June 23, 2017, Friday - A Culture of Pots: 25th Anniversary of St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour Opening Reception at WAM

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: Weisman Art Museum, 333 E. River Road

A Culture of Pots: 25th Anniversary of St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour

On exhibit June 17 – September 10

Every May the Minnesota Potters of the Upper St. Croix Valley host a colossal ceramics event. The St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour brings in a plethora of ceramists, shoppers, and sightseers to peruse wares, visit studios, and enjoy the atmosphere of a spring celebration. 2017 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary year of this now beloved ritual. In honor of this milestone, WAM presents the exhibition A Culture of Pots: The 25th Anniversary of the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The exhibition features art by the twelve host potters along with works by the many guests who have contributed to the event over the past quarter of a century. The artworks displayed are highlights from twenty-five years of craftsmanship and human connection fostered by the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour, an event built on interaction. This act of hospitality, that enlivens the tour and enacts these values, is markedly Minnesotan. At the reception, immerse yourself in the rich culture of pottery and tradition surrounding the twenty-fifth anniversary of the tour. WAM invites you to join in the celebration, talk to the artists, and see their work up close in the galleries at our feature exhibition A Culture of Pots.

The reception will include a cash bar and small bites. Please RSVP