Entry Information

To participate in the 2009 Wearable Art Awards, the artist’s application package must be received by the Port Moody Arts Centre no later than 5 pm on March 6, 2009. This application package contains:

• Completed entry form;
• Completed entry summary sheet – stating the entry’s title, materials/media used, garment size, and a 150 word statement – for each entry to be entered into the competition;
• Entry fee of $30 for each entry to be entered into the competition; and
• CD containing photos of each entry to be entered into the competition.

Our panel of judges 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 by March 9, 2009 through email and will then be required to deliver the following to the Port Moody Arts Centre from March 30, 2009 through April 5, 2009:

• Clearly labeled entries (the actual garments);
• Completed and signed entry information form for each accepted entry;
• Appraisal for each accepted entry (if entry is valued at more than $1,000 CDN);
• Student award application form for each accepted entry (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.

Packaging used to deliver this material should be permanently labeled to include the artist's name and entry titles.

Further details—including a must-read FAQ document and copies of the various forms—are located on our web site at www.wearableartawards.com/artists.

About CDs

Due to the high cost of shipping most works of Wearable Art, the Port Moody Arts Centre uses CDs for the first round of judging for the Wearable Art Awards. Only if your entry has been accepted will you be required to ship your final garment.

CDs will be viewed on a PC with basic image viewing software. It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure that all required information is contained on the CD.

If you do not have access to a digital camera and/or CD burner, many electronic and drug stores have scanning and CD burning services.

Guidelines

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.

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 six week long exhibition held at the 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—in addition to shipping insurance.
• More detailed information and related resources can be found on our website at www.wearableartawards.com/artists. Our team is available to answer questions and can be reached at info@wearableartawards.com.

Jurying

Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:

• All entries must be wearable (but not necessarily practical);
• Creativity and originality (not streetwear);
• Design and the use of multiple techniques;
• Presentation and skill with media;
• Concept/Message; and
• Innovative materials or innovative use of traditional materials (thinking outside of the box).

Categories

The categories for the 2009 Wearable Art Awards are:

Brassiere Fantasque
Olympic†
Headdresses
Open†
Recycled Materials†

The entry summary sheet as part of an application package must indicate the category an entry is being submitted under. An entry may only be considered for one category. Please contact us if you are unsure which category your work is best suited for.

The Port Moody Arts Centre reserves the right to cancel categories at any point during the judging process.

The 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 submission should cover a model’s top and bottom.

Special Awards

The special awards for the 2009 Wearable Art Awards are:

• Best in Show
• Conceptual
• Student‡
• 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 2009, or is a recent graduate from a post secondary program (within one year prior of the 2009 Wearable Art Awards application package deadline—The 2009 deadline is March 6, 2009).

Important Dates

Application Package Deadline
March 6, 2009
The application package including the entry form, entry summary sheets, applicable fees, and CD must be received by the Port Moody Arts Centre no later than 5pm on March 6, 2009. We will not be accepting the actual garments at this point. Please note that CDs will not be returned.

Notification of Successful Entries
March 9, 2009
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
March 30, 2009—April 5, 2009
Selected entries, entry information forms, appraisals, student award application forms, 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
May 9, 2009 and May 10, 2009
Port Moody City Hall Galleria, 100 Newport Drive
Port Moody, BC

Exhibition Dates
May 14, 2009 — June 28, 2009
Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns Street
Port Moody, BC (Opening Reception May 14, 6-8pm)

Pick up of work after exhibit
June 29, 2009
Artists are responsible for arranging the pickup of their entries by no later than 5pm on June 29, 2009. Entries will only be returned by mail or courier if the postage/courier fees have been provided by the artist. Please allow at least two weeks after exhibition end date for return of your work by courier or mail.

Extended Display
Beginning the end of June, 2009
Some entries may be selected to be part of displays in and around the City of Port Moody.

Sample Contract

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.

I confirm that my entry is an original concept designed and created by me.

Prizes

$5,000 in prize money will be awarded to category and special award winners. 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.