Each year, the magazine recognizes and honors craft galleries for their efforts to strengthen the industry, support fair business practices, educate the public and mentor artisans. SEASONS is truly thankful for this recognition, but more importantly, for the creative, wonderful artists we represent, the customers we serve and for a loyal and talented staff.

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We had a fabulous 10th Year Anniversary Celebration on Friday, October 1, 2010. Susan Westley Seeger was our featured artist….the show was spectacular and extremely well-received. In addition, Bob and Al (The Wine Guys), surprised us by wearing tuxedos…very fun. We had a great crowd who seemed to enjoy Sam Salter’s music, Linda’s classic appetizers, as well as great art and conversation. We were also able to raise a generous donation for YOUTH ACTION HUDSON.
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Now, we are moving on to the holidays…we kicked them off on Friday, November 5th. The gallery has been transformed with a touch of the holidays every where you look…it is delightful. Our theme this year is Tradition with a Twist. We have many traditional elements that are displayed in fun and charming ways. We hope all our customers will have the opportunity to stop in and enjoy the festive nature of the gallery. We are featuring many holiday items including ornaments by Steve and Katia Pflipsen, Thomas and Rebecca Maras, Lauri Wilson, Mike Carlson, Christine McGrath to mention but a few. We also have some great metal work by Prairie Dance and the Glocke Glass Christmas Trees. The trees were featured in Midwest Living and have been flying out the door.

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In addition, most of the gallery artists have brought in new work that will certainly meet most gift-giving needs.

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We survived our annual craziness….”Seconds, Experiments and Undiscovered Art” sale over the 4th of July. It was a great weekend for us, filled with fun, excitement, great deals and lots of friendly faces. If you missed it maybe you can get it on your calendar for next year….July 1 -4th!

The show circuit continues for many of the artists we represent… Patrick Casanova, Thomas Maras, Steve Pflipsen and Katia Pflipsen Olivova (to mention a few) all attended Art on the Square in Madison a few weeks ago. The Uptown Art Fair is around the corner – August 6th, 7th and 8th – and will feature the work of many of your favorite artists….stop by and check out new work. Other favorites will be at Powderhorn Park and Loring Park that same weekend. It is an amazing life style, that takes an incredible skill set….the creativity to produce, the ingenuity to display, the interpersonal skills to sell and the stamina to pack, drive, set up, interact, sell, take down, drive, unpack! Being an “on the road” artist is not for the faint of heart!

One of the joys of the gallery is always the new work that arrives on a regular basis. We love to see packages arrive!
New work in the gallery included some handsome new fused glass serving pieces by Lynn Latimer…the design is contemporary andthe rich green, turquoise and gold is a gorgeous color palette…just right for fall entertaining. We have just received new work from one of our favorite jewelers….Sharon Shaffner. She creates whimsical work in silver and semi-precious stones that often has charming characters embedded in the pieces. She also creates those “go to” earrings that are artful, light weight and go with everything. The selection is good right now. Kate Gomez, one of our favorite local artists, just brought in four new pieces of work. Her work is organic, complex, original in subject matter and extremely well executed. Whether you are a fan, or someone who is looking for interesting, original work, stop in and enjoy the new selection. Our latest local addition to the gallery is Kerri Norman. Kerri is a jeweler who works in metals…sterling, copper, gold and bronze. her work is fresh,contemporary, and playful in its movement. Stop in to see her lovely work.