Calling Raglan’s creative superstars – it’s time to let your imagination run wild on for Raglan Art to Wear. If you’ve ever wanted to step into the spotlight with your own show-stopping creation, this is your year to shine. Get catwalk-ready for this year’s categories:
Dare to break boundaries and defy convention in the Avant-Garde open section. Push the limits of wearable art by creating bold, experimental pieces that challenge perception and ignite imagination. Explore the unexpected, embrace the unconventional, and let your creativity run wild. From surreal silhouettes to radical textures, this is your chance to reimagine the possibilities of fashion as art. Be fearless. Be visionary. Be avant-garde.
In the Kaitiakitanga open section, wearable art becomes a powerful expression of guardianship and the connection between humanity, nature and culture. Celebrate the beauty of the land, sea, and sky while honouring the call to protect and preserve in a world that needs your voice. Whether using natural materials, recycled treasures, or innovative designs, embody the spirit of kaitiaki —bold, thoughtful, and transformational.
Step into a world of wonder and magic in the Mythical Creatures children’s section. Bring legendary beings to life through wearable art, inspired by the wildest corners of imagination. From majestic dragons to shimmering mermaids, mischievous fairies to noble unicorns, let your designs transport us to enchanted realms. Use bold colours, playful textures and fantastical details to capture the magic of mythical beings.
Light and brilliance take centre stage in the All Things Shiny open section. From metallics to sequins and mirrors to jewels, create wearaxble art that shimmers, glows and gleams in every way imaginable. Play with textures, colours and materials that catch the light and capture attention. Make it bold, make it luminous —make it shine
Pick up an entry form from the Old School office or enter online www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/raglan-art-to-wear-biennial/. This year all entries are $15 and entrants can buy up to two show tickets per entry before sales are open to the public at $30 each.
Save the date for show night on Saturday 7 June.
