The Shirtshow

Hosted at a local gallery space from 2013-2018, The Shirt Show celebrates our vibrant and active creative city with an event that fosters community within a community. 

Each year a select group of cream-of-the-crop local creative professionals, primarily from the advertising and design industry, are invited to create an original design. And what better canvas than the universal undergarment turned fashion statement, the staple of any creative’s wardrobe, the almighty cotton t-shirt? Limited edition shirts are then hung gallery style and sold at a one night only event. Once shirts are gone, they’re gone for good.

From its beginning, The Shirt Show celebrated its local roots. All shirt designs were Minnesota themed and created by artists and designers who live and work in Minnesota. All sponsors and vendors were Minnesota born and raised.

The proceeds from The Shirt Show shirt sales were donated to support Free Arts of Minnesota. 

Co-founders: Mike Fetrow, Lindsey Wright, Nick Smasal. Designers: Many, many talented designers - thank you. Volunteers: Many, many kind-hearted helpers - thank you.