About us
What is Textile Arts LA?
We’re an arts organization dedicated to promoting the textile arts and artists in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California.
Our members include artisans, exhibitors, students, gallery owners, philanthropists, socialites, benefactors, board members, grant writers, lecturers, artists-in-residence, and makers!
We highlight and promote the local textile arts community, organize original programming and events, and provide helpful resources to our members.
Our mission
Textile Arts LA unites a diverse community of artists through innovative programming, fostering a cohesive environment where creativity thrives and connections flourish within the rich tapestry of textile arts. We endeavor to build community, teach skills, share resources, and support member’s artistic growth.
community
education
cross-cultural dialogue
— These are the threads that bind us —
Meet the team
Carrie Burckle
DIRECTOR
Anne M Bray
WEBSITE GODDESS
Elise Vazelakis
COMMUNICATIONS
Brittany Kiertzner
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Board of advisors
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Cameron Taylor-Brown
ARTIST | EDUCATOR | LECTURER
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Carol Shaw-Sutton
ARTIST | PROFESSOR EMERITUS CSULB
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Emily Zaiden
DIRECTOR | CURATOR | LECTURER
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Jiseon Lee Isbara
ARTIST | EDUCATOR
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Jo Lauria
CURATOR | WRITER | EDUCATOR
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Kristine Upesleja
EDUCATOR | INTL. LECTURER | CONSULTANT
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Michael F. Rohde
ARTIST | EDUCATOR
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Rosalyn Myles
ARTIST
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Ruth Souza
ARTIST | EDUCATOR | ADVOCATE
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Suzanne Isken
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS | EDUCATOR
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Lesley Roberts
CO-FOUNDER EMERITUS
