It’s Only Clay 2025
Exhibit Opening and Reception Nov 7, 5 – 7pm. Award Presentations at 6pm. Exhibit Nov 7 – Dec 23, 2025
Refugia: the Seasonal Pond Project – Kristen Anderson
RECEPTION: OCT 3. Exhibit: OCT 3 – JAN 30. Just as pockets of rich memory may emerge amid a human mind in cognitive decline, remnants of ecosystem diversity that retain resilience amid changing conditions are referred to as ecological “refugia.
Joy and Magic in Saturated Color
EXHIBIT SEP 29 – JAN 23: Color is more than just visual: it’s emotional. There is magic in color; a kind of spell woven through light and perception. Saturated colors (bright, vivid, and pure) don’t just catch the eye- they uplift the soul. Whether it’s the golden glow of a deep yellow or the bold intensity of crimson red, colors often evoke joy, excitement, and vitality.
Mikwendamosewinan – I See Epiphanies, Eliza Klarer
EXHIBIT October 24. RECEPTION Nov 1. Eliza Klarer, a life long artist with foundations inspired by her grandmother, reconnects with her roots in traditional woodland pottery.
My Wanderlust – Cam Zebrun
RECEPTION August 15, 5 – 7pm. EXHIBIT August 15 – October 25. Zebrun’s work is neither wholly paintings nor sculptures; pieces are made from wood and painted with oils and watercolors. They embody the color and textures offered by their wooden surfaces.
Through My Lens – Ann Gorman
RECEPTION Aug 8 with talk at 6pm. EXHIBIT Aug 8 – Sep 27. Gorman tells the story of the Monarchs’ lifestyle and struggles during their time in Minnesota, and of the super generations that migrate south in the Fall and return the following Spring.
Gekendamaang – What We Know
EXHIBIT EXTENDED to October 17. RECEPTION June 20, 5-7pm. Gamache (White Earth Nation) is inspired by preserving authentic native culture. This exhibit includes two series. The 13 moon series depicts Anishinaabeg life prior to colonialism. The doodem/clan series portrays the animals representing what’s known as the five original doodems.
Eugene Dalzotto – An Artist’s Path
EXHIBIT EXTENDED to Aug 2: For more then 50 years, Eugene Dalzotto studied, created, and produced works of art with the desire of being able to truly see. This ability of being able to see is essential for becoming an Artist. Eugene was an artist. This show presents works by Eugene and others who influenced his life’s path as an artist.
The Internal Affairs of Mr. Invincible by Lou Ferreri
EXHIBIT May 23 – September 19. This exhibition features 25 prints from a series of hundreds of drawings done on editorial pages of the New York Times produced by Ferreri between 2010–2017.
Weaving Our Community- Art as a conversation
EXHIBIT May 3. Participants of Watermark’s lastest traditional weaving workshops display work including finger weaving, cedar mats with basswood cordage and baskets made from birch bark and black ash.
NEOTECTONIC PERIOD by Susan Hensel
EXHIBIT May 9 – July 26. RECEPTION May 9. Neotectonic Period deals metaphorically with the effects and affects of climate change, globally and universally. It seeks to provide moments of contemplation and pause for the viewer to consider how they feel and to rest in the possibility of a world that is healed.
2025 Annual Middle School Exhibit
EXHIBIT & Opening Reception May 2. Runs through May 23. Watermark Art Center presents the Annual Middle School Exhibit featuring artworks of local young artists.
2025 Annual High School Invitational Exhibit
The Annual High School Invitational Exhibit is one of the most popular shows each year. The exhibit showcases work from area high school students.
Framed Insight: Learning from Galleries
EXHIBIT Jan 24 – May 19, 2025. A gallery setting fosters deeper emotional connections, inviting viewers to interpret and reflect on the artist’s intent and cultural context. For educators, galleries become living classrooms, where discussions around technique, history, and symbolism come alive.
Inaaband Mitigwaki – Woodland Vision – Robert DesJarlait
EXHIBIT Feb 15 – extended to Apr 25. DesJarlait’s work depicts, documents and defines the life of the Ojibwe people in which he uses cultural diversity as the message.
