"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!
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"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!
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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!
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An elaborate picture of Donald Trump as King with skulls below him and sign next to him that says looking directly at Medusa might blind you
currently at the #MuseumOfBeadwork in Maine and it is cool
"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.
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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.
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Happy Mother's day to all moms, traditional or otherwise.
It's your day to shine!
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Maracole Bijoux will be our new Guest Artist this June through December. Come to our reception on June 6th to welcome her and her incredible work.
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Bead embroidery on black velvet vest by Dorothy Fraser Hemenway, c.1970's. Part of our Permanent collection, not currently on display but it could be coming out soon!
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Spring is in the air anytime you wear this hat! A bright and beautiful piece by artists Kate Costello, now on display in our A Novel Tea exhibition until June 30th.
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Wishes & Fishes entry by Helena Mestenhauser. A whole school of fish are swimming from our gallery ceiling. On display now, come check it out!
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Our Beaded Star Auction is live! Follow the link to not only support our nonprofit, but to get yourself a little something to wish upon.
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Our Beaded Star Auction is now live! Follow the link to not only support our nonprofit, but to get yourself a little something to wish upon.
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"Frog & Toad Have Tea" from our A Novel Tea exhibit. This delightful piece was created by Maine Artist Nancy Kleckner, who became one of our docents.
On view in our Gallery now until July, and maybe you can also speak with the artist!
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Detail of "Empress of the Fog Dragon" by Melanie Mosher.
You can see this piece in person on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-5, and Sundays from 12-4. And our April First Friday on the 4th from 5-8pm!
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We are prepping for our online Star auction coming April 18th-20th! Check out our website for more details.
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"I See You" was an entry into the Wings & Stings Beadwork Challenge in 2021. Created by artist Juanita Finger, it depicts a close up of spiders eyes looking back at the viewer.
While not currently on display, it is in our permanent collection and will be out again soon.
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"Hello Bees!" is a very intricate and detailed mask made by artist Melissa Chibry for our Masked Galla last year. It will be on display in our gallery starting March 14th.
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Happy Birthday to our Executive Director, Kristina Skillin!!
Behind her you can see a small portion of the Beaded Square Project on permanent display in our Gallery.
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Pop-up exhibit of Nick Heller's work this weekend only!
The Coronation Chasuble is currently on loan from the artist, while Castles of Sand is part of our Permanent Collection.
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"Just My Cup Of Tea" is an intricate beaded tea cup by Sharmini Wirasekara. This piece won the Sculpture category of the competition and is currently on display with other entires from the "A Novel Tea" MOB Challenge.
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/a-novel-tea-challenge
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The Beaded Square Project is a permanent instillation in our Gallery, made of 541 squares from 18 different countries, all created during the first full year of lockdown (March 2020 -March 2021). Today's square "Saved By The Beads" was created by Myrle Borine.
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Huichol sun mask created by artist Higinio Hernandez Carrillo from Jalisco, Mexico. This pieces was donated to our permanent collection in 2024 and is a stunning example of this traditional form of beadwork.
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And then there is this fantastic vintage gem from the 1980's.
Permanent Collections, not currently on display.
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Wishes & Fishes, our Community Project of 2024 is now open! Come see this school of beaded fish and the wishes in their wake on Fridays & Saturdays 10-5, and Sundays 12-4.
Also, look into our 2025 Community Project, No Two Alike!
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Come see our Wishes & Fishes 2024 Community Project installation in person, and then head to our website to learn how to participate in our 2025 Community Project!
Todays' seahorse, now part of the exhibit, was made by Oregon artists, Melissa Ellis-Tandy.
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