To attract more visitors, the textiles museum has been exploring ways to operate not only as a museum, but also as an education center.
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As an arts non-profit, fundraising has been difficult for the museum since the pandemic. In economic downturns, philanthropists tend to focus on funding programs that cover basic needs, which are deemed more vital, thus impacting arts organizations financially, Jensen said. Located in San Jose’s SoFA district, the museum has a colorful but simple, predominantly glass exterior. Inside, soft music and a multitude of colored fabrics greet the visitor. Deeper into the exhibition rooms many textiles, each with unique patterns, are on display.
Additionally, the museum allows for female representation within the arts community, as textile arts were traditionally done by women, volunteer Connelee Hatcher-Shaw said.
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