Since the temporary closure of San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles in March 2020, many people have asked me, “Now that the museum is closed, what exactly are you working on day-to-day?” My time as an art curator (pre-pandemic) was usually spent coordinating exhibitions with artists and planning related public programs. Since March, we pivoted quickly, diligently producing digital content and extending our reach to fiber art enthusiasts around the globe. As we round the corner into our 6th month of online programming, I am happy to share virtual offerings to Textile Society of America’s followers—our new initiatives that made us wonder, “why weren’t we always doing that?”
Like many other museums, we began utilizing #MuseumFromHome in our posts, and even created a new page on our website, where you can find many of these new projects.
Patricia Montgomery. The Mentor, Daisy Bates Swing Coat. 2015. Photo Courtesy of the Artist.
