Wardrobe Assistant Are you handy with a glue gun and a whizz on a sewing machine? We are looking for someone that can offer wardrobe support during judging days and the showcase weekend. You will be working closely with the wardrobe manager and backstage coordinator ensuring that any adjustments and repairs are made. You will follow the protocol set by the Wearable Art Mandurah team, communicating with designers and respecting the integrity of their garments. The anticipated hours involved will be about 38. For more information, please email wearableart@mandurah.wa.gov.au or phone 9550 3279 ..read more

Our New Wardrobe Manager photo by Toni Gordon The Wearable Art Team would like to introduce Sacha Mahboub as our new Wardrobe Manager. He will be making sure the engine under the bonnet runs smoothly and all of your garments get the best treatment possible! Sacha has had an impressive career in performing arts throughout Australia and Europe as a performer and professional dresser. He has been the principal dresser for WA Opera since the early 90s, dressed Mikhail Baryshnikov and been the personal assistant to Julie Andrews when she came to WA. That's just a little glimpse! We would l ..read more

Artist Statements A bit overwhelmed by the artist statements required for the pre-selections submission? Don’t panic! Read below for a simple explanation about the difference between the artist statements, and some tips for getting them done! 100 Word Artist Statement The 100 word artist statement is used in the judging materials for both pre-selection and main judging. It may also be used for directional signage if your garment is exhibited, such as in the CASM exhibition. The 100 word artist statement is a space for you to tell the judges, and the public, why you chose to create your gar ..read more

Garments the Heroes Saturday night’s Wearable Arts-Mandurah Showcase at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre (MPAC) added more weight to Mandurah’s growing reputation as a vibrant regional centre for the arts.   A full house was treated to a spectacular visual arts display – with work from local and international artists.   Showcase Artistic Director Bernie Bernard said the night had been built around the heroes of the night – the garments.   The night featured singing, dancing, acting and a cinematic audio visual backdrop that worked to enhance those heroes.   “This was ..read more

BID for a BRA EXHIBITION 'Uplifting' Art Bras for a Cause Support Australians living with Breast Cancer and own a spectacular piece of 'supportive' wearable art.   Exhibition Dates: Friday 4 May to Sunday 24 June 2018 Location: Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, North Foyer Gallery "Uplifting" Art Bras for Cause is a fundraising initiative of Powertex Art Supplies of Australia in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Bras are generously donated by the artists... BID for a BRA and own one TODAY!!! Event organiser Ashley Hay is a Perth artist and the importer for Powertex Art Supplies for A ..read more

Congratulations to the following designers whose garments have been selected for the 2018 Wearable Art Mandurah Showcase: AVANT GARDE Alina Stanila Time Travel Antoaneta Tica Are you Thirsty? Diana Kelly The Butterfly Collector Larissa Murdock Gaiascope Louise Wells Light in the Darkness Meagan Howe The Masquerade Melissa Walmsley It takes a Village to Raise a Child Sandra Rives Mulier-Woman METALLIC Carmel Ryan NetGlitz Deb Hiller Metal Maiden Eugene Smalberger Galactic Jacq Chorlton & Julie Smith Unbeaten Jennie Abbott & Lyn Nixon The Bird Cage ..read more

WEARABLE ART MANDURAH SHOWCASE AUDIO DESCRIPTION   This year we want you to take your seat and immerse your imagination in the Wearable Art Mandurah showcase on Sunday 10 June.  BOLD!  EVOCATIVE!  BREATHTAKING! The body is a medium and the stage a canvas for encouraging new ways of viewing the world through revolutionary works of art for the body. If you love theatrical spectaculars but find it hard to see or hear call the Box Office on 9550 3900 and ask about Sunday’s accessible matinee package, quoting the code words "Audio Description Tickets". If you possess a Companio ..read more

Congratulations to the following designers from the Avant-Garde, Metallic and Transformation categories who have successfully advanced to the next round of judging. The core of Wearable Art Mandurah is the design competition and each year we are blown away with the creativity, innovation and skill displayed in the garments.   Please note: Youth and Tertiary Pre-selection judging will be announced separately. AVANT GARDE Alina Stanila Time Travel Antoaneta Tica Are you Thirsty? Barbara Morejon & Marlene Gruetter Captivated Diana Kelly The Butterfly Collector Jo Ireland To ..read more

  Wearable Art Mandurah is thrilled to announce Mandurah's own Isla Munro will be joining the Youth and Pre-Selection Judging panels. Isla recently graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and has studied and worked in the fashion industry in Hong Kong, Paris, Jakarta and Shanghai. Isla was a competitor in Wearable Art Mandurah in  2013 and 2015, and is now making the transition to the judging panel. See Isla's Bio and meet the rest of our Judges More information about Isla is available here The pos ..read more

Wearable Art Mandurah is pleased to welcome West Australia's own Bernie Bernard as Artistic Director of the 2018 showcase. Bernie has been part of the performing arts scene for 35 years, as a dancer, choreographer, teacher and mentor. Bernie is associated with WAAPA and K2Dance in Perth and has choreographed and taught dance all over Australia, and beyond. Bernie's artistic style is eclectic, surprising and refreshing, deriving inspiration and ideas from a broad and diverse range of sources. To find out more about Bernie, and our 2018 judges, Meet Our Team.   Showcase tickets on ..read more