Wearable Art 2026: Uncommon Creatures

A cherished TAB tradition for 30 years, Wearable Art is unique artwork created by YOU to be worn and displayed in the show. It is fun and unexpected, think BIG, BOLD and FUNKY!

Bring us your beasts, your multi-legged monsters, your fuzzy furies! The 2026 TAB Wearable Art line encourages all creatives to build Uncommon Creatures - non-human-shaped beings that can slink, stomp, and slither down the TAB runway.

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MON JAN 5, 2026: 

Deadline to Submit application & required visual materials (sketches, mood boards, Pinterest pages, etc.) 

WEEK of JAN 12TH: 

Artists notification of participation

WEEK of JAN 12TH - SAT FEB 21ST: 

Work time & weekly individual artist check ins with TAB creative mentors. 

SUN FEB 22ND: 

Model fittings with artists at MtnVillage/ Conference Center

WEEK OF FEB 23-28: 

TAB Fashion Show Rehearsals & Performances 

SUN MAR 1: 

Creations move to AhHaa Art School for March exhibit

Let’s Get Started

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Artist Resources

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Step 3

Email required materials to Kathleen Morgan at kathleen@aidsbenefit.org

You may also email Kathleen with any questions about entering the Wearable Art line.

Your application is only complete once this form and visual materials have been received.

Wearable Art Application for 2026 shows Are due January 6th 2026

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What is wearable art?

Wearable art is unique artwork created to be worn and displayed. It is fun, unexpected and not recognizable as traditional clothing. Think BIG, BOLD and FUNKY!

Why wearable art?

Robert Presley, for whom TAB was started, was an incredible local clothing designer and costume creator. Every year in his honor, TAB continues to support designers from near and far by including their work in the Fashion Show.

2024 Wearable Art: Headdresses + Collars

  • Brigitte DePagter Kusuno

  • Christin Marcos

  • Caitlin Sappington & Sophie Fabrizio

  • Luci Reeve

  • Krista Montalvo

  • Melissa Sumpter

  • Erin Ries

  • Abby Scott

  • Jacqui McCormick

  • Heather Freeman

  • Wendy Roloson

  • Beth Bailis & Jennifer Ball

  • Ryan Garcia

  • Ashley Hoglund

  • Sage Barnes

Have a great Wearable Art idea for the TAB Fashion Show? Let's go!

Download the Artist Resources, complete the Application and email your visual materials. Once accepted, you'll be guided by a creative mentor to help you build the best stage-ready creation possible!

Past Designs