Classes & Events

Liberty Station First Friday

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Latine Entretejida / Interwoven:
Classes & Events during the Exhibition

Jan Tetzlaff

Artist Gallery Talks

2024 Veranda Sale

Before registering for an event, please see our Cancellation Policy.
first friday
Deb’s Building, detail, by Deb Cashatt

Visit VMOTA during evening hours on Liberty Station’s First Fridays

First Friday

Location: VMOTA
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106

Time: 5 – 8 pm

In addition to regular hours, we are open 5 – 8 pm on the first Friday of each month unless closed for installation or the annual Veranda Sale.

Admission is free.

Join us once a month for a night of creative expression! As part of Liberty Station’s First Fridays, VMOTA will be open from 5-8 pm the first Friday of every month. Experience the Arts District after hours and wander through our galleries, interact with textile artists, and unleash your inner artist!

city of light by Jan Tetzlaff
City of Light, detail, by Jan Tetzlaff

Connect with artists from our exhibitions

Artist Gallery Talks

Location: VMOTA
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106

Save these dates below for future talks and watch this space for more information as it becomes available. Our Artist Gallery Talks are free and open to the public.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Time: 1 – 2 pm

Olivia Arreguin
Mely Barragán
Irma Sofia Poeter
Marisa Raygoza

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

TBA

fabric pieces display
photo by Kathleen McCabe

A beloved community event will be back this summer

The 2024 Veranda Sale

Location: VMOTA
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106

Guild & Members Only Preview – Friday, August 2, 2024

Public Sale – Saturday, August 3, 2024

Mark your calendar to attend this wonderful shopping event. Pick up special items at bargain prices.

Do you have fabric, sewing tools, embellishments, or sewing kits that have been taking up space? We’ll take them! Check below for more details about what we do and do not accept and drop them off at the museum during the Spring Cleaning Donation Event, May 18th and 20th. We will also be accepting donations in the summer on the following dates only: July 13th, July 15th, July 27th, and July 29th.

Items we can use:

  • Textiles of all kinds – at least ¼ yard
  • Quilt tops, blocks, and kits
  • Jewelry, embellishments, beads, and buttons
  • Threads, lace, and trims
  • Working sewing machines and sewing tools
Items we do not accept:
  • Textiles that have a strong odor, sun damage, or mildew
  • Clothing
  • Yarns and fabric scraps
  • Textile, fabric, and trim samples
  • Arts and craft supplies
  • Books, magazines, and CDs
  • Large, framed art with glass
Before registering for an event, please see our Cancellation Policy.