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showcasing our
vision and mission
Formed in December of 2011, The Fashion Arts Collective (formerly Fashion Institute Midwest) nurtures aspiring designers talent by supporting and developing the Midwest fashion community. We provide regional fashion designers with mentoring, training, resources and industry network opportunities to fulfill their creative potential in the fashion industry.
the four pillars of success
Creative Inspiration
We host paid and free creative workshops for our community, as well as offer outreach and collaboration with local schools and non-profits.
Skill Development
Industry experts lead technical workshops, as well as help designers from concept to commerce in our mentoring program.
Resource Development
We help develop a free web presence for designers, start no cost or low cost e-commerce, and provide higher quality fabric.
Business
Incubation
We partner designers with other incubation programs, host workshops on how to run a small business, and provide small-run manufacturing.
fashion arts collective impact
*Video was shot prior to rebranding from “Fashion Institute Midwest”
our team makes the difference
Alyssa Dilts
Communications and Education Chair, FG Liaison
President
Develop Model Management
Pam Finn
Ad-hoc
Chair
Pres. Business Development
Burlington Capital
Chloe Firestone
Fund Development
Chair
Community
Advocate
Sam Hohman
Mentoring & Opportunities Chair
Chief executive officer
Credit Advisors Foundation
Mike Schilken
Fashion Arts Collective Chairman
Attorney
Baird Holm
Lisa Sekundiak
Ad-hoc
Chair
President
Max I Walker
Susie Shoemaker
Capital Chair, FG Treasurer and Liaison
Senior Risk manager
American Express
Brian Shoemaker
FAC & FG
Treasurer
President
Max I Walker
Denise Ervin
Workroom Manager
Operations Staff
Heather Hooton
Administrative Assistant
& Communications
Operations Staff
President
Max I Walker
