local television news station Fox 5 WTTG and local radio stations 94.7 Fresh FM and 99.1 WNEW.