2025 Spring News
You Spoke, We Listened: TSA Programs Are Back
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 ...
Student/New Professional Award Recipient Reports
The Student/New Professional Award was established by TSA’s Board of Directors (2004-2006) to support and encourage students and new professionals in the textile field to attend the biennial Symposium. The ...
“Flax reveals its beauty at every stage of life”
Author: Shannon Welsh Editor: Sara Rosenthal Flax field ready to harvest for fiber Photo Credit John Morgan, Image courtesy NALA. What made you fall in love with flax? When Shannon ...
Exhibition Review: Louise Lemieux Bérubé: Around the World with 80 Textile Artists
Reviewer: Marcelo Martins Editor: Jennifer Pellman The Musée des métiers d'art du Québec (MUMAQ) hosted a remarkable exhibition this winter: “Louise Lemieux Bérubé: Around the World with 80 Textile Artists,” ...
Ejaad:The Afghan Project’s Program Empowering Afghan Women Through International Collaboration and Education
Author: Jennifer Henbest-Calvillo Editor: Jennifer Pellman Ejaad, founded in 2017, is dedicated to transforming the lives of women and girls in Afghanistan. The organization, whose name means "creativity" or "innovation" ...
Why TSA Membership Matters (Now More Than Ever)
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 ...
TSA Announces Rajesh Kumar as the Editor for the Special Issue of the Journal
The Textile Society of America is pleased to announce that Rajesh Kumar has been selected as the Editor for the next special issue of the Journal of Textile Design Research ...
TSA Member Listening Sessions
We need your voice! TSA’s Member Listening Sessions start this week, and this is your chance to help shape the future of TSA. Why Attend? Have a say in TSA’s ...
TSA 2024 Symposium Proceedings Guidelines
The Textile Society of America (TSA) invites presenters who contributed to our 2024 Virtual Symposium Shifts & Strands: Rethinking the Possibilities and Potentials of Textiles, to submit their work. We ...
TSA Survey and Member Listening Sessions
TSA is in an exciting period of reflection and forward planning, and we want to hear from you! Our 2025 Membership Survey closes soon, and your insights will help shape ...
TSA Membership Survey 2025
We are committed to building a resilient, connected, and inclusive textile community. As part of this commitment, we invite you to share your insights through the 2025 Textile Society of ...
TSA Announces Helen Trejo as the 2024 Symposium Proceedings Editor
The Textile Society of America (TSA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Helen Trejo has been selected as the Proceedings Editor for the 2024 Symposium. Helen brings extensive editorial and ...
Announcing the 2024 Winner of the R. L. Shep Award
Sufi Lovers, Safavid Silks and Early Modern Identity is the 2024 winner of the R. L. Shep Award. It was selected as the best book published in 2023 in the ...
Welcome to the TSA’s new ED, Ashley Occhino!
The Textile Society of America is delighted to announce the appointment of Ashley Occhino as our new Executive Director. Ashley was hired after an international executive search guided by Arts ...
