Pottery by Art Gannett & Barbara Andersen

Donations

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:05:00 -0500

If you’re a visitor to this site but do not know us personally, you may be confused as to why there is a link to Donate:

Early this spring, our house was destroyed in a gas explosion. No one was home at the time, save our cat, Felix, who emerged from the rubble in one piece. We were, fortunately, away on a long overdue vacation which, unfortunately, was cut short so we could return home and assess.

Interestingly, if you search for our place in Google Maps the satellite image you will see shows the property post-explosion. The destruction was complete.

We lost a lot in the explosion, including our pottery throughout the years, family items, even the windows on our nearby minivan. But as difficult as this has been, we have been determined to see the positive. Our pottery studios and kiln survived. The late House was an old farm house to which we added more than a few of our own touches over the years. Much beloved, it was also clunky collection of “temporary” fixes and stopgap measures, meant to keep it in one piece long enough to build something new. We had nothing “new” in the works at the time. Fate, or something like it, has forced our hand.

In addition to building that house we had always planned, we’ve taken this opportunity to let our daughter, Sadie, build a new gallery/guest house on the site of the old house. It is something we have wanted to add for many years, and are thrilled she has been able to take on this task.

The house itself is being built in a race against time. Wisconsin winters can be harsh.

The idea to accept donations through Paypal is a response to requests from friends and family, people who are eager to help out but aren’t sure what they can do. We are not doing any formal fundraising. You can visit the secure Paypal site here.

You may also be interested in the “Exploded House Series” of pots we’ve made in reaction to this incident. If you familiar with our work you will quickly notice that they are quite different. They have been a fun experiment.

We are choosing to view this incident as an opportunity for new things, and are relieved that no one has been hurt. Ever onward…

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(Past) Showing: Eau Claire, WI

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:56:00 -0400

Update: This show has ended as of November 18. Thanks to everyone who came to see the exhibit.

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center: Bruce Warren and Little Plum Pottery

October 6 - November 18 | 9 AM - 4:30 PM

[from the ECRAC website]

Little Plum Pottery has been operating since 1980 out of Little Plum Valley near Pepin, Wisconsin, and combines the talents of husband/wife team Art Gannett and Barbara Andersen. Art started on the potter’s wheel in 1971 and has worked as a professional potter since 1974. Barbara, a graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, does the glazing on all Art’s stoneware and porcelain. Their focus on wood-fired stoneware and porcelain reflects their passion for excellence in glaze results as well as taking advantage of the vibrant and unpredictable atmosphere of wood fires.

Bruce Warren, of Eau Claire, uses a 4x5 view camera to create stark black & white abstractions, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow, shapes and repetitive patterns. The use of the view camera slows down the process, emphasizing the careful consideration of the subject matter before the lens.

An Artists’ Reception will take place on Thursday, October 13 from 6 - 7:30pm.

[ECRAC]

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Photo from our 2006 Fall Tour

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Photo from our 2006 Fall Tour

(Past) Sale: Fresh Art Tour - Lake Pepin, WI

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:17:00 -0400

(Past) Sale: Fresh Art Tour - Lake Pepin, WI:

Update: Thanks to everyone who came to see us on the tour! We’ll be back next year, as always.

October 7-9: Please join us for the annual fall sale at our site in Plum Valley, part of the Fresh Art Tour 2011. We will have new pottery from our latest firings and the pottery wheel will be out for demonstrations, by request.

[Map and directions to all sites]

For more information, visit FreshArt.org.

(Past) Show: Eau Claire, WI

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:27:00 -0400

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center: Bruce Warren and Little Plum Pottery

October 6 - November 18 | 9 AM - 4:30 PM

An Artists’ Reception will take place on Thursday, October 13 from 6 - 7:30pm.

[ECRAC]

Contact Us

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:10:53 -0400

littleplum@centurytel.net

Arthur Gannett & Barbara Andersen

N3203 Plum Valley Road

Pepin, WI 54759

715-442-3554

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The pots on the left are a very unusual style for us. They are...

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:16:00 -0400

The pots on the left are a very unusual style for us. They are called our “exploded house” series. These made it in time for the Stockholm Art Fair!

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Little Plum @Facebook

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:20:00 -0400

Little Plum @Facebook:

Be sure to check out our new page on Facebook.

We’re adding lots of photos of the rebuilding effort and our recent sale in Stockholm. It’s a great way to connect to Little Plum.

Click here to go to Facebook

Donate

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:10:00 -0400

Donate:

This last May, our house succumbed to an unfortunate gas leak. Fortunately no one was home at the time, and we have begun to rebuild.

In response to questions from friends and family, we have set up a Paypal account so people can make secure donations. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

Click here to donate

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Stockholm Art Fair 2011

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:08:13 -0400

Stockholm Art Fair 2011:

Saturday, July 16 2011. We will be there!