Historical Society to host event at the Whitewater Depot
The Whitewater Historical Society will host a pottery-making demonstration, and exhibit the artwork of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater professor and sculptural artist Jared Janovec Sunday. The event is free and open to the public.
Janovec produces ceramic and mixed media compositions and his work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. He has won numerous awards for his work and is housed in public collections including the Arizona State University Art Museum.
On Sunday, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Whitewater Depot Museum, Janovec will perform a free pottery-making demonstration that is open to the public.
Attendees are encouraged to also see the temporary exhibit currently on display at the depot, “Whitewater Pottery: 1840s – 1880s,” featuring the historical society’s newly acquired collection of pottery produced in Whitewater in the late 19th century.
The Whitewater Depot Museum, 301 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater, is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday; 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; and during City Market on Tuesday.
For more information visit www.whitewaterhistoricalsociety.org.
