Eligibility

We are looking for artists and designers at all career stages, working in textile/fiber media or looking to explore and develop a new body of work in this medium. Eligible applicants must be 21+ years old and should be proficient in English and have good communication skills. We encourage international artists to apply, but applicants are responsible for all necessary VISA arrangements and fees.

Number of Participants

TAC's AIR is a nine months program hosting 8 residents, coming from fine art and design backgrounds and working with textiles/fiber. The program has a strong curricular component, including classes on textile techniques, textile history and conservation, professional development, bi-weekly critiques and mentorship.

Deadline

March 17, 2024 04:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

May 13, 2024 04:00 UTC

Duration

September 30, 2024 - June 29, 2025

Costs

• $25.00 application fee
• $11,000.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Gallery, Individual Studio, Shared Studio

Public Programs

Courses, Critique, Discussion, Exhibition, Mentors, Open Studios, Professional Development, Readings, Seminars, Workshops

Disciplines

Crafts & Trades, Fiber Arts, Interdiscplinary Arts, Multimedia, Research, Sculpture, Social Practice, Textile, Visual Arts, Wearable Technology

Languages

English

Program Description

TAC AIR combines studio access with a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, regular critical dialogue and mentorship, providing residents an opportunity to learn and explore the textile medium, and an alternative to traditional higher education programs. The residency culminates in a group exhibition produced and hosted by TAC. Since 2010, TAC AIR has graduated over 100 artists and designers whose work continues to further textile art within the fashion, fine arts, design and art education fields.