As part of the digital component of Gathering, the Textile Museum partnered with the collective Mending the Museum. Lan “Florence” Yee was one of six artists invited to interpret pieces…
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…
$103,100 OTF Grant for Resilient Communities Launches Textile Museum of Canada into a New Phase of Strategic Donor Engagement and Fundraising
Toronto, ON: The Textile Museum of Canada is pleased to announce the success of a strategic project for increasing donor engagement and fundraising activity through a $103,100 Resilient Communities Fund…
Textile Museum of Canada Appoints New Head Curator, Armando Perla, LL.B, LL.M
The Textile Museum of Canada (the Museum) is pleased to announce the appointment of Armando Perla (He/They) LL.B, LL.M as Head Curator. Armando will join the Museum on June 5,…
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…
Marie Aiken-Barnes
1926 (Alix, Alberta) – 2019 (Aurora, Ontario) Thank you to Marie Aiken-Barnes and Gordon Barnes for their generous support of the Museum.
