We want to see our designers succeed and that means supporting them every step of the way. We work to give designers a place to come to for all of their needs – whether it be help with marketing, a sounding board for the creation of their collection, or a mentorship in production. If we don’t have the resources  they need at the time, we find it through our network of industry professionals who range from fashion brand founders to merchandising consultants to technical designers and beyond.

We build relationships of support beyond our educational programming to ensure designers have resources as they enter the entrepreneurial retail market. Helping create connections with developers to assist them build an online presence, with inventory management strategies, merchandising, and more. Additionally we create select opportunities for designers to retail their products directly from our storefront in Downtown Springdale.

Season One of Emerge focused on high end design work, increasing designer skill level, and conceptualizing a collection. 

Season Two of Emerge on manufacturing, sourcing, and production for clothing brands. Designers learned about sustainability and minimum viable products. 

Season Three of Emerge focused on a fashion label and designer identity. The program culminated with runway shows at the Momentary in Bentonville AR in March 2022.

Season Four & Five of Emerge launched in Spring 2022 and culminate in a project in collaboration with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in relationship to their upcoming ‘Fashioning America’ exhibition.