Welcome to Tairawhiti’s own Wearable Art event!

We will have a runway in the event center at the A & P show this year, with groups and individual categories. We would love you to join and showcase your unique style.

Your entry will need to be completed by the week of 13th October 2025.

Entry Fee $50

Fee Breakdown:

half goes towards Prizes and half for Operational Costs.

We hope this will be a fun filled community event accessible to everyone! The focus will be on vision and design rather than technique and we encourage you to get in touch if you have any questions.

*Please see below for exemptions.

A clock made of sewing tools, including scissors and needles, with text reading 'Turning Craftwise Bernina Gisborne'.
Flyer for 'Wearable Art 2025' at BERNINA Gisborne, promoting categories such as 150 Years of Tairawhiti Fashion, Upcycled/Recycled Garment, Cultural Representation, and Creative Accessory, scheduled from October 16-18, 2025, at 203 Gladstone Road, with entry fee of $50 and free for under 18, featuring a QR code and a row of images of wearable art at the bottom.

Wearable Art 2025

Entry open until 31 August 2025

Competition Date:

16th - 18th October 2025

Join us for an epic event to showcase our talented Gisborne makers and crafters as we celebrate 150 years of Tairawhiti fashion at the Gisborne A&P Show.