The exterior of the Thunder Bay Museum. (Staff Photo)
After a lengthy closure because of the pandemic, the Thunder Bay museum will again be welcoming visitors.
Beginning on Monday, individuals can experience the Grand Nation Fibre Art Exhibition, titled Crossroads.
The exhibit will be housed in the museum’s second and third floor anti-chamber galleries.
Executive Director with the museum Scott Bradley explains exactly what fibre art is.
“Fibre art in general describes the various artistic endeavors that include using fabric, thread, or yarn,” explains Executive Director Scott Bradley. “So this might be anything from knitting, crocheting, to actually sewing garments or decorative items. It could also include quilting or needle felting.”
Bradley goes on to say aside from Crossroads, there will be some local artists being featured as well.
“Thunder Bay Quilter’s Guild will also be putting on another show with us called Reflections, where the participants were given three pieces of fabric, and they had to substitute in three pieces of their own to create something unique,” Bradley adds.
The exhibit will feature 48 different fibre art pieces, juried by Tracy Aubin, Debora Barlow, and Judy Villett.
Much of their preparation since the move to Step 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan has been ensuring all public health guidelines can be followed, so visitors can safely enjoy the museum.
The Crossroad Exhibit will be at the museum until Saturday, September 25.
