MDV7, First, We Were Boys explores the journey from boyhood to manhood. It centers on the innocence, imagination, vulnerability, and possibility of boyhood - before those qualities are shaped by the expectations of masculinity, family, culture, and society. We will explore the tension between the boys we were and the men we became.

MAN DOWN Vol. 6: Men at Work

A multimedia fashion experience exploring identity, mental health, and the stories we wear.

The Spring 2026 season, Vol 6: Men at Work reframes masculinity as an active, ongoing build. Featuring original designs, performance art, and the voices of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists, the show challenges how we see men’s mental health.

100% of ticket sales go to The Family Partnership.

May 30 · Coffman Memorial Union Great Hall, Minneapolis

Doors: 5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour + Resource Fair: 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Runway Show: 6:15 – 8 PM