A maximum of six designers will be selected for the fashion show. These selected designers will showcase their collection during the fashion show and they must also participate in the WIASM as an artist beginning Saturday, November 22nd through Sunday, November 23rd.  The six selected designers will receive a booth/table enabling each participant to network and sell their art over the course of the two day event.  Designers will have the option to enter up to three pieces in the juried art competition under the "Apparel" category for a chance to win prizes.  Accepted designers will receive an honorarium, the amount is currently being determined and will be shared as soon as possible. Designer criteria has been updated from the previous years’ shows, so please be sure to carefully consider the criteria outlined below.  Submitting your application for consideration confirms you agree to meet the following criteria if selected:   ​Must be able to attend mandatory web-conference meetings leading up to the event.  We expect a minimum of 4 meetings (approx 30-45 mins) covering welcome/intro/Q&A, schedule/guidelines of show, touch base sessions to make sure everything is on track, and a final walk-through the day before onsite. Designers must be able to participate in a walk-through on Friday November 21st, 2025 at the Oneida Hotel. Designs must be of Woodland origin, incorporating the Echoes of the Forest theme (more information about the theme can be found on the website). Must include 7-8 sets of clothing to show on the runway. No more than 2 featured ribbon skirts per collection. No more than 1 set of children’s clothing per collection. Each designer's set will be limited to 15 minutes. Collections must be appropriate for viewing by all ages.  This is a family-friendly community event, so garments on the runway must be modest.  No lingerie-type clothing, no see-through tops/bottoms that expose body parts that could be considered private, and no topless women. The WIA Board reserves the right to deny a collection deemed inappropriate for a family-friendly community event. Collections presented at the WIASM Fashion Show should be newly created or, at minimum, not have been shown more than twice prior to the event. Must register and participate in the entire Woodland Indian Art Show & Market event. Must be willing and able to provide at least 4 photos of past or recent collections, which will be reviewed by the WIASM committee and may be used for advertisements and social media posts related to the event.  Professional photos are strongly recommended as photos may be used for promotional purposes. All participants must include a tribal ID/letter showing enrollment. If one is an Indian artisan, they must provide a letter from the tribe they represent on official letterhead stating they are artisans for the tribe. A formal document, on letterhead is acceptable.  Tribal or descendancy enrollment however, does not guarantee acceptance. $25 application fee must be submitted along with this application.