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Press Announcements

January 5, 2023

"Prayer and Transcendence" Explores Role and Iconography of Classical Prayer Carpets at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, February 18 through July 1, 2023

January 5, 2023

Anne Lindberg's Immersive Installation Transforms Light and Thread into Site for Contemplation and Reflection at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, February 4 through July 1, 2023

July 26, 2022

"Korean Fashion: From Royal Court to Runway" Opens August 20 at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C.

March 28, 2022

India's Rich Textile Heritage and Enduring Influence on Global Design is Celebrated in New Exhibition, "Indian Textiles: 1,000 Years of Art and Design"

February 22, 2020

Diverse Works of Art Collected by Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Now on Display in D.C.

February 7, 2020

George Washington’s Lasting Legacy Explored in New Exhibition

November 22, 2019

Thomas P. Campbell Honored with George Hewitt Myers Award for Lifetime Achievement in Textile Arts

October 21, 2019

Marie-Eve Celio to Lead New Textile Study Center at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

August 31, 2019

Luxury Textiles, Wall Hangings That Infused Beauty into Egyptian Interiors Now on Display at GW

June 15, 2019

D.C. Landmarks and Civil War Era Music Explored in New Exhibitions at the George Washington University Museum

February 13, 2019

Rockwell’s "Four Freedoms" Paintings on Display Blocks from the White House at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

October 17, 2018

"Eye of the Bird" Offers Visions and Views of D.C.’s Past with Panoramic Paintings at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

October 11, 2018

Cotsen Textile Collections Find New Home at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

October 4, 2018

"Faig Ahmed: Nonvisual Language" Opens at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

September 4, 2018

‘A Nomad’s Art: Kilims of Anatolia’ Debuts at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

April 9, 2018

Alexander Hamilton and Vintage Washington Postcards Explored in New Exhibitions at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

March 8, 2018

"Binding the Clouds: The Art of Central Asian Ikat" Celebrates the Artistic Innovation of 19th-Century Uzbekistan

February 22, 2018

New Exhibition at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Celebrates Minority Cultures in Southwest China

January 30, 2018

Interactive Exhibit at GW Introduces Visitors to the Art of Textiles

November 3, 2017

Acclaimed Exhibit "For the Record" Opens at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

September 28, 2017

Contemporary Fiber Art from 36 Artists Featured in New Exhibition at the GW Museum and Textile Museum

August 31, 2017

Sustainability in Fashion, Textiles on View in New Exhibition Featuring Innovative Designers at the GW Museum and Textile Museum

May 4, 2017

New Exhibition ‘Foundations for a Nation’ Explores Evolution of Designs for U.S. Capitol and White House

March 17, 2017

Exhibition at GW Chronicles Rise of the Ebony Fashion Fair, Empowerment of African-Americans Through Fashion

December 12, 2016

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Bolsters Conservation Program With New Staff Appointments

November 4, 2016

Okinawan Treasures Make U.S. Debut in New Exhibit at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

November 4, 2016

Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada Presented with George Hewitt Myers Award for Lifetime Achievement

September 27, 2016

Contemporary Textile Art Curator Joins the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

August 29, 2016

Campaign History in Art: 19th-Century Presidential Candidates Use Stars and Stripes to Win Voters

June 23, 2016

Second Story and The Textile Museum Honored with Gold MUSE Award for Interactive Photo Installation

May 26, 2016

Major Gift Provides State-of-the-Art Equipment, New Name for the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum’s Collections and Conservation Center in Virginia

April 19, 2016

Artists Interpret the Syrian Crisis, African and Latin American Migrations, and Other Diasporas in ‘Stories of Migration’

March 21, 2016

In First Year, the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Sees Surge in Programming, Visitors

November 21, 2015

D.C. History Matters: Washington Artifacts and Art on Display at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

November 18, 2015

Gifts Representing China’s Ethnic Diversity and Silk Road Fabrics Elevate D.C. Museum to Top Collector of Central Asian and Chinese Minority Textiles

November 9, 2015

Bruce P. Baganz Honored With George Hewitt Myers Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Textile Arts

June 23, 2015

New Exhibition at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Will Provide Window Into the Last Chinese Dynasty

June 1, 2015

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Announces Sale of S Street Buildings

March 21, 2015

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Opens to the Public

March 4, 2015

George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Debuts with Three Exhibitions

April 10, 2013

John Wetenhall Appointed Director of the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

October 18, 2012

The George Washington University, The Textile Museum and Albert H. Small Celebrate Groundbreaking for the George Washington University Museum

July 27, 2011

The Textile Museum Joins the George Washington University

February 27, 2011

A Historic Gift