We tell the stories of mill-workers, labour history and the textile industry in the Mississippi Valley and provide an open, inclusive space for the local community and visitors from across the globe.
Fashioning Identity: Clothing and the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community of the Mississippi Valley
How do you use clothing? For years, people around the world have been using clothing as a form of expression, connection, identity, solidarity, and resistance. Nine members of the Mississippi Valleyâs 2SLGBTQIA+ community have sat down with the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum to share their wardrobes and their journeys with style. Explore how they use clothing to fashion their identities in their own words through interviews, images, and stories.
This exhibition was developed with the support of Digital Museums Canada, an investment program managed by the Canadian Museum of History.
Open Call:
Submit A Bird-Themed Postcard
We’re inviting artists, crafters, and creative minds of all ages and backgrounds to take part in our upcoming exhibition with Anne Kelly! Send us your bird-themed postcard creations, no larger than 6in x 4in (15cm x 10cm)- and let your imagination take flight.
All ‘postcards’ must be made on paper or textile bases and should include an element of fabric and/or stitching to showcase your unique style
Please ensure your postcard reaches us by August 1, 2026. Send it in to the MVTM by mail or drop it off in-person.
31st Annual Fibrefest
A Festival Of The Fibre Arts
September 12 â 13, 2026
Vendor applications are now open!
Carole Baillargeon: Rock Paper Scissors
May 2 – July 26, 2026
Curated by JosĂ© Niaison, four bodies of work have been brought together in this exhibition, offering an overview of Carole Baillargeon’s artistic considerations and technical approaches. Related to contemporary textiles, her 2D works, sculptures and installations reflect her connection to the natural world and her interest in the shared humanity of our experiences.
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đ The virtual exhibition âFashioning Identity: Clothing and the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community of the Mississippi Valleyâ is now live! đ Explore the exhibition at the link in our bio.
How do you use clothing? For years, people around the world have been using clothing as a form of expression, connection, identity, solidarity, and resistance. Nine members of the Mississippi Valleyâs 2SLGBTQIA+ community have sat down with the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum to share their wardrobes and their journeys with style. Explore how they use clothing to fashion their identities in their own words through interviews, images, and stories.
Thank you Armida, Astolfo, Chrissie, Dani, Danni, Gemma, Juno, Lena, and Nils for sharing your journeys đ
This exhibition was developed with the support of Digital Museums Canada, an investment program managed by the Canadian Museum of History.
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Would you believe me if I told you that this is handmade paper? Believe it! It`s even more mesmerizing in person đ€© Carole Baillargeon: Rock Paper Scissors is up until July 26! We`re open from 1pm – 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
Curated by José Niaison, four bodies of work have been brought together in this exhibition, offering an overview of her artistic considerations and technical approaches from the past 40 years.
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Join the MVTM and @liprenfrewandlanark online for "Weaving Tradition: Portuguese Textiles Through Time" with Joana Isabel Ribeiro Sequeira of Lab2PT/In2Past, University of Minho, on Saturday, June 20 at 10am!
This virtual presentation will be followed by a Q&A session đ§
Registration is required! Register at the link in our bio.
Two new exhibitions are opening at the MVTM this Saturday! Join us on May 2 from 1pm – 4pm to celebrate the opening of "Carole Baillargeon: Rock Paper Scissors" and "Tartan: Culture & Cloth".
Curated by JosĂ© Niaison, four bodies of work have been brought together in âCarole Baillargeon: Rock Paper Scissorsâ, offering an overview of Baillargeonâs artistic considerations and technical approaches. This exhibition is supported by Conseil des arts et des lettres du QuĂ©bec.
Hosted in partnership with @almonteceltfest and curated by Meaghan Guthrie and Makayla Moore, âTartan: Culture & Clothâ invites visitors to explore the history, heritage, and unexpected global journey of this iconic cloth. Tartan is more than just a fabric; it is a symbol of kinship, identity, and rebellion woven through centuries and across cultures.
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đŁ Open Call for Anne Kelly`s Exhibitions: Submit Your Bird-Themed Postcard đŁ
Weâre inviting artists, crafters, and creative minds of ALL ages and backgrounds to take part in our upcoming exhibition with renowned textile artist Anne Kelly! Send us your bird-themed postcard creationsâ no larger than 4 x 6 inches (10 x 15 cm)â and let your imagination take flight.
All âpostcardsâ must be made on paper or textile bases and should include an element of fabric and/or stitching to showcase your unique style. Whether youâre a seasoned textile artist, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or trying something new, your contribution is welcome and will be displayed in the exhibition.
Please ensure your postcard reaches us by 1 August 2026. Itâs an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, inclusive community celebration of art, nature and memory.
Send it in by mail:
P.O. Box 784
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
3 Rosamond St E
Almonte, ON
K0A 1A0
Or drop it off in-person! We`re open from 1pm – 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
We canât wait to see your feathered inspirations!
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@fadiaboalteeb is sharing his music with us at the Craft & Colour market RIGHT NOW! đđœ Heâs playing until 1:30pm, and the market is open until 4pm, free admission. Support local BIPOC artisans! This event is in partnership with The Inclusion Project of Mississippi Mills with support from the Municipality of @mississippimills