Clara Nartey

Clara Nartey is the founder and editor of Textile Art Insider. She's an artist with a textile-based practice. She's been writing about the field of textile/fiber art in industry journals (both in print and online), for over a decade. She writes about professional development for artists, and art entrepreneurship, among other topics.

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New Open Calls for Textile and Fiber Artists: Opportunities for September 2026–2027

Looking for your next exhibition, residency, prize, or major art opportunity? Here is a roundup of current and upcoming open calls for textile and fiber...

Textile Art Open Calls, Residencies, and Exhibition Opportunities for June- August 2026

Textile Art Opportunities Roundup: Exhibitions, Residencies, Calls for Papers, and Artist Opportunities The summer opportunity season is in full swing, and there are plenty of...

Textile Art Opportunities – (March to June 2026)

Exhibitions, Grants, and Residencies for Fiber and Textile Artists Every month, Textile Art Insider curates open calls, grants, residencies, and exhibitions relevant to textile and fiber artists. Many...

February & March 2026 Calls for Textile Artists: Global Exhibitions, Residencies & Funding Deadlines

Calls for Textile Artists The weather is currently cold in the northern hemisphere. But if you are building a career in textile art, February and...

January 2026 Opportunities for Fiber Artists and Textile Artists

Residencies, Exhibitions, and Fellowships Start 2026 with Strong Opportunities for Textile Artists The beginning of the year is one of the most important application seasons for...

5 Ways to Get Your Textile Art Seen: A Gallery Owner’s Practical Advice

Getting your textile art in front of the right eyes can feel like an uphill battle. The work is personal, labor-intensive, and so often...
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