Textile Center

Minnesota is known nationally for fiber art. From our guilds, farms, fairs, and festivals, fiber art is woven into our cultural life, and we’re proud of the role Textile Center, a national center for fiber art, plays in our state to “honor textile traditions, promote excellence and innovation, nurture appreciation, and inspire widespread participation in fiber art.”

Today is Give to the Max Day (GTMD), and we hope you will celebrate our rich fiber art heritage by making a gift this week. Friends of Textile Center have put together a $11,000 match, and our goal is to raise $22,000 to support our programming and infrastructure.

Our list for GTMD 2025 includes:

• $10,000 to acquire a second set of 12 “flip and nest” tables for use in our classrooms and commons area. They make life easier for our flexible use spaces, and everyone who has wrestled with our old folding plastic tables will agree!
• $5,000 to replace the acoustic foam in our auditorium (installed in 2001) which is now starting to fall off in bits and pieces. While not glamorous, it helps create an atmosphere that accommodates those of us who are hearing impaired.
• $3,000 to upgrade furniture for our community room and common areas to make our gathering areas more comfortable and accessible.

Additional gifts will be directed to our programming, helping us to offer free and reduced tuition for those in need.

Every gift – no matter the size – is appreciated and valued, and our Board and Staff are committed to being good stewards of your investment. Gifts made this week through our page on the GTMD website, Textile Center’s website, or directly in our retail shop or by mail, will count toward our $11,000 match.

There are many ways you can support Textile Center:

• Make a donation through our website here.
• Do your holiday shopping at the Textile Center Holiday Gallery Shop this season.
• Mail a check to Textile Center.
• Join as a Textile Center member, or upgrade your membership to our Leadership Circle level — a special category offering access to exclusive making events, artist tours, and other unique opportunities!
• Make a donation through GiveMN.

Thank you for all you do to help Textile Center thrive!

Karl Reichert, Executive Director