The Walters Art Museum is now accepting applications for Fashion Remix: Art Inspiring Designers, an initiative that invites local fashion designers to create original fashion based on art at the Walters.
Designers use the art on display from the Walters’ collections to create unique fashion in a demonstration of past works continuing to provide lasting inspiration. Finalists receive a stipend of $500 up front to cover the cost of materials and $500 in August for participating in the initiative. They also have the chance to present their wearable designs in a public celebration at the museum as part of Baltimore Fashion Week, which takes place Aug. 10-14, 2026.
Fashion Remix is a creative initiative highlighting how historic art inspires new forms of expressions. It celebrates Baltimore’s creative community and connections between past and present. This year’s program draws a line between fashion, history, and storytelling while the Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture exhibition is on view at the Walters, April 18–Aug. 9, 2026.
Baltimore-based fashion designers of all backgrounds are encouraged to submit their materials for consideration. Applications are open April 1–May 3, 2026. Requirements for application include the following:
- A brief artist bio (150-250 words)
- A designer statement (150-250 words)
- A portfolio with samples of previous work (5-10 images)
- A written concept response to an artwork from the Walters collection (300 words)
- Preliminary sketches or visual concepts
- A statement of cultural thoughtfulness
- Confirmation of Baltimore City or County residency
For answers to questions and more information, contact communityengagement@thewalters.org via email.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include the amount of the stipend, and a new application link to replace one that was not working.
