Folklore:
Myths, Legends, & Tall Tales
A New Fiber Arts exhibition
April 18-26, 2025
Folklore
The Exhibition
Everyone loves a good story. Oral tradition has shaped artists since humans put chisel to cave wall. From Maxfield Parrish’s “Pied Piper” to Frida Kahlo’s “The
Wounded Fawn” which depicts the painter in a mystical self-portrait as a part human/part deer hybrid– artists have been inspired by mythos. Humans look at this
storytelling to explain natural events–such as an early Ojibwe creation myth of a turtle carrying land on its back to a more recent 1990s legend of the chupcabra that
explains slain livestock which traveled from the Americas to as far as the Philippines. This exhibition concept came from the myth of Arachne, the most talented
weaver who challenged the gods only to be transformed into a spider.
This would incorporate interpretations of myths, legends, and tall tales from all cultures. People spin yarns for explanation and protection from danger and visual cues
through artistic expression often last longer when storytellers forget the words.
“Folklore” features over 30 textile and fiber artists at Squirrel Haus Arts, 3450 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Makers cultivating their experiences at the intersection of femininity, handicrafts, and pop culture.
The Snips Fiber Arts Collective
Statement of Values
The Snips welcomes all fiber artists on the gender spectrum
comfortable in femme spaces. We have zero tolerance for
sexism, racism, xenophobia, transphobia, fascism, ageism,
ableism, homophobia, fatphobia, and other forms of hatred
and discrimination. We create inclusive events for our artists
and patrons to feel welcome. We hold all members and
guests to these standards in hopes of representing and
creating positive social change in the Twin Cities and beyond.
The Snips’ Vision
To uplift and inspire contemporary fiber and textile arts throughout Minnesota and beyond by creating vibrant community events, supporting new and mid-level fiber artists, and creating sustainable and equitable arts practices for future generations.
The Snips
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In the Community
Art-A-Whirl Weekend
in NE Minneapolis, MN
May 16-18
Craft Night with the snips
at the Textile center
in Minneapolis, MN
March 27th 5:30-7:00 PM
The Snips
Upcoming Exhibitions
October 17-25, 2025
at Squirrel Haus Arts
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Past Exhibitions
at Squirrel Haus Arts
Horrified: Fear, Feminism, Fiber Arts (2022)
April 28-30 and May 4-7, 2023
at Squirrel Haus Arts
Welcome to the Aughts
October 20-22 and 26-29, 2023
at Squirrel Haus Arts
Horrified II: Season of the Witch
The Snips was co-founded by Shannon Twohy and Natalie Novacek.
Behind the Threads
shannon twohy
Executive Director & Artist
Natalie novacek
Director of Operations & Maker
kristina fjellman
Artist and Snips Council Member
Chloe Russell chang
Artist and Snips Council Member
The Snips Artist Advisory Council
alicia de La cruz
Artist and Snips Council Member
Zoe Lautz
Artist and Snips Council Member
Carly Madigan
Artist and Snips Council Member
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