This three-week residency supports Indigenous Artists interested in developing an artistic practice through the intersection of Basketry and Eco-dyeing processes. Participants will learn from experienced faculty who will share the cultural teachings and processes from their respective territories, deepening their connection to land and weave together ancestral knowledge and contemporary artistic practice.
Basketry is a living practice that is both functional and provides cultural knowledge, a means of understanding identity and teachings. Each stitch, like each individual, becomes stronger when woven together, like the interconnections of a community. Through eco-dyeing workshops, participants will also experiment with natural materials and techniques for staining and dyeing fibres and other materials.
Description
This hybrid three-week residency brings together online learning and in-person studio practice, creating opportunities for Indigenous artists to build relationships, learn from experienced faculty and develop their artistic practice through basketry and eco-dyeing.
Participants will engage in:
- Faculty-led workshops exploring basketry techniques, eco-dyeing processes and experimentation with natural materials.
- Cultural teachings and knowledge sharing from faculty rooted in their respective territories, deepening connections to ancestral knowledge and land.
- Access to Visual Arts facilities and a dedicated studio in Glyde Hall.
- Technical guidance and production facility overviews from Visual Arts Facilitators.
- Self-directed studio time to experiment with materials, develop ideas and advance individual artistic practices.
- Group activities and conversations that foster relationship building, connection and ongoing learning within the cohort.
- Opportunities to share works in progress and connect with the broader Banff Centre community.
The residency provides dedicated time and space for participants to explore how basketry and eco-dyeing can inform and expand their contemporary artistic practice.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
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 arts and/or culture.
- Basic knowledge of basket making and eco-dyeing.
- Experience in an artistic practice that utilizes natural materials.
- An ability to incorporate traditional and/or contemporary techniques..
Total Program Fee $6 268.50
Banff Centre Indigenous Arts Scholarship $6 268.50
Participant Cost* $0.00
Application Fee
$35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.
This non-refundable fee covers the full cost of processing your application, including the SlideRoom fee.
Scholarships
We are pleased to offer a range of scholarships to support participants in our programs.
- Banff Centre Indigenous Arts Scholarship
Program participants receive a Banff Centre Arts Scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition, accommodation and meals.
*Participant costs shown above reflect the cost after the scholarship has been applied. To be eligible for Banff Centre scholarship, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials.
Total Program Fee $6 268.50
Banff Centre Indigenous Arts Scholarship $6 268.50
Participant Cost* $0.00
Application Fee
$35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.
This non-refundable fee covers the full cost of processing your application, including the SlideRoom fee.
Scholarships
We are pleased to offer a range of scholarships to support participants in our programs.
- Banff Centre Indigenous Arts Scholarship
Program participants receive a Banff Centre Arts Scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition, accommodation and meals.
*Participant costs shown above reflect the cost after the scholarship has been applied. To be eligible for Banff Centre scholarship, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials.