Research at the TSA

Do you ever wonder how textile enthusiasts and professionals stay in the know? There is a wonderful organization that can keep you informed and educated on the current research, exhibitions, and symposia in the world of textiles. The Textile Society of America mission statement is:

The Textile Society of America, Inc. provides an international forum for the exchange and dissemination of information about textiles worldwide, from artistic, cultural, economic, historic, political, social, and technical perspectives.

To access all of the wonderful resources they provide visit their website at http://www.textilesociety.org/index.htm. Things to look for include the Events Page where you can find listings for events in the US and Canada; including exhibitions, workshops, symposia, study tours, and conferences. And, if you’re a textile researcher you may also want to take a look at the Resources Page with its international listings of websites for museums, conservation groups and other textile groups.

Hidden Treasures at the TSA

Become a member and receive numerous publications and meet professional in the field. They also hold a bi-annual symposium with some of the top researchers in the world of textiles speaking about their latest research.