Eligibility

We're calling all textile artists and fiber enthusiasts who are interested in exploring and learning the textile medium.

Number of Participants

Over the course of 9 months, 8 TAC AIR residents delve into a full curriculum of technical classes, textile history and conservation, and professional development. Ongoing critical dialogue, allows residents to gain a greater awareness of their practices and contextualize their work within contemporary and historical textile art.

Deadline

February 28, 2025 05:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

June 30, 2025 04:00 UTC

Duration

October 01, 2025 - June 21, 2026

Costs

• $35.00 application fee
• $11,000.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Gallery, Individual Studio, Shared Studio

Public Programs

Courses, Critique, Discussion, Exhibition, Open Studios, Visiting Professionals, Workshops

Disciplines

Crafts & Trades, Design, Fiber Arts, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Performance Art, Sculpture, Textile, Visual Arts

Program Description

Textile Arts Center's Artist in Residence (TAC AIR) combines studio access with a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum and regular critical dialogue, 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. TAC AIR Cycle 17 will run from October 2025 to June 2026, artists will exhibit in September, 2026. TAC AIR Program Provides: Individual studio space -24-hour access to Textile Arts Center studio and equipment -Hands-on technical workshops (i.e. weaving, felting, machine knitting, natural dyeing and surface design) -Lectures in textile history and professional development (textile conservation, grant writing, art law, material sourcing) -Weekly critiques