August 30, 2026: Free Screening and Discussion of “The Fruit Machine”
In partnership with the Rainbow Veterans of Canada, the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum will be screening “The Fruit Machine”, followed by a discussion with Patti Gray and Sharp Dopler on Sunday, August 30 at 2pm.
In this film by Sarah Fodey, survivors of a decades-long homosexual witch-hunt recount their personal stories of dedication and betrayal at the hands of the Canadian government.
This event is free, but registration is required!
Workshops
Temporary Exhibitions
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‘Unfinished Journey: Memory, Identity, & Family’ by Anne Kelly
Vernissage: August 8, 2026 from 1pm- 4pm Anne Kelly’s creative process is marked by the thoughtful selection of vintage and reclaimed textiles, which not only add layers of history to her pieces but also evoke a sense of nostalgia and continuity. Rooted in themes of memory and identity, drawing deeply from her personal narrative, Anne weaves together recollections from her travels and experiences of living both in Canada and the UK in Unfinished Journey: Memory, Identity, & Family. She constructs a unique visual language that reflects her multifaceted sense of self. She includes references to her present life as a…
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‘Queer Newfoundland Hockey League’ by Lucas Morneau
Vernissage: August 8, 2026 from 1pm- 4pm Queer Newfoundland Hockey League (QNHL) is a fictional hockey league made up of 14 teams, all of which use pejoratives used against the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as team names. QNHL uses these pejoratives to reclaim the words often used against queer individuals both on and off the ice. These pejoratives, such as sissy and fag, are also often used against individuals who do not conform to the hegemonic masculinity often assigned to sports– teammates often cannot be emotional, cannot draw attention to themselves, nor talk about personal issues without fear of reprisal. Each jersey…
Virtual Exhibitions
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Covid 19: A Stronger WEave
The MVTM’s call for submissions of textile projects created during the pandemic was met with great enthusiasm: both beginner and more advanced makers sent us their “Covid-19 Crafts” projects, along with their thoughts on crafting during these turbulent times.
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Grist for the Mill: Select Poems and Images
A selection of poems by Susan Macaulay, paired with photography inspired by the Mississippi Valley’s industrial history and landscape.
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Warped: A unique view of industrial textile machinery
The Museum’s historical architecture and artefacts are uniquely viewed and captured through the lens of photographer Trevor Johnston.
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Fashioning Identity: Clothing and the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community of the Mississippi Valley
How do you use clothing? For millennia, different cultures, communities and individuals around the world have been using clothing in many ways; not just to cover their bodies, but as a form of expression, connection, identity, solidarity and resistance. Nine members of the Mississippi Valley’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community are sharing their wardrobes and their journeys with style. Explore how they use clothing to fashion their identities!
