In addition to official communications from the Textile Society of America, TSA News features two categories of submissions: 1) TSANews Articles and Reviews, and 2) Member News. Selected submissions are published through TSA’s biannual Newsletter and other TSA communication platforms.
We welcome article submissions from all. TSA welcomes submissions from members and non-members alike whose work aligns with TSA’s mission and editorial focus. Access to select Newsletter articles and content is a benefit of TSA membership.
1) TSANews Articles and Reviews are longer format articles, exhibition reviews, and book reviews. Please use the appropriate template linked below for more information and to submit.
2) Member News lists conferences, courses, exhibitions, grants; profiles museum textile collections and university textile programs; and reviews books, exhibitions, and conferences as related to members.
Deadlines:
The article submission deadlines are February 15 for the Spring Newsletter and August 15 for the Fall Newsletter. While articles may be submitted year-round, authors will be notified of acceptance shortly after these two deadlines.
TSA News Article and Review Submission Guidelines:
Articles are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadlines for the Spring issue of the TSA Newsletter is February 15 and the Fall issue is August 15, for the sake of organizing the Newsletter into twice-yearly issues. Please download the appropriate template for the type of article you submit.
Please follow the directions carefully. Articles that do not adhere to the directions may be disqualified. If you have clarifying questions, reach out to communications@textilesocietyofamerica.org.
Templates:
1. Length of articles, reviews, program summaries, 300-800 words. Submit text as a .doc or Google document. Articles must be submitted in English.
2. Each article receives at least one round of editing by the Communications Committee and volunteers. Edits will be performed in English using a google document. Authors are expected to respond and make edits. Please inform the Committee if you need a different format for editing.
3. Photos are highly encouraged. Image size should be: 300 DPI, 4”x6” and provided as .jpeg or .png files. Please provide no more than five (5) images per article. Send images as individual files. Do not insert into text. Label as: Image_1.jpg; Image_2.jpg
4. List captions and photo credits in the appropriate section of the template. Provide name of photographer for credit for each image. Be sure to obtain permission from the photographer to use the image.
5. Write Author Name as you wish it to appear at heading of text.
6. Write a 1-2 sentence biographical note; include your relationship to TSA. For example: member since XXXX, professional affiliation, scholarship recipient for x program…)
7. Provide author’s email or other contact information (not to be published, just for our records and if a follow-up question needs posing).
8. For book reviews include all full bibliographic info; for conferences and exhibitions include venue, dates, etc.
9. We do not accept articles generated by artificial intelligence (AI). If AI tools are used for editing, translation, or language refinement, this use must be disclosed at the time of submission.
9. SUBMIT material or questions to: communications@textilesocietyofamerica.org with the subject line “TSA News Submission.” We welcome submissions all year, with articles published in the issue best fitting the deadline.
Member News Submission Guidelines:
Please download the member news form and email your completed copy to: communications@textilesocietyofamerica.org.
One must be a current member at the time of submission and at the time of publication to submit and have news published in the member’s section. To join or renew please visit: textilesocietyofamerica.org/membership/
Categories of Member News: Exhibitions; Workshops; Lectures; Publications; Honors and Achievements; Conferences & Symposia
Please include all relevant details including location (country, state, city), venue, dates, website link, 1-sentence description, deadline if applicable, member name. For publications please include full bibliographic details.
