The ARCA Open Call concluded on March 31 and it received 70 applications. These applications were evaluated by the project partners, who each selected three finalists for their respective cities—Bologna, Barcelona, and Berlin—based on the criteria detailed in the Open Call application documents.
In April 2024, the project partners convened in Berlin to discuss the finalists and select the three winners of the ARCA Open Call. The winners were chosen on the basis of CVs, motivational letters, ARCA Open Call proposals and suitability to collaborate effectively as designers.
To see who are the three selected emerging fashion designers go check the“DESIGNERS”page.
THE CALL
JOIN NOW OUR OPEN CALL FOR FASHION DESIGNERS!
Are you an emergent fashion designer and you believe in a sustainable future for fashion? Be part of a change-making journey with ARCA, where your designs can contribute to shaping a more inclusive and environmentally conscious fashion industry
Apply to our Open Call and join the movement!
OUR DESIGN CHALLENGE:
Create a 6-piece non-binary capsule collection.
Focus on circular design, multifunctionality, modularity.
Balance originality and wearability, inspired by European city styles.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Emerging creatives in sustainable fashion, 0-5 years into their career.
Fresh graduates and new practitioners, all genders, ages, and nationalities.
Must have strong English skills for collaboration.
Residency in/close to Bologna, Berlin, Barcelona required.
REWARDS:
2,400€/3000€ individual grant for the selected designers (check PDF guidelines for details).
A 6-weeks online mentoring and co-creation programme.
Online & offline exposure through: digital features and exhibition opportunity in Bologna.
Cross-border artistic exchange and networking.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
To be send via Email: Resume, Portfolio, Personal Statement, Design Proposal (Check Call guidelines PDF for detailed instructions).
ARCA is funded under the Creative Europe Programme and is promoted by baumhaus (IT), specialising in innovative learning practices; @lantoki (SPA), a slow fashion SME offering training courses and digital patterns; and @circular.berlin (GER), a non-profit focused on circular economy, with a unit in Fashion and Textiles.
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