The Open Call for Textile Arts Center's Artist-in-Residence program will open on December 14, 2025 and go until February 28, 2026.
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. TAC is defined by its buzzing community atmosphere and inter-generational collaborative environment. AIR studios are fully integrated with rented studio space, adult classes, youth programs, and various events throughout the year. 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.
The tuition of Textile Arts Center’s Artist in Residence Program is $11,000 per resident, split into the following payment plans:
$1200 upon acceptance (due June 2026)
$9800 due on the first week of September 2026
OR
$1200 upon acceptance (due June 2026)
$2200 due on the first week of September 2026
$760 monthly from October 15, 2026 through July 15, 2027 (10 payments)
TAC AIR Cycle 18 will run from October 2026 to June 2027.
Application fee: $25 (Early Bird, until January 27), $35 (January 28 - February 28)
All applications must be submitted digitally through Slideroom by February 28, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
Learn more at textileartscenter.com/artist-opportunities/artist-in-residence
For questions or if you experience any issues with the online application platform, please contact [email protected] by February 26, 2026 in order to answer your questions in time.