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.”

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Dates, times, and events are subject to change.

Stories on the Planet: Asagi Maeda at the Fuller Craft Museum

Friday, October 2, 2026
11:00 am–1:30 pm

Day Trip: South Shore

Friday, November 13, 2026
All Day

The Making of a Traveling Exhibition: Mary Cassatt Virtual Talk

Tuesday, February 9, 2027
12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Online

Anything Goes: American Style in Uncertain Times, 1929–39

Thursday, May 13, 2027
6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Past Events

Picasso, Miró, Dalí: A Conversation

Monday, April 27, 2026
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person

Up Close: Chinese Patchwork

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

European Tapestries

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

Calligraphic Batiks from Sumatra

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

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