Applications are due August 4, 2024 for a number of textile-related art residencies in Peru and/or Mexico with Arquetopia. These comprehensive, customized instructional residency programs offer competitive professional opportunities for emerging and mid-career, national and international artists age 20 and over.
Residencies available:
Mexican Textiles Instructional Residency Programs
Weaving, Embroidery or Tapestry
The Mexican Textiles Instructional Residencies are mentored production residency programs that include instruction by a prominent master artist (27 hours instruction for Weaving or Embroidery; or 36 hours instruction for Tapestry), in Mexican textiles techniques. Resident artists learn how to use the traditional back-strap loom, including how to assemble it, and basic weaving techniques; or they learn Mexican embroidery techniques for which we offer instruction in the following: cross-stitching, chain-stitching, shading, and pepenado hilván; or they learn tapestry techniques, using the large floor loom. Each technique is offered separately.
Instruction is in Spanish, though resident artists need not speak Spanish in order to successfully complete the course. Artists wishing to learn multiple techniques may apply for consecutive residencies. Individual mentoring is provided by our directorial and curatorial staff for personalized research assistance/resources, project guidance, and critique; participants of this program also work independently in our spaces.
With three separate programs to choose from, traditional Weaving, Embroidery, or Tapestry, artists join an integral program in which they learn the technique, approach iconography and traditional textile production systems with more resources, and get a better understanding of Mexican culture.
Peruvian Textiles Instructional Residency: Andean Weaving in Cusco, Peru
The Peruvian Textiles Instructional Residency is a 3-week mentored production residency that includes 27 hours of instruction by a prominent master weaver in Andean textiles techniques. Residents learn how to use the traditional back-strap loom, including how to assemble it, and basic weaving techniques.
Artists join an integral program in which they learn the technique, approach iconography and traditional textile production systems with more resources, and get a better understanding of Peruvian culture. Instruction is in Spanish, though resident artists need not speak Spanish in order to successfully complete the course. Individual mentoring is provided by our directorial and curatorial staff for personalized research assistance/resources, project guidance, and critique; participants of this program also work independently in our spaces.
Natural Pigments Instructional Residency in Oaxaca, Mexico and/or Cusco, Peru
The Natural Pigments Instructional Residency is a 3-week mentored production residency that includes 27 hours of master instruction in diverse techniques from Oaxaca, Mexico or Cusco, Peru, which vary depending on the supporting fiber; the options are wool and cotton. Residents learn preparations and traditional recipes to prepare and use natural dyes, mordents, and fixatives.
The program includes hands-on instruction with cochineal (ranging from red to purple), añil (blue), and pericon (yellow) from Mexico, Tara and blue collpa (blue), and Q’olle flowers (yellow) from Peru, as well as some tree barks and fruit skins to complete the color spectrum. This residency is a comprehensive program to learn the natural dyes tradition with specific ingredients corresponding to Oaxaca or Cusco including resources for a better understanding of the complex culture of Mexico or Peru and the history of its colors. Instruction is in Spanish, though resident artists need not speak Spanish in order to successfully complete the course. Individual mentoring is provided by our directorial and curatorial staff for personalized research assistance/resources, project guidance, and critique; participants of this program also work independently in our spaces.
RESIDENCY PROGRAM TUITION INFO & APPLICATION DEADLINES
E-mail info@arquetopia.org for program tuition info and application deadlines for these programs.
TO APPLY
Send a short, introductory e-mail to info@arquetopia.org containing all of the following:
- Your current CV, or short summary of your life experience.
- Artists, photographers, and designers: attach five (5) sample images of your works (JPEG, PNG, or PDF format, 72 dpi, maximum 2 MB each file) and a brief statement attesting that all works are of your own original creation. Curators, art historians, writers, and researchers: attach five (5) sample texts of your works (3 pages each excerpt) and a brief statement attesting that all works are of your own original creation.
- Submit the $35 application fee.
- Then click here to apply for these instructional residency programs.
Applications are juried by a rotating, international (Mexico/USA) committee of seven professional artists, curators, collectors, and authors, some of whom serve on the Arquetopia Board and others who serve anonymously.
