Consider the story behind every stitch, every weave, and every knot.

Old/New Threads explores the relationship between textile art, economic empowerment, and community building through Stitch Buffalo, a textile arts center in Buffalo, New York.

Grassroots organizations like Stitch Buffalo fill an important gap in the support network for local refugee and immigrant women. By supporting their artistry, providing a place to sell handcrafted goods, and bringing together diverse local artists, Stitch Buffalo fosters an inclusive community devoted to textile art.

Learn more about Stitch Buffalo and their work

Exhibition Catalog

Traveling Exhibition Information

Applications to book this traveling exhibition are now open, with availability beginning in Spring 2025.

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Traveling Exhibition Prospectus & Booking

Old/New Threads is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Mid Atlantic Arts, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.