Message-ID: <SNT104-W26A99E35E4525270B66D78A16C0@phx.gbl> From: Destinee Udelhoven <destineekae@hotmail.com> Subject: Historic Indian Agency House Announces Event Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:40:16 -0500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
AGENCY HOUSE KICKS OFF SEASON BY UNVEILING NEW EXHIBIT
Although Portage's Historic Indian
Agency House officially opens to the public on May 15 (just as it has for o
ver 75
years), their first event of the season will take place Wednesday, May
13. At
this time the public is invited to catch a sneak peek of the Agency House
’s
newest exhibit, “Functional and Fanciful: Pottery in Early America.”
The
highlight of the display is a remarkable collection of American Rockingham
ware, on generous loan from an Agency House friend. This type of pottery
, which
dates back to the early 19th century, is a popular collector’s item.
The exhibit features some of the most sought-after examples of Rockingham
ware—dramatic pitchers ornamented with hunting scenes.
The doors open at 5PM with
plenty of time to take in the exhibit and even a guided house tour before t
he
7PM featured speaker takes the stage. Emily Pfotenhauer, a researcher wit
h the
Wisconsin Historical Society, will offer an illustrated presentation of e
arly Wisconsin potters and their wares. Additionally, light refreshments
will be
provided to all guests. This pre-opening event is free to the public (altho
ugh
the guided tour fee still applies).
In celebration of the 2009 focus
on ceramics, local potter Liz Gregory (who owns Portage-based Functional
Pottery) was commissioned to produce Agency House-inspired wares. Gregory
studied original artifacts in the collection, then molded and hand-painte
d
mugs, pitchers, and plates in a mocha ware style. These one-of-a-kind w
orks
will be on sale in the gift shop while supplies last.
The Historic Indian Agency House has a variety
of events for all ages planned for the 2009 season. Call Executive Director
Destinee Udelhoven at
608-742-6362, or refer to the Portage Chamber of Commerce website for fur
ther
information.
Hope to see you all there!
Destinee K Udelhoven
Executive Director
Historic Indian Agency House
Portage, Wisconsin
(608) 742 - 6362
"History gives answers only to those who know how to ask questions. " ~Hajo
Holborn
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