American Red Cross

American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter is inviting all local artisans, fashion designers and high tech designers to participate in the inaugural Red Cross Wearable Arts Competition highlighting the American Red Cross theme of emergency preparedness prevention and response for a show of art with a life-saving message.

Just as the American Red Cross leads the way in providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prepare for and prevent emergencies throughout the Silicon Valley, we want to partner with the leading innovative designers and technologists in our area to highlight this message of preparedness.

The Red Cross Wearable Arts Competition is designed to showcase the mission of the American Red Cross in Silicon Valley – helping our community become prepared to response in emergencies. Several judges including industry gurus will review submissions by designers, technologist and local artisans based on how well these designs incorporate the Red Cross mission, offer spectacular visual effect and provide high quality and workmanship.

This event will be an amazing opportunity for artisans and designers to display their work and creations to the leaders of Silicon Valley. And through press coverage, website features and other marketing opportunities, these finalists will be highly visible throughout the Bay Area.

Visit our Inspiration Gallery for for images that will inspire you to create innovative designs.

DOWNLOAD the Red Cross Wearable Art Competition Information with information about design guidelines, judging criteria timeline and application.

Designer Application and Design Sketch or Design Plans are due February 19, 2010.

For more information about the concept or guidelines, contact Bobbie Lopez at LopezB@usa.redcross.org.