Creatives are encouraged to submit their garments made from found objects or trash.
IDEAS WELCOME: The Walton Arts Center might seem like a curious location for a crowd-sourced exhibition of upcycled garments, but organizers said the concept is in line with its sustainably minded organization.
Local artists and makers are encouraged to submit their garments made from found objects or trash that could potentially be showcased in the upcoming “Divinity From the Discarded: A Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design” exhibition at the Fayetteville, Ark., organization. The show is meant to draw attention to the WAC’s upcoming run of “Once on This Island.” The concept for the contest was derived from the Tony-winning show’s eye-catching costuming by Clint Ramos.
A WAC spokeswoman said, “It’s set on a hurricane-ravaged island. The people, who play gods, in the show end up picking up recycled, upcycled found items and adding it to their costumes — changing them from an ordinary person to a deity. We thought it was a great opportunity to call some of our fashion designers and artists in the region to put together an upcycled look. Then we will do an exhibition of that, [starting] the week prior to the show.
Participants in the statewide contest need not worry that their ideas could be used by the mass retailer. While Walmart is a sponsor of the Walton Arts Center, a spokeswoman made the distinction that the organization is not managed or owned by the mammoth retailer.
Having never done such an open call before, the WAC spokeswoman said she has no idea what the response will be. Arkansas residents 18 or older have been asked to submit only original women’s wear, men’s wear or a unisex sustainable garment. After entries close on Jan. 27, members of the “Once on This Island” creative team will judge the entries for innovation, aesthetic qualities, materials and fabrics, realization techniques and sustainability criteria.
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