Vancouver Alternative Arts & Fashion Week - #VALT2016
FASHION/COSTUME/ACCESSORIES/WEARABLE ART APPLICATION

 EARLY BIRD Application Deadline: March 30, 2016 ($20 Fee)

FINAL Application Deadline: April 30, 2016 ($30 Fee)

#VALT2016 Runway Fees:

Professional Designers = $50/Look
(Minimum 10 Looks Required)

Students & 2016 Grads = $40/Look
(Minimum 5 Looks Required)

Vancouver Alternative Arts & Fashion Week provides a professional, well appointed venue, a sound system, models, makeup artists, hair stylists, marketing, and awareness. As a featured designer at VALT, all you absolutely need to bring is yourself and your completed garments! We take all the guesswork out of presenting a fashion show, while providing the space, the crowd and all of the details. With VALT, you can promote yourself and your brand without having to rent, staff, organize or advertise anything (though we do encourage you to invite guests and publicize as time permits!), all at a lower rate than most large-scale fashion events in Canada.

Application to #VALT2016 is a 3-step process. 

Are you a student or 2016 grad? 

Click here for student/grad application information.

1.  Pay the Application Fee:

To apply online, you must pay the application fee before submitting your application.

 Applications received after April 30, 2016 will not be considered.

Application fees can be paid by:

• Cheque (made out to Style, Entertainment, Art & Media Society - SEAMS) if applying by mail, to be mailed with application.
• Paypal (submitted to SEAMS.BC@gmail.com).

Your Name/Brand/Group

Paypal Accepts Major Credit Cards - No PayPal Account required

To pay without a PayPal account, click the Pay Now button, and look for "Don't have a PayPal account?"

2.  Submit your Supporting Materials:

To apply online, you must submit all of the following supporting materials via Dropbox - not by e-mail. 

Share your Files with apply@VALT.ca

Click here for more info on dropbox

What we need from you:

Please use/share a folder that has your Name/Brand/Collective in its name.  Example: "VALT2016-Application-Magdelina"

Include the following in the folder:

Logo

• JPEG or PDF
  
• High resolution for printing.  Minimum 300 DPI
• Minimum size 2x2 inches – maximum size 10x10 inches.
• White or black background.  Do not include photos.  Preferably contains less than 4 colours.
• Use our file naming convention:

5-10 Portfolio Images of your most recent or current collection

• JPEG
• Photos/Illustrations must be colour, high resolution (minimum 300 DPI)
• Minimum size 2x3 inches – maximum size 8x12 inches.
• Photos can be simple on-mannequin, self-modelled, or flat shots of garments.
• Illustrations may be drawn by hand or digitally rendered.
• Use our file naming convention:

2-5 Promotional Images

• Saved in JPEG format
• Photos must be high resolution (minimum 300 DPI)
• Minimum size 2x3 inches – maximum size 8x12 inches.
• Photos should not be branded with logos, and should be of editorial quality for print publications.
• Use our file naming convention:

3.  Fill out the Application Form

Please make sure you have completed the above requirements before submitting the application form.

The button above will open a new window to our application on TypeForm.

By submitting an application, you herby agree to the following terms

• All applicants agree to the rules and regulations set out by VALT.
• All applicants must submit a fully completed application form and entry fee (Early Bird: $20, Final Deadline: $30).
• Applicants may submit work for more than one category, as separate applications.
• Application materials will not be returned. Please do not submit original work.
• VALT will provide the location in which work will be presented and will promote accepted designers to the media.
• VALT reserves the right to cancel any of the categories if there are not a sufficient number of applicants and has the absolute discretion to refuse any applicant, decline any participation or withdraw any entries from the event at any time.
• VALT reserves the right to withdraw accepted applicants if the final artwork / collection is not up to standard (unfinished, unprofessional, inadequate fit, etc.).
• The applicants shall be solely responsible for the costs of production, maintenance, safety and good condition of his/her work at the
event, and VALT shall not be held liable for any loss or damages of the work submitted for the event.
• It is the responsibility of the designers to provide all outfits and appropriate accessories for models, including shoes. (Designers may request models provide shoes but VALT will not be held responsible if they are not the aesthetic desired by designers)
• VALT will select a varied range of models based upon gender, size, ethnicity, aesthetic, etc. VALT will do its best to provide appropriate models for each designer based upon their collection; however, VALT reserves the right to final model selection.
• All additional promotional material that the designer chooses to distribute, such as press packages and invitations relating solely to their show, must be provided by the designer.
• Design, art and music ownership shall be vested with the designer/artist/musician.
• VALT reserves the right to use all entries and documentation for promotional or publicity purposes before or after the event.
• Runway fees will be charged for each outfit that will be featured on the runway. This fee covers the production of your runway show and includes the venue, make-up, hair styling, models, fittings, tech, lighting, and the promotion of each show to the public, press and buyers. A minimum of 10 outfits must be shown by professional designers to participate at a cost of $50 per outfit (Example: 10 outfits = $500, etc.) or a minimum of 5 outfits must be shown by current students and 2016 graduates at a cost of $40 per outfit (Example: 5 outfits = $200, 10 outfits = $400, etc.). Do not submit this runway fee with your application. Selected designers must pay a $200 deposit before June 30, 2016 to confirm their participation in #VALT2016, with the balance of their runway fees (if applicable) due at their scheduled fitting date in October.  The highest quality student/2016 grad application will be selected by the jury to participate in #VALT2016 free of charge, and will also be notified of this in June 2016.
• All applicants will be notified regarding their acceptance before May 30th, 2016 by phone and email.