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Textile Center
3000 University Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 (Map) 612-436-0464  Gallery & Shop Hours: Mon–Thu 10-7 Fri and Sat 10-5 Library Hours: Mon and Thu 9-1 and 5-7 Tue 9-7, Wed and Fri 9-1, Sat 12-4 |
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Textile Center
3000 University Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 (Map) 612-436-0464 Gallery & Shop Hours: Mon–Thu 10-7 Fri and Sat 10-5 Library Hours: Mon and Thu 9-1 and 5-7 Tue 9-7, Wed and Fri 9-1, Sat 12-4 |
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APPLICATION FORMS
2011-2012 Protege Application (.pdf format) 2011-2012 Protege Application (.doc format) "The mentor program has exceeded my expectations. I never thought my work would improve so much or look so good!" - 2004 Program Protégé "It was rewarding and fun to share with others my knowledge and to learn so much from the other mentors and the protégés." - 2004 Program Mentor |
 AboutTextile Center will begin a new round of its mentor program in November 2010. The goal of the program is to support the artistic and business goals of emerging artists. The program fosters the continuing development of proteges techniques in their media through instruction and critique to enrich the understanding and advancement of their individual work. By participating in the program, proteges gain confidence and view themselves as artists in the larger arts community. The relationship between mentor and protege empowers the individual artists to take risks and work toward goals. The Mentors 2011-2012Kimber OlsonCarolyn Halliday Karen Searle Dawn Carlson Conn Susan Stein  "Connections" (detail) by mentor Carolyn Halliday About the Mentors 2011-2012Click on each mentor's name to download their resume, artist statement and mentorship statement.KIMBER OLSON Kimber Olson creates art quilts with an emphasis on artist-dyed and printed fabrics. She has a special interest in the affective properties of art and creative process that contribute to self-knowledge, growth and wholeness. Kimber has exhibited her work as part of several solo, traveling and group exhibitions. She served as a 2008 Artist-in-Residence at Banfill- Locke Center for the Arts. Beginning and emerging textile artists are the keystones for continued growth and interest in fober arts, and for generating recognition of textile art disciplines in generations to come. As a mentor, I can help facilitate the artistsic growth of a program protege by providing support and encouragement; sharing my expertise in surface design aesthetics and techniques; and through my past experiences promoting fiber arts to the broader arts community. Visit Kimber's website. KAREN SEARLE Karen Searle has had a rich and varied career in the fiber arts. As an artist, Karen creates sculptures in fiber and mixed media, using a wide range of knitting, crochet, weaving, braiding and sewing techniques. Her works have been exhibited over the past 25 years in the US, Canada, and Korea. As a teacher and mentor, Karen has presented numerous lectures and workshops at textile art conferences locally, nationally and internationally since 1976. As an author and publisher in the field, Karen was the co-founder, and later sole owner, of Dos Tejedoras FiberArts Publications. Entanglements with fiber have preoccupied me during the past 35 years. Engaging in a process which produces both form and substance allows me to express my ideas using the vacabulary of womens handwork. I look forward to working with a protg who wishes to deepen her essential expression, whatever her preferred media might be. Visit Karen's website. CAROLYN HALLIDAY Carolyn Halliday creates sculptural works using knitted wire, handmade paper, felt and other fibers. She has exhibited extensively as part of solo and juried exhibitions throughout the country and has recieved numerous awards for her work. She facilitates and teaches workshops in Critical Response and Peer Critique. I am very interested in critique and how we can help artists grow through supportive critique. I would like to work together in figuring out how to increase national recognition for fiber artists, in the mainstream art community. I welcome a protg who would want to work in exploring the bridge between contemporary visual artists and traditional fiber artists. Visit Carolyn's website. SUSAN STEIN Since the beginning of her quilting career in 1977, Susan has explored the many facets of quilting for the wall, body, bed, office and church. Writing and designing have been an important part of her work, with five books and many articles and contributions to major publications in the field. Teaching is Susans passion, especially when it involves turning people on to new techniques and talents. Over a 30 year period, I have taught hundreds of people how to design wall art, using non-threatening approaches and including color theory and workable construction methods. It is a joy to see students exhibit their work and find their voices. A protg would find me an active listener, a gentle advisor and a knowledgable instructor. Read all about Susan's books at the Craftside Blog or check them out at Amazon.com DAWN CARLSON CONN Dawn describes herself as a liturgical artist and quilter, using various techniques to convey theological themes for clergy and communities of faith. She is in the process of being commissioned by the United Church of Christ as a Minister of Liturgical Art. Dawn is a graduate of the 2007 Mentor Protg program at the Textile Center and an active member of the Fiber Artists Study Group. I am a firm believer in the saying When a student is ready, the teacher is sent. I have recently moved in to a new large studio space , which gives me a rich environment in which to meet with and encourage another artist. Above all, I honor the gifts of creativity each one of us has been given, and I believe I could provide a safe, encouraging and mutual process of exploration and growth for another artist. PROTEGESHOW TO APPLYIf you are interested in being a protege for 2011-2012, please complete an application form. You can download the form above. The application asks questions about your artistic experience and some goals you have for your mentorship. You will choose the two mentors you would most like to be matched with. After the mentors have had a chance to review all of the applications, you will be interviewed by one or more mentors (in person or via phone). The mentors will meet as a group after the interviews are complete and match up the protege and mentor pairs that they feel are the best matches for this round. You will be notified of their selections by October 22. INFORMATION SESSION & MEET THE MENTORS There will be an information session for new protege applicants on Wednesday September 22 at 7 pm. Please come to meet the mentors, learn about their work and artistic skills and experience. Protege Alumni will be available to share their experiences as well. Bring your questions! Program Costs and Time Commitment
September 1, 2010 Applications open, new mentors announced September 22, 2010 Information meeting for applicants, meet the new mentors October 1, 2010 Protg Applications due by 5 pm October 3-15, 2010 Mentors interview with applicants week of October 23 Orientation meeting for new proteges November 2010 (TBD) Program starts 1st Group Meeting (set meeting schedules, pick topics) 1st of payment due Feb 2011 Group Meeting intro to critique April 2011 Mid course check in with proteges May 2011 Group Meeting critique and education topic 2nd of payment due August 2011 Group Meeting critique and education topic November 2011 Group Meeting critique and education topic Choose title for exhibition December 2011 Mid course check in with mentors/proteges Jan 2012 Schedule photoshoot Feb 2012 Group meeting PR and exhibition topics Photos due to Textile Center Mar 2012 Group Meeting with gallery manager for exhibition preparation April 20, 2012 May 26, 2012 Gallery Exhibition Please note: These are tentative dates and subject to change. Eligibility Textile Center Mentor Program is designed to support emerging textile artists with one-on-one guidance from established textile artists. Professional and artistic advice is provided to emerging artists who are dedicated to their work and are ready to take their education beyond workshops and technique-oriented classes or who may have limited experience marketing and exhibiting their work. Additional Expectations for protégés The following are examples of additional expenses or activities that protégés could expect as a part of this program. These are to give you an idea of expenses you may need to budget for as you participate in the program.
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