Call for Submissions -- MAKE London Fashion Show -- Deadline: Jan 20th

[Erin Lewis]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – DUE JAN 20th

The DHMakerBus team, together with Museum London, seeks creations that transform the human body through imagination and technology. The MAKE London Fashion show is not simply about clothing, but aims to combine various concepts of the maker movement by showcasing fashions that are created from unconventional or upcycled materials, and those that involve technology and wearable computing.

The selection committee will not focus on ‘fashion forward’ clothing. They are seeking wearables that can be demonstrated on the runway, not simply modelled. They are looking for pieces that astound audiences and push boundaries. MAKE London is about bringing makers and their creations out of their basements and into the public eye. This is a challenge to create evocative, fantastic, and one-of-a-kind wearables for the human body.

Suitable items might incorporate:

Wearables                                                 Made Clothing

Electronic or smart textiles,                       Computer parts

LED lights, lasers,                                     Repurposed clothing/material

Conductive paint, ink,                               Hardware, zippers, belts

Arduino, Raspberry Pi,                              Recyclables (glass, tin, plastic)

Cameras, microphones,                            Paper products (Newspaper,

Interactive displays,                                  candy-wrappers, even homework!)

Sensors, RFID tags

ENTRY INFORMATION

Proposals for the MAKE London Fashion Show are now being accepted!

• Artists must submit proposals electronically atin...@dhmakerbus.com

• If you have any questions or require more information please contact in...@dhmakerbus.com

PROPOSALS MUST CONTAIN

• Artist’s contact information (address, email, and phone number);

• Please let us know if you’re a student and what school you attend;

• A title, be accompanied by a list of the materials used, the size, and a description that is no longer than 100 words;

• At least one hand or computer drawing. Artists are encouraged to include what ever number of illustrations they feel is necessary to communicate their proposal. Or, artists may submit for consideration digital photos of the finished work (via email)

• If available, artists may submit examples of the wearable item they’ve created;

A selections committee will review the proposals. A limited number of submissions will be accepted into this year’s wearable art show. The accepted proposals will be asked to submit 3 electronic slides to show during the event. One with your name and the title of the item on display, one with a list of the materials used to make your item, and the third one creative slide of your choice, that helps to explain the creativity of your entry.

GUIDELINES

• Artists accepted into MAKE London will provide a model (where possible) and their wearable item(s)

• Accepted artists agree to waive fees for the reproduction of their work for promotional purposes;

• Entries will be presented on a stage with both video footage and photography taking place.

• MAKE London accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged wearable art.

JURY CRITERIA

Entries will be judged based on the following criteria

• Creativity and originality
• Choice and use of materials
• Ability to engage audiences, interactivity

DATES TO REMEMBER

• Deadline for Proposals – Monday, January 20th, 2014

• Notification of Successful Entries/Info Sheet to Participants – Monday, February 3rd

• Confirmation of Participation – Monday, February 17th

• MAKE London fashion show – March 20th, 2014