Volunteers making Welcome Blankets at September's First Friday.

Join us again in November!

Expand your knowledge of design during San Diego Design Week!

Current Spotlight Artist, Oslyn Whizar, will share insights on her journey as an artist. In this lecture, Whizar will trace a non-linear projection of her work, guided not by chronology but by the parameters of color, texture, and shape. She will reflect on her beginnings as a painter and the pivotal moment when her practice shifted toward textiles, exploring the unique qualities that distinguish and connect the two mediums

Due to limited space, an RSVP is required.

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Time: 1 PM

Now in its fourteenth year, Kids Free San Diego is one of the San Diego Museum Council’s three signature programs, encouraging families to explore San Diego’s vibrant museum scene, to return to an old favorite or check out a new destination while also enjoying cost savings. From Oct. 1-31, kids 12 and under receive free admission to more than 100 museums, attractions, hotels, and restaurants in San Diego County.

Stop by VMOTA for a free craft kit, available to kids during our open hours in the month of October. Just show us your free pass when you arrive!

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

2027 Open Art Call Begins October 1st

Are you a textile artist who is interested in exhibiting your work at VMOTA? We'd love to hear from you!

Our 2027 Open Art Call begins on October 1st.

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

We invite all artists who work within a textile medium to submit a proposal.

SHARE YOUR STORY THROUGH POETRY + TEXTILE ART - ARTS DISTRICT FIRST FRIDAY

Stitching Stories: What is Home? - Friday, October 3rd

Join us on October 3rd for a presentation of works created in our Stitching Stories workshop. Participants were invited to bring together poetry, fabric, and performance in a heartfelt exploration of What is Home and will be sharing their pieces with the public during Arts District Liberty Station's First Friday event on October 3rd. We are proud to partner with San Diego Writers, Ink. on this workshop.

Day 2: Exhibit & Showcase

Friday, Oct 3 from 5pm - 8pm

at Visions Museum of Textile Art

For more information about the event, please click the button below.

This program was made possible through the Arts District Liberty Station Collaborative Funding Program.

Costume Exchange: We also invite you to bring new or gently used costumes (or clothing that can be turned into a costume) to exchange with other community members at our October First Friday event. Any leftover clothing will be donated.

MEMBERS CHALLENGE

Theme: Mid Century Modern - Due October 4th

Join our final Members Challenge of 2025, on display at the museum from October 18th to November 29th.

The Members Challenge is an opportunity for members of all skill levels to exhibit their talent at the museum. Occurring three times a year, we challenge our community to design 12″ by 12″ textile art based on a theme.

Our final theme of 2025 is “Mid Century Modern,” which celebrates the iconic design movement that shaped the aesthetics of the mid-20th century. Showcase your works inspired by the clean lines, organic forms, and bold colors characteristic of the era.

This challenge is reserved for members. Learn about our membership tiers here.

OCTOBER FOCUS FIBER - MEMBERS ONLY

Offsite Meet-Up - Monday, October 6, 2025

We are excited to explore the magical cave of special threads and yarns at Needle Nook in La Jolla at 10:15 AM for our October Focus Fiber meeting. To help us plan, please email info@vmota.org to RSVP.

What is Focus Fiber? Focus Fiber is an open and collaborative space within VMOTA that fosters growth and connection among artists working in fiber and textile arts. The group meets regularly to share projects, exchange constructive feedback, and support artistic development in a welcoming and respectful environment. Open to all VMOTA members engaged in fiber and textile work, Focus Fiber offers a platform for artists to build confidence in sharing their creative expressions.

Focus Fiber meetings are the first Monday of the month.

We will open our doors to the public at 12 noon on October 18th for the kick-off of our newest exhibits. Join us from 12-12:30 PM for a donation-based workshop to create your own landscape textile postcard, led by Interpretations artist, Andrea Finch.

Beginning at 1 PM, hear first-hand from many of the artists who contributed to our newest exhibits by attending our public artist talks. Due to the number of artists who will be joining us, space may be limited.

We hope to see you there!

MAKE A SPLASH INTO THE WORLD OF WATERCOLOR AND TEXTILES

Watercolor Textiles Workshop with Eden Quispe - Sunday, October 19th

Expand your artistic toolbox! Explore techniques using textile medium, gouache, and watercolor to create unique imagery painted on textiles.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Time: 10 am – 12 pm

Location: 

San Diego Writers’ Ink,

2730 Historic Decatur Rd,

San Diego, CA 92106

Cost: VMOTA Members Workshop Fee: $40; Non-Members Workshop Fee: $50

OPENING IN OCTOBER

Interpretations 2025 and ARTwear

Interpretations 2025

Oct 18, 2025 to Jan 31, 2026

We are proud to exhibit Interpretations 2025, the museum’s 26th international juried exhibition. Exhibition jurors, Holly Brackmann, Luisa Gil Fandino, and Paula Kovarik had the daunting task of selecting standout pieces from over 400 submissions. The juried pieces include textile art that explores form and technique of 2D artworks, 2D art quilts, and 3D wall hanging and free-standing work that highlight fiber. Each piece was created with artistic excellence, inviting the viewer to look closely to see the intricate detail. You won't want to miss this!

Fiber Art Now - ARTwear

Oct 18, 2025 to Jan 31, 2026

Juried for the print exhibition by the Fiber Art Now creative team, the art in this exhibit was designed to be worn on the body, created from fiber and textile materials, and constructed using fiber and textile techniques. These innovative pieces elevate what's possible in the wearable art space.

REMINDER: FINAL CHANCE TO SEE OUR STORYTELLING EXHIBITS

On Display Until October 4th, 2025

INTIKA:

Men in Textiles

We Are Voices of Other Voices/Somos Voces

de Otras Voces

Human Affects by

Laura Foster Nicholson

Spotlight Gallery: On Display Until October 25th, 2025


Torn and Woven by Oslyn Whizar

In Torn and Woven, Osylyn traces a personal journey through the field of haptics—the sensory knowledge we gain through touch—by challenging the rigid structures of traditional frame loom weaving.

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR UPCOMING EXHIBITS

Coming Soon

Mid Century Modern, VMOTA Members Challenge

Oct 18 to Nov 29, 2025

Sea Creatures by

Quilts on the Wall

Oct 29 to Dec 13, 2025

Gael Rhyder

Dec 17 to Jan 31, 2026

Are you dedicated to the future of textile art? We need you!

Expand Your Support by Becoming a Visionary Donor – Our first 40 donors who donate $400 or more will receive special recognition for their support on our 2025 campaign materials and webpage, in our impact report, and through an exclusive gift given as a token of our appreciation.

Thank you for joining us in supporting the long-term impacts of textile art.

Photo Credits:

Image 1: Visions Museum of Textile Art

Image 2: Photo courtesy of Oslyn Whizar

Image 3: Visions Museum of Textile Art

Image 4: Stock Image

Image 5: Photo courtesy of Serena Brooks

Image 6: Photo courtesy of Steven Colburn

Image 7: Receptaculum III: puer universum transites femina incrementum by Andrea Finch

Image 8: Photo courtesy of Eden Quispe

Image 9: Subterranean by Betty Busby

Image 10: Bead necklace of Amy Beeler

Image 11: Lugares Conocidos by Genaro Moreno

Image 12: Sawfish by Ana Hernandez

Image 13: Lagoon Flooded by Laura Foster Nicholson

Image 14: Pure Energy by Oslyn Whizar