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Board Nominations
TSA ANNOUCEMENT
Call for 2027–2029
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Nomination Deadline: September 19

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Textiles Close Up Virtual 2026
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Textiles Close Up:
Virtual Roundtable

September 23 | 12–1 PM EDT

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Textiles Close Up Virtual 2026
Fall 2026 Colloquium
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FALL 2026 COLLOQUIUM

(re)Generation: Fibers of Resilience & Renewal
October 8 | 11 AM–3PM EDT

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Fall 2026 Colloquium
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Gur Inbar, A Thread of Clay, 2024, sheep wool yarn; dyeing, freehand tufting, 165×140 cm (photo: David Seth).

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Our Mission

Building a foundation of anti-racism and a culture of care, the mission of the Textile Society of America is to foster an international collective community—diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible—for the exchange and dissemination of knowledges and experiences about textiles worldwide.

Our Focus on Diversity

The Textile Society of America, an international organization, recognizes the profound global reach of textiles. We are committed to developing leadership initiatives, membership, and programming rooted in the plurality of textile histories, producers, and purposes. With an eye toward expanding our voices and audience, we will focus on inclusion of underrepresented groups, and advocacy for robust diversity of our personal and professional viewpoints.

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The Textile Society of America Announces 2026 Warp Speed Presenters

The Textile Society of America Announces 2026 Warp Speed Presenters

The Textile Society of America is pleased to announce the three participants selected through The Lab's Warp Speed Showcase to present at the 2026 TSA Colloquium, (re)Generation: Fiber Futures, Community Knowledge, and Creative Renewal, on October 8, 2026. The Lab is TSA's mentorship and professional development program designed to support emerging textile scholars, artists, makers, and researchers. Over the past ...
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(re)Generation, 2026 News, TSA Announcements, TSA News
Announcing the 2026 Recipient of the Brandford/Elliott Award: Tali Weinberg

Announcing the 2026 Recipient of the Brandford/Elliott Award: Tali Weinberg

The Textile Society of America is pleased to announce that Tali Weinberg is the recipient of the 2026 Brandford/Elliott Award for Excellence in Fiber Arts. Tali’s body of work that thoughtfully engages some of the most pressing issues of our time. Through innovative textile and fiber-based practices, Weinberg examines the complex intersections of climate change, biodiversity loss, public health, and ...
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(re)Generation, 2026 News, Awards, TSA Announcements
Board Nominations Now Open

Board Nominations Now Open

The Textile Society of America is soliciting nominations for the Board of Directors. Board positions open for the next election cycle include the Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Director of Communications, Director of Awards and Scholarships, and several Directors-at-Large serving on committees including Nominations and Elections, Symposium, Finance, Advancement, Membership and Engagement, and Strategic Planning. A full list of open positions and ...
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Events

Textiles Close Up: Virtual Roundtable

Textiles Close Up: Virtual Roundtable

Starts:
September 23, 2026
Ends:
September 23, 2026
Venue:
Zoom
Texas Fine Craft Show

Texas Fine Craft Show

Starts:
September 25, 2026
Ends:
September 25, 2026
Venue:
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel
TSA x Ai Kijima Present: Textile Study Tour to Rajasthan & Gujarat

TSA x Ai Kijima Present: Textile Study Tour to Rajasthan & Gujarat

Starts:
September 9, 2026
Ends:
September 29, 2026
Venue:
Rajasthan and Gujarat, India
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REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! Join Textile Society REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!

Join Textile Society of America's "Textiles Close Up: The Dressed Body & Wearable Innovations," happening NEXT WEEK on September 23 from 12:00-1:30 PM EDT. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn alongside seven wonderful partners and engage in lively conversations about historic dress, living Indigenous artistic practice, handweaving, Central New York, fashion collections, wearable technology, and more.

A limited number of student scholarships are available for eligible applicants. We encourage interested students and emerging scholars to reach out for additional information. We also offer both Basic Classroom and Premium Classroom options, which provide an accessible way for faculty to share this program with their students. Contact hello@textilesocietyofamerica.org to learn more. 

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Header image courtesy of The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C., 1982.37.2, Ruth Lincoln Fisher Memorial Fund