Museum of Beadwork
@museumofbeadwork.bsky.social
The only museum dedicated to the artistry and history of beadwork.
Portland, ME, USA
www.museumofbeadwork.org
Portland, ME, USA
www.museumofbeadwork.org
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
The auction site is now up, but we will be adding listings everyday until the bidding starts on November 19th!
new.biddingowl.com/mob2025
November 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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
The auction site is now up, but we will be adding listings everyday until the bidding starts on November 19th!
new.biddingowl.com/mob2025
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
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/memberships
November 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/memberships
"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes."
–William Shakespeare,
Macbeth
–William Shakespeare,
Macbeth
October 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes."
–William Shakespeare,
Macbeth
–William Shakespeare,
Macbeth
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!
October 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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!
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
Follow the link for ticket information and/or sponsorship opportunities: www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/gala
October 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
Follow the link for ticket information and/or sponsorship opportunities: www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/gala
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
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/ebp-exhibitors
September 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/ebp-exhibitors
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
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
September 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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
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
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
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
August 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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
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
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.”
“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
August 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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.”
“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.”
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
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/wabanaki
August 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/wabanaki
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
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge
July 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge
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
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge
July 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge
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
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge
July 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge
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
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge
June 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge
"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
#museumofbeadwork
June 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"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
#museumofbeadwork
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
June 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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
"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
#museumofbeadwork
June 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"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
#museumofbeadwork
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
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #portlandme
June 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #portlandme
"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
www.museumofbeadwork.org
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #protest #portlandme
May 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
"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
www.museumofbeadwork.org
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #protest #portlandme
"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!
May 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
"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!
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!
Our new summer hours will be Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10-5, and Sundays 12-4.
We hope to see you soon!
May 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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!
Our new summer hours will be Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10-5, and Sundays 12-4.
We hope to see you soon!
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
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
May 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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
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
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
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
May 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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
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
Happy Mother's day to all moms, traditional or otherwise.
It's your day to shine!
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #portlandme #mothersday
It's your day to shine!
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #portlandme #mothersday
May 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Happy Mother's day to all moms, traditional or otherwise.
It's your day to shine!
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #portlandme #mothersday
It's your day to shine!
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #portlandme #mothersday
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
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #portlandme
May 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #portlandme