Open Call

Textile Arts Center Artists in Residence

Textile Arts Center

No Funding
Brooklyn, United States

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 have good English proficiency. We encourage international artists to apply, but applicants are responsible for all necessary VISA arrangements and fees.

Number of Participants

8 artists per cycle

Deadline

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

Duration

October 04, 2021 - June 26, 2022

Costs

  • $35.00 application fee
  • $100,000.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Desk Space, Individual Studio, Installation Space, Library, Print Shop

Meals

No meals

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Critique, Discussion, Exhibition, Mentors, Professional Development, Workshops

Disciplines

Activists, Crafts & Trades, Dreamers, Fiber Arts, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Makers, Public Art, Research, Textile, Visual Arts

Languages

No languages listed

Program Description

The Textile Arts Center seeks applicants for the 13th Cycle of TAC'S Artists in Residence (TAC AIR). TAC AIR is a nine month program that 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. TAC AIR Program Provides: - Individual studio space - 24-hour access to TAC studio and equipment - Technical classes in techniques including weaving, spinning, natural dyeing, machine knitting, and surface design - Lectures in textile history and professional development (e.g. grant writing, material sourcing) - Critiques and Mentorship with professional designers and fiber artists Learn more: https://textileartscenter.com/artist-opportunities/artist-in-residence/

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