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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The Museum of Beadwork’s Online Auction is now live! Bidding is open and ends Nov 23 at 8pm ET. You'll find incredible works of beaded art, gorgeous jewelry, highly sought-after beading kits, gift cards, beading supplies, in-person and online classes, and much more! new.biddingowl.com/mob2025

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Caravan Beads has generously donated several shopping sprees and gift cards ranging from $100 to $1,000 dollars! And that's not the only amazing items on offer. The auction site is now up, but we will be adding listings everyday until the bidding starts on November 19th! new.biddingowl.com/mob2025

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

As a registered Nonprofit we support artists, new exhibitions, classes, new acquisitions, a place to help our community grow, and the ability to spotlight this unique art form in the global art world. Help us with our mission and become a member today! www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/memberships

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes." –William Shakespeare, Macbeth

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

In 2014 Anthony Manfredonia debuted a collection during New York Fashion Week leading him to later create Beyonce's key look for her “No Angel” video. He began working with mega stars such as Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Joe Jonas/DNCE, Demi Lovato, and more. Come see his work Oct 25 - Feb 2026!

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

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 · 11/09/2025

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 · 04/09/2025

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 · 29/08/2025

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 · 17/08/2025

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.”

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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 · 18/07/2025

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 · 11/07/2025

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

"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 · 20/06/2025

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 · 15/06/2025

"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 · 10/06/2025

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 · 29/05/2025

"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 · 24/05/2025

"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 · 23/05/2025

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 · 17/05/2025

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 · 16/05/2025

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 · 11/05/2025

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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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

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. #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #portlandme

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

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! #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #portlandme

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

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. #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #portlandme

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Wishes & Fishes entry by Helena Mestenhauser. A whole school of fish are swimming from our gallery ceiling. On display now, come check it out! #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedfish #portlandme

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

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. #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beadedstars #beads new.biddingowl.com/MOBauction

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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. #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beadedstars #beads new.biddingowl.com/MOBauction

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

We will be opening late this Saturday so our staff and volunteers can join the protests in Portland. "Pandora's Box" by K Dean is on permanent display as part of the Beaded Square Project. Come see it in person during open hours or at our First Friday, April 4th, 5 to 8pm. We hope you join us then!

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

"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! #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #portlandme

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

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! www.museumofbeadwork.org #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #nonprofit #portlandme

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

We are prepping for our online Star auction coming April 18th-20th! Check out our website for more details. www.museumofbeadwork.org #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #beadedstars

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

"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. #museumofbeadwork #beadwork

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

"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. #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #beadedmask #masquerade #portlandme

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

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. #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #portlandme

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

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. #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

If you are looking for something to do on Feb 28 while not engaging in commerce, come visit us for a pay-what-you-can day from 10-5. We'll have a pop-up exhibit from Nick Heller, free jewelry repair workshop (11am), and afternoon tea. "Art is the highest form of hope." ~ Gerhard Richter #beadwork

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

"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 #museumofbeadwork #beads

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

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. #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

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. #museumofbeadwork #beadwork #huichol #beadedart #beads #portlandme #traditionalbeadwork

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

And then there is this fantastic vintage gem from the 1980's. Permanent Collections, not currently on display. #museumofbeadwork #beads #beadwork #beadedart #1980s

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

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! #beads #beadwork #museumofbeadwork #communityproject

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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 5 years, we want you! Apply today to be a part of the Museum of Beadwork’s Emerging Beader Program. Begin with us! www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/emerging-beader-program

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

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. #beads #beadwork #museumofbeadwork

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

California artist Katsue Huang won a Judge's Choice prize in our 2024 MOB Challenge "A Novel Tea". This exhibit is currently on display in our gallery until June 30, 2025. Our next MOB Challenge "Starstuff" is now open to submissions. Details at: www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge

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Museum of Beadwork @museumofbeadwork.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

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