Open Call for We Fashion Forward at Zappeio Megaro

Are you a creator active in the field of Contemporary Jewelry, Clothing or any other form of Wearable Art? Is the body, and what embraces it, a source of inspiration for you? Cause and reason for creative expression? Your passion? Do you want to explore the relationship between usability, sustainability and authenticity, or engage with the public by presenting your own unique point of view? Then maybe it's the right time to leave your workshop and join forces in this action together.

AJMIG and JELO6 Project invite you to participate in the event: Fashion Forward, which will take place from 23 to 26 February 2024 at Zappeio Megaro in Athens.

The invitation encourages the exchange of information and ideas, fostering interaction among creative fields, while also seeking to establish a dialogue between Greek and foreign designers, manufacturers, or companies active in these respective fields.
 
THE AIM: 
- Inform and acquaint the public with Contemporary Jewelry and Fashion as forms of art, creative expression, and/or commentary/activism.
- Raise awareness among the public about sustainability, usability, and authenticity in a time when everything is often reduced to products for rapid consumption.
- Provide support for individual creators and creative groups within this space.
- Facilitate the gathering and collaboration of all interested parties, including galleries, shops, collectors, and buyers, through communication and networking.


TARGET AUDIENCE:
The Fashion Forward 2024 event is aimed at jewelry schools, fashion schools, independent designers/manufacturers, and brands worldwide.
The forms of participation it offers are two:
​- ​FFW Designers’ Exhibition: Participants exhibit their creations on an exhibition surface/table provided by the organization (open to accessory designers/makers of: bags, shoes, belts, hats, scarves, sun-glasses).
- FFW Show: fashion show/performance: (open to all: clothing, footwear, jewelry, other accessories).

There are no restrictions on the material, type, or conceptual background of the proposals to be submitted.
 As the objective of the event is to present to the wider public the specificities, diversity, and artistic dimension of Contemporary Jewelry, Clothing, and Accessories, special attention will be paid to proposals that underline the multidimensional character of contemporary artistic creativity in the specific area, while focusing on the ideology and aesthetics that the field brings forward currently.

SUGGESTED TOPIC TO FOCUS ON:
As the event will coincide with A JEWEL MADE IN GREECE and JEWELRY + OBJECTS + AND OUR 6th SENSE, the following topics will be emphasized and proposed as focal points in this inaugural edition:
- The Woman: Explore the significance of the feminine energy and its role in the processes of realization/materialization, change, and transformation.
- Fashion and Sustainable Expression: Investigate the relationship between fashion and sustainable practices.

CRITERIA:
- Idea, coherence of final work
- Originality of design, final composition/form, as well as materials used
- Craftsmanship and technical innovation.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 
FFW Designers’ Exhibition: INDEPENDENT ARTISTS WANTING EXHIBITION TABLE IN CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES: BELT, HAT, SCARF, BAG, GLASSES (NO JEWELRY WILL BE EXHIBITED AT THIS SECTION).
Those interested in taking part in the FFW Designer's Exhibition please send a mail to: info@ajewelmadeingreece.gr
- Name, Address, Telephone, E-mail, Web/Blog, Place and Date of Birth Artist
- CV
- 5 representative photos of finished pieces that the artist wishes to exhibit. Each photo must depict a single piece photographed against a white background. Dimensions: 10x15cm. Minimum resolution: 300 dpi. File type: JPG, JPEG. Each photo should be titled according to the example below:
- Creator Name_Description_Title.jpg (JohnSmith_Bag_UnderTheSkin.jpg)
- At least 2 photos of pieces worn by a model.
- Short Statement of the Creator (up to 120 words) presenting the conceptual background of the collection, his sources of inspiration, the techniques and materials he uses, etc. 
- Participation fee: The process of submitting the application for participation has a cost of 25 euros

FFW Show: CREATORS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN WE FASHION FORWARD 2024 FASHION SHOW / PERFORMANCE. (OPEN TO ALL, JEWELERS INCLUDED).
Please send a mail to: jelo6project@gmail.com
- Name, Address, Telephone, E-mail, Web/Blog, Place and Date of Birth of Creator
- CV
- 6 representative photos of finished clothing or jewelry that the artist wishes to exhibit, alone or worn. Each photo must have a minimum Dimensions: 10 x 15 cm. Minimum resolution: 300 dpi. File type: JPG, JPEG. Each photo should be titled according to the example below:
- Creator Name_Description_Title.jpg (JohnSmith_Brooch_UnderTheSkin.jpg) or (JohnSmith_Dress_OverTheSkin.jpg)
- Short Artist Statement (up to 120 words) presenting the conceptual background of the collection, the Artist's sources of inspiration, the techniques and materials he uses, etc.
- Music track with the corresponding license and logo. (more details to be announced).

All proposals submitted must be authentic and recent.

>> INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION 

Applications must be sent by October 30, 2023. No entries past the deadline will be accepted.
The names of the Independent Artists who will be selected to take part in the WE FASHION FORWARD 2024 event will be officially announced by email on October 20, 2023.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: HERE

For more information on the application process and participation:​
FFW Designers' Exhibition: info@ajewelmadeingreece.gr
FFW Show: jelo6project@gmail.com