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Zillow Group’s Mind-Body-Spirit event in October 2020

New York, NY, November 9, 2020 — WRAP – Waste Reduction Art Project is pleased to report that it successfully completed a virtual recycled art creation workshop led by the world renowned artist Derek Gores in the framework of Zillow Group’s Mind-Body-Spirit event in October 2020.

Hundreds of Zillow Group’s employees participated in this virtual event.

“This was such a great workshop. I was able to step away from work and enjoy arts and crafts with my children.”

– Zillow Group’s employee

“WRAP is honored to be partnering with Zillow Group in bringing this virtual recycled art creation program to Zillow Group’s global employee base,” says Yana Good Nigen WRAP’s Executive Director, “These recycled art creation experiences unite teams, alleviate stress, and build resilience so much needed these days. We are in this together and art will help us heal and become stronger.”

Derek Gores who conducted the workshop says, “Creating art lets the mind wander and have some breathing room so the imagination can play. When we can be creative and joyful in our imaginations, we then bring that spirit out into the real world as well.”

About WRAP:

WRAP is a non-profit organization focused on keeping 1 million pounds of recyclable material out of landfills by 2030. We create new ways for companies to engage with the planet and the arts. We do this by working with corporations to bring more recyclable art and recycled art creation experiences into their offices. Our dedicated network is committed to connecting and educating local communities, while developing best practices and creating art from materials people throw away everyday. Our support helps local communities and drives innovation around new forms of degradable plastics and clean water preservation forward.

WRAP × Fashion Alliance Network Launch NYFW 2026 Partnership

Nigerian Circular Art from Ijora Badia Takes Global Stage at New York Fashion Week

By: Eva Walker

NEW YORK - Feb. 19, 2026 - PRLog -- Waste Reduction Art Project ( WRAP) announces a strategic collaboration with the Fashion Alliance Network (FAN) to amplify circular art, sustainable fashion, and community-led creativity on a global stage. The partnership will showcase WRAP's Slum Art collection from Ijora Badia Village, Lagos, bringing village-rooted innovation into dialogue with international fashion audiences.

Presented as part of NYFW February 2026 programming, the multi-day exhibition and event series will connect sustainable sculpture, hands-on learning, and critical conversations around health, longevity, and eco-conscious living. Together, WRAP and FAN will engage more than 230,000 New York Fashion Week attendees.

At the center of the collaboration is WRAP's Slum Art collection, a growing body of student artwork created in Ijora Badia Village, Lagos using reclaimed and upcycled materials. Each piece reflects a model of creativity that gives environmental waste cultural and creative value, highlighting environmental urgency and the talent within historically overlooked communities. By placing these works within the context of NYFW programming, WRAP and FAN position circular art as no longer a niche medium but as a crucial practice for the future of our creative economy.

The exhibition will feature:

• Large-scale sustainable community sculpture builds crafted from salvaged materials

• Live sustainable art technique demonstrations and workshops exploring circular design techniques

• Panel discussions and salons on creator economy, sustainability, public health, longevity, and regenerative creative systems

• Cross-disciplinary dialogue between artists, designers, environmental advocates, and fashion executives

• This collaboration reflects a shared commitment between WRAP and FAN to expand definitions of sustainability beyond conservation, preservation and waste management, addressing ways of enabling the conscious creator economy and empowering individual talent, opportunity, and creative potential.

Through its partnership with FAN, WRAP enters the NYFW ecosystem with expanded visibility, bridging grassroots creative practice with industry infrastructure. The collaboration aims to spark long-term partnerships between artists, brands, collectors, and institutions committed to environmental and social responsibility.

As sustainability continues to redefine the fashion landscape, WRAP × FAN offers a blueprint for how art, fashion, and community can work together to build regenerative futures, where creativity thrives without excess, and innovation begins at the margins.

About WRAP (Waste Reduction Art Project)
WRAP is an art and sustainability nonprofit dedicated to reducing material waste while enabling a more robust creator economy. Through community-driven programming, global exhibitions, and accessible art practices, WRAP empowers artists to transform discarded materials into meaningful cultural work.

About Fashion Alliance Network (FAN)
The Fashion Alliance Network (FAN) is a collaborative platform connecting designers, cultural institutions, and industry leaders to foster innovation, sustainability, and cross-sector partnership within the global fashion ecosystem.

WRAP NYFW Timeline:
Feb 23 Invitation-Only VIP Preview (6-8 PM)

Feb 24 Public Exhibition Opens (11AM-6PM)
Sustainable Sculpture Community Build led by a group of sculptors (4-6PM)
Masterclass: Sustainable Art Creation Class I (5-6PM)
Panel Discussion: Sustainability, Health & Longevity (6PM-7PM)

Feb 25 Public Exhibition Opens (11AM-6PM)
Sustainable Sculpture Community Build Continues (11AM-6PM)
Masterclass: Sustainable Art Creation Class II (5PM-6PM)
Intentional Eco-Mindset Activation (6PM-6:15PM)
Panel Discussion: Art of Sustainable Living (6:30PM-7:30PM)

Feb 26 Invitation-Only Closing Party + Dance Performance + DJ (6–10 PM)
https://artstore.wrapnow.org/art-of-sustainable-living-event

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WRAP
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