Fashion, food and film come together for a weekend of creative expression and innovation at the inaugural Jax Fuse Festival. Northeast Florida’s local designers, filmmakers and culinary professionals will share their unique arts at events designed to connect and inspire. The Jax Fuse Festival is Sept. 13 and 14 at the link, 425 Town Plaza Ave., Ponte Vedra Beach.
“The link has organized events that have fueled the entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Gurpreet Misra, co-founder of the link. “Jax Fuse is a festival that highlights the vision and creative work of designers, culinary artists and filmmakers and creates a springboard for models. Overall, festivals are all about bringing people together and making memories. Jax Fuse sets out to do just that, packed with vibrant colors, delicious flavors and loads of creativity. We're excited to showcase local talent and spread some joy in the community.”
Jax Fuse Festival begins with Fashion + Food Day on Friday, Sept. 13, with a delicious “Taste Of” experience featuring sweet-and-savory bites from Chef Corina Danielson with Healthy Hands Cooking, Tanks Sushi Bistro, Treylor Park, Timoti’s Seafood Shak, Orange Blossom Catering, DNP Cupcakes, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Miss Kara Anderson.
It’s a delicious prelude to fashion shows featuring emerging and established designers, including Ramsey Salter, Fleur de Lis Boutique, Lady Strut Gowns, Nena Cavalieri, Bollywood Dance Mania and Shway-Highlight.
Saturday, Sept. 14, is a full day of film. Attendees can enjoy screenings from many genres, participate in hands-on workshops and network with industry professionals.
“It's inspiring to see more creative spaces emerging in our community,” said Nena Von Sternberg, founder and CEO of Nena Cavalieri. “I'm thrilled to be part of the fashion segment, which is expertly organized and supported by leaders in the field. The innovative blend of disciplines at Jax Fuse, held at the link, sets a new standard for our city’s creative future. I'm confident this event will elevate Jacksonville’s profile in the fashion world.”
Jax Fuse Fest has a dedicated committee of advisers, including Jodi-Lee Thomas, founder of Shway Partners; Kate Tunnel, founder of the Model Group Florida; Adam Madrid, the City of Jacksonville Film and Television Office; Cole Faust, owner of Jax Media Marketing Solutions; Ramana Murthy, founder and producer at Curry Leaves Productions; and Maria Montoya, executive director of MiAddvantage.
Tickets are currently on sale at jaxfuse.com. General admission starts at $35, VIP tickets start at $60 and a VIP two-day pass is available for $100. Jax Fuse Fest is still accepting films for the Saturday screening at 97yq82u74gt.typeform.com/to/LAWfeS0a?typeform-source=www.jaxfuse.com.
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