The Textile Society of America (TSA) offers Institutional Memberships designed for museums, universities, libraries, archives, guilds, textile manufacturers, nonprofits, and other organizations that wish to connect with and support our global textile community. By joining TSA as an institution, you provide exclusive benefits designed for your staff with access to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and an international platform for textile knowledge exchange.
Institutional Member Benefits
All tiers receive:
- Recognition as an Institutional Member on TSA’s website
- Eligibility to publicize events and job postings (exhibits, lectures, conferences) on the TSA online calendar
- Subscription to the biannual digital TSA Newsletter
- 10% discount on digital, web, and print advertising
- 1–5 Affiliate Memberships (based on tier)
- Discounted Colloquium/Symposium registration for staff
- Customizable Group Affiliation Listing (e.g., departments, guild chapters)
- Invitation to the Institutional Roundtable (virtual convening)
Institutional Membership Tiers & Annual Rates (USD)
| Tier | Annual Budget | Fee | Affiliate Memberships | Tier Specific Add-Ons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Partner | Under $250,000 | $150 | 1 | Benefits listed above |
| Emerging Leader | $250,000 – $1 million | $300 | 2 | Recognition in print publications |
| Learning Partner | $1 million – $5 million | $600 | 3 | 3 free virtual workshop registrations (symposium excluded) |
| Strategic Partner | $5 million – $10 million | $1,000 | 4 | Eligible to co-host TSA programs or workshops (e.g., Textiles Close Up) |
| Visionary Partner | Over $10 million | $2,500 | 5 | Option to co-create TSA News and TSA Newsletter content |
How to Join or Renew
Joining is simple — complete our secure online form or download a pdf copy of the form below, and choose the membership tier that best matches your organization’s profile. Once your membership is processed, you’ll receive a welcome email with instructions for activating your Affiliate account(s), benefits, and sharing them within your institution.
Join or Renew Institutional Membership
We encourage you to use the auto-renewal feature in order to provide TSA with consistent support throughout our symposium cycle. Our membership system will securely store your payment information, and alert you via email when a renewal charge is coming.
To join online use the form above, or download the membership form here:
