Tag: Art Competitions

Open Call: World of Wearable Art Competition 2026 & Webinars

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For more than 35 years, finalists in the World of WearableArt (WOW) Competition have captivated audiences at the annual WOW Show in Wellington, New Zealand. The event celebrates the fusion of art, design, fashion, and performance, offering designers a global platform to showcase their work and join an international creative community. The competition invites creators to push boundaries and craft extraordinary wearable artworks.

Each year, six themes are introduced to inspire creators. Three of these are recurring: Aotearoa, Avant-Garde, and Open. The remaining themes are unique to 2026: Metallic, Kinetic, and Bizarre Bra.

This year, there is also a series of live webinars, which will be recorded –

  • 9th of December 2025, 12 PM New Zealand Time = GMT + 13 (It is tonight at 11 PM, Irish Time) – From Everyday to Extraordinary: Your Guide to Bizarre Bra
  • 21st of January 2026, 6 PM New Zealand Time – Photography & Video: How to Capture Your Creation

The sign-ups for the webinars are here – https://www.worldofwearableart.com/content-hub/wow-webinars

There is an inspiring archive of past winners on the website – https://www.worldofwearableart.com/explore/wearableart-archive

The application deadline for designers outside of New Zealand is the 12th of February, 2026.

For more information, visit WOW’s website – https://www.worldofwearableart.com/competition/entry-information

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Open Call: World of Wearable Art Competition

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The World of WearableArt (WOW) Competition celebrates the fusion of art, design, fashion, and performance. It is an opportunity to be seen on the world stage and be part of a global design community. The competition encourages designers worldwide to create extraordinary and innovative wearable artworks.

For over 35 years, finalists’ wonderful works of art have come to life in the spectacular annual WOW Show, held in Wellington, New Zealand – attracting delighted audiences of around 60,000 people.

Each year, six themes are introduced to inspire creators. Three of these are recurring: Aotearoa, Avant-Garde, and Open. The remaining three are unique to the year; they are Air, Neon, and Myths & Legends.

There is an inspiring archive of past winners on the website – https://www.worldofwearableart.com/explore/wearableart-archive

The application deadline for designers outside of New Zealand is the 20th of February, 2025.

For more information, visit their website – https://www.worldofwearableart.com/competition/entry-information


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Open Call: International Hat Art Competition –  Chazelles-sur-Lyon, France

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Hopefully, this competition will resonate with our hatmaking members and readers!

There is an open call for the 15th edition of the ‘International Hat’s Art Competition‘ biennial, organised by the Atelier-Musée du Chapeau (Hat Museum) in Chazelles-sur-Lyon, France.

Approximately one hundred hats are selected and are displayed during a summer exhibition. A celebratory weekend featuring a fashion show includes a prize-giving ceremony and a warm welcome for creators.

This year’s theme is ‘The Art and Manner,’ reflecting on the many connections between hats and the arts. The panel, led by Stephen Jones, will feature various professionals from the fashion and millinery industries.

“Participants are encouraged to submit a design inspired by a piece of art, to reinterpret an artwork, or even to invent a hat where there is none.”

For more information and to register, visit the museum’s website – https://www.ateliermuseeduchapeau.com/en/international-hats-art-competition/

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Open Call: World of WearableArt 2024 Competition

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The World of WearableArt (WOW) Competition celebrates the fusion of art, design, fashion, and performance. It is an opportunity to be seen on the world stage and be part of a global design community. The competition encourages designers worldwide to create extraordinary and innovative wearable artworks.

For over 35 years, finalists’ wonderful works of art have come to life in the spectacular annual WOW Show, held in Wellington, New Zealand – attracting delighted audiences of around 60,000 people.

Each year, there are six themes to inspire makers. There are three recurring themes: Aotearoa, Avant-Garde, and Open. There are also three unique themes; this year, they are the following: Crazy Curiosities of the Creature Carnival, Natural World, and Geometric Abstraction.

There is an exciting archive of past winners on the website – https://www.worldofwearableart.com/explore/wearableart-archive

For more information, visit their website – https://www.worldofwearableart.com/competition/entry-information

Of Interest: Two Guild Members have Art in RCPI’s Art Competition

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In October, the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) had an art exhibition with the theme of Climate and Health. The judging panel, chaired by James Hanley RHA, shortlisted 48 pieces of art, which are now open for public vote. You can view the shortlisted artworks and learn about the artists.

TWO of the Feltmakers Ireland guild members have a piece in the competition: Caitríona Nolan and Carmen Garcia.

Visit this link to see their artwork, and hopefully give them your support: https://www.rcpi.ie/Vote-for-your-favourite-artwork-in-RCPIs-Art-Competition-Climate-and-Health

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