About
On
August 19th and 20th, we will celebrate the work of twenty-three
regional clay artists during the Cannon River Clay Tour in Southeastern
Minnesota. The free, self-guided studio tour consists of four stops located in the Northfield area, just 40 miles south of the
Twin Cities. For more information on our artists and studio locations, visit: www.cannonriverclaytour.com.
About the Tour
In
2014, eleven artists in the Northfield area gathered around a campfire at
Eureka Pots to establish the Cannon Clay Cooperative and begin planning the first
tour, which took place two years later. Members of the Cooperative aspire to represent
a variety of professionals working in the field – from functional and
production potters to sculptors and installation artists – in order to showcase
a rich diversity of work. The Cooperative seeks to build community through their
interactions with the public; support emerging artists by inviting them to display
work; and encourage the public to support local businesses, restaurants, and
breweries during their visit to Northfield.
2023
artists include:
Cannon Clay Cooperative (Hosts):
Kelly Connole,
Joel Froehle, Chris & Sue Holmquist, James LaChance, Glynnis Lessing, Donovan
Palmquist, Colleen Riley, Juliane Shibata, and Barbara Zaveruha
13 Guest
Artists:
Christie
Clarke (MN), Nick DeVries (MN), Delores Fortuna (WI), Steve Hemingway (MN), Alisa Holen (IN), Samuel Johnson (MN), Margaret
Kinkeade (MO), George Lowe (IA), Ryan Myers (WI), Chris
Singewald (MN), Audra Smith (MN), Olivia Tani (MN), Monica Rudquist (MN)
Collectively,
the artists featured on the tour have been featured in Ceramics Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated, and Ceramics Arts Daily articles and videos;
received regional grants and national awards; participated in various exhibitions
and residencies across the states; and have taught or currently teach at area schools,
colleges, universities, and craft centers across the U.S. Raku-fired tiles, wood-fired
vessels, sculpted creatures, functional ware, and wall pieces are just some of
what tour-goers will discover.
Related Event: 3rd
Annual Tour de Ceramique
On
Sunday, August 20, Farmstead Bike Shop is organizing their third annual bike ride
to all four stops on our tour. For more information, please contact Farmstead
Bike Shop in Northfield (www.farmsteadbikeshop.com).