May 16, 2014, 18–22h
Paris College of Art
15, rue Fénelon
75010 Paris
France
Celebrating the end of the school’s first year at 15, rue Fénelon, Paris College of Art is hosting an evening of exhibits and the annual fashion show in its new home in the 10th arrondissement.
The evening includes the Annual PCA Fashion Show, presided over by Barbara Bui; the culminating exhibit of the Jarvis Cocker Design Challenge; the thesis exhibition of the Photography and Communication Design departments; Illustration work; both final pieces and evidence of the creative process; Foundation’s Personal Projects; and other projects from all of the departments, on display throughout the building.
Among the highlights of the evening will be the presentation, by Barbara Bui, president of the PCA Fashion Show 2014, of the Golden Thimble prize for Best Fashion Degree Collection. Jarvis Cocker, PCA Class President of 2014, will also be in attendance to give recognition of the results of the Jarvis Cocker Design Challenge to “..seek inspiration in a defined perimeter around Paris College of Art: to see the unexpected and inspiring in what surrounds you every day.” PCA is proud to present Mr. Cocker with a Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa, this year.
In addition, this year’s event will not only be a pleasure for the eyes but the audience will also experience a new signature scent created by the famous perfume designer Jean Jacques, based on a brief developed by one of the PCA Fashion seniors. The seniors, in partnership with Takasago—the global fragrance manufacturer—formulated fragrance briefs that express the essence of their collections, and Takasago is generously producing a limited edition of the winning scent to be featured during the show.
After the fashion show is over some of Jarvis Cocker’s friends from La Fabrique Balades Sonores will be DJing. The evening will be a celebration for all and all are welcome to attend.
Paris College of Art End of Year & Fashion Show
Friday, May 16, 18–22h
PCA Campus
15, rue Fénelon
75010 Paris
Métro: Poissonnière or Gare du Nord
As well, PCA invites the public to attend the opening of the Fine Arts Thesis Exhibit at Galerie EOF on Wednesday, May 14 from 18–22h. Work will be presented by Abdullah Khan, Zeina Madwar, Jacqueline Ng, Lara Otiura, Beatriz Seijas, and Antonia Speare-Cole.
PCA Fine Arts Thesis Exhibit
Wednesday May 14, 18–22h
Galerie EOF
15, rue Saint Fiacre
75002 Paris
Métro: Grands Boulevard or Bonne Nouvelle
For more information, please contact Sara Krauskopf, Director of Communication:
T +33 (0) 1 45 77 39 66 / [email protected]
About Paris College of Art (PCA)
Founded in 1981, Paris College of Art (PCA) is a private university in Paris, France. The university is a US degree-granting institution of higher learning and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). PCA’s mission is to provide the highest standard of art and design education, taught within an American pedagogical paradigm, while being influenced and informed by our French and European environment. Our international faculty is comprised of 100 leaders in the art, design, and business industries in Europe and courses are taught in English. PCA offers an interdisciplinary education for 300 full-time students coming from 50 different countries, and awards Bachelor’s degrees in Accessories Design; Art History, Theory & Criticism; Communication Design; Design Management; Fashion Design; Film/Video; Fine Arts; Illustration; Industrial Design; Interior Design; and Photography. The university also offers study abroad, certificate, summer, and university preparation programs. Additional information is available at www.paris.edu.