1. Complete your submission form.

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If you are under 18 years old you will need your parent to sign the Parental Permission section of the application. Anyone under 18 years of age who applies without the parental permission section signed will not be accepted into KMAC Couture. 

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2. Receive your acceptance status.

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Applicants typically receive their acceptance status no later than the first week of January. Keep your eyes peeled on your inbox for your acceptance status email! 

Submission does not guarantee acceptance- if you don't make it in this year, we encourage you to apply again next year!

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3. Agree to participate by completing your Artist Agreement Form.

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Once accepted, you need to confirm important information and agree to the terms of participating in the event! This Agreement form is extremely important, as it includes pertinent information such as:

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• Do you need a model? If so, you can request one on the agreement form.

• Are you interested in apprearing on the news or being interviewed as a part of KMAC Couture? Tell us "yes" or "no" on the agreement form! 

• Do you want KMAC to provide Hair and Makeup services, or are you going to do it yourself? YES, you tell us that on the artist agreement, too!

• Want to apply for a stipend to help cover the costs of materials? We need to know that on this form!

• Are you under 18? Your parent will need to sign this, too! 
  
  ...And so much more important information that helps us make your KMAC Couture Season as smooth as possible!

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4. Attend the Launch Party!

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KMAC Contemporary Art Museum hosts a FREE annual Launch Party to celebrate the accepted Artists of KMAC Couture. This typically takes place the last week of January at KMAC Museum, and all artists are encouraged to invite their friends and families to celebrate with them!

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5. Make your garment! 

*(Also, check-in with your mentor a few times if you are first-time KMAC Couture participant or High School level artist)

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Accepted artists have from January-April to complete their garments. 

If you are a FIRST TIME PARTICIPANT or a HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL ARTIST, you will be assigned a mentor. This is someone who has previous couture experience or technical sewing experience who can help answer questions and offer advice throughout the Couture season. This is a mandatory part of participation in KMAC Couture. There are typically 2-3 "check-ins" required between January-April between an Artist and their Mentor, most of which take place via ZOOM.

 

If you are a first-time or HS artist, more information on the mentor program will be given upon acceptance into KMAC Couture.

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6. Submit ALL the needed information by or before the dates requested.

Make sure we have all the information for your look including:

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• Your Model Name and Contact info (if providing your own model for the show)

• Your Hair and Makeup (HMU) inspiration photos (If KMAC is providing HMU)

• Your name, garment title, model name, and materials (for the program)

• Any additional information as needed/requested

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7. Attend the Thursday Rehearsal and KMAC Couture!!

 

Make sure your schedule is free for these two dates!
 

We host a rehearsal where we run through the show two (2) times to practice timing and allow our vendors to adjust and prep what they need for the main event! This rehearsal is always hosted the THURSDAY BEFORE THE MAIN EVENT and usually takes place from 4:30-8:00PM.

 

The Main Event takes place on Saturday (exact date TBD). Most artists will be asked to arrive between 10:00AM-2:00PM depending on what services they have requested from KMAC for the event. 

 

Note: A free professional photoshoot takes place the same day as the MAIN event, and allows the artists to have their looks professionally photographed while in full garment, hair, and makeup. This is not required, but will be available to ALL artists the day of KMAC Couture (artists must sign up for their photos on the day of the event on the provided sign-up form).