While most people are used to experiencing the visual and performing arts in their conventional forms, not many people are familiar with the concept of wearable art, a relatively newer art form that is tangible like a visual art form and yet transient like a performing art form.

The ShiftSpace gallery has been undertaking Project Run-A-Way for six years now ever since it began in the Fall of 2007 as a fundraising benefit. The event has been growing in size. Due to the increased involvement in the event, it has been moved from its former location in downtown Wichita to the McKnight Hall at Wichita State.

“The event has received funding from students and community members in the past,” Lisa Rundstrom, manager of the ShiftSpace gallery and a WSU staff member, said. “However, due to the funding we have received from the SGA we have been able to provide free tickets to WSU students this year.”

The event primarily showcases wearable art. Wearable art, a relatively newer medium, involves art that is created with the intention of being worn instead of being displayed like most visual art creations.

The event features the works of current WSU students and alumni. The College of Fine Arts has also invited some high schools to take part in the event.

“It was kinda nerve wracking at first because I have never done anything like this before,” Melinda Sudbrink, a fine arts sophomore, said.

The main event is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. on Friday, although entry is open at 6 p.m. The event is free for WSU students and children under 12 and will take place at the McKnight Art Center.

For more information, you can look up the event on Facebook.