Artist Application

Please be detailed in your answers below. Our ability to auction off your art bra, promote you as an artist, and hold a successful event is HIGHLY dependent on the quality and thoughtfulness of your responses. 

You will be asked to complete a bra that fits our theme "Elegance Unbound." Please keep this in mind when designing and creating your piece of wearable art.

Please note- you are filling out this form to submit a physical bra, not a concept. 

If you are submitting your Art Bra as a group, the lead contact should be the name listed below. 

Tell us a little bit more about you!

Prepare for a night where artistry meets couture at the most iconic fashion show in Austin – Art Bra Austin 2025. This year’s theme, “Elegance Unbound”, promises a spectacle of high fashion unlike any other, where daring designs and luxurious craftsmanship take center stage.

Inspired by the avant-garde elegance of Met Gala wardrobes, the runway will dazzle with extraordinary couture creations, each bra a masterpiece of high-concept fashion. Think glitz, glamour, and fearless innovation—a fusion of opulence and artistry that pushes boundaries and captivates the imagination.

From stunningly intricate beadwork and rich textures to dramatic silhouettes and extravagant embellishments, every piece will radiate unrestrained elegance. The night will celebrate couture at its finest, elevating fashion into an art form that is bold, inspiring, and visionary.

This is more than a fashion show; it’s a luxurious celebration of creativity and resilience, where breast cancer survivors walk the runway in designs that symbolize their strength and grace. Each bra becomes a powerful statement—wearable art that embraces empowerment through beauty and style.

At Art Bra Austin 2025, elegance will be redefined, unbound by convention, and unleashed in all its splendor. Expect nothing less than awe-inspiring couture and a night filled with extraordinary flair.

Please be as detailed and thorough in your answers as possible.

You will receive a DocuSign version of the below agreement after submitting this form. 

Thank you for your investing your time and talent as an artist for BCRC's Art Bra 2025. The expectations associated with being an Art Bra Austin Artist are listed below. Please review each statement carefully and include your signature and date at the end to indicate you have read and accepted the terms. We also suggest you download a printable version of this agreement from the Art Bra Austin website and keep it for your records.

Art Bra Austin is the signature fundraiser for Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC), a non-profit organization providing services to Central Texans diagnosed with breast cancer. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit BCRC, and in turn, individuals throughout Central Texas who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The event and all functions related to it are intended as a benefit.

In order to participate in Art Bra Austin, you must agree to these Rules and Guidelines, which consist of (i) the terms and conditions on these pages; and (ii) the Entry Form. Submission of an entry in this fundraiser constitutes your agreement to these Rules and Guidelines.

You certify that you understand the application process as outlined below:
1. Completed Art Bras must be submitted and delivered in person, no later than Friday, December 6, 2024 5:00 PM. 

2. Works will be considered in-kind, charitable donations, and therefore the property of BCRC. BCRC is a 501(c)(3) and all contributions to it are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. BCRC accepts no responsibility for submissions that are lost, delayed, damaged, altered, mislaid, howsoever caused.

3. All Art Bras that are NOT chosen for the show may be picked up after Art Bra 2025 on a date determined by BCRC. Bras not picked up on the designated date remain BCRC property and are subject to use by BCRC in any manner deemed fit.

4. BCRC does not guarantee that the bra that you create will be worn by yourself or an individual you dictate. 

5. Art Bra Austin is a professionally choreographed runway show. BCRC will attempt to remain true to the design intentions of the artist but retains the right to deviate from these conceptions to maintain and/or achieve cohesiveness within the show.

6. By participating in the fundraiser, you agree and hereby grant BCRC permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and publicly display your submission for any purpose, such as but not limited to, press and media communications, without any compensation to you. You also agree that BCRC may use your name and likeness to administer and promote the fundraiser and any additional promotional events related to the fundraiser. BCRC will hold the rights to any photographs made of the submissions and may use them to create merchandise for sale at a future date. Entrants will not be compensated for the inclusion of their entries in such merchandise.

7. This fundraiser is governed by the laws of the State of Texas. By participating, you agree to be bound by the terms of these Rules and Guidelines and by BCRC's decisions, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this fundraiser. Each entrant agrees not to act in any manner that might: (i) infringe any third-party proprietary, intellectual property, industrial property, personal rights, or other rights, including without limitation, copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or confidentiality obligation. To the extent permitted by the law, the right to litigate, to seek injunctive relief, or to any other recourse to judicial or any other procedure in case of disputes or claims resulting from or in connection to this fundraiser are hereby excluded, and you expressly waive any and all such rights. 

8. By submitting an entry to the fundraiser, you agree explicitly that all components of your artwork and supporting statement are indeed original creations. Any intellectual property infringement, misuse, or plagiarism of another's work in any form or state will result in immediate disqualification of the submission from the fundraiser. 

9. All Art Bra Artists are encouraged to fundraise for BCRC through BCRC's online personal fundraising platform. You will be assisted in the creation of this page. BCRC will also provide training and ongoing support to ensure your personal fundraising success. The top 3 artist fundraisers will earn ONE ticket to the show, after raising a minimum of $500. All fundraising pages will be created on Artist Kick-off Night: October 9^th.