The hubbub of anticipation from the line of art fanatics and fashion enthusiasts dies down as the Palo Alto Art Center doors finally swing open to reveal myriads of gorgeous textiles and sparkling jewelry.

The exotic colors of vintage kimono and silk fabrics blur with the extravagance of silver and gold. The exquisite textile pieces will range from purses and scarves, to sarongs and wall-pieces, according to the mastermind behind the Clay and Glass Festival and Gallery Shop, Diane Master. All the jewelry is intricate and handmade; each artist’s work is distinctive. Enameled bracelets, gold and coral pendants, and silver earrings will glitter happily on the display booths.

The Palo Alto Art Center will launch this extravagant textile and jewelry exhibit, the “A Magical Art-For-Wear Trunk Show,” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m on Saturday, April 16. This first-time event organized by Master, will according to her include work from nationally and internationally renowned artists residing as far away as Oregon.

In order to achieve such a sundry selection of artists, Master has been saving names of artists she met and liked. “I run the gallery shop at the art center, and so am constantly going to art shows and exhibits,” Master said. “[Although,] a few of the artists [I had heard of] by word of mouth.”

One such artist, San Franciscan Georganne Alex, designing under the name Alex, participated in the Glass Festival last summer, and so already had a relationship with the Palo Alto Art Center. Alex is excited about the upcoming trunk show, especially to meet new people. “Feedback from others is always helpful and encouraging,” Alex said. “I spend a lot of time working alone in my studio, so it’s great for me to get out and see what other people are doing and wearing.”

The trunk show runs similar to an art exhibit, however, the artists will be present, and the pieces are available for sale. Each artist will have a booth to showcase his or her work, and there will be dressing rooms set up to try on clothes.

“It [the trunk show] will be a great time for people to meet the artists and learn about their different techniques, as well as purchase some of their artwork,” Master said.

The $10 admission fee will be a 100% donation to children’s art programs for enrichment and education at the Palo Alto art center. A percent of the profits made by the artists will also be contributed to the fund.

“The vast range of work will appeal to people your age [teens], as well as [to people] your grandmother’s age, while the constant thing is the high quality,” Master said.