Glass runway open call

Wearable glass exhibition and catwalk show

The Glass Society of Ireland, in collaboration with The Council of Irish Fashion Designers, is calling for entries for a wearable glass exhibition and live show. This show is aimed at addressing gender equality, diversity and inclusion in the fashion world through exploring glass as a wearable material for all.

The exhibition is open to proposals for
•    accessories
•    fashion
•    jewellery
•    millinery
•    medical devices or prosthetics.⁠

Glass Runway

The industry term “Glass Runway” refers to gender inequality which touches many arms of society. The GSoI and CIFD wish to encourage a dialogue on inequality, diversity and inclusion by exploring themes through this exhibition inspiring new ideas and statement pieces in this exclusive collaboration.

Glass Runway will be held in the Craft Northern Ireland Gallery Belfast in May/June 2024 and will be selected by an international jury. The exhibition will potentially travel to additional venues in the months following this opening gallery show.⁠

Partnerships between artists working with glass and Irish fashion designers to create collaborative pieces are proposed for this exhibition. An introductory zoom meeting will introduce various partners and artists.

Artists are also free to propose individual submissions.⁠

Expressions of Interest

Initial expressions of interest in forming a partnership can be submitted by email to glasssocietyofireland@gmail.com including "Glass Runway Expression of Interest" in the subject title.

The closing date for initial expression of interest is 12pm, 22nd January, 2024.