Across continents and time zones, TSA members are shaping the future of textile arts and scholarship. From curators and collectors to artists, educators, historians, and students, our membership is as rich and varied as the textiles we study. And at the heart of it all? You.

Your TSA membership isn’t just a subscription. It’s a statement. It says you value cross-cultural exchange, believe in the power of shared knowledge, and want to stay connected to a global network of textile thinkers and makers. It also provides essential support for TSA’s work, helping us create spaces for storytelling, research, and community-building rooted in artistic, cultural, historical, and technical perspectives.

We’ve been listening. In recent surveys and listening sessions, members told us what they value most: opportunities to connect. To collaborate. To create together. This year, TSA is responding with more in-person meet-ups, exclusive workshops, and meaningful ways to build relationships across the textile field.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, networking opportunities, or access to research and resources, your TSA membership opens the door to all of it and more.

TSA Member Benefits At-a-Glance

• Connection & Community
  • Access to the searchable online TSA Member Directory
  • Participation in TSA Affinity Groups and Members’ Meet-Ups
  • Access to TSA’s private, members-only Facebook Group
  • Invitations to TSA Listening Sessions
• Visibility & Recognition
  • Publication and exhibition opportunities
  • Submit articles for Member Monday features and TSA Newsletter highlights
  • Announce news, such as exhibitions, publications, or achievements in TSA News, on our website, and on social media
• Programs & Discounts
  • Discounted registration and early access for TSA programs, including Symposia, study tours, and workshops
  • Member-only rates for select workshops and seminars
  • 40% discount on personal print subscriptions to select textiles journals published by Routledge
• Opportunities & Awards
  • Eligibility to present at TSA Colloquia and Symposia
  • Eligibility for TSA awards and scholarships, including need-based fee waivers
  • Direct contact with colleagues and experts across the global textile field
• Information & Inspiration
  • Two issues per year of the TSA Newsletter (Spring and Fall)
  • Exclusive access to curated events like Textiles Close Up
  • Member news round-ups and in-depth interviews with current members

Make It Seamless: Turn On Auto-Renewal

Consistent support from our members helps TSA plan year-round and across our two-year Symposium cycle.

TSA’s membership system makes it easy to:

• Securely store your payment information
• Receive email reminders before charges
• Automatically renew your membership on time

Log in to your member profile and enable auto-renewal today!

Upcoming In-Person Events (Open to All – Extra Special for Members!)

Crochet/Tejidos & Tea Meet-Up

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | Maryvale Park, Phoenix, AZ
Led by artist/educator and TSA Board Member Kira Dominguez Hultgren, this hands-on workshop takes place within the Nana’s Garden installation, part of ¡Sombra! Experiments in Shade. Connect with fellow fiber lovers through stories and stitches in a community-rooted gathering designed for seasoned and aspiring crocheters alike.

Textiles Close Up: July 2025

Monday, July 21, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA

Our popular workshop returns this summer with two extraordinary experiences:

• Visit the Museum of the American Revolution for a curator-led tour of Banners of Liberty. Study Revolutionary War flags and explore textile conservation techniques in an intimate session led by museum scholars.
• The Fabric Workshop Archive Tour. Get a rare peek inside over 400 artist boxes documenting the creative processes behind major artist residencies. 

Save the date: Textiles Close Up – Fall 2025

Join us in Chicago for a curated experience exploring On Loss and Absence at the Art Institute of Chicago (on view September 2025–April 2026).

Renew today, and rediscover why you joined.