Mentor Application 2007-2008
Mentor/Protégé Program Brochure 2007-2008
Protégé Application 2007-2008
Vision and Focus Postcard
Vision and Focus Press release
"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 |
About
The Textile Center Mentor Program is a
program set up to facilitate the artistic and
business goals of emerging artists. The
promotion of each protégé's art or craft is
developed through a supportive one-on-one
relationship with a professional artist
working in the field of fiber.
This program fosters the advancement of
each protégé's techniques in their own
media through personal instruction and
critique, enriching both understanding and
advancement of their work. Participation
in this program strengthens each
protégé's confidence in their work, and
their confidence in seeing themself as a
working artist in the community at large.
These pursuits are built on the working
relationship between mentor and protégé,
empowering each artist to take risks and
work toward future goals.
The 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 craft and are ready
to take their education beyond workshops
and technique oriented classes, and who
may have limited experience showing and
exhibiting their work.
Mentorships are for an 18-month period
and culminate in a final exhibition of all
mentors' and protégés' work. Mentors
provide a supportive environment for
protégés, as well as a source of information
and guidance.
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The Mentors
Mentors for this session were selected
on the basis of their interest in mentoring
emerging artists, their record of excellence
in personal achievement in the textile
arts and for the diversity of skills and
background they bring to the program.
More than one protégé may work with each
of the mentor artists.
Informational packets on the mentor artists
are available for review at the Textile
Center office during business hours.
Prospective protégés may also contact
individual mentors directly by e-mail:
Mary Bergs
Anna Carlson
Kelly Marshall
Ann Hall Richards
Christina Yocca
Mary Bergs is a visual artist who works
in 2D and 3D media. Bergs uses artifacts
from nature and culture to explore
visual language systems. Her repertoire
includes fiber arts, book arts, monoprint,
sculpture, drawing and installation. Bergs
has exhibited her work in solo and group
exhibitions throughout the Midwest, and in
national juried shows. She is the recipient
of a MN State Arts Board grant and a
Jerome Travel Study grant. Bergs has
been a visiting arts teacher at colleges and
universities and has taught in elementary
and junior high schools. She is currently
the Art and Design Consultant at Children's
Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.
Anna Carlson is an artist, designer and
craftsperson who creates clothing that
attracts the senses. Using a variety of
surface design techniques, she constructs
dyed, textured and patterned fabrics into
garments that are inspired by places and
events. Anna shows her work in national
juried shows, writes technical articles and
teaches workshops.
Kelly Marshall explores her passion
for color and design through her art of
weaving. She has a BS in design and
studied textile design and weaving
techniques for one year in Sweden. She
established Custom Woven Interiors, Ltd.
in 1992, and designs and manufactures
custom rugs and textiles for home and
corporate settings around the country.
She comes to this program to share her
experience in business and weaving and to
encourage others to follow their passion.
Ann Hall Richards creates hand made
paper and waxed linen sculptural
vessels and wall pieces that are intuitive
interpretations of personal life experiences.
Inspiration is derived from elements of
psychology, myth, and historic symbolic or
ritualistic artifacts. She has been showing
and marketing her work through galleries
and exhibitions nationally for the last 10
years. Richards has won several national
awards and was Artist of Distinction for
fiber at the 2002 Minnesota Crafts Council
Fiber/Metal show. She has lectured on
contemporary basketry and has taught
workshops in off loom weaving techniques
and paper making.
Christina Yocca creates hand dyed
garments that feature a contemporary
twist on traditional Japanese shibori
dyeing. References from nature inspire
and imbue her sculpural work. She owns
and designs for Hand Dyed Art to Wear
and is a creativity coach at Bluestone
Creativity Center. Christina has taught fiber
art for over 20 years at schools including,
U.W. Eau Claire, the University of Arts
in Philadelphia and the Tayler School of
Art. Her technical skills include weaving,
basketry, collage, surface design and
sculpture. She has exhibited extensively
and has recieved many commissions,
awards and grants.
Program Costs and Time Commitment
- Program cost is $900.00, plus an additional
$150.00 administrative fee.
- The program fee is payable in two parts, due in December 2006 and June 2007.
- The program
will run from January 2007 through July
2008. A final exhibition is scheduled for
September 2008.
- There will be a minimum of 6 mandatory meetings throughout this time period. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed, determined by the mentors and protégés.
- Mentors and protégés will spend 30 one-on-one hours working together throughout this program. These hours will be scheduled by each mentor-protégé pair.
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.
- Producing new work during the time period of the mentorship
- Transportation to and from meetings
- Mentors and protégés share in bringing potluck style snacks for group meetings
- One meeting will focus on photographing your work. Protégés should expect to spend approximately $150-200 for professional photography and processing from this photo session.
- Display materials (stands, hanging equipment etc) for your work.
Important Dates
- September 8, 2006 - "Vision and Focus" Show Opens. This is an exhibition of work by the 2005/2006 group of mentors and protégés.
- September 15, 2006 6 to 8 pm - Opening reception for "Vision and Focus".
- October 3, 2006 6 to 8 pm. Informational Meeting for prospective protégés.
Mentors will give slide presentations about
their work and answer questions about the mentor program.
This informational meeting will be held at
the Textile Center, 3000 University Avenue
SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
- November 10, 2006 - Protégé Applications are due.
- Mid-November, 2006 - Mentors review applications and contact protégé's for interviews.
- December 2006 - Mentors and protégé pairs are chosen and contracts are due.
- January 2007 - 2007-2008 Mentor/Protégé Program begins.
- September 2008 - Gallery Exhibition for Mentor/Protégé Program.
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