WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT RECEPTION —

Join us Friday, May 24, 5-7pm to announce and celebrate the winners of the first ClearWater Arts and Studio Print Shop T-Shirt Design Contest! FREE with Free parking onsite!

Following the 3-week Exhibition of and Online Voting for/ Judging of the entry Designs for the contest, we’ll announce the winners LIVE at this special event! Featuring live music, refreshments and a gala-style Photo Backdrop! Stay Tuned here for new details as they develop!

A Collaborative Project between ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, and Studio Print Shop apparel printing company. The designs are to be done by local designers and artists (See Contest Rules & Guidelines, on the Contest Webpage for Eligibility limits). The goal is to encourage local diverse talent, and showcase a message of Creative and Cultural Inclusion. Four (4) Winning Designers will each earn a $1,000 stipend towards supporting their creative work!

This project is made possible by a Cabarrus Arts Council Grassroots Grant, supported by the North Carolina Arts Council.

See our Facebook Page and Facebook Event Page for ongoing photos, comments and updates!

The exhibit of the designs will be on view in the ClearWater Main Gallery from Saturday, May 4 through Saturday, May 2, 2024.

This event is free and open to the public.

Artist Info Meeting for the 2024 ClearWater Arts

T-Shirt Design Contest!

A Collaborative Project between ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, and Studio Print Shop apparel printing company. Funded by a Cabarrus Arts Council Grassroots Grant!

Seeking Local Designers and Artists!

Design a new T-Shirt for ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, to convey a message of Creative and Cultural Inclusion (and/or how cool and fun it is to come here) and possibly to win $1,000 towards supporting your creative work!

Learn More by attending our Artist Info Meeting: Saturday March 30th at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Gallery at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios. Attendance is not required, but highly recommended. 

Entry DEADLINE is April 30, 2024 before Midnight. Applications must be submitted using our Online Application Form at the button below;

See the Contest Rules & Guidelines PDF (at the Contest Webpage) - which includes Eligibility, Rules and Design Guidelines-- please make sure to READ IT CAREFULLY!!

SEE Social Media / More info at http://www.concordfashionweek.com/

LOCAL DESIGNERS WELCOME! Inquire: concordfashionweek@gmail.com

Runway Show: ClearWater Main Gallery -

Kids show 3pm

Adult Finale Runway Shows 5pm

Tickets available online at http://www.concordfashionweek.com/tickets.html

See the PDF of the Release below, at our News Page

For Immediate Release –

March 6, 2024

Concord, North Carolina - Get ready to be swept off your feet by the glamour and style of the 8th Annual Concord Fashion Week! This highly anticipated event, taking place near the charming Historic Downtown of Concord, NC just 20 miles Northeast of Charlotte, is set to showcase 20 exclusive runway showcases featuring designers from across the Southeast.

Fashionistas of all ages are invited to participate in this exciting event, with kids, teens, and adults all taking center stage. The 8th Annual Concord Fashion Week promises to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees, with a dazzling display of creativity, innovation, and talent.

Tickets for Concord Fashion Week are selling fast, so don't miss out on your chance to be a part of this stylish extravaganza. Secure your seats today before they are all gone! Be part of the fashion-forward crowd at the grand finale, which will be held at the prestigious ClearWater Arts Center in Concord, NC. A huge thank you to ClearWater Arts Center for hosting our spectacular event this year.

Concord, NC is a vibrant and thriving community, making it the perfect backdrop for this dynamic fashion event. As a nearby town and bedroom community to Charlotte, NC, Concord provides the ideal setting for designers, retailers, makeup artists, hairstylists, and fashion enthusiasts to come together and celebrate their passion for the industry.

Concord Fashion Week serves as a platform for talented individuals to shine and showcase their work, creating opportunities for collaboration and growth within the fashion community. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, getting tickets, volunteering, or capturing the magic of this event, visit www.concordfashionweek.com for more information.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the fashion event of the year! Get your tickets online today and join us for the 8th Annual Concord Fashion Week. Stay ahead of the trends and immerse yourself in a world of style and sophistication.