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Find your way to take part in SUSFUTURE
SUSFUTURE is an international platform for sustainable fashion, textiles and design. Through exhibitions, academic exchange, education and collaborative projects, we bring together designers, makers, researchers, educators, students and organisations. Our work connects contemporary design with materials research, traditional craft and cultural knowledge.
Become a member, propose a collaboration, share your work or expertise, volunteer your time, support a project or keep in touch with our programme.
01 · Become a Member
SUSFUTURE’s paid annual membership is designed for students, individuals and organisations with an interest in sustainable fashion, textiles and design.
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Member rates for selected activities
Members are eligible for preferential rates on designated exhibitions, conferences and workshops. Where an exhibition selects work for display, the member rate applies to the participation fee payable after selection. Each activity announcement specifies the applicable fees and eligibility conditions.
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Members-only invitational exhibitions
Invitations to exhibit in designated exhibitions are reserved for eligible members. The curatorial team considers the exhibition theme, the suitability of the work and available space.
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Invitations across the programme
Members may receive invitations to selected talks, academic exchanges, workshops and special events. Each invitation sets out the conditions for taking part and any separate fee.
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Membership categories
- Student Membership
Current students
- Individual Membership
designers, makers, educators, researchers, curators and others interested in the field
- Organisational Membership
schools and other educational institutions, research centres, cultural organisations, studios and brands participating through designated representatives
02 · Partner with Us
We welcome proposals from schools and other educational institutions, as well as research centres, museums, galleries, cultural organisations, studios and brands. Projects can be developed for different ages, levels of study and professional contexts.
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Education and student projects
Propose a classroom project, workshop, student showcase or teaching exchange.
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Exhibitions and academic exchange
Develop a joint exhibition, conference, symposium or talk.
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Research and craft
Collaborate on materials research, publications or projects with makers and communities.
Tell us what you would like to develop, who would take part and what each partner could contribute. Include the students’ age group or level of study where relevant. For projects that proceed, we agree the scope, responsibilities, resources and credit before work begins.
03 · Contribute
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Pitch an article or case study
We welcome proposals for News & Insights on design, materials, education, research and craft. Send a working title, short outline, contributor biography and relevant references. Identify image credits, any permissions needed and relevant commercial relationships. Share only material you are authorised to submit for review. If we develop the contribution, we will discuss editing, credits and permissions before publication.
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Offer your expertise
Tell us if you are interested in contributing as a speaker, moderator, workshop facilitator, adviser, curator, reviewer or jury member. Include a short biography, a CV or portfolio link and relevant experience. Organisations may nominate a colleague with that person’s agreement. We consider expressions of interest according to programme needs, expertise and potential conflicts of interest.
Pitch a Contribution · Register Your Expertise
04 · Volunteer
Offer your time or skills to exhibitions, conferences, talks and workshops. Depending on the project, opportunities may include welcoming visitors and speakers, coordinating activities, research, translation, design, photography or communications.
Tell us where you are based, the languages you work in, the skills you can offer and your availability. If a suitable opportunity arises, we will share the role, time commitment and practical arrangements.
Register Your Interest in Volunteering
05 · Support & Sponsorship
We welcome enquiries about financial support for exhibitions, academic exchange, education or research, and practical contributions such as venues, materials, equipment, transport or technical services.
Tell us what you would like to support. For each arrangement, we agree how the support will be used and acknowledged, and what reporting is appropriate. Curatorial selection, editorial decisions and jury outcomes remain independent.
Discuss Support or Sponsorship
06 · Stay Connected
Create a SUSFUTURE account and complete your profile. You can sign in at any time to review and update your details in My Account. You may also opt in to receive the newsletter and email updates on exhibitions, open calls, conferences, talks and workshops.
Create an Account or Update Your Profile
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