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505 CARROLL ST
BKLYN (PARK SLOPE), NY 11215
TEL: (718) 369-0222
26 W 8TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10011
TEL: (646) 225-6554
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info@textileartscenter.com
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Design: Dowland
© 2011 Textile Arts Center LLC
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Program Overview
Duration: 6 months
Programming:
• Structured seminars meet bi-monthly and vary in form from theory-based discussions and exercises which seek to develop artistic rigor and elucidate practice.
• Bi-monthly group salon-style critiques with special guests from galleries, museums, textile and design industry, and other working artists. Regular guest critics for this cycle include Sabrina Gschwandtner and others TBA
• Group exhibition at Textile Arts Center at culmination of residency cycle, including studio visits and artist talks.
Benefits:
• Association with a quickly growing arts organization focused on the textile and fiber community that holds classes, workshops, exhibitions, guest lectures, screenings while working with esteemed teachers, artists and designers from the textile industry and art world.
• Exposure through TAC marketing and programming to include blog entries and posts featuring artists; link on TAC website to personal work as well as individual bios; catalogue for group show; networking
• Teaching and development opportunities with TAC programming for adults, teens and children
• (1) Free class at Textile Arts Center, followed by 50% off all additional classes taken
Facilities:
• 24/7 access to personal 8’ x 8’, well-lit space. Each space has 3 full walls, and one half wall. Sufficient shelving will be supplied, as well as a “tack” wall.
• 24/7 access to brand new resource library and lounge; classroom/conference room; large communal work tables
• Additional access to TAC studio and equipment (includes floor looms; sewing machines; drying rack; utility sink; dye lab for natural and synthetic dyes; washer/dryer; steamer; screen printing facilities which include 3 yardage tables, large exposure unit and washout booth)
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Eligibility:
Artists and designers working in textile media, 21 years and older, who currently do not have a studio space (or will not have a second space during your time at TAC). Application must be submitted in full, including up to 10 images of current work, by November 15th, 2011, by email or mail.
We encourage International applications. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to sponsor Visas, or able to supply living accommodations, but can aid in guidance in these areas as needed.
Selection:
Our juried selection process is led by Textile Arts Center and Oak Knit Studio, taking into strong consideration the applicants’ portfolio, clear ideas on work to be created during time of residence, and desire for a strong community.
Current Program Fee: $3,500
Calendar:
Please check back in March for the Sept 2012 application and instructions.
Mail Applications to:
Textile Arts Center
Artist in Residence Program
505 Carroll Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Email Applications to:
submit@textileartscenter.com
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Partnerships
Jordana Martin
Jordana Martin, founder of Oak Knit Studio, is a working textile artist and designer, and received her MFA from RISD in Painting. Originally from California, Jordana and her family call Brooklyn home. Jordana acts as in-house resident mentor, providing consistent guidance outside of seminar and critique time. Out of Oak Knit Studio, Jordana produces artwork, as well as “craftivism” and community charity events around the textile arts.
Sabrina Gschwandtner
Sabrina Gschwandtner is a well-known artist, lecturer, curator, and author. Perhaps most known for her zine (and book) KnitKnit, Sabrina is a profound voice in the textile, craft, and art world. She has exhibited internationally in such places as the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Museum of Art and Design, New York; Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston; Bucharest Biennale; among others. She has taught and/or lectured at Parsons The New School for Design; Harvard University; RISD; Central Saint Martins.
We welcome Sabrina as an adjunct faculty and mentor of this growing program.
A Few Past Guest Critics…
Sarah Scaturro – Textile Conservator of the Cooper Hewitt; eco-fashion expert and writer; lecturer
Rebecca Ringquist – Working textile artist; previous director at Lillstreet Art Center, Chicago; instructor Columbia College
Sabrina Gschwandtner – Artist, curator, author, lecturer
Joetta Maue – Brooklyn-based textile artist, curator, writer, and art critic
Carin Kuoni – Director of the Vera List Center for Art and Politics; art historian; curator
Catherine J. Morris – Brooklyn Museum, Curator of Elizabeth A. Sackler Center
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