Artist in Residence Cycle 18 Open Call

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.