Leisa Rich Fibre Arts Residency Award

A 4-month residency at the Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op, plus $166 stipend for materials. There are 3 available residencies each year for emerging and mid-career artists in the field of textiles.

Deadline to apply: June 3, 2024 (11:59 pm)

Please note that this award is administrated by Craft Ontario and applications should not be submitted to our studio.

Submission Requirements:

• Completed application form.

• Statement of intent - What will the focus of work be for the 4-month residency period? (200 words)

• Statement of Co-operative Values - The Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op values self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. What does it mean for the applicant to be part of a co-operative shared space, and how do they see themselves operating within that structure? (200 words)

Description:

Established by Leisa Rich and the Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op, this award supports emerging and mid-career textile artists who are seeking community, peer-to-peer mentorship, and to explore and develop new artistic directions. The award encourages and supports those that have faced financial, social, and processional barriers in the development of their career, and makes space for creating work that opens doors and advances contemporary textile practices.
Recipients will be granted 24/7 access to the studio during their residency, with the exception of when workshops are taking place, and the start date is flexible. The recipients will also be expected to provide 3 hours (entirely flexible) per month towards the co-op in an area of their choice, including facilities, programming, communications, and community outreach. Teaching workshops is also a possibility.

Leisa Rich is a studio artist and art educator near Kingston, Ontario. She holds a MFA in Fibers from The University of North Texas, BFA in Fibers from The University of Michigan and a BEd in Art from The University of Western Ontario. She is in numerous books and collections and featured in televised specials. She has been teaching art for 48 years.  www.monaleisa.com