2026 News

Multidisciplinary artist, writer, and researcher Sara Rosenthal explores time, transformation, and material memory through weaving, installation, video art, and performance. From handwoven “mold” and tapestries featuring reimagined stone mother figures ...

Nominate a book published in 2025 by March 31, 2026. We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 R.L. Shep Memorial Book Award, presented annually ...

The Textile Society of America invites members and the public on a journey unlike any other: a Textile Study Tour to Rajasthan and Gujarat, India (September 10–October 1, 2026) organized ...

The Dressed Body & Wearable Innovations The Textile Society of America (TSA) is pleased to announce Textiles Close Up: The Dressed Body & Wearable Innovations, a new two-day, multi-site public ...

The Textile Society of America invites members to participate in the nomination process for the 2026 Brandford/Elliott Award for Excellence in Fiber Art (B/EA) by recommending a Nominator, an individual ...

TSA Announces Colloquium: "(re)membering" The Textile Society of America (TSA) announces its Spring 2026 Colloquium, “(re)Membering,” to be held on April 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT, online and ...

Now Open: TSA Textile Research Travel Grant The TSA Textile Research Travel Grant supports TSA members in traveling to conduct textile-focused research. This may include visiting museum collections, engaging with ...

This Member Monday features interdisciplinary artist Laura Splan, whose conceptually driven practice bridges textiles, science, and digital processes. From reimagining viruses as lace to transforming data into woven forms, Splan’s ...