Australian Wearable Art Festival – What’s Next?

Thank you to all the incredible artists who applied for AWAF 2025 — entries are now closed, and we’re so excited about what’s to come!

As we look ahead to AWAF 2026, we’re already shaping new ideas and bold changes. While entries are not yet open, we encourage artists, designers, and creative thinkers from around the world to stay connected as we evolve our format, reimagine our venue, and continue pushing the boundaries of wearable art.

You can still download the Category Guidelines and Artist Information Pack below to get a feel for the AWAF experience. These documents remain a great reference for anyone interested in future festivals — though please note, there may be some changes for 2026.

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AWAF 2025 Terms and Conditions – click on the green wording to open the document.

AWAF 2025 Categories and Judging Criteria – click on the green wording to open the document.

Photography and Film Consent – click on the green wording to open the document.

Inclusivity Statement – click on the green wording to open the document.