2nd SHIFT Designer Info Session 

Regional Arts & Culture Council

NOTE: This is the second of two opportunities to learn about becoming a SHIFT designer. The first session will be held on <A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shft-designer-info-session-tickets-57469336332" TARGET="_blank">April 4</A>. 
 
<A HREF="https://therightbraininitiative.org/shift/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SHIFT: an experiment in fashion design</A> is a fundraiser and runway fashion show for <A HREF="https://therightbraininitiative.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Right Brain Initiative</A> (a program of the <A HREF="https://racc.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Regional Arts &amp; Culture Council</A>)! 
 
We are putting out a call-to-designers/design teams of all ages and skill levels to submit garments made from nontraditional and found materials. Each piece will display inventive form, style and a creative juxtaposition—shifting the materials from their original form into wearable couture. A panel of local celebrity judges will award three cash prizes to the top designers/design teams and one designer/design team will be named People’s Choice by our audience!
 
BEST IN SHOW: $1,000
RUNNER UP: $500
THIRD PRIZE: $250
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: 2019 SH/FT Trophy
 
New this year we are excited to announce our theme: House of the Absurd! Inspired by the nonsensical imaginings of the Dada art movement, we invite designers to explore this whimsical world of the unexpected. Check out our <A HREF="https://www.pinterest.com/rightbrainpdx/shift-house-of-the-absurd-mood-board/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pinterest mood board</A> to spark some ideas!
 
Our application will be released on Wednesday, March 27 and due on July 1. The runway show will take place on Thursday, Oct 3 (6-9 PM). The application will be available <A HREF="https://therightbraininitiative.org/shift/call-to-designers/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">online</A> (pdf download) or by request (see contact information below). SHIFT Designer Info Sessions are meant to help you with the application process, provide some design inspiration, learn about the event itself and ask questions.
 
For all inquiries, please contact:
 
 
Mia Reiko Braverman
The Right Brain Initiative | Regional Arts &amp; Culture Council
411 NW Park Ave, Suite 101 | Portland, OR 97209
503.823.5428 | mbraverman@racc.org

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