Curators Circles: Threads

Textiles have been an integral part of the MFA’s collection since its founding in 1870. Over the years the collection has grown into one of the most diverse and important in the world and includes examples from many cultures, ancient to modern. Through close looking at objects and intimate discussions with curators, visiting experts, and collectors, explore the multifaceted world of the textile arts. Generous support for Curators Circles: Threads allowed us to acquire Unbound Series 2 No. 3 (2017–18) by Rowland Ricketts, part of the exhibition “Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories.”

Annual membership is $1,500.*

For more information about this Curators Circle’s programming, please contact Lauren Whitlock at [email protected].

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*$100 per person is not tax deductible.
Dates, times, and events are subject to change.

Calligraphic Batiks from Sumatra

Friday, September 19, 2025
5:30 pm–7:30 pm

Travel Opportunity: Detroit

Friday, October 17–Monday, October 20, 2025
All Day

European Tapestries

Friday, October 24, 2025
10:00 am–2:00 pm

Up Close: Chinese Patchwork

Thursday, January 22, 2026
3:00 pm–5:00 pm

Past Events

Travel Opportunity: Deerfield

Wednesday, May 7–Thursday, May 8, 2025
All Day

An Evening with Jeffrey Gibson

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person

History of the World in Ten Samplers

Monday, March 3, 2025
10:15 am–1:30 pm

Islamic Carpets

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
10:15 am–1:30 pm

Meet Betsy Williams, Penny Vinik Chair

Thursday, October 17, 2024
6:30 pm–8:00 pm

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