Please make sure you have all of the information ready before beginning.

 
You will need:

1. Personal Information

2. Artist Bio 

3. Resume or C/V 

4. Photos of previous work (preferably previous design/sewing examples)** not required **

Each Design Submission must include:

1. Submission Sketch

2. Design Title

3. Hair and Makeup inspiration photos (if selected, how will your model be styled?)

4. List of Materials to be used

5. 1 paragraph relating the sketch to the curatorial statement

6. Technique used to create the garment (description)

Please have these documents prepared before beginning the HCA 2026 submission form.

If you have any questions during the submission process please email us at holly@harrisoncountyarts.org

NOTES:

Provide your own models. Designers are responsible for hair, make-up and styling of models.

Agreement: Permission to reproduce works for publicity is considered granted. Every reasonable effort will be made to protect the safety of all works. 

Entry Procedures: Digital files must be identified by Artist's name. Recommended format is jpeg OR tiff; CMYK OR RGB; largest dimension must be 7 inches (pixel dimension 2100). 

Notification: All submitting artists will be notified by email of selection decisions. No selection decisions will be released over the telephone or via postal service. Imaages of artwork selected for display will be retained by Harrison County Arts. HCA reserves the right not to display any selected work that does not correspond to the quality or configuration indicated in the entry proceducres.

EACH submission must include:

1. Sketch/Drawing of the design

2. Garment title

3. Description of technique to be used to achieve desired look

4. List of materials to be used

5. At least 1 paragraph relating the design to the curatorial statement. 

6. Hair and Makeup Inspiration Photos

PLEASE NOTE:

Lack of these items will hinder application acceptance.

You are submitting a DESIGN, not a finished garment. Any applicant can submit up to 5 designs for consideration. It is the decision of the HCA Couture Committee which look(s) are accepted. If accepted, you will be notified of which piece(s) were accepted via email by no later than February 15th, 2026.