Artist Reception – Jeff Wilson

You are invited to an artist reception!

Join artist Jeff Wilson on Friday, August 4 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Hear about his artistic inspirations and fascinating processes for creating both functional stoneware and decorative raku. Jeff throws his own pieces and uses several finishing methods for his raku, including obvara.

Artist statement:
“I like to create functional stoneware with the occasional dabble into Raku. However there are still the moments where caution goes to the wind and something strange is created. Cone 6 stoneware with electric firing is mostly how things happen in my studio. I create my own glazes for the most part as well (which can lead to some interesting results). Unless otherwise marked, all my glazes are food/microwave/dishwasher safe.”

FREE PROGRAM.

Light refreshments will be provided and the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park educational exhibits will also be available for viewing.

Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park
200 Monroe St, Prescott, Wisconsin 54021

Art Truck Extravaganza

Join the Art Truck under the bridge!

Decorate the sidewalks of Hastings with chalk.

Create your chalk masterpiece for all to see!

Date: Saturday, 22 July from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Under the Hastings Bridge on Second Street

Fish Printing with the Art Truck

Come and fish with a park ranger: Ancient Japanese Gyotaku Fish Printing with the Art Truck!

Fish with a Park Ranger from the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area on Tuesday, July 18 from 10:00-noon

Immortalize your catch with the Art Truck by using the ancient Japanese fish printing technique.

Gyotaku was developed by fishermen in the early 1800’s in order to record their catch.

Bait, tackle and instruction provided.

Adults fishing will need a current MN fishing license.

Youth under 15 years old do not need a license to fish.

All youth 15 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

Don’t miss this free event!

Lake Rebecca Park, 415 Lock and Dam Road

More info: www.hastingsmn.gov/parks-rec

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Pottery Demonstration – ODAG

You are invited the enjoy a demo at a lovely garden!

Join local potter Jeff Wilson at the Orange Dragon Art Gallery (ODAG) garden on Sunday, July 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Meet the artist and learn how he uses different techniques to create unique pottery.

Artist profile:

“I like to create functional stoneware with the occasional dabble into Raku. However, there are still the moments where caution goes to the wind and something strange is created. Cone 6 stoneware with electric firing is mostly how things happen in my studio. I create my own glazes for the most part as well (which can lead to some interesting results). Unless otherwise marked, all my glazes are food/microwave/dishwasher safe.”

Free Event

Orange Dragon Art Gallery Garden
122 Orange St, Prescott WI

Artist Reception – Constance Misener

You are invited to attend Constance Misener Artist Reception on July 7!

The reception for this talented painter will be at the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park on Friday, July 7 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Free program!

A selection of paintings by Constance Misener are on display and for sale in the Visitor Center’s Multi-Purpose Room. Constance paints subjects ranging from traditional stilllife, flowers, pastoral scenery, and river scenery.

Meet Constance:

“Living in Minnesota for over 10 years, it is my home. I paint for myself for the pure joy of it. I have a BA in Art from N.Y. State Univ. at Buffalo, previously attending classes at Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, N.Y. I’ve taught painting at the Sharon N.H. Art Center and worked throughout New England painting murals and in the field of antique restoration, becoming a Guild member of the Historical Society of Early American Decorative Arts. I am currently a member of the Little Colony painters group in Prescott WI. I teach painting and sell antiques in Hastings, and show regularly at the Orange Dragon Gallery. I would love for you to enjoy my work.”

Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center
200 Monroe Street,
Prescott, WI 54021
Phone: 715-262-0104

Donations gratefully accepted to help support the programs and projects offered by the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center.

For questions, call 715-262-0104.

“Art’s Art” Exhibit & Reception

You are invited to Art Nordstrom’s Opening Reception on Saturday, June 10 from 5 – 8 p.m.!

BreakAway Arts is featuring the “Art’s Art” Exhibit at BreakAway Café.

Exhibit dates: June 6 – July 2

“”Art’s Art” is a wonderful collection of landscapes and country scapes painted by local artist and former Senior High School art instructor, Art Nordstrom. This exhibit highlights some of the places Art has traveled including the Florida coast, and rocky mountains and western North Dakota in addition to beautiful local scenes.”

For more information please visit BreakAway Café

BreakAway Café
111 3rd St E
Hastings, MN 55033

“Art Babble” Exhibit

Come and meet Orange Dragon Art Gallery Artists!

Greet the artists and find out how they interpreted the unique theme: “Art Babble”

Friday, 9 June from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

“We look forward to seeing you all!”

Exhibit Dates: May 24 – July 16

Orange Dragon Art Gallery Hours:
Wednesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
122 Orange Street Prescott, Wisconsin 54021
715-262-4122
orangedragongallery@gmail.com

Upcoming Events at Library

The Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings, MN invites you to check out the following upcoming events:

Art Demo Tuesday: Wire Wrapped Jewelry

Tue, May 16, 4-6 pm

See a demonstration by a local artist.

The Jolly Huntsmen

Wed, May 17, 1-3 pm

Put a little oompah in your life with local German polka band the Jolly Huntsmen and enjoy light refreshments.

UFO Minnesota–Watch the Sky

Thu, May 18, 6:30-7:30 pm

Hear author Chad Lewis present some of the most amazing unidentified flying objects and alien encounters in Minnesota. Each year hundreds of people witness something in the sky that they can’t explain and experience encounters they believe are with extraterrestrial beings.

Pleasant Hill Library
1490 S Frontage Rd, Hastings, MN 55033

For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library, and search calendar of events.

“Oil and Water II” Art Exhibit

You are cordially invited to the “Oil and Water II” Opening Reception!

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This Exhibit features art works by Dianne Ginsberg and Jeanette Richards.

Opening Reception at Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center:
Sunday, September 11
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Refreshments served – free program!

Artists’ Statement:
“Although we work in different mediums, we both seek inspiration from the natural world around us. We feel that our paintings complement and inspire, and hope that the viewer will be drawn into our mix of oil and water. Our work is evolving from purely representational to a more abstracted vision.

Dianne Ginsberg is primarily and oil painter, although she also works in acrylic and encaustic mixed media and handmade paper. Jeanette Richards works mostly in acrylic, but also works in watercolor, gouache, collage and oil pastel.”

Exhibit viewing hours (through October 2):
Tuesdays through Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays: 12 pm to 5 pm

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these art works supports the programs of the GRRVLC

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Prescott Daze Events

Come and meet the artists at the Orange Dragon Art Gallery on Friday Night!

Artists reception: Friday, September 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
After the reception, stay and enjoy Prescott Daze events.

For a full listing of full events visit: http://prescottdaze.com/calendar.html

Follow the DRAGON on Sunday at the Prescott Daze Parade.
Sunday, September 11th, 2:00 p.m.

Line Up: Canton St., entering from Hwy. 10

Parade Start: Corner of Canton & Albert St.

Route: Albert St. – Cherry St.

Cherry St. – South St.

Check website info:

http://www.prescottdaze.com/parade.html

Continuing Events at Freedom Park:

Encore performance by the Prescott High School Marching Band.
Food and games!

Prescott Daze