Call to Artists: Ragfinery’s Cirque du Couture Runway Challenge

Ragfinery, Bellingham’s nucleus of creative textile reuse, announces its much anticipated runway “challenge” and seeks artists of all ages and skill levels to participate. This year’s theme, Cirque du Couture, offers innovative artists, designers, seamstresses and other creative types a fantastical inspiration from which to springboard designs.

Drawing ideas from the popular Cirque du Soleil performance ensemble, participants will create runway-ready creations out of anything they can find at Ragfinery! With the support of enthusiastic community members as an audience, participants will model their creations on the red carpet runway to a panel of local judges, and winners will be announced the night of the show.

The challenge will open for artist registration on Wednesday, March 1 for a $20 registration fee. Materials can then be purchased from Ragfinery. There will be a cap of 25 participants, and materials are first come first serve, so early registration is encouraged. Individuals interested in participating can sign up in person at Ragfinery (1421 N. Forest Street, Bellingham). Registration closes as soon as all spots have been filled.