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John M. Flaxman Library SAIC School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Low Residency MFA Research Guide

Textile Resource Center

Room 1003, Sharp Building, 37 S. Wabash
saic.edu/trc |  saic-textileresourcecenter@saic.edu  |  @trc_saic

Use the TRC's website for up-to-date hours information.

The Collection

The Textile Resource Center (TRC), part of SAIC's network of Special Collections, offers hands-on study of global textiles dating from pre-Columbian to contemporary times to the SAIC community. Visitors engage with textiles and books reflecting the broad array of materials, processes, patterns, designs, approaches, and cultures representing innovative historical and contemporary textile practices as well as exploring conceptual approaches in the making of textiles throughout the world.

Services

  • The TRC offers several visit options including: general introductions to the TRC, viewing a curated selection of materials relevant to your course/project/research, inspiration seeking, and general research. The TRC can host up to 15 guests at a time; larger groups can schedule multiple visits. All appointments can be booked using the Visit Request Form.