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The Wearable Art Awards is not a fashion show, it is a multi-media performance where the human body becomes a living, breathing, moving canvas. We are looking for more than a 'pretty dress.' We are asking you to go deep into your imagination to create a wearable piece of art that challenges what most consider to be wearable, or everyday fashion.
The Wearable Art Awards is committed to challenging artists of all mediums to push their imaginations to create evocative, imaginative and thought provoking sculpture for the human body.
The Wearable Art Awards accepts entries from artists and designers around the world. Participating artists have an opportunity to not only win prize money, but also have their artwork modeled during a live performance and displayed as part of an exhibit. Prize money is awarded to the winners of the event's categories and special awards, as decided by a panel of judges and the public.
Performance:
Feb 18 & 19, 2011
City Hall Galleria
100 Newport Drive
Port Moody, BC
Exhibition:
Mar 3-Apr 10, 2011
Port Moody Arts Centre
2425 St. Johns Street
Port Moody, BC
ENTRY INFO
To participate in the 2011 Wearable Art Awards, the artist's application package must be submitted electronically [Apply-on-Line] no later than 5 pm on December 10, 2010. This application contains:
- Artist contact information;
- Information related to each entry to be entered into the competition (an artist can submit up to three) stating the entry's title, materials/media used, garment size, and a 150 word statement; and
- Three photos of each entry to be entered into the competition (front, back, and a 'bonus' photo of the artist's choosing).
A jury panel will review the application packages received and select those entries that will be part of the Wearable Art performances and exhibition. Artists whose entries are chosen will be notified during the week of December 13, 2010 through email and will then be required to deliver the following to the Port Moody Arts Centre from January 4, 2011 through January 16, 2011:
- Clearly labeled entries (the actual garments);
- Completed and signed entry information form for each accepted entry;
- CD of high res photos of entries;
- Appraisal for each accepted entry (if entry is valued at more than $1,000 CDN);
- Student Award info (if applicable);
- RSVP card for complimentary performance ticket;
- Shipping related requirements (if applicable): Pre-paid return shipping (i.e. completed courier forms); and Return shipping labels with name and address.
Artists with selected entries will be provided a checklist of items to provide.
Further details- including a must-read FAQ document and copies of the various forms can be downloaded.
Important Notes
- All entries must be wearable (but do not need to be practical in any way' in fact, the wilder the better!). However, please keep in mind that the entries will be presented on a red carpet and need to withstand being taken on and off for multiple photo shoots and fittings.
- All accepted entries will be included in the awards performance as well as a static five week long exhibition held at Port Moody Arts Centre.Work must not have been previously exhibited in the Tri-Cities area.
- Artists should familiarize themselves with the contract included in this pamphlet. Artists will be required to sign this contract for each of their selected entries.
- Artists are responsible for all shipping costs-including return shipping and shipping insurance. Must-read shipping info and tips can be found at wearableartawards.com/artists.
- More detailed information and related resources can be downloaded. Our team is available to answer questions and can be reached at info@wearableartawards.com.
Entries will be judged based on the following criteria weighted in favour of 'wow' factor and conceptual message:
- All entries must be wearable (but not necessarily practical);
- Creativity and originality (not streetwear);
- Design and the use of multiple elements and techniques;
- Quality of workmanship and construction;
- Overall presentation focused on 'wow' factor; and
- Conceptual meaning and impact.
CATEGORIES
An entry must fall into one of the following three form-based categories. Cash prizes will be presented to category winners as determined by the jury.
- Brassiere
- Headdress
- Open
Port Moody Arts Centre reserves the right to move entries between categories if it is felt the entry is better suited to a category other than that for which it was originally submitted.
Entries must be a full outfit to be considered for this category. To be considered a full outfit, the entry should cover a model's upper and lower body.
SPECIAL AWARDS
In addition to competing for a category win, entries will also be eligible for the following cash prize awards as determined by the jury.
- Second Life
- Best in Show
- Material of the Year (Paper is the 2011 Material of the Year)
- Student
- Technology
- Ethnic Expression
- People's Choice
- To be eligible for the Student Award an artist must be returning to either full time or part time post secondary studies in fall 2011, or is a recent graduate from a post secondary program (within one year prior of the 2011 Wearable Art Awards application package deadline.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Application Package Deadline
December 10th, 2010
The application package and applicable entry fees must be received by the Port Moody Arts Centre no later than 5pm on December 10, 2010. (We will not be accepting the actual garments at this point).
- Notification of Successful Entries
Week of December 13th, 2010
Artists will be notified by email as to whether their entries have been accepted for inclusion in the performance and exhibition.
- Delivery of Successful Entries
January 4, 2011-January 16th, 2011
Selected entries, entry information forms, appraisals, ticket RSVP cards, and the related shipping materials must be delivered to the Port Moody Arts Centre during this time. Entries can be hand delivered or mailed to:
Wearable Art Awards
c/o Port Moody Arts Centre
2425 St Johns Street
Port Moody, British Columbia, CANADA
V3H 2B2
- The Wearable Art Awards Performance
February 18 & 19, 2011
Port Moody City Hall Galleria, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC
- Exhibition Dates
March 3, 2011 - April 10, 2011
Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns Street
Port Moody, BC (Opening Reception Mar 3, 6-8pm)
- Pick up of work after exhibit
April 16, 2011
Local artists are responsible for picking up their entries by no later than 5pm on April 16, 2011. Out of town artists will have their work shipped back after the exhibition. Please allow at least two weeks after exhibition end date for return of your work by courier or mail.
- Extended Display
Last week of April, 2011
Some entries may be selected to be part of displays in and around the City of Port Moody provided approval by the artist.
I the undersigned, agree not to hold the Port Moody Arts Centre Society (PMACS) or any of the members, staff or volunteers liable for any loss or damage to my property, sustained by reason of accident or incident occurring in or about their premises and I waive any claim I may have with respect to any loss or damage to my works submitted under this application. PMACS retains the right to photograph my entry and use any photographs submitted or taken of my work for publishing and promotions related to the Wearable Art Awards. I agree to be responsible for the cost of packaging, shipping and return shipping for my work and insurance while in transit.
PMACS reserves the rights to all film and television broadcasting, Internet and any related rights which PMACS may use for publicity or any other purpose. My work will be credited if any photos are used for the above purposes.
To be covered against theft and vandalism, artists must declare the value of their entry with the entry information form. Entries valued at over $1,000 must be accompanied by an appraisal. It is understood that an entry with a declared value over $1,000 that is not accompanied by an appraisal will be insured only up to $1,000. If the total value of damaged or stolen art works in the Port Moody Art Centre's care exceeds $40,000, insurance coverage will be based on the percentage of individual declared values relative to all art works. Entries either in transit or not retrieved by the pickup time are not insured.
If I do not pick up or arrange for the return of my work by the pick up deadline, I allow PMACS the right to retain or dispose my work as determined by PMACS.
I confirm that my entry is an original concept designed and created by me.
PRIZES
$5,000 in prize money will be awarded. Amount and number of prizes within categories will be dependent on the number of entries received and subject to the jury's discretion. Maximum amount of a single prize to be awarded will be $500.
Copy of this announcement on www.wearableartawards.com
