Join us for an unforgettable opening event for Radical Stitch, a groundbreaking exhibition where beadwork transcends tradition to reveal powerful stories of cultural resilience, political expression and artistic innovation.

Saturday, April 12th

10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Gallery Talk with the artists and curators
1:30 – 3 p.m. – Panel Discussion – Resisting While Transforming: Join Radical Stitch artists and curators as they discuss the transformative power of beadwork
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Artist demonstration (in Eagle Commons)

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

11 – 1 p.m. – Make and Take Beaded Jewelry: Pick up a kit and create your own beaded jewelry. All supplies provided.
1 – 3 p.m. – Perler-Palooza: Love pixel art? Turn your designs into keychains, coasters, jewelry and more using Perler Beads. All supplies provided.

Free with museum admission.

Image caption:

Katherine Boyer (Métis)
The Sky Vest, 2021
Seed beads on smoked moosehide, 48 x 24 x 10 inches.
Collection National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. © Katherine Boyer.
Photo: Don Hall, Courtesy MacKenzie Art Gallery