Member Program: Previewing Textiles of the Inka Empire
Virtual Member Program, Friday, March 13, 2026, 1-2 p.m. EDT
Tunic (detail); Peru, probably North Coast; c. 1460-1540. The Textile Museum Collection 91.298. Acquired by George Hewitt Myers in 1938.
In fall 2026, the museum will present an expansive exhibition of pre-Columbian textiles from across the Inka Empire (1470-1540 CE). Weaving an Empire: Textiles of the Inka World will showcase how the people under Inka rule dressed to reflect their affiliation with the state as well as the traditions and styles of their local communities. Members are invited to join Lisa and Bernard Selz Curator Shelley Burian for an exclusive preview of the exhibition and some of the works from The Textile Museum Collection that will be on display.
About Shelley Burian
Shelley Burian, Ph.D., started as the museum’s Lisa and Bernard Selz Curator in 2021. She received master’s and doctoral degrees in art history from Emory University, specializing in the art of the ancient Americas. Dr. Burian previously worked at Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum and has experience in curating, teaching and collection development.
How to Participate
This program is for museum members and will take place on Zoom. If you are already a member, please register in advance to reserve your spot. If you are not currently a member, you can join or renew online.
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