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In a desire to find sanctuary and comfort in a time of turmoil, Judith Hendler invites you to create the unisex COCOON CLOAK. Answering the base needs of self-expression and protection from the elements on the human form, the competition is inspired by traditional multi-functional garments like the Caftan, Tunic, and Poncho.
VERSATILITY IS KEY
Re-use, Recycle, Upcycle
VERSATILITY IS KEY
Re-use, Recycle, Upcycle
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wall mounted design prototype
ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to regional community college fashion design students with a faculty sponsor or HBAC members 18 years of age and older. One submission per participant.
design challenge
Create a garment using this simple pattern to embody sustainable design ethos: re-use, recycle, up-cycle. Online submission packet with community college faculty sponsorship or HBAC membership required for entry. Finished garments are delivered to HBAC for exhibition installation and final review. Low contact reservations required for garment delivery and pick up.
awards
Cash prize awards for 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place in Community College Fashion Student and HBAC Member categories.
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Community College Fashion Students
First Prize: $300 Second Prize: $200 Third Prize: $100 |
HBAC Members
First Prize: $300 Second Prize: $200 Third Prize: $100 |
deadlines
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Online submissions close April 1
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Exhibition Dates: May 1 – June 12, 2021
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Delivery
Friday, April 9 10 AM - 4 PM Saturday, April 10 10 AM - 2 PM Reservations required |
Pick Up
Monday, June 14 10 AM - 4 PM Tuesday, June 15 10 AM - 7 PM Reservations required |
Delivery reservation system will open online April 1. Participants will be notified via email to make pick up reservations when the exhibition closes.
Requirements
Must be an original, sustainable design meeting the defined pattern and online submission requirements.
Use one or more sustainable design techniques. Zero-waste design suggestions: zero-waste pattern cutting and up-cycling | patch working | layering | fusing | vertical and horizontal seams for arms pockets | crochet, knitting, or quilting | piercing, cutting, layering of fabric | decorative approaches to top fold | beading, embroidery, fringe, tassels, patches
Use one or more sustainable design techniques. Zero-waste design suggestions: zero-waste pattern cutting and up-cycling | patch working | layering | fusing | vertical and horizontal seams for arms pockets | crochet, knitting, or quilting | piercing, cutting, layering of fabric | decorative approaches to top fold | beading, embroidery, fringe, tassels, patches
Textile Suggestions
Textile swatches | end-of-rolls | factory surplus | sampling yardage | damaged textiles | clothing samples | secondhand textiles | non-textile waste | a combination of these materials
online SUBMISSIONS
- Sustainable design techniques and textiles are required to compete
- Designer's name, email, and phone #
- Community College with faculty sponsor OR HBAC membership level
- Garment title
- Materials list
- Estimated garment dimensions
- Sustainable design statement
- Sketch(es) of the creative process, ex. croquis sketch, flats
- 300 dpi JPG images of materials used to create the garment
- 300 dpi JPG images of finished work: front, back, and styled on form/person
HBAC EXHIBITION
All submissions will be displayed May 1 – June 12 online and in the HBAC public galleries. Reservations are required for garment delivery and pick up. Loaned garments are not insured by HBAC or the City of Huntington Beach. Mailed or late submissions will not be accepted. HBAC staff require the following to accept or release garments.
- 2 copies of the completed loan agreement
- Downloadable form available on the HBAC exhibition website
- Artist will retain one signed copy for garment pick up
- 2 attached labels on the front and securely inside the garment
- Downloadable template available on the HBAC exhibition website
- Temporary front labels are removed and disposed of by HBAC staff
- Garments must be on a hanger
HBAC Resale Policies
Garments can be made available for sale on the Huntington Beach Art Center website and to gallery visitors for the duration of the exhibition but it is not required to participate.
- Designer determines garment resale price
- The Art Center will not negotiate price with a potential buyer
- The City of Huntington Beach charges a non-negotiable 40% fee for all exhibition sales
- Garments identified for sale are restricted from resale through other external sources
- Designer’s social security number is required to process payment
delivery & pick up reservations
Online reservations open April 1 on the HBAC website. Designers may assign someone to deliver and/or pick up their submission. Garments will not be accepted or released without the original signed loan agreement or sales receipt. HBAC is unable to provide or store packing materials. Garments left after July 31, 2021 will become property of HBAC and subject to disposal.
prospectus download
| cocoon_cloak_prospectus.pdf |
contact information
Thank you for your interest in this project. Judith Hendler, the organizing faculty and HBAC staff are available for submission consultations. We encourage you to get started early and reach out with any questions. The HBAC website is regularly updated with the most current information and forms.
The Huntington Beach Art Center is located at 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 | (714) 374-1650
The Huntington Beach Art Center is located at 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 | (714) 374-1650
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SPONSORING COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Lauren Becker Orange Coast College Fashion Program Coordinator lbecker@occ.cccd.edu Michelle Craner Orange Coast College Fashion Merchandising Instructor mcraner@occ.cccd.edu Rachel Nevarez Fullerton College Rnevarez@fullcoll.edu Renee Young Fullerton College Ryoung@fullcoll.edu Pamela Knights Long Beach City College pknights@lbcc.edu Sheila Dufresne OC Community Colleges sdufresne1@occ.cccd.edu |
Rachael Libolt Palomar College rmlibolt@yahoo.com Yoon Bahar Palomar College - Student Guidance ybahar@palomar.edu Lindsay Fox Saddleback College lpiper@saddleback.edu Jordyn Smiley San Diego Mesa College jsmiley@sdccd.edu Liese Victoria Hoffmire San Diego Mesa College lhoffmire@sdccd.edu Kyla Benson Santa Ana College benson_kyla@sac.edu |