Nelson's 4th Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition - Submissions/Registration
R.A.D. Rhythm, Art and Dance Society presents the 4th Annual Haute Trash! May 16, 2026, in Nelson, BC.
For more info, visit:  hautetrash.ca

Submissions are open to the public. No previous design experience necessary. Open to all ages and skill levels.  Enter your designs to win cash and prizes.

Important Dates
Registration opens:  Oct. 31, 2025
Deadline to register for the event:  11:59pm, Feb. 28, 2026
Deadline to provide Design Disclosure Forms: Apr. 15, 2026
Questions? hautetrashnelson@gmail.com

Adjudication Date: Friday, May 15, 2026, 12pm-4pm
Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, May 16, 1pm
Event Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7pm
Where: Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. Nelson BC

Please read the following information carefully before submitting.

There is a small administration fee for trash fashion design entries: 
$25 PER ENTRY, 3 FOR $60, 5 FOR $95
Student/youth Individual fees: $22.50 per entry 
Student Group: $35 per entry
Ensemble Collections Category (4 or more ensembles): $75
Commercial Category $65 per entry

Please note: All registrants are responsible for reading, understanding and adhering to the guidelines. Failure to adhere to guidelines can result in disqualification of a design before, during or after adjudication.

Guidelines: 

  • All trash fashions are to be made primarily with post-consumer waste/upcycled materials with the possible exception of thread, some glue, etc. Min 85-90% of design elements are to be composed of post consumer waste/items destined for the landfill. No new materials like batteries, etc.

  • The winners in each category will receive cash and prizes and some works will be displayed at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery in the weeks following the show and also considered for a mini fashion at some area festivals.

  • Submissions are open to the public. No previous design experience necessary. Open to any skill level, ages 11 and up, 10 and under with adult support. Age guidelines are suggestions.

  • There are no refunds for registration fees if withdrawing from the competition.

  • Designs can be submitted by individuals or groups (of up to 3 designers) with the exception of School Group Entries which can have more designers.

  • Designers may enter a design from the previous year if that design did not receive any awards although modifications are recommended for improved rating.

  • Each ensemble design can be entered into one (1) category only. An accessory that is part of an ensemble (like a hat, earrings, handbag, etc.) can also be entered into the Accessories category.

  • Designers can enter as many categories as they wish and may enter up to three (3) designs in each category.

  • Designers are responsible for transporting their designs to and from the theatre as per the appointed dates and times.

  • If any category has less than three (3) entries, we reserve the right to combine with another category, excluding Youth and Art/Sculpture. 

  • All participating designers are required to attend the dress rehearsal and adjusdication events in the days before the show. Any scheduling conflicts need to be addressed promptly with Marilyn hautetrashnelson@gmail.com. Artists/designers are solely responsible for the transportation of works to and from the theatre at the appointed times. If unable to attend in person, designers are responsible for securing someone to do this for them and providing their name, phone number and email to hautetrashnelson@gmail.com 

  • Designers are required to respond in a timely manner to all communications from the event production team.

  • All designs must be Original Works - created within the past 2 years.

  • Collaborative submissions accepted if a maximum of three (3) artists/designers with the exception of school groups which can have more designers.

  • Submissions must be safe for models to wear (unless for display only)

  • Artists/designers are responsible for transportation of works to and from the theatre at the appointed times.

  • Neither Marilyn Hatfield, nor the R.A.D. Society, nor Haute Trash, is liable for any damages. Artists should carry their own insurance.

  • We reserve the right to revoke any registration or submissions at any time.

All participants must sign a media release in order to appear in the fashion show. Those not wishing to sign a media release may still participate in the competition but will not be able to present their piece onstage during the live event.

Model Requests:
If you are requesting to have someone to model your deign(s), please indicate general size/shape/height that could be a good fit in the "Anything else you'd like to share" section. While we cannot guarantee any model matches, we can try to match you with a suitable candidate if ample time is allotted. 

*8Please make a note of the information you have input on the form and request a copy of your responses be emailed to you so that you can remember what you submitted as we know ideas change as the creation process unfolds.

Questions? hautetrashnelson@gmail.com
Please send e-transfers to: radsociety24@gmail.com

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All interested Designers, Visual Artists may enter Nelson's third Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition. There will be prizes for the best fashion wear and art design in each category.
Please fill in all required details below!
Name *
Email *
Location: City and Province *
Phone Number (This is required for ease of commication) *
Artist Name(s) and Age(s) (if a youth designer). Designers: please choose a catchy name for your House of Trashion Design.  *
Please provide a brief bio and description of your design house, act or art form. Make it short, lively and cheeky. (4-5 sentences MAX.)This info will be used by the emcee. 
Website (if available)
Facebook (if available)
Instagram (if available)
Live Video/Audio (if available)
Which Design Categories will you enter? Choose all that apply. Please choose carefully. If your design is not a complete ensemble and is one item such as a jacket, a vest, a skirt, purse, cape, etc., it must be entered in the Accessories category. The other categories are for ensembles, meaning a full outfit like a dress or any outfit that has a top and a bottom. *
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Please describe the inspiration and concept(s) of your design(s), art forms or performance art in as much detail as possible, including the types and source of your re-purposed design materials (if applicable). Please email any images you have to hautetrashnelson@gmail.com *
Do you have a model or models who will wear your design(s) onstage for the fashion show. (This can be yourself..) *
Model(s) full name(s) and phone numbers *
Are you able to attend both the jurying event on May 15, and  the performance date, May 16? *
Would you be willing to have your design(s) displayed at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery or other venue after the event? *
Are you interested in taking place in a mini fashion show at other venues before or after the event? *
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Would you like to become a member of  R.A.D. Rhythm, Art and Dance Society (a.k.a the R.A.D. Society)? (Payment of the registration fees entitles you to a one year membership in this inclusive non-profit arts organization.)
All Haute Trash registrants have the option to become members in the newly formed R.A.D. Rhythm, Art and Dance Society (a.k.a the R.A.D. Society). There is no added fee for membership, if you would like to be a member of the society, by participating in this event and paying the associated event fees, you will receive a one year membership to the R.A.D. Society and the ability to vote at our AGM (members 16 yrs+).
Our mission is:
to increase public involvement in the creation of and appreciation of music, art and dance; to create and promote artistic events that link music, art, and dance with environmental awareness; to create opportunities for artists of all skill levels to present their art to the public; and to celebrate music, art and culture and build community. 
Some of our community events include the Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition, Summer Breeze Music and Art Party, and Global Rhythm and Dance Showcase. 
This nonprofit society has been created in order to advance the above objectives by gaining access to more funding to be able to provide all participating artists in the events we produce with honorariums for their participation and to increase our ability to share artistic and cultural experiences with the public by removing social and financial barriers to participating in and attending these events.
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Anything else you'd like to share? Any questions can be posed here or requests for models or financial assistance with the fees. Thank you! *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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