October 8th - December 1st

Fashion/Forward is an invitational group exhibition celebrating the innovative work by artists with developmental disabilities and/or mental health differences from progressive art studios around the country. Both including fashion and about fashion, the exhibition features drawings, paintings, sculptures, textiles, wearable clothing, accessories, and other fabulous fashion-inspired works and is organized in conjunction with the 2026 Creating Community Conference.

The exhibition features work by Slingshot artists Hilary Baltan, Megan Isaac, Erica Miller, Lavena Sutherlin, and Erin Ziegler.

Opening reception on Thursday, October 8th 4:30 - 6 pm

University of Michigan Institute for the Humanities | Osterman Common Room, #1022 202 S. Thayer, Ann Arbor, MI