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"2026 OPEN CALL FOR BK FASHION DESIGNERS" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
2026 OPEN CALL FOR BK FASHION DESIGNERS is sponsored by Office of the Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. This program selects five emerging Brooklyn fashion designers to showcase five full looks at a fashion show at Brooklyn Borough Hall. Each selected designer receives a grant and mentorship opportunities with industry leaders.
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2026 OPEN CALL FOR BK FASHION DESIGNERS – Office of the Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Saturday, September 12, 2026 Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane of renowned cultural brand KidSuper are searching for five emerging Brooklyn fashion designers to showcase their designs during an fashion show at Brooklyn Borough Hall.
Selected designers will each be awarded a $5,000 grant and mentorship opportunities with industry leaders. Supplies and tools for garment design and construction will not be provided. BP Antonio Reynoso and Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane are searching for five Brooklyn-based emerging designers.
If selected, each designer will be invited to show five full looks at a special full-service fashion show during the fall of 2026. Each designer will be provided with a $5,000 grant to assist with expenses. Please note: The Office of the Brooklyn Borough President will not provide materials, tools, or professional assistance with garment construction.
The designer collection must be ready by August 31. More details on the Full-Service Fashion Show below. Applicants must be residents of Brooklyn.
Applicants must be 18 years or older. Applicants must be available from the week of July 27 to the fashion show, early September. Submissions must be original work.
The use of artificial intelligence is not allowed. Application opens: June 15 Application closes: July 12 at 11:59pm Notifications go out: Week of July 2 7 Orientation: Week of August 3 All designs must be finalized: August 31 Fashion Show: September 2026 Full-Service Fashion Show The Office of the Brooklyn Borough President will provide: Venue with runway, lighting, sound, music, and stage design. Photography and videography.
The Office of the Brooklyn Borough President will handle: All seating and ticketing. All communications, including press. Applications Are Now Closed The Office of the Brooklyn Borough President is an inclusive equal opportunity agency of the City of New York.
The Office of the Brooklyn Borough President encourages individuals of all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Eligibility will not be determined by an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The People’s Runway (2025) Presented by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Brooklyn Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane – the creative polymath behind KidSuper – the show brought five of the borough’s most promising designers onto one of fashion’s most visible stages. Brooklyn Nonprofit Acquisition Fund State of the Borough 2026 State of The Borough 2025 State of the Borough 2024 State of the Borough 2023
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be residents of Brooklyn, 18 years or older, and available from the week of July 27 to the fashion show in early September. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2026 OPEN CALL FOR BK FASHION DESIGNERS is funded by Office of the Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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