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Fashion Designers & Upcycling Artists – Open Call

NICOLA Arts is seeking fashion designers, upcyclers, textile artists and creative makers to join our new sustainable fashion initiative across our London community shops.

We are looking for designers interested in:
• Upcycling second-hand clothing into unique, wearable pieces
• Customising garments through painting, printing, embroidery, patchwork or reconstruction
• Developing capsule collections using recycled materials
• Collaborating with an emerging creative network
• Showcasing and selling their work in a public-facing retail space
• Gaining portfolio experience within a community-led arts organisation

Green Product Award 2026: Call for Entries

Under the motto “Benchmark Community”, companies and start-ups worldwide are invited to submit their sustainable products and services to the Green Product Award 2026 until 15 November. Since 2013, the Awards offer 14 categories and reach more than 7 million people each year.

What’s the Community?

The Green Product and Green Concept Awards form a benchmark community: a platform where finalists and winners set the standards for sustainable innovation. This community stands out because:

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