Make a Social Statement with your Fashion Statement

Wednesday
April 26, 2023
6:00PM until 9:00PM
The Executive Center
250 South Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
#DDLA2023 @lafasaorg

ABOUT THE EVENT

Wear jeans with a purpose

JOIN US FOR A FUN AND AMAZING CELEBRATION!

Wherever you are you can play your part by wearing denim to support survivors of sexual assault.

We invite you to join us at our Denim Day event as we have a great time to raise awareness and raise funds to continue the fight against sexual assault in Louisiana.

Included with your ticket purchase will be a heavy hor d'oeurves, tea and wine, swag bag, simply amazing door prizes, live music by nationally recognized Taylor Nauta, a "step & repeat," and a walk on the denim carpet. An awesome fashion show with locally beloved personalities (see our models below) featuring the painted denim jackets will start at 7:15 . There will be an award ceremony at 7:50 to celebrate allies and advocates who work tirelessly to support survivors and in prevention and awareness.

PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE $28. / TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE $35.

STUDENT TICKETS ARE $15.

One-of-a-kind denim jackets painted by local artists and students could be yours, ONLY through our silent auction.

If you can't join us on location, then join us on Facebook Live as we announce our award recipients! Don't forget to wear your denim!

Would you like to be a sponsor for the 2023 event? We have VERY affordable opportunities available for anyone who'd like to participate. Contact kelli@lafasa.org or click below.

Purchase Tickets Here

2023 Sponsorship Information

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Delectable dining for Denim Day by

Unable to attend but want to donate

If you are a survivor of sexual assault, contact our free, confidential, and anonymous helpline by

Text: 225.351.SAFE (7233), Chat: lafasa.org or Talk: 888.995.7273. Visit www.lafasa.org for helpful information and more free resources and advocacy services, including counseling and legal assistance.

About the event

LIVE MUSIC BY
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
TAYLOR NAUTA!

Check out his amazing sound!

Megan H. Kelly Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Megan Howard Kelly is a proud wife, and mom to three beautiful children. Megan is the founder and owner of MHK branding company. In addition to MHK, Megan is the founder and CEO of The Mompreneur Nation, Megan began her career as a TV producer and reporter for WAFB-TV. She's a passionate advocate and believes it's important to speak up and end the silence and stigma that surrounds domestic violence victims.	Rani Whitfield Dr. Rani Whitfield, a.k.a. "the Hip Hop Doc" is a Family Physician, is certified in Sports medicine and the recipient of numerous distinctions & awards. He uses music and medicine to educate the community on health and wellness. “I’m the husband of a gorgeous queen; son of a beautiful mother; brother of an elegant sister; and father of a stunning daughter! The mere thought of them being victims of sexual assault brings me to tears. I’m wearing denim today to raise awareness about sexual assault.	Lily Gayle Lily is a 1st generation graduate from Hammond, La. Lily graduated undergrad at SLU with a Bachelor’s in Sports Journalism, and is a graduate student and assistant Sports Information Director for SLU women’s basketball & soccer. She was Miss SLU 2021 & is Miss Slidell 2023. She is a SA and suicide survivor who is passionate about educating others on the side effects of suicide attempts & the impact it has on victims, families and communities. She's a dog mom, football enthusiast & loves travel.
Jordyn Martin Jordyn Martin hails from Allentown, Pa. She lives in Baton Rouge with her husband Maxwell and their dog Huey. She is the communication manager for LSU’s Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College. She's LaFASA's Board VP, speaks locally to educate girls & women on issues related to HIV, is a CASA volunteer, and co-chair of Planned Parenthood Young Leaders in BR. “I’m walking to help people realize the power and importance of finding their voice and sharing their story.”	Franz Borghardt From working at the prestigious Steven J. Moore, Attorneys at Law to opening his own practice in 2017, Franz has represented the Baton Rouge community large and small for ten years. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and recognitions and has published articles. On one side, he is a lawyer but he is also the founder of Geaux Rouge, an organization that celebrates the social, the cultural, artistic and culinary scenes of Baton Rouge.

AMAZING MODELS WILL WALK THE CATWALK
modeling denim jackets painted by AMAZING local artists!

Connectwork

Artists and Jackets

Original Painted Denim Jackets

We are ecstatic to have amazing, local Louisiana artists. They have donated their talents to create one-of-a kind denim jackets that will be available only through our silent auction! Each jacket is signed by the artist. Win your favorite, original masterpiece and wear it all year long! Bidding starts Wednesday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. via "32 Auctions" and ends Saturday, April 29 at 12:00N. Artists will be Felicia Hunt, Maria Boudreaux, Design student contest winners from BRCC.

Kelli Knight

Katie Boleware

Root for your favorite before they take the runway in August!

Amazing Denim Jackets!

Maria Boudreaux

Maria Boudreaux is self-taught. She hosts sip and paint. She loves using a variety of textures and mediums. Her paintings capture essence of southern gulf charm.
Her artwork can be found at https://www.mariaboudreaux-artist.com/
and if you'd like information on her studio, you can visit Fluer de Me Designs at https://www.fleurdemedesigns.com/

Sharon Elliot-Thomas

Sharon Elliott-Thomas is a Louisiana native, a Visual Artist and a professional photographer.. Elliott studied Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing at Louisiana State University, the University of Southern California, and Los Angeles Valley College. She has shown at the Breakfast Klub in Houston, participated in generational shows with her
daughter Artist Felicia Jackson, and Grandson’s Evan and Phillip Hunt. She recently participated at an art show at the Denham Walker, LA gallery. Placed at the Arts in Medicine juried show at the Baton Rouge, Hospital Blue Bonnet. Her gift is Painting her passions are photography and digital arts. she has often managed to unite them all.
Elliott takes a special interest in encouraging and investing in others permission to express themselves through art. She believes that inspiring unlimited imagination, artistic creativity, and artistic self confidence in others is where her gift and passion intersect. She believes that “We are all artist, each of us has a creative gift, an artistic
fingerprint, most have just not identified or embraced it yet.”

Evan Hunt

Evan Hunt, (Evan the Artist), is a visual artist, drawing since the age of
seven. He is also a Maker, creating human figurines from found objects.
Hunt, is an avid cartoonist and professional photographer. He has written
novels, and created comic books with his twin brother Phillip Hunt for their
company GemStudios. Evan uses acrylics, pen and inks, and mixed-media
for his paintings and drawings. Hunt, is a member of the Baton Rouge
Youth Coalition and he is a professional photography where he graduated
in Photography and studied Coding as a student through the Walls Project.
Evan has shown his artwork in various events including a show that
showcased his work in a “Family Affair” and has participated in Mid-City
White Light and Hot Art Cool Nights. Recently he was a featured artist at
the Denham Springs Library.

Felicia Noelle

X-large jacket, long, with hood
Felicia was introduced to art at an early age from her mother, Sharon Thomas. In 1990 she attended LA Valley College and Majored in English: Creative Writing. Her writing were described as "paintings in words." Later she enrolled at LSU and studied fine arts. She works in a plethora of mediums including pen and ink, acrylic, and water color. She is trained in print-making. Her works have won awards, have been featured on network TV (ABC's Luke Cage), as well as showcased in many buildings and galleries.
https://www.redbubble.com/people/feliciahunt/shop

Jacob Mitchell

Stonebridge Brand Size 12 Jacket
The front and cuff of this jacket also feature the artwork of this talented student. (go to denimdayla.org for more photos)
Student Artist from BRCC/LaFASA collaboration. Jacob is a is a freelance artist and designer based out of Baton Rouge. He began live painting events and concerts in 2012, and has painted at over one hundred private parties, concerts, and events since. Jacob has always loved creating, and the live work allows him to explore new ideas while simultaneously sharing those ideas with his audience. He is currently a returning student of art and design at Baton Rouge Community College. He was chosen to design this jacket and represent BRCC for LaFASA's Denim Day Event and Auction.
https://www.instagram.com/jacobmitchellart/

Jacob Mitchell

Katie Boleware

Take an airy and light walk through the clouds!
XL denim shirt/jacket
Katie Boleware is an amazing advocate.Her creativeness exudes in this pastel design.

Phillip Hunt

Women's crop denim-wash jacket (size M / blue) brand NASKY
Phillip Hunt, aka (Bluewinder30,) is a local visual artist, painting and
drawing since the age of seven. He creates and sells origami creations and is also a prolific videographer with his own Bluewinder30 social medium channels on YouTube and Tic-Tok. Hunt, is a cartoonist and creative writer, creating novels independently, and comic books with his twin brother Evan Hunt under their artist company GemStudios. Hunt uses acrylics, pen and ink, and mixed-media for his paintings and drawings. He is a member of the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, a Professional photographer graduate from The Futures Fund, where he also studied coding. Hun’ts artwork has been featured in various events including a show in a “Family Affair” Art show, Mid-City White Light and Hot Art Cool Nights. Recently he was a featured artist at the Denham Springs Library.

Ruth Stevens

Size X-Sm / Denim Blazer / red / brand: Old Navy
Student Designer from BRCC/LaFASA collaboration. Originally from Selma, Alabama, Ruth is currently a student of art and design at Baton Rouge Community College. She was chosen to design this jacket and represent BRCC for LaFASA's Denim Day Event and Auction.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION PROJECT WITH BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE! LaFASA is proud to work with up and coming artists in this manner.

Kelli Knight

Lg Women's crop jacket by Bellesumye / red distressed with striped knit sleeves. Kelli is an artist in design and traditional medium and is the outreach coordinator at LaFASA