The Textile Society of America is pleased to offer a limited number of need-based fee waivers for TSA Student and Emerging Professional Members to attend (re)Generation: Fibers of Resilience & Renewal, TSA’s Fall 2026 Virtual Colloquium taking place on October 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT.
Thanks to the generous support of TSA partners, including the Virginia Quilt Museum, these waivers help reduce financial barriers and ensure that the next generation of textile scholars, artists, makers, and professionals can participate in this important gathering.
Fee waiver recipients will receive:
- Complimentary registration for the full virtual colloquium
- Access to all live sessions
- Access to the 90-day event recording
Eligibility
Needs-based waivers are available exclusively to current TSA Student Members.
TSA Student Membership is intended for individuals currently enrolled in a textile-related field of study. TSA welcomes Emerging Professionals within the Student Membership category during this important transition period as they continue developing their textile-related careers and professional networks. An Emerging Professional is an individual who has recently graduated from a textile-related program within the past three years, or are within their first three years of working in the textile field.
This opportunity reflects TSA’s ongoing commitment to supporting early-career textile scholars, artists, and professionals as they build connections, share their work, and engage with the broader textile community.
Not yet a TSA Student Member? Join or renew your membership today to access this opportunity and other member benefits, including eligibility for TSA awards and scholarships.
Application Details
Application Deadline: August 28, 2026
Notification Date: September 10, 2026
Students and Emerging Professionals interested in applying can complete the waiver application form below.
Questions about the application or membership eligibility? Contact hello@textilesocietyofamerica.org.
