Admission is free. Donations are welcomed. Plan your visit here!

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

Join our mailing list and stay engaged with the beauty and craftsmanship of textile art.

VMOTA will be closed October 11 – 23 for the installation of our upcoming exhibitions. Join us at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 24, for the opening.

Current Exhibitions

October 24 — January 16

October 24 — January 16

October 24 — December 5

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

Artists Gallery Talks Location: VMOTA 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106 Watch this space throughout the year for [...]

VMOTA on Instagram

Make sure not to miss out on this great opportunity to learn new techniques and apply them to your own practice! In this workshop, participants will learn how to enhance tea bags using provided materials. You'll be taught how to incorporate details using free-motion machine sewing and/or hand stitching. Then the individual tea bags will be arranged and attached to a fabric background measuring to approximately 12” x 14”. Libby will discuss different techniques for mounting your work onto a backing fabric or stretched canvas. All materials will be provided, though each participant is encouraged to bring an apron. If you would like to register, please click on linktree in our bio!
📣 Support VMOTA and take home a piece by the artists of Quilt Visions 2026, the museum's 27th international juried biennial! This online auction features (5) pieces by artists in our upcoming exhibit that opens to the public at noon on Saturday, October 24th. Each piece was generously donated by a Quilt Visions artist: Rhoda Bennett, Valerie Maser-Flannigan, Sharon Casey, Kathryn Casey, and Reiko Naganuma. The proceeds from this auction will go directly to supporting VMOTA's operations so we can continue to celebrate and advance the work of local, national, and international textile artists. VMOTA is a 501c3 organization, EIN 33-0122009. If you would like to place your bid, click the link in our bio! Thank you for partnering with us in uplifting textile art!
Come and join us at our Wearable Art Fundraiser! Listen in on a panel discussion moderated by Ashley Nell Tipton, season 14 winner of Project Runway! Get some behind-the-scenes insights on what it takes to create wearable art from three of Mesa College Golden Scissors award winners. In addition to the panel discussion, the event will include opportunities for you to shop, a fun photobooth to take commemorative pictures in, and tea and small bites for your enjoyment. Each guest will also be given a goodie bag to take home at the end of the event! If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please click the link in our bio! We thank our partners San Diego Mesa College's Fashion Program, San Diego College of Continuing Education's Clothing and Textile Program, and Goodwill San Diego.
Here is a sneak peek of some of the artwork that will be in our new exhibits beginning October 24th! We will be closing for install starting Oct. 11 – Oct. 23. Explore a variety of textile media this fall. On display in the Camille & Vanessa Gallery and The Sebastian Family Gallery, “Quilt Visions 2026 Biennial” is the 27th international biennial for VMOTA. In conjunction, “Origins” will be displayed in the Dr. Sandra and Edwin Gallery, and artist Denja Harris’ exhibit, “Will You Stay Here for a Moment?” will be displayed in our Spotlight Gallery. These three exhibits create a wonderful mix of exemplary techniques, materials, and new ideas. Each artist brings in their own perspectives that allow audiences to expand their own world views. Financial support is provided by the City of San Diego. And we would like to thank Persian Palace for their support of Origins.
Loading the next set of instagram posts...
Load More Posts

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!

kayak logo
artsdistrictlibertystation.org logo