Dear All Resident Groups,

In celebration of Pride Month 2024 and in acknowledgement of the right all people should have to simply, justly and freely ‘Be’, we invite you to NPCC on Friday, June 14th to participate in the most thrilling, creative and fun wearable art fashion show: OFF THE WALL

Each resident group is invited to submit one entry to represent the whole group, one full ensemble, to the NPCC Community segment of the show. Resident Groups and the NPCC community are invited to participate in this category of the show. Groups are able to work in any arrangement they like. The submission can include wearable sculpture, painted wearable works, fibre art creations and / or inventive and alternative material accessories and ensembles composed of any media. Submissions can be categorized as daywear, evening wear, costume, or simply as wearable art! This is a family friendly event. There are a total of six available spaces, one per group. Entries are subject to juried selection.

OFF THE WALL is:

• A wearable art fashion show concept that draws on the role of NPCC as an art-making and art exhibition hub in Toronto
• An inspiring theme that communicates a call to animate and recontextualize what is traditionally displayed as 2D art on gallery walls
• A call to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community and get as creative as you like in your submission to the NPCC Celebrates Pride 2024 Wearable Art Fashion Show: OFF THE WALL

Requirements to Entry:

1. Illustration – Both a creative illustration (full colour in any style that lends itself to your concept), and technical illustration (measurements and patterns are not required, this is to be a clear line drawing showing details of workmanship, finishing and style characteristics). The front and back of the design is to be depicted.
2. Descriptive Proposal – Written submission (three paragraphs or less) outlining creative concept, materials to be used, inspiration and any relevant thematic background information.
3. Swatches of materials/media to be submitted with illustration (scans and good quality photos with fibre or material content information included).
4. Form Requirements – Designer name, contact information, phone and email, name of creation, model name if available (individual will not be introduced on the runway), item details, number of items in ensemble. The designers will be announced during the show as their creations are featured. *Designers are responsible for the appropriate care and storage of submissions. NPCC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
5. Entry Application Submission: All applications are to be submitted electronically through the application found at the bottom of this page.
6. An image of the completed entry must be submitted to the NPCC office to julia@neilsonparkcreativecentre by Friday June 7. This is to ensure we are able to organize and recognize all entries and arrange a day of schedule.

Additional information:

• Individuals are also able to submit separately under their own name under the Community Membership Category if they would like. Entries are subject to juried selection. 15 spaces available.
• The Community, Resident Group segment of the OFF THE WALL Wearable Art Fashion Show is limited to 6 submissions, one per group.
• Day of show: Dressers will not be provided. Participants will be required to dress themselves or have independently arranged for one assisting dresser. There are no facilities available to dress on the day of the event. We strongly encourage participants to arrive ready. This includes hair and make-up if applicable.
• Submissions must be able to be worn successfully and independently by a model. Models to be provided by participants. All types welcome

PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded for the top three submissions in the Community Entries category which includes Resident Groups and the NPCC Community.

Event Juror/s: TBC

1^ST Prize: $200 gift certificate to be redeemed at NPCC for any NPCC offered class in the 2024 – 2025 year. The lucky finalist will also receive a certificate of award, be featured on the NPCC website as well as in a post event winner announcement campaign.  social media award campaign.

2^nd Prize: $100 gift certificate to be redeemed at NPCC for any NPCC offered class in the 2024 – 2025 year.

3^rd Prize: $75 gift certificate to be redeemed at NPCC for any NPCC offered class in the 2024 – 2025 year.

Award for participating Resident Groups: Should a resident group place in the final three, an NPCC Space Use Gift Certificate valued at $200 will be awarded to the entire group.

One prize per winning submission will be awarded.

Judging Criteria:

• Originality of creative concept
• Adherence to creative concept
• Creative use of materials
• Quality execution and workmanship
• Presentation (wow factor)

Event Date: Friday June 14

Event Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Show time: 7:30 – 9 p.m. p.m. sharp

Take this chance! Unleash! Explore and expose your creative skills, unfettered!