CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Deadline for submissions has been EXTENDED!
Saturday 31 October at 4pm

WHAT IS STRUTT?
The STRUTT Wearable Art Show is not a fashion show. It is a celebration of the absurd. STRUTT is where the human form is transformed by the imagination.

The judges at STRUTT are looking for more than ‘fashion forward’ clothing. They are seeking wearable art that is outrageous and provocative. They are looking for pieces that astound audiences and push boundaries. STRUTT is a challenge to artists and non-artists alike to create evocative, fantastic sculptures for the body.

CATEGORIES
A panel of Independent judges will award $2,500 of prize money to the winners in each of nine categories. You may select only one category for your creation.

The categories for the 2009 STRUTT Wearable Art Show are:

• ELECTRONIKA (NEW CATEGORY FOR 2009) - $250
  The finest piece of wearable art that uses electricity.
• FANTASTIKA (NEW CATEGORY FOR 2009) - $250
  For the the best fantasy-based or surrealistic example of wearable art.
• STRUCTURIKA (NEW CATEGORY FOR 2009) - $250
  For the wearable art piece that best uses space, form and structure.
• CHAOTIKA - $250
  The most innovative and outrageous piece of wearable art.
• EROTIKA - $250
  The most sexually provocative piece of wearable art.
• TESTOTIKA - $250
  Best wearable art for a man.
• REUSIKA - $250
  The best manipulation of recycled materials.
• SCHOLASTIKA - $250
  The best wearable art created by a secondary school student.
• DEMOCRATIKA - $500
  Wearable art that generates the most positive audience response.
  The prize money for this award is split between the artist and the model.
  

Entry Deadline
All submissions of wearable art must be complete and received at NAC on or before Saturday 31 October at 4pm. Those submitting outside of the Niagara Region can submit jpeg or tiff images by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Notification
All artists will be notified by email whether their wearable art has been accepted into this year’s STRUTT show by Tuesday 10 November 2009. STRUTT takes place Saturday 21 November 2009. Artists will receive one complimentary ticket to the event. Please make sure you pick up your ticket from NAC before the show.

Return of wearable art after STRUTT
Wearable art can be picked up at NAC during gallery hours after Saturday 21 November and until Saturday 28 November at 4pm. NAC takes no responsibility for damages to wearable art. Any wearable art left at NAC after the Saturday 28 November will be disposed of.

GUIDELINES

• All entries must be wearable, but they don’t need to be practical in any way. In fact, the more absurd the better!
• Please keep in mind that the entries will be presented on a stage and need to withstand being taken on and off for multiple photo shoots and fittings.
• Work submitted may have been previously exhibited.
• All entries are not guaranteed a showing in the Wearable Art Show. A jury process will take place before the event.
• NAC is not responsible for lost or damaged items.