Textile Center – A National Center for Fiber Art

Fiber art is for all! Textile Center is committed to creating a welcoming space for everyone in our community, where everyone is accepted, valued, and respected, while fostering a strong sense of belonging for all individuals.

A national center for fiber art, Textile Center’s mission is to honor textile traditions, promote excellence and innovation, nurture appreciation, and inspire widespread participation in fiber art.

Our center is free + open to the public to visit!

Textile Center hours:

MONDAY • Closed
TUESDAY – THURSDAY • 10 am – 7 pm
FRIDAY + SATURDAY • 10 am – 4 pm
SUNDAY • Closed

Recent News + Upcoming Events

This year we are celebrating 25 years of holding this exhibition at Textile Center — with every gallery wall adorned with an incredible array of fiber art by our innovative members.

Entries are open for all Textile Center members (membership needs to be current when you apply AND on the opening day of the show.
Entries are accepted through Monday, June 15, 2026, or until capacity is reached in the galleries— so don’t delay making your submission!

Follow the instructions on this page below for your submission.
NOTE: There is an entry fee of $25 to help defray exhibition costs. Once you've clicked SUBMIT at the bottom of the form, you will be redirected to the shopping cart to complete payment. You will receive confirmations for BOTH the application and the payment via email.

A Common Thread Call for Entry 2026

Slow Fashion Sale: July 9 – 11

Trunk Show with Walia Hasan

Volunteer with Textile Center

Make Art + Learn in an Upcoming Class

View all classes online here!

Coiled Rope Bowls

Quilt Inspired Joomchi – June 2026

Mending with Patches and Embroidery

Intermediate Yarn Wrapping

Upcoming Events + Classes at Textile Center

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Sun 07 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Improvisational Quilting

Mon 08 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition

Tue 09 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Paper Embroidery Sweetgrass Creations Dye Garden Volunteering

Wed 10 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Sweetgrass Creations

Thu 11 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Vintage Inspired Fashion Boro Inspired Mending Sweetgrass Creations

Fri 12 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Trunk Show with Walia Hasan Sweetgrass Creations

Today 13 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Trunk Show with Walia Hasan Vintage Sewing Machine Maintenance Sweetgrass Creations

Sun 14 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition

Mon 15 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition

Tue 16 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition

Wed 17 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Get Started: Crochet Intro to Jacobean Crewel Craft Night: DIY (Dye It Yourself) Pride Yarn

Thu 18 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Get Started: Suminagashi Dye Garden Volunteering Free Mindful Handwork Drop-In

Fri 19 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Coiled Rope Bowls Mastering Machine Tension

Sat 20 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Stitch Meditation Upcycled Fabric Braided Rug

Sun 21 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition

Mon 22 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Reimagined Threads Summer Camp

Tue 23 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Trunk Show with Social Fabric Research Reimagined Threads Summer Camp Quilt Inspired Joomchi – June 2026

Wed 24 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Trunk Show with Social Fabric Research Reimagined Threads Summer Camp Slow Fashion Sale Donation Day Acid Dyeing Wool for Knit + Crochet – June 2026

Thu 25 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Trunk Show with Social Fabric Research Reimagined Threads Summer Camp Vintage Inspired Fashion Acid Dyeing Wool for Knit + Crochet – June 2026 Get Started: Spinning – June 2026

Fri 26 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Trunk Show with Social Fabric Research Reimagined Threads Summer Camp Acid Dyeing Wool for Knit + Crochet – June 2026

Sat 27 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Trunk Show with Social Fabric Research Felted Vessels, Vases and Bowls Dye Garden Volunteering

Sun 28 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition

Mon 29 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Pride Camp for Teens Dream Weavers Summer Camp

Tue 30 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Pride Camp for Teens Dream Weavers Summer Camp

Wed 01 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Pride Camp for Teens Dream Weavers Summer Camp

Thu 02 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Pride Camp for Teens Dream Weavers Summer Camp Vintage Inspired Fashion

Fri 03 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition Pride Camp for Teens Dream Weavers Summer Camp

Sat 04 TWO-SPIRIT STORIES exhibition Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations exhibition

Fiber art is for all! Textile Center is committed to creating a welcoming space for everyone in our community, where everyone is accepted, valued, and respected, while fostering a strong sense of belonging for all individuals.

A national center for fiber art, Textile Center’s mission is to honor textile traditions, promote excellence and innovation, nurture appreciation, and inspire widespread participation in fiber art.

Our center is free + open to the public to visit!

Textile Center hours:

Recent News + Upcoming Events

A Common Thread Call for Entry 2026

Slow Fashion Sale: July 9 – 11

Trunk Show with Walia Hasan

Volunteer with Textile Center

Make Art + Learn in an Upcoming Class

Coiled Rope Bowls

Quilt Inspired Joomchi – June 2026

Mending with Patches and Embroidery

Intermediate Yarn Wrapping

Exhibitions

Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations, April 14 – July 11, 2026

TWO-SPIRIT STORIES, April 14 – July 11, 2026

Guild Wall Feature: Minnesota Quilters, April 14 – June 27, 2026

Minnesota Handwork: A celebration of fiber art in Minnesota during 2026!

Shop Spotlight

Kabouter Creative Spork & Cherry Iron On Patch

Sock Soap

Sweater Stone

Katrinkles Bigger Darning & Mending Loom

Upcoming Events + Classes at Textile Center

Thank you to the foundations providing operating support to Textile Center!