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For the past two years, Contextural: a fibre arts cooperative has held a hugely successful summer residency program within the studios of the Alberta College of Art + Design, Fibre Department. We are now getting ready for our third residency and are currently inviting expressions of interest from fibre artists and students who are interested in working within a co-operative studio setting and are seeking affordable studio space with specialized dye and print equipment.

One month and three month residencies are available.

Dates for the one month residency are May 30th – June 30th or July 25th – Aug 22nd

Dates for the three month residency are May 30th – Aug 22nd

Please visit – www.contextural.ca for more information on our vision statement, goals, values and an idea of the space we will be using on our blog.

Application information can be found HERE. Interested parties should send an application as directed in the package to: residency@contextural.ca with the subject: Summer Residency Application

 Deadline for submissions is April 1st @ midnight.

 NEW!!! This year Contextural is offering the Contextural Summer Residency Scholarship, consisting of studio fees for the three month summer residency ($250 value) and $250 for supplies. The scholarship will be awarded based on the quality and completeness of the application.

We look forward to your submission!

submitted by Tara Griffiths

Weaving studio with jacquard and dobby looms

Last week I had the opportunity to visit the Maison des métiers d’art de Québec, a school of applied arts in Quebec City offering courses in ceramics, textile design and sculpture. I was given a tour of the school by it’s director, Carole Baillargeon.

Ceramics studio

The school offers a Techniques de métiers d’art professional training program, leading to a Diploma of College Studies in partnership with CEGEP Lemoilou.

Sculpture studio for stone carving

Students are encouraged to develop technical and artistic skill in an environment that fosters entrepreneurship and professional practice. The daylight-flooded studios are well equipped and open to graduates for a time after school to provide much needed support as they transition into a career as an artisan/creator.

Artist J. Penney Burton working in her studio during her June residency at MMAQ (Burton’s Piece Flax into Gold is currently exhibited in Lieux de Memoire, part of the Biennale international du lin)

The school also offers a residency program available to both young artists and established professionals from Canada and abroad. Residencies take place from September to June from 4 to 6 weeks in duration. Proposals may be submitted anytime.