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Call To Native Fashion Designers

Amelia Layton

Thu, May 31, 2018 4:55 PM

Selected designers will receive a $500 honorarium. Designers traveling from outside of the state will be provided a hotel room but no additional reimbursement for travel expenses.

General Information:
The Washington State History Museum and Tacoma Art Museum are partnering to host the second joint In the Spirit Northwest Native Festival in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 11am to 7pm. This free festival will include exhibitions, performances, activities, and an arts market at both museums, as well as a contemporary Native fashion show at TAM.

Application Guidelines:
All application materials must be received by Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Only emailed applications will be considered.

Eligibility:
The In the Spirit Northwest Native Festival Fashion Show is open to designers residing in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and British Columbia, Canada. Designers should be currently active, demonstrating an ongoing pattern of producing and presenting work. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.

Designers agree to:
Participate in the fashion show at TAM on Saturday, August 11, 2018
Secure models for their looks (Native models preferred)
Attend fashion show logistics meeting at TAM (date TBD)
Optional: Vend at the TAM arts market during the festival

Application Materials:
All applicants must submit the following materials:

    Current email address and phone number

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    Resume
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    Artist statement (1000 words or less)

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    5-10 images of previous work
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    Links to website and social media handles (if applicable)

    Proof of tribal enrollment or alternative documentation

Please email the materials listed above to Amelia Layton at alayton@tacomaartmuseum.org mailto:alayton@tacomaartmuseum.org on or before Tuesday, June 19.

Selection Process:
Applicants must fulfill the application requirements by Tuesday, June 19. Event organizers will review all applications and select designers. Applicants will be notified by Friday, June 22.

Selection Criteria:
Designers will be selected by the quality and strength of past work as demonstrated in the submitted application materials.

Only Native American artisans will be accepted for this event. Eligibility requirements are in compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644). Under the Act, an artist must be a member of a state or federally recognized tribe or be certified as a tribal artisan by a tribe. You must send proof of enrollment.

Amelia Layton TACOMA ART MUSEUM
Public Programs Manager
T: 253-272-4258 x3062

Call for Designers: In the Spirit Northwest Native Festival Fashion Show brings talented regional designers to showcase their collections at TAM. This year, the fashion show will feature three Native fashion designers, each showing between 7 and 15 looks. Designers working across a spectrum of styles and aesthetics-from street wear to gowns to menswear-are encouraged to apply. Selected designers will receive a $500 honorarium. Designers traveling from outside of the state will be provided a hotel room but no additional reimbursement for travel expenses. General Information: The Washington State History Museum and Tacoma Art Museum are partnering to host the second joint In the Spirit Northwest Native Festival in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 11am to 7pm. This free festival will include exhibitions, performances, activities, and an arts market at both museums, as well as a contemporary Native fashion show at TAM. Application Guidelines: All application materials must be received by Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Only emailed applications will be considered. Eligibility: The In the Spirit Northwest Native Festival Fashion Show is open to designers residing in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and British Columbia, Canada. Designers should be currently active, demonstrating an ongoing pattern of producing and presenting work. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application. Designers agree to: Participate in the fashion show at TAM on Saturday, August 11, 2018 Secure models for their looks (Native models preferred) Attend fashion show logistics meeting at TAM (date TBD) Optional: Vend at the TAM arts market during the festival Application Materials: All applicants must submit the following materials: * Current email address and phone number * Resume * Artist statement (1000 words or less) * 5-10 images of previous work * Links to website and social media handles (if applicable) * Proof of tribal enrollment or alternative documentation Please email the materials listed above to Amelia Layton at alayton@tacomaartmuseum.org<mailto:alayton@tacomaartmuseum.org> on or before Tuesday, June 19. Selection Process: Applicants must fulfill the application requirements by Tuesday, June 19. Event organizers will review all applications and select designers. Applicants will be notified by Friday, June 22. Selection Criteria: Designers will be selected by the quality and strength of past work as demonstrated in the submitted application materials. Only Native American artisans will be accepted for this event. Eligibility requirements are in compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644). Under the Act, an artist must be a member of a state or federally recognized tribe or be certified as a tribal artisan by a tribe. You must send proof of enrollment. Amelia Layton TACOMA ART MUSEUM Public Programs Manager T: 253-272-4258 x3062