Ella Wright: Here I am Here
Here I am Here is a video (5m 57s) by feminist artist Ella Wright in response to four pieces from the collection featured below. Here I Am Here is…
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Community Makers with Access Alliance
Having agency towards our stories, making art from our memories – Destinie Adélakun
Paola Torres Núñez del Prado: The Sonic Waraca
As part of the digital component of Gathering, the Textile Museum partnered with the collective Mending the Museum. Paola Torres Núñez del Prado was one of six artists invited to…
Shaheer Zazai: Digital Images
As part of the digital component of Gathering, the Textile Museum partnered with the collective Mending the Museum. Shaheer Zazai was one of six artists invited to interpret pieces from…
Community Makers with Triangle Program
Cats Being Cats, Mel, 2022 We have had the pleasure of working with the faculty and students of the TDSB Triangle Program through Community Makers over the years. In 2019,…
Community Makers
Encouraging creative expression and skill-building for individuals from at-risk and underserved communities
Gathering + Mending the Museum
As part of the digital component of Gathering, the Textile Museum partnered with the collective Mending the Museum. The digital works created through this partnership can be viewed below. Mending…
Community Makers with the Afghan Women’s Organization Mississauga
In July 2023, we had the pleasure of working with the Afghan Women’s Organization (AWO) again. We had previously partnered with the AWO to produce the film Weaving Journeys featured…
One-Week Artist Retreat on Howe Island
This is a unique opportunity for one emerging or mid-career textile artist to make space for their practice, explore new artistic directions in a natural environment, and have the opportunity for guidance by textile artist and educator, Leisa…
BIPOC Artists and Makers in Residence at the Learning Hub
We are inviting all BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) artists and makers working with recycled or upcycled materials to apply for this unique opportunity to come work and play…