Remember – NO “FIRST FRIDAY” in August….too much fun outside!

September “First Friday” – Handmade Hospitality, Friday, September 3rd, 5pm-9
This show will feature Dyann Myers (potter), Steve Pflipsen and Katia Pflipsen Olivova (metal and glass artists), Sandra Shaughnessy (potter), and Colleen Tabaika (weaver) – all superb area artists. Hospitality is at the heart of our Midwestern culture and so is contemporary American craft. When you put them together, you create warm, intimate, personalized experiences for your guests to enjoy. There is no doubt that a casual gathering or a dinner party can be enhanced by using artful pieces filled with your favorite foods and beverages or creatively displayed to set a tone. The quality, creativity and beauty of handmade items cannot be underestimated, especially when we are being hospitable to our friends and families. This show will remain up until Tuesday, September 28th.

The Spirit of St. Croix Days will take place at Lakefront Park in Hudson on September 25th and 26th
The Phipps Center for the Arts, in conjunction with the Hudson Area of Chamber and Tourism Bureau co-sponsor this lovely event in Lakefront Park. Come and enjoy the fine art and craft of over 60 artists, as well as enjoy food, beverages and music throughout the weekend. It is a great time to explore other elements of Hudson – great restaurants, shops, boutiques and galleries. For more information, visit www.hudsonwi.org.

October 1 – 10th – AMERICAN CRAFT WEEK – an opportunity to celebrate the wonders of craft. This is a national initiative designed by craft artists, retailers, wholesale shows, museums, schools, organizations, fairs, festivals and art lovers. It is wonderful that this week of celebration falls when we are celebrating 10 extraordinary years of selling, displaying, promoting and loving American Craft.

10th Anniversary Celebrations – Our October “First Friday” is our BIG celebration and will feature metal sculptor Susan Westley Seeger….a favorite of gallery staff and guests. The fun begins on Friday, October 1 – 5pm – 9pm. We will not only feature Susan’s amazing original sculptures, but will have an abundance of live music, food, refreshment and some fun drawings. We will also designate 10% of our sales that evening to a local organization…yet to be determined. This show will remain up until November 2nd – watch for more details.

In addition we are planning to have the folks from STICKS join us on Oct. 8th or 9th to show off more of their American Craft and to take special orders from SEASONS customers…just in time for holiday orders. Start thinking of personalized pieces that someone you love might enjoy!