Presented by the Port Moody Arts Centre Society, the Wearable Art Awards encourage local, Canadian and international artists of all mediums to submit evocative, imaginative and thought provoking creations for the human body. The works are juried in a three-step process: initially by electronic submissions then by a panel of jurors drawn from the fashion and textile industry. Each piece is examined for its creativity, originality, skill in construction and conceptual idea. The final jurying takes place by the same panel of judges at the performance presentation. The Wearable Art Awards consists of two separate events: the performance and awards presentation.

The Wearable Art Awards attracts entries from across Canada, the United States, and around the world. In 2009, we received 74 entry applications. Of these, 73 entries created by 59 artists were accepted for the performance and following exhibition. Two 2009 performances took place at the Galleria in Port Moody City Hall and the exhibit at the Blackberry Gallery at the Port Moody Arts Centre.

The Port Moody Arts Centre Society would like to express thanks to the City of Port Moody and the BC Gaming Commission for their support as well as the corporations and volunteers that donate to make this unique Canadian event a reality. We look forward to showcasing the work of the many artists working around the world in the wearable art artistic genre.

2010

On August 16, 2009 a call for entry was released for the 2010 Wearable Art Exhibition. The exhibition will be taking place in and around the City of Port Moody from January 21, 2010 – March 21, 2010 during the 2010 Vancouver/Whistler Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Olympic guests and international media personnel in the Vancouver, British Columbia area for the Olympic Games will be invited to see the exhibition (Port Moody is a suburb of Vancouver). The exhibition will include both new and retrospective entries. Artists - both local and international - are welcome to submit entry applications for new entries in three categories including Canadian Spirit, Olympic, and Mantel. $2,000 in prize money will be presented to the winners of each category and the People's Choice Award.