DEADLINE: August 1, 2024 (ONLINE) (ELECTRONIC MAIL)
The Art of Costume Couture 2024
Los Angeles Makery
Sub Terra Gallery
Los Angeles, CA
October 3, 2024 – October 30, 2024
You’re invited to be in the Los Angeles Makery’s exhibit “The Art of Costume Couture.” The Fantastical World of Costume Couture from the artists of Film and Cosplay.
CURATED BY A.Laura Brody and Lisa Tomczeszyn
This is a call for wearable art, dipping into the world of fantasy, costume design, and fashion ideas that merge and float between art, fashion, and craftsmanship. In this show we are highlighting the artists behind the scenes.
Artist needs to provide the method of display – dress form, body mannequin or stand with hanger.
There are no strict limits on the size of the artworks, but please contact us if the works are larger than 5' across.
No fee to submit, 30% commission on any sales.
- Artwork must be original to the maker. No copyright violations!
- No hardcore pornographic or uncensored explicit images, no blood, torture, violence, or cruelty depicted.
If this work is still in process or concept mode please include a statement about what you plan to make.
Visit website for complete details: https://www.makery.la/rsvp-3
Apply Online via Google Forms: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfUdZ_MdXZ8uLT8yKUBNhBO_TntmWRfXGxlRCOxVjFC9BliA/viewform?
Apply via email: view website for details
Please email additional questions to callartofcostume@gmail.com, subject line: The Art of Costume Couture 2024
The Los Angeles Makery
260 S. Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The Art of Costume Couture
Friday, February 14, 2014
Silvery Threads
Two Deadlines: (RECEIVE)
March 31, 2014 -- Registration of Interest
August 9, 2014 -- Entry Form
Silvery Threads
Geoffrey Squire Memorial Competition and Exhibition
Costume and Textile Association for Norfolk Museums (C&TA)
The Hostry, Norwich Cathedral
October 2 to 13, 2014
The Costume and Textile Association for Norfolk Museums (C&TA) will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in October 2014 by holding an open, juried textiles competition and exhibition on the theme of “Silvery Threads”.
The exhibition will be held in The Hostry, Norwich Cathedral, from 2nd to 13th October 2014. Following the Hostry exhibition, some entries may be selected for a temporary exhibition at Norwich Castle Museum.
Submissions are invited for works falling into the following categories:
A - Wall-hung pieces
B - Three-dimensional items, self-supporting
C - Garments and accessories
Entrants may use any textile methods, traditional or contemporary, combinations of methods, and mixed media with a textile element. Videos, photography and installations cannot be accepted due to space restrictions.
Selection and Judging will be in two stages:
Stage 1
Initial selection for inclusion in the exhibition will be by examination of anonymous images. Entry forms, and also forms for Registration of Interest, may be either downloaded from the C&TA website (www.ctacostume.org.uk) or obtained in a paper version from Jill Sharpe (tel. 01953-788594) or Jenny Daniels (tel.01603-452236).
Stage 2
Selected entries will be judged by a panel of three independent, distinguished experts. In each category, prizes of £500, £250 and £100 will be awarded. Additional
prizes of £100 will be awarded for the best Student's entry and the best C&TA Member's entry in each category. The Geoffrey Squire Memorial Prize of £500 will be awarded for the overall “Best in Show” exhibit.
Downloads:
Competition details
Registration of interest form
Entry form
Visit website for more information: www.ctacostume.org.uk
March 31, 2014 -- Registration of Interest
August 9, 2014 -- Entry Form
Silvery Threads
Geoffrey Squire Memorial Competition and Exhibition
Costume and Textile Association for Norfolk Museums (C&TA)
The Hostry, Norwich Cathedral
October 2 to 13, 2014
The Costume and Textile Association for Norfolk Museums (C&TA) will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in October 2014 by holding an open, juried textiles competition and exhibition on the theme of “Silvery Threads”.
The exhibition will be held in The Hostry, Norwich Cathedral, from 2nd to 13th October 2014. Following the Hostry exhibition, some entries may be selected for a temporary exhibition at Norwich Castle Museum.
Submissions are invited for works falling into the following categories:
A - Wall-hung pieces
B - Three-dimensional items, self-supporting
C - Garments and accessories
Entrants may use any textile methods, traditional or contemporary, combinations of methods, and mixed media with a textile element. Videos, photography and installations cannot be accepted due to space restrictions.
Selection and Judging will be in two stages:
Stage 1
Initial selection for inclusion in the exhibition will be by examination of anonymous images. Entry forms, and also forms for Registration of Interest, may be either downloaded from the C&TA website (www.ctacostume.org.uk) or obtained in a paper version from Jill Sharpe (tel. 01953-788594) or Jenny Daniels (tel.01603-452236).
Stage 2
Selected entries will be judged by a panel of three independent, distinguished experts. In each category, prizes of £500, £250 and £100 will be awarded. Additional
prizes of £100 will be awarded for the best Student's entry and the best C&TA Member's entry in each category. The Geoffrey Squire Memorial Prize of £500 will be awarded for the overall “Best in Show” exhibit.
Downloads:
Competition details
Registration of interest form
Entry form
Visit website for more information: www.ctacostume.org.uk
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Call for Papers/Costume Colloquium IV: Colors in Fashion
Deadline: July 1, 2013 (EMAIL)
Call for Papers
Costume Colloquium IV: Colors in Fashion
Florence, Italy
November 6-9, 2014
The next edition of Costume Colloquium will focus on a kaleidoscope of topics that rotate around the color wheel of fashion. As with all the past three Costume Colloquium conferences, an international, interdisciplinary and intercultural format will spark a lively and informative dialogue among speakers and participants from a variety of backgrounds, professions and points of view.
The Advisory Committee and organizers of the next Costume Colloquium dedicated to “Colors in Fashion” are seeking new and unpublished papers for the 2014 conference. As with all the previous Costume Colloquium conferences, presentations can be made on material of a theoretical and/or practical nature. Not only informative, but also inventive and creative presentations are welcome.
Topics of interest include the following:
Codification of colors past and present:
◦Lexicon and terminology: problems and eventual solutions
◦Archival documents and corresponding examples
Symbolism of colors in dress and fashion:
◦Variations of the meaning and value of color in fashion over time
◦The significance of color in dress among different cultures
◦Color as a language of power
◦Color as a language of belonging
Interaction among colors in style and fashion presentation:
◦Color of dress and fashion in museum or commercial displays: to sell or to save?
◦Color combinations in dress: rules or lack of?
Colors and techniques of fabrics:
◦New methods of dye research and analysis
◦Alteration of colored fabrics: causes and conservation
◦Methods of color reproduction for conservation or exhibitions: natural or synthetic?
Color and fashion trends:
◦Designers, stylists and forecasters: how are fashion color palettes determined?
Submission Information and Instructions: (truncated)
Your proposal abstract must be received following these criteria:
- Language for the paper submission is English.
- All the personal data for the author and the co-author(s) must be filled out.
- Your affiliation and job title or description are requested.
- The abstract text can be a maximum of 400 words. Should your abstract proposal be accepted, the text you submit will be published online as it is received.
- Include a brief autobiography (200 words maximum).
- You can include a list (maximum 5 entries) of publications that best represent your expertise.
- If you have images (maximum 5 of maximum 1mb size each) to support your proposal include them in the CCIV Submission Form in the indicated field.
Costume Colloquium will be unable to pay for any expenses involved in the preparation and presentation of papers. Please obtain all necessary permissions for use of images before the presentation is given.
Length of presentations: 20 minutes
Your proposal abstract and brief autobiography must be received via email by July 1st 2013.
Visit website for complete details: http://www.costume-textiles.com/colors_in_fashion
For further inquiries please contact: info@costume-textiles.com
Call for Papers
Costume Colloquium IV: Colors in Fashion
Florence, Italy
November 6-9, 2014
The next edition of Costume Colloquium will focus on a kaleidoscope of topics that rotate around the color wheel of fashion. As with all the past three Costume Colloquium conferences, an international, interdisciplinary and intercultural format will spark a lively and informative dialogue among speakers and participants from a variety of backgrounds, professions and points of view.
The Advisory Committee and organizers of the next Costume Colloquium dedicated to “Colors in Fashion” are seeking new and unpublished papers for the 2014 conference. As with all the previous Costume Colloquium conferences, presentations can be made on material of a theoretical and/or practical nature. Not only informative, but also inventive and creative presentations are welcome.
Topics of interest include the following:
Codification of colors past and present:
◦Lexicon and terminology: problems and eventual solutions
◦Archival documents and corresponding examples
Symbolism of colors in dress and fashion:
◦Variations of the meaning and value of color in fashion over time
◦The significance of color in dress among different cultures
◦Color as a language of power
◦Color as a language of belonging
Interaction among colors in style and fashion presentation:
◦Color of dress and fashion in museum or commercial displays: to sell or to save?
◦Color combinations in dress: rules or lack of?
Colors and techniques of fabrics:
◦New methods of dye research and analysis
◦Alteration of colored fabrics: causes and conservation
◦Methods of color reproduction for conservation or exhibitions: natural or synthetic?
Color and fashion trends:
◦Designers, stylists and forecasters: how are fashion color palettes determined?
Submission Information and Instructions: (truncated)
Your proposal abstract must be received following these criteria:
- Language for the paper submission is English.
- All the personal data for the author and the co-author(s) must be filled out.
- Your affiliation and job title or description are requested.
- The abstract text can be a maximum of 400 words. Should your abstract proposal be accepted, the text you submit will be published online as it is received.
- Include a brief autobiography (200 words maximum).
- You can include a list (maximum 5 entries) of publications that best represent your expertise.
- If you have images (maximum 5 of maximum 1mb size each) to support your proposal include them in the CCIV Submission Form in the indicated field.
Costume Colloquium will be unable to pay for any expenses involved in the preparation and presentation of papers. Please obtain all necessary permissions for use of images before the presentation is given.
Length of presentations: 20 minutes
Your proposal abstract and brief autobiography must be received via email by July 1st 2013.
Visit website for complete details: http://www.costume-textiles.com/colors_in_fashion
For further inquiries please contact: info@costume-textiles.com
Friday, March 23, 2012
Wearable Art Awards 2013
Deadline: November 15, 2012 (ONLINE)
Wearable Art Awards
Port Moody Arts Centre
Port Moody, British Columbia
CANADA
Performance: February 16 & 17, 2013
Exhibition: February 23—March 14, 2013
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.
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.
• Headdress
• Brassiere
• Complete Outfit
All entries will be juried based on the following criteria:
• Complete entry forms, images and fees received by deadline
• All entries must be wearable, and able to withstand being put on and off our models multiple times for photo shoots, fittings and performances
• Entry must not have been previously exhibited in the Tri-Cities area (Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam)
• Entries must be suitable for viewers of all ages
• Creativity and originality
• Design and the use of multiple elements and techniques
• Quality of workmanship and construction
• Overall presentation
• Conceptual meaning and impact
During the performance, entries will be judged on this criteria, weighted in favour of stage presence and visual impact.
$5000 in prize money to be awarded
• Material of the Year: Silk
• 100, One Hundred, 1hundred… think of the number 100 or repetitions of an item 100 times; in celebration of Port Moody’s Centennial in 2013
• Colours of the Year: Silver and Gold
• Second Life
• Student
• Best in Show
• People’s Choice Award: Determined by the public who cast their votes during the performances & the exhibition.
Visit website for more information: http://www.wearableartawards.com/
Download prospectus: www.wearableartawards.com/2013_Call_for_Entry_Final_-_web_version.pdf
Wearable Art Awards
c/o Port Moody Arts Centre
2425 St Johns Street
Port Moody, British Columbia, CANADA
V3H 2B2
Wearable Art Awards
Port Moody Arts Centre
Port Moody, British Columbia
CANADA
Performance: February 16 & 17, 2013
Exhibition: February 23—March 14, 2013
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.
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.
• Headdress
• Brassiere
• Complete Outfit
All entries will be juried based on the following criteria:
• Complete entry forms, images and fees received by deadline
• All entries must be wearable, and able to withstand being put on and off our models multiple times for photo shoots, fittings and performances
• Entry must not have been previously exhibited in the Tri-Cities area (Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam)
• Entries must be suitable for viewers of all ages
• Creativity and originality
• Design and the use of multiple elements and techniques
• Quality of workmanship and construction
• Overall presentation
• Conceptual meaning and impact
During the performance, entries will be judged on this criteria, weighted in favour of stage presence and visual impact.
$5000 in prize money to be awarded
• Material of the Year: Silk
• 100, One Hundred, 1hundred… think of the number 100 or repetitions of an item 100 times; in celebration of Port Moody’s Centennial in 2013
• Colours of the Year: Silver and Gold
• Second Life
• Student
• Best in Show
• People’s Choice Award: Determined by the public who cast their votes during the performances & the exhibition.
Visit website for more information: http://www.wearableartawards.com/
Download prospectus: www.wearableartawards.com/2013_Call_for_Entry_Final_-_web_version.pdf
Wearable Art Awards
c/o Port Moody Arts Centre
2425 St Johns Street
Port Moody, British Columbia, CANADA
V3H 2B2
Monday, March 14, 2011
eTextile, Smart Clothing and Wearable Computing Showcase
Deadline: 18 May 2011
eTextile, Smart Clothing and Wearable Computing Showcase
Maker Faire and Lynne Bruning
San Mateo County Event Center
San Mateo, CA
21 May 2011
As technology becomes ever more interwoven with our daily lives, innovative means of interface blur the lines between computers, textiles and fashion.
Maker Faire and Lynne Bruning come together to create a showcase that fuses tech and fashion, function and form, reality and possibility.
On Sunday 21 May 2011 fashion designers and engineers, young and old, beginners and the skilled will join forces to present a Maker Fair original: An eTextile, smart clothing and wearable computing showcase!
Date: Sunday 21 May 2011
Time: TBA
Location: Arc Attack Stage
Producer: Lynne Bruning
Designers: Contact Lynne lynne at lynnebruning.com
Designers must be present at the time of the showcase
Designers can model their eTextile creation or bring their own model
Designer submission deadline Wednesday 11 May 2011
For more information and showcase details:
http://www.lbruning.com/etextiles/etextile-showcase-at-maker-faire-bay-area-2011/
eTextile, Smart Clothing and Wearable Computing Showcase
Maker Faire and Lynne Bruning
San Mateo County Event Center
San Mateo, CA
21 May 2011
As technology becomes ever more interwoven with our daily lives, innovative means of interface blur the lines between computers, textiles and fashion.
Maker Faire and Lynne Bruning come together to create a showcase that fuses tech and fashion, function and form, reality and possibility.
On Sunday 21 May 2011 fashion designers and engineers, young and old, beginners and the skilled will join forces to present a Maker Fair original: An eTextile, smart clothing and wearable computing showcase!
Date: Sunday 21 May 2011
Time: TBA
Location: Arc Attack Stage
Producer: Lynne Bruning
Designers: Contact Lynne lynne at lynnebruning.com
Designers must be present at the time of the showcase
Designers can model their eTextile creation or bring their own model
Designer submission deadline Wednesday 11 May 2011
For more information and showcase details:
http://www.lbruning.com/etextiles/etextile-showcase-at-maker-faire-bay-area-2011/
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Costume Colloquium II: Dress for Dance
Deadline: July 30, 2009 (RECEIVE)
Costume Colloquium II: Dress for Dance
FLORENCE, ITALY
November 2010
Costume Colloquium II: Dress for Dance will explore interdisciplinary aspects of dance dress and costume, this multi-cultural mode of human expression, from a variety of practical, historical and creative perspectives. For four days (exact dates to be determined) participants will attend lectures, see demonstrations, have on-site visits as well as observe or participate in exclusive dance performances.
This unique symposium will be of interest not only to costume and dance historians, costume designers, costume makes, museum curators, archivists, textile and costume conservators, dancers and dance re-enactors, etc., but also to students and members of the public with a desire to learn about dress for dance from the experts in the fields examined.
We are seeking papers on unpublished research, new creations and/or practical experience, relating to the following themes:
• History of dance costume for professional performance: theatre, ballet, cinema, etc.
• Dress for traditional and ceremonial dance: costume as expressions of cultures
• Fashion and popular dance: the relationship between popular music, new styles of dance and fashionable dress, past and present
• Creating dance costume: designers, artists, artisans, stylists, tailors, seamstresses using traditional, experimental and/or contemporary materials and techniques
• Historical dance re-enactment: getting the steps and the clothing right
• Dance costume in museums and archives: collecting designs and surviving costume, conservation, display techniques
• Documenting dance dress: dress as documents and documents of dress
• Dance costume and artistic expression: their reciprocal relationship
Proposals from costume and dance historians, costume designers, costume makers, museum curators, archivists, textile conservators, dancers and dance re-enactors, etc. worldwide are welcome.
Those interested in participating should submit proposals for papers in the form of an abstract no later than Thursday July 30th 2009 according to the following format:
- Text font: Times New Roman 11
- Language: English or Italian
- Author(s): surname(s), given name(s); presenter listed first and in bold font
- Presentation Title in bold font
- Interspacing: 1,5
- Maximum 250 words
Send abstract and a personal biography (maximum 200 words) as a .doc file attachment by email (please write “CONFERENCE PROPOSAL” in the subject line) to: dressfordance@costume-textiles.com
All individual presentations will be limited to 20 minutes. Please list audio-visual requirements in your proposal. Conference languages are English and Italian (simultaneous interpretation will be provided).
* * *
Please Note:
All Costume Colloquium II: Dress for Dance presentations will be recorded (audio synchronized with your Power Point or visual material) and subsequently published on-line (see, for example, the online presentations of the first edition at the
website www.costume-textiles.com). It is the speakers’ obligation to obtain any and all necessary permissions for the use of visual material before their presentation is given.
The Costume Colloquium organizers are unable to contribute to any expenses involved in the preparation and presentation of papers.
Acceptances will be announced by Thursday December 31st 2009.
Visit website for complete details: costume-textiles.com
ORGANIZING SECRETARIAT:
Promo Florence Events
Promotion and Organization of Events Art-Culture-Science
Palazzo Coppini – via del Giglio, 10 – 50123
Florence, Italy
Te. +39 055 285588 Fax +39 055 283260
Email: info@promoflorenceevents.com
Costume Colloquium II: Dress for Dance
FLORENCE, ITALY
November 2010
Costume Colloquium II: Dress for Dance will explore interdisciplinary aspects of dance dress and costume, this multi-cultural mode of human expression, from a variety of practical, historical and creative perspectives. For four days (exact dates to be determined) participants will attend lectures, see demonstrations, have on-site visits as well as observe or participate in exclusive dance performances.
This unique symposium will be of interest not only to costume and dance historians, costume designers, costume makes, museum curators, archivists, textile and costume conservators, dancers and dance re-enactors, etc., but also to students and members of the public with a desire to learn about dress for dance from the experts in the fields examined.
We are seeking papers on unpublished research, new creations and/or practical experience, relating to the following themes:
• History of dance costume for professional performance: theatre, ballet, cinema, etc.
• Dress for traditional and ceremonial dance: costume as expressions of cultures
• Fashion and popular dance: the relationship between popular music, new styles of dance and fashionable dress, past and present
• Creating dance costume: designers, artists, artisans, stylists, tailors, seamstresses using traditional, experimental and/or contemporary materials and techniques
• Historical dance re-enactment: getting the steps and the clothing right
• Dance costume in museums and archives: collecting designs and surviving costume, conservation, display techniques
• Documenting dance dress: dress as documents and documents of dress
• Dance costume and artistic expression: their reciprocal relationship
Proposals from costume and dance historians, costume designers, costume makers, museum curators, archivists, textile conservators, dancers and dance re-enactors, etc. worldwide are welcome.
Those interested in participating should submit proposals for papers in the form of an abstract no later than Thursday July 30th 2009 according to the following format:
- Text font: Times New Roman 11
- Language: English or Italian
- Author(s): surname(s), given name(s); presenter listed first and in bold font
- Presentation Title in bold font
- Interspacing: 1,5
- Maximum 250 words
Send abstract and a personal biography (maximum 200 words) as a .doc file attachment by email (please write “CONFERENCE PROPOSAL” in the subject line) to: dressfordance@costume-textiles.com
All individual presentations will be limited to 20 minutes. Please list audio-visual requirements in your proposal. Conference languages are English and Italian (simultaneous interpretation will be provided).
* * *
Please Note:
All Costume Colloquium II: Dress for Dance presentations will be recorded (audio synchronized with your Power Point or visual material) and subsequently published on-line (see, for example, the online presentations of the first edition at the
website www.costume-textiles.com). It is the speakers’ obligation to obtain any and all necessary permissions for the use of visual material before their presentation is given.
The Costume Colloquium organizers are unable to contribute to any expenses involved in the preparation and presentation of papers.
Acceptances will be announced by Thursday December 31st 2009.
Visit website for complete details: costume-textiles.com
ORGANIZING SECRETARIAT:
Promo Florence Events
Promotion and Organization of Events Art-Culture-Science
Palazzo Coppini – via del Giglio, 10 – 50123
Florence, Italy
Te. +39 055 285588 Fax +39 055 283260
Email: info@promoflorenceevents.com
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