Alumna Annalee Davis (‘24 Fiber) was awarded a spot as a 2026-2027 Artist-in-Residence at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Davis is a Mississippi-based weaver who explores the intersections of craft, technology, and historical patterns. Her woven works translate and distort structures, such as overshot using computer looms and drafting software.

The Arrowmont Artists-in-Residence program offers a unique 11-month, self-directed experience for five early-career artists to develop their creative practice in a supportive community setting in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. During their stay, participants receive a private workspace, housing, meals during workshop sessions, and a modest stipend in exchange for ten hours of weekly work dedicated to the organization. Beyond independent studio time, residents benefit from robust professional development opportunities, including guaranteed gallery exhibitions, public speaking engagements, and hands-on teaching experiences through local community outreach.

Davis spoke on her residency:

"I will be continuing my research into the intersections of craft and technology, but specifically focusing on the translation and distortion of historical overshot patterns using Fiberworks and the AVL Compu Dobby loom. Arrowmont has an extensive stash of handwritten weaving drafts that have not been documented, and I plan on bringing them to life.”

As a weaver and educator, Davis aims to bridge the gap between digital weaving and historical craft through teaching and community outreach. She has been recognized for her work reimagining Jacquard woven tapestries with a Barbara L. Kuhlman scholarship and has given talks to organizations including the Handweavers Guild of America (HGA) and the Surface Design Association (SDA). Davis recently completed a TC2 Weaving Residency at Berea College and will continue her digital weaving research as an Artist-in-Residence at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN.

Learn more about Annalee Davis HERE.