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TICKETS
$25 in advance
(online, mail, and by phone purchase)
$30 at the door
ABOUT THE SHOW
Full Bloom: Cultivating Confidence is the Vision Resource Center’s annual fashion show fundraiser, starring blind and visually impaired individuals who are redefining beauty, independence, and self-expression.
This event celebrates personal growth, courage, and community. Every step on the runway represents resilience in bloom; nurtured by support, opportunity, and belief in one’s potential.
Proceeds from the event directly support programs that strengthen independence, combat isolation, and expand access for people with vision impairment in Cumberland County.
WHAT WILL YOU FIND
Guests will enjoy a runway presentation that tells the story of finding the courage to grow, highlighting the powerful and inspiring journeys of our VRC members.
The event will also feature local artwork for sale, with 20% of proceeds benefiting the Vision Resource Center. Drinks will be available for purchase, and guests will have opportunities to connect, engage, and celebrate community.
Each guest will also receive a copy of the Full Bloom Fashion Show Magazine, showcasing the participants, stories, and creativity behind this inspiring event.
SHARING A VISION
A Guest Art Exhibition at the VRC Fashion Show
Art has always been a powerful way to connect people, ideas, and experiences. In this spirit, the Vision Resource Center is honored to present Sharing a Vision, a guest art exhibition that highlights the work of talented local artists while fostering a meaningful dialogue between art and community.
At the Vision Resource Center, we believe that art belongs to everyone. The visually impaired community is not only present in spaces of creativity, but actively engaged in appreciating, supporting, and participating in the arts. Through this collaboration with local artists, we celebrate the idea that artistic expression can be experienced in many ways: through sight, emotion, and conversation.
Including this exhibition as part of the 2026 VRC Fashion Show reflects an ongoing effort to build bridges between artists and the visually impaired community, encouraging connection, curiosity, and mutual inspiration.
We are grateful to the artists who have chosen to share their work with us, helping create a space where creativity and inclusion continue to grow together.
This year’s featured artists are Ivy Wright and Tyshone Mona.
Tyshone Mona
Website tyshonemona.square.site
Instagram @tyshonemona
Email booktyshone@gmail.com
Ivy Wright
Facebook Works by IMW
Email worksbyimw@gmail.com
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Cape Fear Eye Associates
capefeareye.com
Systel Business Equipment
systeloa.com
Clyde and Debra Dixon Jordan
Jenny and Kirk deViere
Evelyn Shaw
Candice S. Kirtz
Anonymous Donor
Pate’s Farm Market
patesfarmmarket.com
Corcindy’s Creations
910 725 9963
Glenn Adams
abb-law.com
Orangetheory Fitness
(910) 818-5473
JNB Properties - Chrysoula Bantsolas
jnbcommercial.com
Arts Council of Fayetteville
theartscouncil.com
TICKETS
$25 in advance
(online, mail, and by phone purchase)
$30 at the door
FOR QUESTIONS
Contact our Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist
Maureen Pacheco-González
vrccommunityengagement@gmail.com
910 483 2719 Ext. 4
