The World of WearableArt Awards is an internationally renowned wearable art competition that, each year, attracts entries from over 40 countries around the world. The Awards Competition is an opportunity for designers to create the unimaginable, to challenge the conventional, and defy creative expectations. For three weeks every year, the finalist garments in the Competition are showcased in a spectacular show that takes over New Zealand’s vibrant capital city of Wellington in an explosion of creativity. Today garments are brought to life on stage in front of an audience of over 60,000 people. For designers, WOW offers not only prize money but also profile and promotion of your work, networking opportunities, and access to exclusive internships and residencies. Whether you’re entering to progress yourself professionally or simply looking for a creative challenge, WOW is a wonderful platform to push the limits of your imagination and creativity. There is no entry fee. Eligibility: Open worldwide to anyone. Entrants must be 18 years or over as at March 30, 2020. Prize: The Awards offers not only prize money but also profile and promotion of designers' work, networking opportunities, and access to exclusive and highly sought-after internships and residencies with exciting creative companies around the world.
