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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 2d

A fabulous evening awaits on October 25th, as we invite you to celebrate our third year with a night of Art Deco, dance, and dazzling glam at our annual Gala fundraiser!
Follow the link for ticket information and/or sponsorship opportunities: www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/gala

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Sep 11

Erika Harrison is one of our Emerging Beaders of 2025. Her exhibit is up from now until the end of November. Come see all of her incredible beadwork sculptures Thursdays - Saturday 10-5 and Sundays 12-4.
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/ebp-exhibitors

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Sep 4

Guest Artist Betsy Youngquist's new exhibit open!
Based on myths and legends from around the world, this exciting new exhibit is made of brand new works from this incredible artist. Check it out on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 and Sundays 12-4.
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/memberships

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Aug 29

Community Project for 2025: No Two Alike!
We would like you to make and send us beaded snowflakes and be part of a collaborative installation in our gallery in 2026. A fundraiser, exhibition, and auction all in one! For details check out the website:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/no-two-alike

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Aug 17

The Museum of Beadwork was mentioned on @npr.org's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me by Yesterday!
“Really everyone has their own obscura. So, for example, another place here in Portland is the Bead Museum. So if you're really into jewelry and beading, there's probably the best bead museum in the world here.”

WWDTM: Moe Wagner, Lewis Black, Rose Matafeo, and Atlas Obscura

Podcast Episode · Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · 08/16/2025 · 47m

podcasts.apple.com

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Aug 15

Seven Generations is a first-of-its-kind exhibit of Wabanaki beadwork showcasing cultural knowledge and tradition through visual art. Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness has partnered with us to create this landmark exhibit and opportunity for indigenous artists
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/wabanaki

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jul 18

Winners of the Starstuff & Cosmic Dust Beadwork Challenge announced! This was the hardest challenge yet to judge and we are amazed at all entries we received! Congratulations to all participants!
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jul 11

Lovely ❤️

Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jul 11

Stunning!!

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jul 11

Lovely!

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jul 11

Winners of the Starstuff & Cosmic Dust Beadwork Challenge announced! This was the hardest challenge yet to judge and we are amazed at all entries we received! Congratulations to all participants!
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jul 6

Winners of the Starstuff & Cosmic Dust Beadwork Challenge announced! This was the hardest challenge yet to judge and we are amazed at all entries we received! Congratulations to all participants!
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jun 29

Winners of the Starstuff & Cosmic Dust Beadwork Challenge announced! This was the hardest challenge yet to judge and we are amazed at all entries we received! Congratulations to all participants!
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jun 22

"Dream for a tea party" is an intricate tea-themed headpiece by French artist Michèle Grosse. It's currently on display in the "A Novel Tea" MOB Challenge from 2024, but only until the end of June. Come visit Thursdays through Saturdays 10-5, and Sundays 12-4 to see it in person!
#museumofbeadwork

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jun 20

We do classes! A few of our guest artist will also have virtual options, up next in July is Kinga Bledsoe with bead embroidery classes, Laura McCabe in August with art deco classes, then Betsy Youngquist in-person only in September. All workshops listed here: www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/workshops

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jun 15

Hahaha! Preach

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jun 15

Beautiful. Congratulations!

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jun 15

"Tea on the Sea" is an incredible loom woven piece by Dedra Weiss. This teapot shaped purse is currently on display in the "A Novel Tea" MOB Challenge from 2024 but only until the end of June. Come visit Thursdays through Saturdays 10-5, and Sundays 12-4 to see it in person!
#museumofbeadwork

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · Jun 10

Our newest Guest Artists exhibit features the incomparable work of Maracole Bijoux. Beadweaving, beaded baseballs, pop fashion, all with an exquisite sense of style. Come see it in person!
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #portlandme

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · May 29

"Throne Room" is the latest work of protest art from Nick Heller. Complete with golden pacifiers hanging from golden chains. Come see this piece in person Thursdays through Saturdays 10-5, and Sundays 12-4.
www.museumofbeadwork.org
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #protest #portlandme

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · May 24

"Mad Tea Party Ride" is a spinning teacup ride complete with croquet set, playing card guards, and a red rose archway all atop a beaded book. Created by Melanie Mosher, this piece is on display with others entires from the "A Novel Tea" MOB Challenge. This exhibit closes at the end of June!

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · May 23

We will be open Thursdays starting in June!
Our new summer hours will be Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10-5, and Sundays 12-4.
We hope to see you soon!

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · May 17

Another fabulous piece from artist Nick Heller!
The Medusa is on view in our Gallery, come see it in person (and through a mirror) on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-5 and Sundays 12-4.
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #portlandme

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · May 16

New to beadwork? Here’s an opportunity to have your art displayed in a museum!
If you’ve been working with beads for less than five years, we want to see your work! Apply today to be a part of the MOB’s Emerging Beader Program. Begin with us!
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/emerging-beader-program

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · May 11

Happy Mother's day to all moms, traditional or otherwise.
It's your day to shine!

#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #portlandme #mothersday

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