Costume & Textile Aotearoa NZ Symposium

Schedule

Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 06:30 am

UTC+12:00

Location

Whanganui Regional Museum | Wanganui, MW

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👗Discover the rich world of dress and textiles at the 2026 Costume and Textile Association Symposium in Whanganui — Aotearoa New Zealand’s only UNESCO City of Design.
🧵From 8–10 May, Whanganui Regional Museum will co-host with Costume & Textile Association of NZ, a vibrant weekend of talks, displays, and connections exploring Haerenga/Journeys: the many ways dress and textiles move through time, place, and culture.
🧶Join makers, researchers, and enthusiasts to share in the stories, histories, and creative forces that continue to shape textiles and design in Aotearoa and beyond.
Costume & Textile Association of New Zealand invites potential presenters to submit presentation concepts. Please view the article on our website for further details: https://wrm.org.nz/call-for-papers-ctanz-annual-symposium-2026/
View the Costume & Textile Aotearoa NZ website: https://costumeandtextile.nz/

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Whanganui Regional Museum, 4 Watt St, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

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