Future Oceans Tides Are Changing - Call for Wearable Art

Closing Date of Opportunity: 05/15/2023

Name or Organization: Future Oceans International (NFO)

Contact Email: catherine@futureoceans.ca

Website: http://www.futureoceansinternational.com

Post Content: Future Oceans International (www.futureoceansinternational.com) is inviting fashion and jewelry designers to participate in the upcoming wearable art exhibition, "Future Oceans: Tides are Changing."

The exhibition will take place on July 1st, 2023, at the Victoria International Marina. We are looking for jewelry designs that showcase the theme of ocean conservation and sustainability. We encourage submissions that utilize ocean plastic waste and other recycled materials. We also welcome submissions that highlight the history and symbolism of pearls as a luxury item and their connection to ocean conservation.

Participating students will have the unique opportunity to showcase their work alongside renowned artists and designers, contributing to an innovative and thought-provoking project. It's a chance to present their work to a diverse audience and be part of an inspiring effort to create a sustainable future for our oceans. We believe that the exhibition provides a platform to showcase artists work and build a professional network. It's a chance to be part of an innovative and thought-provoking project that promotes environmental conservation and sustainability.

The deadline to apply as an artist is May 15th, 2023.

To apply, students should submit a brief bio, a description of their proposed design, and a few images of their previous work. Here is a link to the application page:
https://www.futureoceansinternational.com/call-for-designers-canada-day-2023

We welcome submissions for a range of accessories, including but not limited to:
Wearable Art
Jewelry
Bags and purses
Hats or head pieces
Clothing accessories

Artists work will be picked up from the AUArts on June 25, and returned to the artists at AUArts on July 7, 2023.

PHOTO SHOOT: June 30, 2023

EXHIBITION DATE: July 1-2, 2023

EXHIBITION VENUE: Victoria International Marina 1 Cooperage Pl, Victoria, BC V9A 7J9 www.vimarina.ca

CONTACT:
Catherine Larose, Curator catherine@futureoceans.ca
Matt Laprairie, Co-Curator matt@futureoceans.ca