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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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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

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

September 9 — October 10

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 [...]

  • A vibrant display of colorful textiles, woven baskets, and handcrafted items showcasing diverse cultural artistry just like our veranda sale

Veranda Sale

The Veranda Sale Location: VMOTA 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106 Every year, VMOTA hosts a fundraiser sale [...]

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Please join us for the last week of our current exhibits; “Quilts Japan: The 17th Quilt Nihon”, “Soft Architectures of the Sea” by Marita Setas Ferro, and “Shades of Home” by Ashley V. Blalock before they close on October 10th. We are proud to host international artists within our galleries, as we have since our inception, creating a unique experience for locals to enjoy art from different corners of the world. We are honored to host the West Coast debut of “Quilts Japan” in San Diego, one of four locations on their U.S. tour and their last stop before they go back to Japan. In turn “Soft Architectures” by Ferro, an artist from Portugal, presents us with an opportunity to reflect on how others care and advocate for significant ecosystems in their region. After this week, VMOTA will be closed from 10/11-10/23 as we prepare for our new exhibitions. Financial support is provided by the City of San Diego. VMOTA is also supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency
It is that time of the year again! VMOTA's Art Proposal season for 2028 is open and ready to receive proposals! If you are interested, please make sure to visit our website, vmota.org/exhibition-proposal-guidelines-and-submission-form/, to read through the guidelines and submission instructions. The submissions will be collected through our Microsoft Form, which is linked on our website, please do not send your submission directly to VMOTA. We are excited and thankful to all who apply!
Welcome October with creative intention by visiting us during our extended hours this First Friday at Arts District Liberty Station! In addition to our regular hours from 10-4pm, we will also be open from 5-7:30pm. Dusky Birches by Karren Perrine will be on display from our Permanent Collection. Our Permanent Collection is an important part of VMOTA history, showcasing our values and the evolution of contemporary textile art. A sashiko craft activity will also be available. And as a reminder, “Quilt Nihon”, "Soft Architectures of the Sea”, and “Shades of Home" are coming down Oct. 10th, so be sure to catch these exhibitions before they’re gone!
Join us for an afternoon of connection and fashion while supporting VMOTA! 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! 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.
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