FAQ & APPLICATION

  • The Natural Dye Artist Residency welcomes artists, designers, researchers, and makers interested in natural dyes, textiles, and related creative practices. Applicants should be comfortable working independently and have experience appropriate to their proposed projects.

  • Residencies are available for one to three months, depending on availability. Artists may indicate their preferred dates in the application.

  • The residency fee is $1,125 per month and includes a private studio, furnished on-site apartment, utilities, and access to shared natural dye facilities.

  • Residents have access to a dedicated private studio and Praxis's natural dye lab, and community dye lab, including a traditional fermented indigo vat. Residents have full community facilitiy use including a loom, pinnable tables and small equipment. Access is coordinated with Praxis staff and shared with members and educational programs.

  • Yes! Access to the fermented indigo vat is included in the residency. Because the vat is a living fermentation system with limited dyeing capacity, use must be scheduled in advance with Praxis staff.

  • Residents are responsible for providing their own textiles and project-specific materials. Use of the shared facilities and indigo vat is included in the residency fee.

  • This is a self-directed residency rather than an instructional program. Residents receive an orientation to the facilities, and additional instruction or specialized technical support may be arranged separately.

  • Residents may have opportunities to exhibit work in the Tina Cassara Gallery at Praxis. Exhibition opportunities are subject to scheduling and curatorial review and are not guaranteed.

  • No. Residents are encouraged to use their time for experimentation, research, and creative development. We welcome artists at different stages of their practice.

  • Complete the residency application below with your preferred dates, a link to your work, and a brief description of your interests or proposed project. Praxis will review applications and contact artists regarding availability and next steps.

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The Praxis Natural Dye Artist Residency invites artists, designers, researchers, and makers to explore the intersection of natural dyes, sustainable textile practices, cultural histories, and community engagement.

Rooted in Praxis's commitment to environmental sustainability and the power of fiber arts to connect communities, the residency encourages creative inquiry into the traditions, histories, and contemporary possibilities of natural color, with a particular interest in indigo.

We welcome proposals that explore material experimentation, sustainable practices, cultural research, and socially engaged art. Residents are encouraged to consider how their work might contribute to broader conversations about textiles, the environment, and the communities in which we live.

Tell us about your practice, what you hope to explore during your time at Praxis, and how your work connects to these ideas.

Location:
15301 Waterloo Rd. Cleveland, OH 44110

Email:
contact@praxisfiberworkshop.org