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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2026 Opportunities for Textile Artists & Fiber Artists

Your 2026 Guide to the Most Prestigious Fiber Art Opportunities Looking for residencies, exhibitions, fellowships, or prizes to apply for? Here are current and upcoming...

A Visit to the Albers Foundation Exploring Anni Albers’ Legacy in Textile Art

During the summer, I had the privilege of chaperoning a group of high school students on a summer art apprenticeship program led by textile...

Fiber Reimagined: A Closer Look at Five of The Artists

Fiber Reimagined is an international juried exhibition produced in collaboration with Fiber Art Now Magazine. This unique show explores innovative uses of fiber and...

Textile Art Residency: A Curated Guide to Unmissable Opportunities

Save it. Share it. Return to it often. In the expanding world of contemporary textile art, artist residencies offer unparalleled opportunities for growth, experimentation, and...

Lily Luna Bennett is Questioning Power and Reimagining Place Through Textile Sculpture and Art Residency Travels

Art Residency travels is where Lily Bennett is spending her time right now. From childhood days spent building with sticks in rural landscapes to...

A Curator’s Career Advice to Artists Who Want to Break Into Institutions

Breaking into art institutions is not easy. Especially for textile and fiber artists. The line between being seen as a hobbyist and a professional...
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