Bias was co-founded in Montreal in 2003 by Clayton Evans and Sarah Collins. Their desire was to strengthen and enlarge the network of the many independent designers based out of Montreal. Bias Montreal installed a temporary boutique in a gallery
Space, organized projects, fashion shows, and events show casing emerging and established Montreal designers.
The first Consistent Variable Project happend in Montreal in 2005. The interest it generated was overwhelming. Due to the success of the original CVP and Bias's other endeavors Sarah decided to bring Bias to life in Alberta. It's bias's aim to provide opportunities for independent designers and textile-oriented artists to exchange skills, ideas, and network in a non-commercial, non-competitive arena.
biasalberta@gmail.com
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Each participant will receive an identical Kit that contains a selection of fabrics, notions, and some surprises. Participants then have one month to transform these raw materials in to a garment or work of art. Every thing in the Kit must be represented in the finished piece in some form, but no additional materials may be added. You are free to make any thing; there are absolutely no restrictions. This is not a contest and people of all skill levels are welcome. Last year 51 people participated in the project.
Bias will be having a fashion show on the opening night of the works festival to show the wearable pieces. Then the collection will be on exhibit as part of The Works Festival. We will also document the finished Kits and publish a small book that has a picture of every piece and bit of information about each participated.
You can also contact Sarah Collins the project coordinator at biasalberta@gmail.com
Who I'd like to meet: People interested in participating in next years project, Crafters, Designers, and Artists.
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