The Textile Society of America is excited to offer a dynamic lineup of in-person and virtual programs that connect textile enthusiasts across regions, generations, and traditions. From hands-on workshops and artist talks to film screenings and community celebrations, these events reflect TSA’s commitment to inclusive, accessible textile education and exchange.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up and how you can get involved:
Crochet/Tejidos & Tea Meet-up
Nana’s Garden, Maryvale Community Center
4420 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 1-4pm
Join TSA Board Member and artist Kira Dominguez Hultgren for an interactive gathering at Nana’s Garden, a powerful temporary installation rooted in Mexican crochet traditions and community storytelling. This informal meet-up invites experienced and aspiring crocheters to share techniques, stories, and mentorship.
Come connect with Phoenix’s vibrant fiber arts community in a joyful, shaded outdoor space!
Free & Open to All Skill Levels
🔗 Learn more here »
Textiles Close Up Returns In Person
Philadelphia, PA | Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Registration Now Open | Deadline: July 7
We’re thrilled to relaunch TSA’s signature in-person program, Textiles Close Up: Revolutionary Threads, with an unforgettable full-day experience in Philadelphia. Participants will enjoy behind-the-scenes access to the Museum of the American Revolution’s Banners of Liberty exhibition and George Washington’s tent, followed by a private viewing of the Artist Boxes, archival collections at The Fabric Workshop and Museum. The day concludes with an artist studio visit and talk with Adebunmi Gbadebo. A light reception will follow, providing time to connect with fellow participants and reflect on the day.
Reminder – space is limited! This is one not to miss!
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Grant Opportunity: Textile Research Travel Grant 2025
Applications Open May 20 | Deadline: June 13
Thanks to the generosity of Elena Phipps, TSA President from 2012–2014, and Alan Finkel, the Textile Society of America is pleased to announce the return of the TSA Textile Research Travel Grant for its third funding cycle.
The TSA Textile Research Travel Grant supports TSA members in traveling to conduct textile-focused research. This may include visiting museum collections, engaging with artists or weavers in their local environments, studying special exhibitions, or other research opportunities centered on the study of actual textiles. The grant may be used for travel to attend TSA’s upcoming in-person Textiles Close Up program, taking place Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA.
Applicants may request $500–$1,000, depending on the scope of travel (local, national, or international). TSA will award a total of up to $1,000, to be disbursed across 1–2 recipients. Award levels will be determined based on need, project relevance, and travel scale.
Open to all current TSA members.
🔗 Review the details and apply »
Contemporary Voices Special Hybrid Edition
TSA x SUDESTADA
PULSED: Rhythms of the Diaspora
Brooklyn, NY | September 18, 2025
Free & Open to the Public
Join TSA for a special relaunch of its Contemporary Voices series, featuring a hybrid artist talk and panel discussion event in collaboration with SUDESTADA. TSA and multidisciplinary studio SUDESTADA invite you to support Contemporary Voices, a dynamic public program relaunching during New York Textile Month in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
This hybrid event featuring an exhibition, artist talk, and panel discussion will amplify immigrant and diasporic voices in textile art while addressing sustainability and cultural preservation. This free, public event features an exhibition, artist talk, panel discussion and interactive workshop that explore the theme of migration, sustainability and community through textiles.
Interested in supporting this program? Become a sponsor and help us amplify voices in textile art and culture. »
TSA x bftn Present a Virtual Screening + Live Conversation | Early November 2025
In collaboration with the Black Fiber & Textile Network (bftn), TSA presents a powerful virtual program featuring a short documentary uplifting the work of Black fiber producers, dyers, and textile artists. After the screening, join a live panel with bftn’s Teju Adisa-Farrar, Mahdiyyah Muhammad, and more.
Explore themes of land stewardship, ecological resilience, and cultural memory in Black-led fiber work.
🔗 Details and RSVP info coming soon—stay tuned!
Got an Event or Opportunity to Share?
Help us grow the textile community! TSA members and partners are invited to submit their own public events and opportunities to our online platforms.
Add your listing to TSA’s Events Calendar or Opportunities Page.
Whether you’re planning an exhibition, workshop, grant call, or open studio, we want to amplify your work.
We invite you to bookmark the TSA Events Page and check back often for new additions. Let’s keep weaving stories, skills, and connections together.
Questions? Reach out to us at info@textilesocietyofamerica.org
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