Call for Entry: Hats Off to Paper Fashion!
Hats Off to Paper Fashion!
A collaboration with PaperWorks, a 40 West Arts Gallery Exhibition and The One Club for Creativity Denver
Call for Artists: Hats Off to Paper Fashion!
In collaboration with PaperWorks, a 40 West Arts Gallery Exhibition and The One Club for Creativity Denver, we invite artists of all levels and backgrounds to showcase their creativity in a one-night-only celebration of innovation, imagination, and wearable art — made almost entirely from paper. This event highlights the limitless possibilities of paper fashion through the design and presentation of original, wearable paper hats/ headpieces.
KEY INFORMATION
Submission Deadline:
Sunday, July 13, 2025 at midnight
(Project does not have to be completed — in-progress photos are accepted.)Artist Notification Date:
July 14, 2025Event Date: July 18, 2025 6:30 PM (Hat must be completed, and designer should arrive arrival between 5:15-5:45PM*)
*Any issues with arrival time, please reach out to Sydnee Masias (sydmasias@gmail.com)
ELIGIBILITY
This exhibition is open to all professional and amateur artists. Both 40 West Arts members and non-members are invited to submit work.
All hats/headpieces must follow the 90/10 rule: designs must be made of at least 90% paper. The remaining 10% may include other materials that are not paper. Binding techniques such as sewing, glue, tape, and wire are allowed.
Submissions will be screened by 40 West Arts District resident artist and past One Club of Denver Paper Fashion Show designer, Sydnee Masias.
Please note, while we strive to include works from as many artists and designers as possible, we do not tolerate submissions that promote hate, racism, or violence. We reserve the right to refuse any submission that does not adhere to or support our mission.
THINGS TO KNOW
Artists and designers may submit as a team (up to three individuals per team).
All participants must arrive between 5:15-5:45 PM. All Hats/headpieces should be completed by 5:15 PM July 18, 2025
The hat/headpiece must be wearable by either the designer or a model provided by the designer.
The favorite design of the night will be selected by a panel of past Paper Fashion Show designers. The selected design will receive guaranteed registration into the One Club of Denver Paper Fashion Show – Spring 2026!
HOW TO SUBMIT
Please fill out this google form to submit your design:
For any questions or further information please email Sydnee Masias at sydmasias@gmail.com