The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with RAGTRADE Atlanta, announced recently their new initiative to support American fashion designers based in the City of Atlanta. The Atlanta Emerging Fashion Designer Award will grant five fashion designers $1,500 each to assist with building their businesses as emerging designers in Atlanta.
As fashion remains one of the most difficult industries to break into, more industry professionals are coming to the city of Atlanta to launch their careers. Atlanta offers four accredited fashion degree programs, textile manufacturing resources, the largest wholesale marketplace in the Southeast, an international airport, low cost living, as well as an established entertainment industry. All of this and more positions Atlanta as the next hub for emerging fashion designers.
Grant recipients will be selected by a committee of industry experts from Atlanta’s fashion community. Submissions will be evaluated based on the talent demonstrated through the criteria of the application and the candidate’s capacity for future distinction.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. June 5. The top ten applicants will be required to participate in a short interview with the panel. The final five recipients will be selected by Aug. 1 and will be notified by official letter.
Information: www.ocaatlanta.com.
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