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.


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Past Exhibitions

at Squirrel Haus Arts

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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

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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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