RAW Raleigh Selects Gia Wilkerson To Showcase At The Ritz
Raleigh, NC – Aura Galleria proprietor Gia Wilkerson has been selected to showcase her G-Factor, her hair artistry and mastery, at an upcoming event designed to present local artists to a local, national, and international community.
RAW Raleigh will present Gia Wilkerson and other artists at Envision RAW on Thursday Feb. 22nd at The Ritz. RAW showcases indie talent in visual art, film, fashion design, music, performance art, hair and makeup artistry, and photography.
RAW is an international independent arts organization with a mission to provide independent artists within the first 10 years of their creative career with the tools, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity. RAW ventures to provide the platform for these artists to be seen, heard, and loved. RAW currently operates in over 60 cities across the United States, Australia, Canada and the UK.
Every other month, RAW Directors in cities across the world, including Raleigh NC, handpick and spotlight local artistic talent through local eclectic RAW events. With artists from all genres in each showcase, RAW events come together to form an amazing one-night circus of creativity.
At RAW Raleigh Showcase on Feb. 22 at The Ritz you’ll experience an independent film screening (usually a short, webisode or music video), a pop-up gallery featuring several independent visual artists and photographers, fashion shows from up-and-coming local designers, live musical performances, vendor booths featuring local artisans and accessories designers, and live performance art. You’ll get a little taste of everything. Combine all this creativity with drinks, fun, and good company!
For tickets or more info, visit http://rawartists.org/gfactorgiapeebles
About Gia Peebles
Gia Peebles is a master stylist and savvy entrepreneur with over a decade of experience. She is the proprietor and stylist at Aura Salon and Boutique, a full-service salon and day spa located in Durham, NC. With a charming personality, remarkable smile and the ability to multitask, Gia has become a master in the cosmetology industry – styling an array of prominent women and men in business and entertainment, in addition to her existing and growing clientele.
Highly sought after to style for professional photo shoots, editorials, and fashion segments, Gia is quickly becoming an industry leader and a household name. She has the flawless ability to cut, color, weave and style which is apparent by her multi-cultural client base. Gia grew up in California, where she was exposed to diversity, culture and the uniqueness of women and men of all ethnicities. During this time, she became familiar with varying hair textures, styling, and coloring needs. Gia intertwined her experience, creativity, and affinity for hair care to unleash the inner beauty of each individual’s crown and glory she touches.
Over the years, Gia has worked with renowned artisans in the cosmetology industry. A few notable accomplishments of Ms. Peebles include: serving as a technical assistant for Belinda Baker (Educator and Stylist to the Stars); she became a technician for McBride Research Laboratory, Inc. (Home of Design Essentials); and recently styled Shane Ingram, chef and co-owner of Four Square Restaurant for a live cooking demo during “Triangle Restaurant Week” (Aired on WRAL). Regular celebrity clients include recording artist, Sunshine Anderson; Jazz Vocalist Adia Ledbetter, National Recording Artist Yolanda Rabun, Talk Show host and Attorney at Law Ms. Star Jones and more.
Individuals with high standards, stunning brides, industry insiders, and women and men with a penchant for luxury will appreciate Gia’s expertise and the offerings at Aura Salon & Boutique. Gia Peebles graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. Her education landed her a position with a prominent law firm. However, she quickly realized that her passion was for personal beauty and being an entrepreneur.
Gia is married to her loving husband of 16 years, and she is the mother of three sons. She resides in Durham, North Carolina with her family.
Aura Galleria, located at 3742 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd in Durham NC, has a staff of professionals who have built a reputation of delivering the highest quality of services. Newly established, Aura has attracted a loyal following of many. As a multicultural salon, day spa and boutique, there are no limits to the services in which Aura performs! You will leave feeling you have “UNLEASHED” in your inner beauty.
Gia and her staff will bring you the latest beauty and fashion tips, hair ideas, and makeup advice in Aura Galleria’s bi-monthly column Aura Galleria UNLEASHED on Spectacular Magazine (www-sal9g.hosts.cx).