There are currently 8 venues where you can view my work in Minnesota, and I’m in the process of writing descriptions below for each. 4 venues are in St. Joseph (including the Local Blend where you can eat and drink from my pottery!), 1 in Collegeville, 1 in Waite Park, and 2 in St. Cloud. Here’s a map, check them out!
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1.) The Local Blend, St. Joseph, MN
Visit the Local Blend Coffee Shop in Saint Joseph, MN for a fresh cup of coffee from one of my new mugs. This venue is probably my biggest priority because it’s an ongoing project to immerse people in my work by serving all food and drink from the pottery. The images below are on display in the Local Blend as large wall posters and small postcards.
Photos by Doug Jenkins, check out his work on SmugMug: http://douglusj.smugmug.com/
2.) Paramount Art Gallery, Saint Cloud, MN
I just began my Artist Residency at the Paramount Arts Center in downtown Saint Cloud, MN. The center also has a gallery that represents over 2 dozen artists. I volunteer at the gallery about once each week and consistently showcase work. The picture below was from my opening show at the gallery, in their “Nook” space:
3.) Clemens Perk Coffee Shop, College of Saint Benedict campus.
I also show pottery in the Clemens Perk on the College of Saint Benedict Campus. This is a student run venture, started and funded through the same program as my pottery business venture: the Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship. I recently restocked their space with new in house mugs. Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee served in one of my mugs!
4.) Minnesota Street Market, Saint Joseph, MN
Next time you’re low on groceries stop by the new food and Art Co-op in downtown St. Joseph. I just put up my first display of pottery, which includes spice jars, lidded canisters, serving and mixing bowls, mugs, dinner plates and big ole beer mugs.
5.) That’s It! Graphics, Saint Joseph, MN
This venue just opened in St. Joseph. The business focuses on graphic t-shirt design and custom orders, but they also have a storefront to show work by local artsits. Check their space for some of my planters and huge jars. They’re located in St. Joseph, MN across from the park and baseball field. Their address is 102 2nd Ave. NW, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
6.) Healthy Blends, Saint Cloud, MN
This is the third venue that is now serving food and drink from my pottery! Healthy Blends is located in the Midtown Square Mall next to the fitness center, and they specialize in post-workout shakes and herbal teas. They serve from my teacups, coffee mugs, and shot cups. Go try some of their tasty drinks and try some of my pots!
7.) Discontent, Wait Park, MN
I’ve started with a small display of pieces in their space, but we hope to collaborate on future project as I get back to the pottery wheel to make new work.
8.) The Mainstreet Pub, Saint Joseph, MN
They currently display 3 mugs from my project with the St. John’s Rugby Club and fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and research. I plan to make more large mugs/steins like the one pictured below and get them into the Midi before the Christmas season.
