Textile Research Day

Textile Research Day is an annual program that features the research of university students studying textiles. Topics range from textiles in the museum collections to fashion, costume, textile conservation, dye analysis, sustainability, ecological impact and more. Each accepted student gives a brief (5-7 minute) presentation or participates in a poster session with an opportunity to answer questions from attendees. Students can meet others interested in textiles and network with professionals in the fields of decorative arts, art history and museum studies. Join us in person at the museum or register to watch the livestream online.

How to Submit a Presentation

Students who are interested in presenting should email museumedgwu [dot] edu with a presentation title and a 4-7 sentence abstract on their research topic. The deadline for submissions is March 2, 2026. Students will be notified of their acceptance for a presentation or poster by Friday, March 6. Accepted students should plan to present in person at the museum. Students who are not accepted will also be notified.

How to Join the Program

This program will be in a hybrid format. You can join us in person at the museum or watch the livestream online. Please register in advance and choose how you would like to participate. We will email virtual attendees a link and instructions for joining via Zoom. When you register, you can also request to receive a reminder email one day before the program with the link included.