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Visions Museum of Textile Art celebrates and advances contemporary quilting and textile art through exhibitions that explore cultural traditions, contemporary relevance, and innovative creativity.

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Current Exhibitions

Abstract artwork featuring a central square portrait created by intricate black patterns of lines, framed in white.

October 18 — January 31

Vibrant blue leather shoes adorned with colorful floral and fruit designs, featuring intricate detailing and classic laces.

October 18 — January 31

Mouth of many mothers by Gael Rhyder

December 17 — January 31

By fostering connection, dialogue, and inspiration, we empower individuals to appreciate, engage with, and contribute to the rich legacy and evolving practice of textile art, building a community that values diversity, creativity, and shared experiences.

Upcoming Events

Artists Gallery Talks

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Organically Grown by MartyO 🌱 Finger-curled produce twist ties and discarded materials are transformed into a sculptural, wearable form—where negative space draws the eye and waste becomes wonder. A poetic second skin that invites play, movement, and reimagination. Part of the Fiber Art Now / ARTwear exhibition 🗓 On view through January 31, 2026 Materials: Produce twist ties, upcycled denim, Velcro, cotton fabric Techniques: Machine + hand stitching, pattern drafting, hand manipulation #FiberArt #ARTwear #WearableArt #SustainableDesign #UpcycledFashion #TextileArt #MartyO
Calling all Valencia Park teens! 🧶🪡 �Got a favorite piece of clothing that needs a little love? Join our Mending Workshop with instructors from @visionsmuseum and learn how to:�✨ Sew on buttons�✨ Fix holes or tears�✨ Patch and customize your clothes No sewing experience needed—just bring an item you’d like to mend! �⏳ Limited to 20 participants #ValenciaPark #TeenWorkshop #MendingWorkshop #SustainableFashion #LearnToSew
Experience the Art of Imagination at Interpretations 2025! Step into a world where fabric transforms into storytelling and threads carry emotion. Visions Museum of Textile Art’s biennial juried exhibition, Interpretations 2025, shines a spotlight on the vibrant creativity, innovation, and cultural depth found in quilting and textile arts from across the globe. This year’s exhibition is a powerful celebration of artistic expression, featuring works that blur the line between craft and fine art — reminding us of the shared humanity stitched into every piece. Featured Artists & Works: Urban Reflections (2023) — Denise Oyama Miller Migration (2024) — Dinah Sergeant Infiltration (2024) — Valerie Goodwin Smoulder (2024) — Sara Lamb Be inspired, moved, and connected through the beauty of textile art. Join us at Visions Museum of Textile Art in Arts District Liberty Station and experience #Interpretations2025, where imagination comes alive in every stitch.  #VisionsMuseum #TextileArt #FiberArt #ArtExhibition #ContemporaryArt #QuiltingCommunity #ArtsDistrictLibertyStation #SanDiegoArts #CulturalArts #ArtCollectors
✨ 40 Years of VMOTA — The Final Reasons to Give ✨ For 40 incredible years, Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) has been a vibrant home for artists, makers, and textile lovers from around the world. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we’re sharing the final inspiring reasons why your support matters — and how it helps shape the next 40 years of creativity, innovation, and connection. This week, we celebrate how your generosity helps us: 25. Preserve textile traditions for future generations 26. Support emergin and underrepresented artists 27. Expand community access through outreach 28. Foster cross-cultural understanding 29. Strengthen San Diego’s creative economy 30. Promote Environmental sustainability in art 31. Enhance accessibility for all visitors 32. Keep textile art at the forefront of innovation 33. Build a legacy of creativity and connection By creating intentional, inclusive spaces, VMOTA empowers artists to tell their stories through textile art — deepening public understanding of the human experience and the threads that connect us all. ✨ Every gift matters. Every thread counts.�Join the celebration and help us weave what’s next.� 👉 Link in bio
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Your support of VMOTA inspires original exhibitions and education programs that advance textile art globally.

Our 2025 annual report highlights the impact of our initiatives, showcasing how art continues to serve as a thread that unites individuals, cultures, and generations.

Donate today to help us keep our doors open to the public with no admission fee all year long!

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