Australian Wearable Art Festival 2025
A spectacular fusion of sculptural art and fashion – where Gaultier meets Picasso. The Australian Wearable Art Festival is a unique opportunity where designers and artists showcase breath-taking wearable art pieces on an impressive 27 metre long catwalk.
This is Australia’s preeminent showcase of wearable art, located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland and 2025 marks the event’s fifth year.
EVENT DATES: 8-9 August 2025
Designer Entry
Applications are now open!
This is the sign you have been waiting for. Apply now to be one of AWAF’s 2025 finalists. This year sees our Supreme Winner taking home $5,000 cash, as well as one of the most amazing experiences of their life. Join our community of wearable artists who come from so many backgrounds – firefighters, nurses, architects and teachers – all following their creative passion.
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<Wearable Art/>A newcomer’s guide to entering the Festival
Thinking about entering the Australian Wearable Art Festival but not sure where to begin? Wendy Roe, Festival Co-Founder and Curator, is here to answer some of the most common questions to help guide newcomers through the process and make it
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<Wearable Art/>Svenja joins judging panel in 2025
The next addition to the Australian Wearable Art Festival judging panel in 2025 is Svenja, a celebrated textile artist known for her vibrant use of colour, rich textures and nature-inspired creations. Joining forces alongside fellow judge Rachel Burke, Svenja’s innovative techniques
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<Wearable Art/>Opening doors with Isabelle Cameron, AWAF Supreme Winner 2023 & 2024
Isabelle “Bella” Cameron’s stunning crochet designs have earned her back-to-back wins at the Australian Wearable Art Festival. In Bella’s Designer Diaries, she shares the inspiration, challenges and triumphs behind her award-winning creations. Ready to open the door to your creativity? Artists entries
