Australian Wearable Art Festival

12 - 14 August 2027

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A platform for Artists.

A stage for imagination.

In 2026, more than 2,000 artists, models, volunteers and audience members came together across two extraordinary shows.

In 2027, we’re opening the doors a little wider.

A 40-metre catwalk. More than 80 featured artists. The launch of the National Student Showcase. Interactive art displays. And an anticipated 3,000 people coming together to experience wearable art on a scale rarely seen in Australia.

Behind every work, an artist is celebrated. Some works take up to 1,000 hours to create – months of imagining, experimenting, making, refining and problem solving – all born from one creative idea.

At AWAF, artists are at the heart of every creative decision we make. Their ideas shape the runway, the performances, the storytelling and the experience our audience takes home with them.

This is their platform. Their stories. Their moment to shine.

And you get to be there when it happens.     

12 – 14 August 2027

SUNSHINE COAST CONVENTION CENTRE
NOVOTEL SUNSHINE COAST, QLD

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COMPETITION: Win a weekend of wearable wonder!

Take a road less ordinary – 10-11 July 2026

Step into the magic of wearable art. A fun-filled full immersion which gives you VIP access, your own set of wheels and a beautiful place to lay your head. 

Prize is valued at $2000

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COMPETITION: Win a weekend of wearable wonder!

Take a road less ordinary – 10-11 July 2026

Step into the magic of wearable art. A fun-filled full immersion which gives you VIP access, your own set of wheels and a beautiful place to lay your head. 

Prize is valued at $2000

Enter
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It was mind-blowing! I literally felt like I was on the edge of my seat all night. I felt really proud of the Sunshine Coast and Queensland entrants and was blown away by the international talent too!
I loved the diversity of the garments. Being able to see the garments up close and talk to the models and creators. I also liked that each entry was presented as its own performance, with specific music and choreography.
We had never been before and from the first minute it blew our minds. It was the most amazing event and loved that we could meet the artists and models during the breaks. To be able to hear them talk about their creations and see the artists up close made it very special.
So impressed with the professionalism; the creativity on display and the super-long catwalk which allowed a great opportunity to really see the wearable art on display. The models were fantastic and the narration of each piece was great!
What an incredible display of artistic and fashion design talent, a walking, moving art exhibition that could compete with any catwalk event anywhere.
It's inspiring to learn about how these artists turn everyday rubbish or other items into fantastic (wearable) pieces of art! Incredible actually!
Such an explosion of creativity and the joyful participation of everybody involved.
From the moment we arrived, the event was a buzz.
I really enjoyed the backstage tour as I gained an appreciation of how much is involved in the event.

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Art in Motion Competition: A Weekend of Wearable Wonder

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