Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala

Saturday, November 9th 2024.

Show location: Midtown Shopping Centre in Saskatoon SK, in front of The Bay

Applications for the Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala are OPEN.

Pre Fittings & Rehearsal: September 14 2024

Show Times: ONE DAY ONLY Saturday, NOVEMBER 9 2024 7:30pm-11pm

The event will be held at Midtown Shopping Centre in Saskatoon complimented by SFW marketplace held in The Studio in Midtown. 

What do Art and Fashion have in common?  Just about everything. Art and Fashion have always been pretty good bedfellows. Looking back at the history of both reveals connections and influencing movements in both directions. Art trends affect Fashion trends and vice versa The Wearable Art Show & Gala celebrates this beautiful marriage. 

We are calling for artists, as in other years, to make wearable art pieces in several different categories.  The only constraint is that submitted wearable works of art HAVE TO BE WEARABLE. This is an opportunity for artists to unbridle their imagination and explore materials and processes not normally used in the construction of clothing, or art for that matter.

Prizes to win for each wearable art category:

First Prize: “Best in Show” A complimentary invitation to the 2026 Emma International Collaboration at Ness Creek sponsored by the EMMA International Collaboration.

Cash prizes for each Category: 1st $500, 2nd $300 sponsored by the JackMillikin Centre.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

• Designers & artists from throughout Saskatchewan and outside of the province are welcome to apply. 

• All designers & artists will be included in our Media Kit sent to local, regional, and national contacts. 

• Fittings and complete tech and dress rehearsal will be held will take place Saturday September 14 2024 *required

• We will determine model/dancer availability from all agencies and freelancers and provide a short list of models/dancers (including photos) for artists to choose from for their show. Model/Dancer selection information will be sent out approximately 4 weeks prior to September fittings. 

• Hair and Makeup by ReVamp Salon and independent makeup artists

• Prizes to win for each category: See above for breakdown. 

• Fee Structure: SFW has a wearable show fee of $150 and a model fee of $25 . THIS IS DUE WHEN YOU APPLY. Please follow the pay link below to submit your fee with this application. You will not be accepted to show without your fee being paid. The $150 fee is non refundable due to any cancellations.  

• Model fees: $25 per model per walk are paid for by artists. We will determine model/dancer availability from all agencies and freelancers and provide a short list of models/models (including photos) for designers to chose from for their show. Model/Dancer selection information will be sent out approximately 4 weeks prior to September fittings.  

  Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala Submissions

  Early Bird Deadline: Wednesday, May 1 2024

  Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 1 2024

  Acceptance notifications: May 15 2024 and August 7 2024

  Model list send out: August 7 2024

  Model list deadline: August 14 2024

  Event Fittings & Rehearsal: Saturday, September 14 2024

  SWAG Wednesday, November 6th 2024 rehearsal 8pm-midnight

  SWAG Saturday, November 9 2024 7:30pm-11pm 

APPLY HERE

Present and sell your collection in SFA RUNWAY

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Show location: Midtown Shopping Centre in Saskatoon SK, in front of The Bay

Designer & Boutique Applications for SFA Runway and Marketplace are now OPEN! 

Pre Fittings & Rehearsal: Saturday, September 7 2024 @1pm

Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, November 7 2024 *8pm-Midnight

Show Times: ONE DAY ONLY Sunday, November 10 2024 (6pm designer and model arrival) 7pm-Midnight

To apply you must be available for all 3 dates.

The BENEFITS of showing in Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend are as follows:
• Online marketing and cross-promotion leading up to the event on social and relevant media interviews/features
• Website listing on saskfashion.com -name, company name, one link (website/shop or social)
• Showcase designer feature on social platforms.
• Blog feature on SFA Website and promoted through SFA website and socials.
• Professional runway production platform to showcase your designs
• Professional photography from runway showcase
• Target market buyers by selling in SFW Marketplace
• Community collaboration
• Education workshops
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Designers and boutiques have three options to participate in SFA Runway: Show Only, Show and Sell. 

• If you are a Midtown Shopping Centre Retailer, please apply under the application form for IN FASHION.

• Both accessory and clothing designers are encouraged to apply to show and/or sell. 

• All designers & boutiques from throughout Saskatchewan and outside of the province are welcome to apply. 

• All designers & boutiques will be included in our Media Kit sent to local, regional, and national contacts. 

• As a designer you will receive one full festival pass. We encourage you to attend the SFA Conference.

• Pre Fittings & dress rehearsal: Saturday September 7 2024 and Dress Rehearsal Thursday, November 7 2024 *required

• Hair and Makeup by ReVamp Salon and independent makeup artists *Creative direction determined by SFW creative team

• Free Structure: SFW has a show fee of $150. THIS IS DUE WHEN YOU APPLY. Please follow the pay link below to submit fee with this application. You will not be accepted to show without your fee being paid. This is in addition to model and marketplace fees. The $150 fee is non refundable due to any cancellations. 

• Model fees: $25 per model/walk/look are paid for by designers, total $250 that goes directly to models. THIS IS DUE WHEN YOU APPLY. We will determine model availability from all agencies and freelancers and provide a short list of models (including photos, measurements and videos) for designers to chose from for their show. Diverse model selection information will be sent out Wednesday, August 7 2024.  

• We ask that designers present a minimum of 10 looks, new this year only 10 looks due to keeping the overall show time between 7:30-10:30pm. Thank you for your understanding.  

  SFA Designer Runway Submissions

  Registration opens April 1 2024

  Early Bird Deadline: May 1 2024

  Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 1 2024

  Acceptance notifications: August 7 2024

  Model list send out: August 7 2024

  Model list deadline: August 14 2024

  Event Fittings & Rehearsal: Saturday, September 7 2024 @3pm

  Runway rehearsal: Thursday, November 7 2024 @8pm- midnight

  SFA Runway SHOW DAY: Sunday, November 10 2024 @7:30pm-11pm

APPLY NOW

Present your in mall retail collections IN FASHION

November 6 & 7 2024

Show location: Midtown Shopping Centre in Saskatoon SK, in front of The Bay

Retailer Applications for IN FASHION Presented by Midtown Shopping Centre are now open! 

Show Times: ONE SHOW ONLY PER RETAILER

• Wednesday, November 6 2024 1pm-5pm

• Thursday, November 7 1pm-5pm

*Please select your preferred date on the application

The BENEFITS of showing in Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend are as follows:
• Online marketing and cross-promotion leading up to the event on social and relevant media interviews/features
• Website listing on saskfashion.com -name, company name, one link (website/shop or social)
• Showcase designer feature on SFA social platforms.
• Blog feature on SFA Website and promoted through SFA website and socials.
• Professional runway production platform to showcase your designs
• Professional photography from runway showcase
• Community collaboration
• Education workshops
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• IN FASHION Presented by Midtown Shopping Centre is open to in mall retailers ONLY.

• All in mall Midtown Shopping Centre retailers are encouraged to apply to show and/or sell. 

• All retailers will be included in our Media Kit sent to local, regional, and national contacts. 

• SFW producer will be in touch directly with retailer. Logo and choice of music will be required.

• Participation in the event is free, however we do require a fee for SFA models. A professional model list on August 7th 2024 will be provided by SFW to retailer to choose minimum 5 models/1 model per look. Retailers have the option of supplying own models. SFW will determine model availability from all agencies and freelancers and provide a short list of models (including photos, measurements and videos) for retailers to chose from for their show. Diverse model selection information will be sent out August 7 2024.  

• Model fees: $25 per model/walk/look are paid for by retailers directly to SFW via pay link DUE WHEN YOU APPLY. These fees are paid directly to models.

• We ask that retailers present 5 looks. 

• SFW will contact models to have them come in during store hours for fittings. Retailer may specify times or leave as come and go leading up to the event.

• Model will arrange own hair and makeup - natural look.

• Model will arrive 2 hours before show time the day of the showcase to acquire outfit supplied by retailer and return outfit following the show. Same day.

• SFW will produce and execute a high caliber presentation on runway IN FASHION

• Retailer will provide description of each look for Emcee to use while explaining on stage.

• SFW will supply retailer with professional runway photos.

• SFW will provide show times based on number of applications.

  IN FASHION Presented by Midtown Shopping Centre Submissions

  Registration opens April 1 2024

  Early Bird Deadline: May 1 2024

  Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 1 2024

  Acceptance notifications: May 15 2024 and August 7 2024

  Model list send out: August 7 2024

  Model list deadline: August 14 2024

  SFA Runway SHOW DAYS: November 6 & 7 2024

APPLY NOW

Sell at SFW Marketplace.

Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend is held at the Midtown Shopping Centre in beautiful downtown Saskatoon, will feature two days and evenings of runway shows complimented by our three day marketplace in The Studio at Midtown. 

NEW SFW Marketplace location: The Studio at Midtown

The BENEFITS of selling in Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend are as follows:

·       Online marketing and cross-promotion leading up to the event on social and relevant media interviews/features

·       Optimal selling opportunities in Saskatchewan Premium Shopping Centre (upwards of 10,000 visitors per day)

·       Website blog feature on saskfashion.com -name, company name, one link (website/shop or social), short business description.

·       Blog feature through SFA website and socials.

·       Showcase designer feature on social platforms.

·       Professional runway production platform to showcase your designs

·       Target market buyers by selling in SFW Marketplace

·       Community collaboration

·       Education workshops

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Applications are adjudicated by the SFA board. 

• Applications are open to, but not limited to: designers, boutiques, retailers, artisans, and entrepreneurs.

• Due to the volume of submissions only successful applicants will be contacted.

• Subleasing vendor space is prohibited. 

• Applicants are solely responsible for obtaining all permits, licences, and insurance, reasonably required to sell your products at SFW Marketplace. 

• Applicants are solely responsible for all staff and workers in their booths.

• Vendors are expected to be open on time and close no sooner than the end of the event. A collection fee of $100 per day will be collected from vendor if not open all hours specified.

• Free Structure: SFW has a booth fee starting at $150 (Booth size determines price). THIS IS DUE WHEN YOU APPLY. Please follow the pay link below to submit fee with this application. You will not be accepted to sell without your fee being paid. Fees are non refundable due to any cancellations. 

Booth Locations:
Daytime Location: The Studio at Midtown, Saskatoon Saskatchewan

Evening Location: SFW Evening Shows are in front of The Bay. Reception and Intermission at The Studio at Midtown, Saskatoon Saskatchewan

Selling times:
The Studio at Midtown:

• Saturday, November 9 2024 @10am-11pm

• Sunday, November 10 @10am-11pm

Setup & Take down times
Friday November 8 2024 @12pm-4pm

Sunday, November 10 2024 @11pm 

SFW Marketplace Submissions

Registration opens April 1 2024

Early Bird Deadline: Tuesday, October 1 2024 *Optimal booth and marketing placement

Registration Deadline: Friday November 1 2024

Acceptance notifications: Ongoing

APPLY NOW

Be featured in SASKATCHEWAN FASHION WEEKEND. 

We are on the look out for model talent for IN FASHION Presented by Midtown Shopping Centre, SFA Runway and JMC Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala. Working with artists, designers, retailers, ReVamp Salon, and professional stylists you will gain valuable professional modeling experience.

• This is a paid modeling opportunity. Models are paid $25 per walk. 

• We welcome agency and freelance models to apply. 

• This is a paid position. If chosen to model for any designers/merchants you will be paid $25 per walk! Please note: If you are an agency model, all agency fees will be paid directly to the agency by SFW where their fees will come off the $25 model fee and then your agency will pay you. All fees will include agency fees and must be paid to the agency by model.

• Please note application fees of $25 must be paid online at the time of application. Please use the application link on the application "Model Application Fee". All applicants must pay this fee to be eligible to be chosen for the SFA Offical Model List. This is non refundable.

• We request one headshot, one full body shot, and a walking video to be included with all applications. The application has guidelines for you to follow, please read carefully.

• To be considered for the show, models must be available for all fittings/training for Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend which are scheduled

• To be considered for the shows, models must be available select their availability on the application and will be considered for the shows throughout the week based on availablity.

• An SFA Offical Model List will be selected by the SFA Model Director. The SFA Offical Model List will be presented to all artists, designers and boutiques showing in the event, who will make their selection of the models they wish to work with.  

• If chosen for Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala, SFA Runway all creative looks will be determined by the SFW creative team.

• If chosen for the IN FASHION Presented by Midtown Shopping Centre, you will be required to do your own hair and makeup in a natural look style.

• Designers/Merchants are looking for a diverse look in models for SFA. All ages, shapes, forms, and genders are welcome to apply. No experience necessary.

• We appreciate all those interested in modeling for SFW.

• Fees are non refundable

• Application Fee: $25

  SFW Model Submissions

  Registration opens April 1 2024

  Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 1 2024

  Short list acceptance notifications: August 7 2024

  Model show confirmation notifications: August 21 2024

To walk in IN FASHION Presented by Midtown Shopping Centre you must be available for the following:

Available for fittings TBD by retailers

November 6 & 7 2024 10am-6pm

*We may add a 3rd date: November 5 2024

To walk in SWAG you must be available for:

Fittings: Saturday, September 14 2024

Rehearsal: Wednesday, November 6 2024 8pm-midnight

SHOW DAY: Saturday, November 9 2024 ALL DAY AND EVENING

To walk in SFA Runway you must be available for:

Fittings: Saturday, September 7 2024

Rehearsal: Thursday, November 7 2024 8pm-midnight

SHOW DAY: Sunday, November 10 2024 ALL DAY AND EVENING

*We may add a 3rd show date: Friday, November 8 2024 ALL DAY AND EVENING

APPLY NOW

Be a fashion insider. 

We are on the look out for volunteers to help with everything from leadership roles, set-up, tear down, marketing, hosting, backstage, front of house, and more. They are heartbeat of our events and take our vision from dream to reality. Meeting great people, helping the community, letters of recommendation, and a free festival pass are just some the perks you can expect as a volunteer.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Volunteers work on various tasks when leading up to, executing, and tearing down the event.

• If you have any limitations we will ensure your role suits your skillset and abilities.

• No experience is necessary, this is how you gain it! 

• Those seeking experience in leadership roles and the fashion industry will gain skills, knowledge, and connections. 

• Application deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024

Thank you for considering volunteering for Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend taking place at the Midtown Shopping Centre in Saskatoon, Sk! We are looking to fill positions to help in areas leading up to the event, and folks to work during the event.  

Important Dates:

·       Setup and takedown- Monday, November 4 & Sunday, November 10, 2024 

·       Event days- Wednesday, November 6 - Sunday, November 10, 2024

Positions during the event weekend. 

*We require 2 shifts from you over the week (6 days) and in return, you will receive one full festival pass to take in the conference, shows, and marketplace to use while not lending a hand! 

Positions available:

·       Door Greeters

·       Ticket Takers

·       Conference Hosts 

·       Marketplace Helpers

·       Swag Bags

·       Runway Greeters

·       Backstage Helpers

·       Set-up

·       Take Down

All volunteers will be notified of their acceptance every two weeks starting September 1 2024 and not later than November 4 2024

Please ensure the times you select for availability stay available. *You will only work one of the two event evenings so you are able to take in the show on the other!

APPLY NOW

Cover Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend.

Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend is now accepting media, photographer, blogger, and influencer applications to attend and cover all events November 6 - 10 2024 at Midtown Shopping Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We ask all those interested to fill out the application below and submit by Friday, November 1 2024.

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