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Wearable Arts Show Brings Creativity To Life At Enliven Southland
Residents and staff from Enliven Southland turned everyday items into extraordinary creations during the organisation’s first-ever wearable arts event, held on Wednesday afternoon, 29 October.
Titled Wearable Arts Show Enliven Style, the colourful showcase celebrated creativity, sustainability, and community spirit as residents from all four Enliven Southland care homes took to the runway in handcrafted outfits made from recycled and upcycled materials.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to work with our residents, our villages and staff across our organisation to host a fun event which encourages self-expression, laughter and creativity,” Enliven Southland director Carol Riddle said.
“Events like this bring us all together to celebrate our people and it makes our facilities not just a place of care but a place of community, creativity and joy.”
Judging the event were Presbyterian Support Southland board member Elizabeth Roy, Invercargill City councillor Steven Broad and ILT board member Angela Newell. Entries were judged across several categories, including wearability, construction, creativity, and the use of recycled materials.
“By promoting the creative use of recycled materials, the show also reflects our organisation’s commitment to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of our activities,” said Enliven lifestyle team leader Rachel Cade.
With strong support from families and the wider community, the team behind the show hopes it will become a yearly event, bringing together residents, staff and supporters through fun, fashion and a shared focus on environmental care.
