Get Creative! Bras Wanted for Upcoming Art Bra Show

After The Storm Inc's annual Art Bra Runway Show will be held on Thursday, August 15, at The Oakdale Theater in Wallingford.

The organization is looking for anyone interested in creating an art bra to be worn  in the runway show, as well as sponsors. Details below:

Art Bra Guidelines (bras are due July 15)

 1. NEW padded 38C or larger bra with under-wire must be used as the base for your design. 

2. Please try on the bra and adjust the straps before designing. Do not stitch/glue it closed. This will make it easier for the models to strut your creation down the runway. 

Submitting the bra: 

1. Bras are due by July 15th. 

2. Please include a small nametag with your name, names of all creators, and name of the bra attached to the inside of the bra. 25-30 designs will be used in the actual auction and runway show due to time constraints. The others will be raffled off to lucky winners. 

3. Please write a paragraph (No more than 250 words) on who/what inspired the creation and/or dedicate it to a special individual. Also indicate the creators of the bra for the booklet submission and the approx value of the bra/decorations. Note: they are all priceless but that is not an acceptable value! 

4. Each submission must be properly boxed/packaged/labeled for submittal to be considered for the show. 

5. Please email your paragraph, bra title, and contact information to afterthestorminc@yahoo.com by July 6th. 

Things to Keep in Mind While Designing: 

1. Please remember to create a bra that will be visually attractive when hung on a padded hanger or modeled. All pieces submitted with the bra will be auctioned/raffled with the bra. No ancillary items can be returned. 

2. Please do not create a “top-heavy” bra that would not display correctly. 

3. Our staff is not able to redesign an Art Bra to make it acceptable for viewing and auctioning. Therefore, please make sure beads and embellishments are attached properly to handle the extra handling. 

4. The front of the bra should be embellished as well as bra straps and the sides of the bra. 

5. The bra may be hand-painted, dyed, pieced with fabric, etc. 

6. The more embellishments, different techniques and mediums used, the more attractive the Art Bras will be to the purchaser. Please note the value of your submission. 

7. Since the Art Bras are created to raise funds for After the Storm and to honor those who have experienced breast cancer, the designs must be created with good taste. 

8. For Artists that specialize in different mediums, we are also accepting other pieces of Bra Art to showcase and auction. Please call Christine at 860.685.0698 or email afterthestorminc@yahoo.com. 

Art Bra Sponsorship information is available in the attached PDF