(Register HERE)
WHO MAY ENTER
Any individual, group, or team 10 years old or older. Contestants who are under 19 need to have an adult sponsor to sign their registration form (Teacher, Coach, Parent, etc).
HOW TO ENTER
Please either download the form on the website or register on the Second Shift Facebook page or email us for a form at Link@secondshiftalabama.org with subject line stating ART/FASHION SHOW ENTRY to register. Once the registration process has been completed, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. Each entry/design must be original and created by the Contest participant. By entering the Contest, the entrant participant acknowledges that he or she has full power and authority to enter the work, and that the work does not infringe any copyright or violate any other intellectual property rights.
*Second Shift reserves the right to find any entry ineligible. Entries must be found eligible to be accepted.
COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS
MATERIALS
Contestants are required to create an original work of art/fashion using at least 50% plastic bags (can be trash bags or shopping/merchandise bags). The bags should be the visible part of the entry. Other materials needed for accent or for internal or foundational construction of entry can be used but entry must appear that it is constructed primarily of trash/plastic bags.
DELIVERY
Contestants must plan to deliver entry to the Second Shift office at 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suite H, Pelham AL 35124.
Delivery must be made by or before October 30, 2024 by appointment.
All entries will be displayed at the event. Contestants must provide support items, platforms or mannequins if needed.
Fashion entries may be modeled by participants during the fashion show segment of the event but will be displayed before and/or after the fashion walk.
All entries should have a brief written description including: (printable form below)
• Name/title of the entry
• Name of the designer
• Name of the model (if different than designer/creator)
• Materials used.
• Interesting info about the process (if any)
• Inspiration for, or message behind the design

*Second Shift reserves the right to edit the description for length or clarity.

COMPETITION PRIZES/AWARD
The winner(s) of the Swag The Bag Art show will be announced by the end of the Swag The Bag event on November 1, 2024 and shared on the organization’s social media within 24 hours of the end of the event. The prizes will be awarded individually in cooperation with the recipient. The total package with an approximate total retail value of at least $500 for all prizes combined. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by Second Shift. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at Second Shift. The prizes are nontransferable. Prizes are to be picked up within 10 working days from the Second Shift office, at the expense of the winner. Prizes will not be shipped or delivered to the winners. If winner(s) do not make arrangements to claim their prize within 10 working days, the ownership of the prize returns to Second Shift. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Second Shift to use winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. Prizes/Awards will be announced and specified on the Swag The Bag Facebook page and the Swag The Bag website page. Continue to check the site for updates.
JUDGING
Event participants and event judges will be able to view the entries in person to vote on November 1. Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, construction, quality of designs, mission connection and styling during the show. Decisions are final and binding.
ENTRANT LICENSES/RELEASES
If the work contains any material or elements that are not owned by the entrant and/or which are subject to the rights of third parties, and/or if any persons appear in the work, the entrant is responsible for obtaining, prior to submission of the work, any and all releases and consents necessary to present the runway and use of the collection in the manner set forth in these Official Rules without additional compensation. If any person appearing in any work is under the age of majority in their state/province/territory of residence the signature of a parent or legal guardian is required on each release. By participating, ALL ENTRANTS grant Swag The Bag and Second Shift (the administrator) and their designees, licensees or affiliates (the “Authorized Parties”) a nonexclusive, worldwide license, to reproduce, distribute, display and post the entries online so that viewers may view all competing entries. In addition, the FINALISTS grant to the Authorized Parties a license for use of his/her winning entry in connection with the Contest and promotion of the Contest, in any media now or hereafter known, including but not limited to, print or digital publication showcasing the winners, and promotions related to the contest for an unlimited time. Authorized Parties will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such use.
CONDITIONS
This Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Certain restrictions may apply. Entries void if Second Shift (the administrator) determines the entry to be inappropriate, not be an original, not constructed primarily of trash/plastic bags or if the entries are illegible, incomplete, damaged, irregular, altered, counterfeit, produced in error or obtained through fraud or theft. Participants also agree (a) to be bound by these Official Rules; (b) that the decisions of the judges are final on all matters relating to the Contest; and (c) if he/she wins that Second Shift may use each winner’s name, work, likeness, and/or voice in any publicity or advertising relating to the Contest or future promotions without compensation or approval. All federal, state and local taxes, fees and surcharges on prizes are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. In the event that the selected winner of the prize is ineligible or refuses the prize, the prize will be forfeited and Second Shift, in their sole discretion, may choose whether to award the prize to another entrant.
RIGHT TO CANCEL OR SUSPEND CONTEST
If for any reason the contest is not capable of running as planned, for any causes beyond the control of Second Shift (the administrator) then Second Shift can elect to cancel or terminate the contest and Second Shift will not retain any rights to the submitted work.