RAW: Natural born artists, is an organization that helps local artists get the resources and exposure they need to be successful. The evening of June 28th, RAW Denver held a showcase for their local talent. Taking place at City Hall Event Center on Broadway, we got to experience many of the different kinds of talent that RAW represents.

Upon entering the venue we stepped into a room full of dividers holding up each individual artists’ work. Each of the artists had something unique to offer. One guy [Axel Geittmann] had his original paintings for sale, as well as prints for a lower price, and was also offering his doodles drawn throughout the evening. Other artists displayed photography, painted masks, painted panes of glass, handmade jewelry and other creative media forms. Local bands Joe Olney, Dead End Drivers, and The Lindsey Saunders Band played very catchy and fun sets. On the main stage, a fire dancer named John Autobahn opened up the accessory fashion show with an exciting and upbeat fire performance. The accessory show featured the work of Kody Harlin of Lucid Weaves. About an hour later, a second fashion show promoted the beautiful works of local fashion designers, CB-Crochet, … Read more!

Maggie Burns is the perfect example of someone who has chased after her dreams and is well on her way to a prosperous future.

Growing up on a farm with a house full of siblings, Maggie’s greatest inspiration, her mother, taught her to sew at a young age.  Four years ago, Maggie transformed her inner seamstress into a successful designer.  She now spends her days designing, making wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses for her company Marie-Margot Couture.

One year ago, Maggie put herself into the film industry by submitting herself and her talent for sewing into a film association website.  This summer she was contacted to make costumes for Jessica Alba in her new film “Dear Eleanor” also starring Luke Wilson and Josh Lucas.  The film was being shot at the Jester Theatre in Boulder, CO and at the Paramount Theatre here in Denver.  The movie is set in the 60’s, just before the Hippie movement.
The entire process took about a month to complete.  Maggie saw it as an incredible opportunity to learn and expand her expertise.  Getting to go on set and watch some of the filming opened up an understanding and admiration for the film industry.  Sewing … Read more!