ABOUT US
The Textile Museum Associates of Southern California, Inc. (TMA/SC) is a
non-profit organization, presenting monthly educational programs, field trips,
special events and discussions focused on handmade textiles, weaving, carpets
and costumes from around the world, including
• Ethnographic and tribal weavings
• Oriental carpets
• Contemporary art textiles
• Historic and prehistoric textiles
• Tapestry
• Ikat
• Embroidery
• Shibori and batik
• Wearable art
• Cultural sources and contexts of weavings
• Conservation and restoration
TMA/SC was founded in 1985 by a group of Southern Californians united by a
common interest in Oriental rugs and textiles and who were supporting members of
The Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. TMA/SC encourages membership in and
support of The Textile Museum. TMA/SC is also a member organization of the
American Conference on Oriental Rugs (ACOR).
2016-2017 TMA/SC Board of Directors
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Cheri Hunter |
Cheri Hunter |
Vice-President |
Gabrielle Ruvolo |
Secretary |
Adrienne Zeigler |
Treasurer |
Diana Lorber |
Member-at-Large |
Janet Keyes |
Member-at-Large |
Mary Webster |
Member-at-Large |
Sharon Sharpe |
Member-at-Large |
Gwen Beazell |
Past President |
Dick Smith |
Programs |
Cheri Hunter |
Membership Chair |
Priscilla Gibbs |
Textile Museum Liaison |
Sheldon Rapoport |
Webmaster |
David Reisbord |
ACOR Representative |
Val Arbab |
Hospitality |
Vera Indenbaum |
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