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We will be closed for installation of our next exhibitions June 21st-26th

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

We will be closed for installation of our next exhibitions June 21st-26th

fun cycling quilt from quilt nihon exhibition

June 27 — October 10

Colorful crocheted coral reef-like sculpture by Marita Setas Ferro with various textured patterns on a black background.

June 27 — October 10

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In this exhibit, McCabe’s fine art quilts depict memories of her experiences visiting Guatemala Highlands, highlighting the perspective of a visitor from one culture visiting another culture. The rich textile traditions of Guatemala, originating largely from its many indigenous communities, are incorporated into these artworks that you won't want to miss!

Financial support for VMOTA is provided in part by the City of San Diego and the California Arts Council, a state agency.

🎫Join us for the opening of Quilts Japan: The 17th Quilt Nihon, Soft Architectures of the Sea, and Snapshots of Guatemala Highlands on Saturday, June 27th at 12PM, sponsored by Arts District Liberty Station. Enjoy artist talks from Kathleen McCabe and Marita Setas Ferro, a performance from San Diego Taiko, and bites from Asa Bakery.

#textileart #quilting #sandiego #guatemala
📣Closing June 20th! Last chance to see weavings by San Diego Artist, Rebecca Smith, in our group exhibition San Diego Textile Scene in the Camille and Vanessa Gallery at Visions Museum of Textile Art. 

Learn about the weaving process from exhibited artist, Rebecca Smith. You can learn more about her practice @rebeccasmithtapestry
📣Closing June 20th! Last chance to see quilts by San Diego Artist, Nancy Lemke, in our group exhibition San Diego Textile Scene in the Camille and Vanessa Gallery at Visions Museum of Textile Art. 

Learn about the the inspiration for her pieces through this short video.
Introducing: Quilts Japan: The 17th Quilt Nihon

This exhibit features the most extraordinary and innovative works from the biennial competition of the Japanese Handicraft Instructor's Association (JHIA). This West Coast debut is the last stop before the exhibition heads back to Japan, making it a rare opportunity to see award-winning pieces from this prestigious competition. 

This exhibit will take place in VMOTA's Camille and Vanessa Gallery and Gallery 2*
*Naming Opportunity Available

Financial support for VMOTA is provided in part by the City of San Diego and the California Arts Council, a state agency.

🎫Join us for the opening of Quilts Japan: The 17th Quilt Nihon, Soft Architectures of the Sea, and Snapshots of Guatemala Highlands on Saturday, June 27th at 12PM, sponsored by @artsdistrictlibertystation. Enjoy artist talks from Kathleen McCabe and Marita Setas Ferro, a performance from @sandiegotaiko, and bites from @asa.bakerycafe.

#textileart #quiltnihon #quilting #sandiego
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