Spring 2026 Artists-in-Residence
In the softness of fibers, humans unfold. This season, this revelatory experience is ushered in by six incoming Artists-in-Residence joining us at McColl Center for Spring 2026. Traditional and tactile processes are reimagined, revealing how textiles can honor communities while opening new pathways of understanding. This cohort explores textile practices as a powerful language, moving between portraiture, sculpture, installation, and memory-driven image making. Fiber artists Ally Nolan, Nastassja Swift, and Kandy G Lopez arrive in April, followed by Lex Marie in May, and Dance Doyle and Baylee Schmitt in June.
Ally Nolan
Wexford, Leinster
Nastassja Swift
Petersburg, VA
Beverly Smith
Charlotte, NC
Kandy G Lopez
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lex Marie
Washington, DC
EVENTS
Thursday, June 11
Artists-in-Residence Talk + Tour
This is more than a talk, it’s an opportunity to meet the artists, see their studios up close, and engage in meaningful dialogue with our cohort.