Apply now –  Australian Wearable Art Festival 2025

AWAF 2025 looks a little different and we hope you like it.

After four very successful years building momentum for this unique platform, AWAF has decided to change it up a little. Whether you are a part of our wearable art community already or looking to come play with us, we hope that 2025 brings creative empowerment and the courage to follow your dreams.

So what is new?

• New categories – Trashion and Avant Garde will be joined by ‘Elements of Nature’ and ‘Abstract Form’. New awards will also be added to celebrate Textile, Innovation and Sustainability. The full explanation for our categories and all additional information can be found at the bottom of the page as PDFs (click on the green wording to open the documents).
• The 27 metre-long catwalk will return but with some bolder theming and production. This means we are moving away from the more traditional runway lighting and can offer artists more dramatic or subtler lighting effects for your artwork. In your application you can include your thoughts for this as well as the hair and make-up concepts.
• More time. We have allocated more time for rehearsals and the judging process. With increased production for the show we have allocated a full day of rehearsals on Thursday 7 August. This will mean models and artists will have at least two run throughs and more time to fine-tune the performance elements. Judging will be held over two days and in a separate space away from the backstage area. This will give each artist the opportunity speak with judges in a calm space with focus and purpose.
• An additional show! Yes we have added a matinee show on Friday 8 August. This brings us to four shows over two days.
• We have a total prize pool of $15,000 with our Supreme Winner walking away with $5,000.

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.