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NewsNew bilingual (French/English) publication demonstrates the extraordinary creative output of New Brunswick artist Anna Torma
Toronto, ON….. Join us in celebrating the launch of the exhibition catalogue, Anna Torma: Permanent Danger. Meet artist Anna Torma and catalogue contributors Emily Falvey, Anne Koval, and Sarah Quinton…
NewsTextile Museum of Canada Appoints New Director and CEO, Kirsten Kamper
The Board of Trustees of the Textile Museum of Canada (the Museum) is pleased to announce its new Director and CEO, Kirsten Kamper, effective May 2, 2022. The search was…
NewsMystery Never Looked This Good The Textile Museum of Canada Launches Annual Fundraiser: It’s in the Bag March 21 – 31, 2022
TORONTO, ON… From March 21 – 31, 2022 the Textile Museum of Canada (the Museum) will host its annual fundraising event, It’s in the Bag; a fabulous online auction that…
ExhibitionsThe Textile Museum of Canada presents the exhibition Aïda Muluneh: Water Life in partnership with Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
Toronto, ON…. The Textile Museum of Canada announces the exhibition Aïda Muluneh: Water Life in partnership with Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, with additional support from Partners in Art, and Project…
NewsInternational Day of the Volunteer
International Volunteer Day is on December 5, and we are excited to celebrate it a little early today with a special announcement! For the second year running, one of our volunteers was short-listed for a…
NewsThe Textile Museum of Canada’s Holiday Gift Guide Features Canadian Makers and Sustainable Products
This holiday season, the Textile Museum of Canada (the Museum) is thrilled to feature sustainable and fair-trade products, new lines from Canadian makers, and popular items from current exhibitions in…
NewsEmma Quin, Director & CEO, Textile Museum of Canada, announces departure from the Museum in April 2022.
Emma Quin, Director & CEO, Textile Museum of Canada, announces departure from the Museum in April 2022, marking five years with the organization. The Search Committee of the Board of Trustees…
NewsTextile Museum of Canada seeks new Director & CEO
Boston-based search firm Arts Consulting Group (ACG) has been retained by the Textile Museum of Canada to aide in the search for its next director and CEO.
NewsHoneywell Selected by the Textile Museum of Canada to Help Improve Indoor Air Quality
Textile Museum of Canada (the Museum), the only museum in Canada dedicated to exploring the human experience through textiles, is working with Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) to create a healthier museum…
News$149,800 OTF Grant Supports the Textile Museum of Canada with Digital Content, Building Safety, and Renovations
Earlier this year, the Textile Museum of Canada (the Museum) was thrilled to learn it was receiving a $149,800 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The funds have helped support the renovation of its physical spaces to increase safety and create more virtual…
Press Release$73,100 OTF Seed Grant Created Opportunities for Emerging Arts Professionals at the Textile Museum of Canada
In 2019, the Textile Museum of Canada (the Museum) was thrilled to receive a $73,100 Seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to pilot an initiative, called the Creatives-in-Residence…
Press ReleaseDouble Vision: Jessie Oonark, Janet Kigusiuq, and Victoria Mamnguqsualuk
The Textile Museum of Canada and Toronto Biennial of Art present the exhibition Double Vision: Jessie Oonark, Janet Kigusiuq, and Victoria Mamnguqsualuk February 16 to August 14, 2022 The Textile…
NewsA statement from the Textile Museum of Canada
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