Media Sponsor Alert: Giggle Magazine

First, we're so proud of our media sponsor giggle magazine, for their recently winning the district ADDY® Awards for Best Overall Magazine!

We couldn't be happier to have them on our team. Giggle is a family oriented publication right here in Alachua County. With so many families and children of all ages in the area, giggle magazines provides the best local news and tips for moms and dads. Just like Gainesville Fashion Week, giggle magazine is heavily connected with the community.

We believe that children are the artists, designers, musicians, graphic designers and fashion show producers of the future! Even if a career in art isn't a child's goal, the arts are important for education. You can check out Rocket for the Arts to learn more about that!

Grab a copy of giggle magazine and "like" them on Facebook today!

-Lauren

Media Sponsor Alert: HOME Magazine

This year's partnership between HOME Magazine and Gainesville Fashion Week is a very exciting one.

HOME Magazine is the 2011 recipient of 2 Florida Magazine Association awards: the Charlie Award for General Excellence and Writing Excellence.

There mission is to be the leading lifestyle publication in North Central Florida, while giving back to those who consider the heart of Florida HOME. By providing relevant information to enhance our community’s well being, we value the opportunity to entertain, educate and inspire you– our neighbors.

HOME Magazine is distributed throughout Gainesville and Newberry, grab a copy a learn more about the community you live in. Check them out on Facebook,too!

-Lauren

SPONSOR UPDATE: 106.9 KZY

Gainesville Fashion Week welcomes another radio sponsor to this season's line up.

106.9 KZY is the radio station custom made for North Central Florida.

106.9 KZY gives away thousands of dollars worth of cash and trips every year with Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, plus 106.9 KZY keeps you company all day while you work and all weekend long with 52 minute music hours.

106.9 KZY is on demand at www.1069kzy.com or like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @1069KZYFM

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Are you a working member of the media interested in covering our event?

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Please complete this form - the deadline for submission is March 19th 2011

Do you write, blog, vlog, film, edit, photograph, produce?

We encourage all types of media to apply.

GFW & Rocket in Our Town Magazine

Scanning the magazine racks at the grocery store yesterday I noticed something special in the local section.

Grab the Spring 2011 issue of Our Town magazine to see the article on Gainesville Fashion Week and their sub-organization Rocket for the Arts.

Click here to read the article or grab your copy on newsstands now!

This season GFW, LLC launches the non-profit that was created to foster youth art education and more quality art programs in Alachua County.

As I mentioned in the article, I remember that moment when I knew I wanted to make this "media thing" a career - but I'll take it a step further.

I went to school in the West Indies where I did it all: painting in watercolors and acrylics, graphic design with tracings from a light box and guache paints, sketches in charcoal, pastels and ink, ceramics, woodwork, sewing, and pottery. You name it, I was there!

But, there was a defining moment when I made the switch to digital...and ultimately broadcasting and that one teacher (who funny enough was my history teacher/drama teacher/local morning show radio personality) that really pushed my interest.

Here we are, a little more than a decade later. I don't use my hands as much as I'd like..but I still remember our conversations and the classes from my great line up of teachers.

I think an Art Education, in any form, is so important to developing your personality.

We hope that you feel as strongly and make plans to attend the Rocket for the Arts Black Tie Gala on Friday April 9th benefiting the organization with dinner, dancing, a silent auction and a night of great conversation.

~melanie.

INsite sponsors GFW once again for 2010!

GFW would like to welcome INsite Magazine as a media sponsor once again this year. INsite and GFW have been working together in promoting both our event and the upcoming INsite Cover Model Contest. Make sure you check it out!

INsite is the #1 Entertainment Magazine in Gainesville.

Every month they reach more than 30,000 readers aged 18 to 34. These include thousands of University of Florida and Santa Fe College students and young professionals who have settled in town. Pick up an issue of INsite and you'll find exclusive profiles on local bands and national celebrities; reviews on movies, music, video games and books; fashion, beauty and fitness columns; a complete restaurant and nightlife section; and the most comprehensive events calendar in town.

Check out their Facebook page or website for new updates and events!