Indigenous Haute Couture – Creation & Embellishments 2025 | Apply Now

Date: Sep 24, 2024

Deadline: Nov 27, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Dates

Application Deadline: November 27, 2024
Program Dates: April 2 – May 1, 2025
Online: April 1 –  5, 2025 In Person: April 7 – May 2, 2025

Description

This hybrid residency is a balance of self-directed studio time, workshops, presentations and access to Visual Arts Studios. This residency is supported by faculty who will offer insight into their creative processes, as well as visual arts facilitators. Successful applicants will benefit from: 

  • Self-directed time to work on personal project.
  • 24/7 access to your own studio in Glyde Hall.
  • Group workshops and presentations from faculty and artists, along with one-on-one sessions, and on-the-land engagement opportunities.
  • Visual Arts Facilities including analogue and digital photography, sculpture, printmaking, paper-making, ceramics, digital media, video, and sound. 
  • The visual art teams support to facilitate your projects and provide technical assistance.
  • Opportunities to showcase works-in-progress at the Open Studio at the end of the program.

*Materials: Participants are expected to bring the necessary materials and embellishments for their personal design projects during the on-campus portion of the residency. All other workshop-related materials will be provided by the program.

Requirements

This program is open to individual Indigenous fashion makers, designers, and design companies, including those working with a collaborator from regional, national, and global locations. Participants should have:

  • A background in fashion or garment design.
  • Basic knowledge of pattern making.
  • Experience in garment construction, sewing, and using a sewing machine.
  • An ability to incorporate traditional and/or contemporary embellishment techniques.

Collaborative groups are welcome to apply. Groups no larger than two people will be considered.

100% Scholarship covers tuition, meals, and accommodation costs

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