Artist in Residence Cycle 6 - Textile Arts Center
As of September 2014 until August 2015, I have the chance to participate to the 6th Cycle of the Artist in Residency (AIR) Program offered by the Textile Arts Center (TAC), located in Brooklyn, New York. I was selected to be part of this year’s group of 8 artists who will create projects with the support of the TAC network and community. I also have been honored the Ruth Schirson Levin Award.
The residency program has duration of 12 months and is organized as follow:
September - December: Skills Development
During these months, seminar hours are focused on advanced technical development: weaving, machine knitting, dyeing (natural + synthetic), and surface design treatments led by a professional instructor dedicated to the program. This time is supplemented by weekly critique time with the group and writing workshops on Monday evenings, 7PM.
January - March: Project Development
After a short break around the New Year, Residents dive into a more focused time working toward the development of their personal project to be exhibited. Seminars are based in textile history, conservation, and contemporary craft theory. During this time we often take field trips to museums, galleries, and studios. Weekly critique time is spent with visiting critics that are relevant to the fields of textiles, art, design, and culture. Formal project proposals are due at the end of this period.
April - August: Project Creation
The last portion of the program is dedicated to project creation and professional development. Seminars are based in personal writing reflection, grant writing skills, and business development skills for the creative professional. At this time, Residents are introduced to their personal mentor, with whom they will work one-on- one to help guide the development and completion of their personal project. The Cycle culminates in a formal final critique prior to the Fall exhibition. It is expected that majority of the project is completed by the Final Crit.
November: Exhibition
Group Exhibition, Studio visits and artists talks.
Amongst other things I will discover and make, I will continue developing my project Woven Signals.
I am very excited and proud the be part of the Cycle 6 AIR Program which will have an amazing impact on my career as an interactive and textile artist. I will document my process in this section of the blog every week.
The residency program has duration of 12 months and is organized as follow:
September - December: Skills Development
During these months, seminar hours are focused on advanced technical development: weaving, machine knitting, dyeing (natural + synthetic), and surface design treatments led by a professional instructor dedicated to the program. This time is supplemented by weekly critique time with the group and writing workshops on Monday evenings, 7PM.
January - March: Project Development
After a short break around the New Year, Residents dive into a more focused time working toward the development of their personal project to be exhibited. Seminars are based in textile history, conservation, and contemporary craft theory. During this time we often take field trips to museums, galleries, and studios. Weekly critique time is spent with visiting critics that are relevant to the fields of textiles, art, design, and culture. Formal project proposals are due at the end of this period.
April - August: Project Creation
The last portion of the program is dedicated to project creation and professional development. Seminars are based in personal writing reflection, grant writing skills, and business development skills for the creative professional. At this time, Residents are introduced to their personal mentor, with whom they will work one-on- one to help guide the development and completion of their personal project. The Cycle culminates in a formal final critique prior to the Fall exhibition. It is expected that majority of the project is completed by the Final Crit.
November: Exhibition
Group Exhibition, Studio visits and artists talks.
Amongst other things I will discover and make, I will continue developing my project Woven Signals.
I am very excited and proud the be part of the Cycle 6 AIR Program which will have an amazing impact on my career as an interactive and textile artist. I will document my process in this section of the blog every week.