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SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Megan Thomas and Brad Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Bray as long term Resident and Bray Fellow Megan Thomas along with Bray Administrative Manager and Accessibility Coordinator Brad Robinson share the stage and get audience members ready for spring as they share their research and knowledge of birds\, pottery\, and the local Helena trail systems (yes\, you read that right!) Discover Megan’s artworks and how her research on historical bird pots have influenced it\, then dive into Helena’s local flora\, fauna\, and extensive trail system as Brad talks about the amazing resource\, helenaoutdoors.com. A must not miss night of an enjoyable pairing of minds and ideas around two outwardly different yet delightfully similar perspectives. \nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Megan and Brad have to share! \nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAbout the Presenters     \nMegan Thomas grew up in Hamilton\, Ohio. She studied ceramic sculpture and painting at Bowling Green State University as an undergraduate student and graduated with an MFA in ceramics from Utah State University in 2020. She is currently a long-term resident at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena\, Montana. She birdwatches and trail runs for fun. Discover More About Megan’s Work Here \nBrad Robinson enjoys learning and nurturing organizational processes\, refining systems\, and helping people to work to their potential. He believes that this approach enhances the staff\, the organization\, and its mission. Since 1993\, Robinson has founded or managed both for- and nonprofit organizations in Montana. He has been with The Bray since 2014. Discover More About Brad’s Passion Project; Helena Outdoors \nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-2/
LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602
CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240323T170000
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SUMMARY:NCECA Richmond\, Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Find the Bray at NCECA! Visit our Bray Clay Business booth\, stop by and say\, “Hi!” and find information at our resource table\, and come hear about our Brickyard Podcast Network in the Podcast Room!
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/nceca-richmond-virginia/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240324T150000
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SUMMARY:Speaking of Pots with Sarah Jaeger
DESCRIPTION:Join local area artist\, former Long Term Resident Artist and Visiting Artist Sarah Jaeger for the return of Speaking of Pots.  This delightful conversation-based series is free\, open to the public and operates intending to increase knowledge and awareness of handmade pottery to any curious mind\, no matter experience or background. Please note this is a volunteer-run program. \n\n\n\n“I love to talk about pots with other makers\, and with non-makers who just love pots. This series of conversations offer an opportunity to consider any aspect of pots (form\, surface\, materials\, techniques\, aesthetics\, intention\, etc.) and to share ideas\, and answer questions. It’s often the case that we get so involved in our process of making\, that we don’t step back\, and ask\, “Why?” Or\, “What do I want to say?” These conversations can help us look at the bigger picture\, learn how to really see the pots we are making\, or simply clarify some technical questions we have had.”  –  Sarah Jaeger on the Speaking of Pots series
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/speaking-of-pots-with-sarah-jaeger-3/
CATEGORIES:Education,Engagement Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240413T170000
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SUMMARY:Alumni & Staff Throwing and Making Day - Empty Bowls Edition
DESCRIPTION:Calling former resident artists! Join us in the Frances Senska Center for Education & Engagement to make bowls to donate for Helena Food Share’s Empty Bowls event. Gather in community with fellow residents (current and past) and staff for a day of fun!
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/alumni-staff-throwing-and-making-day-empty-bowls-edition/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Empty Bowls Community Bowl Fest
DESCRIPTION:Community members! Join us in the Frances Senska Center for Education & Engagement to make bowls to donate to Helena Food Share’s Empty Bowls event.
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/empty-bowls-community-bowl-fest/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240418T200000
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SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Abbey Cook and Stephanie McGeorge
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Bray as local florist and event planner Abbey Cook and regional clay artist Stephanie McGeorge share the stage and insight into their careers and practices while providing demonstrations and answering audience questions. Learn how to showcase your floral arrangements and elevate the vases they’re displayed in while gaining a deeper understanding of the artistic choices made throughout the process of vase making. A hot topic for both consumers and makers of vases\, alike – take your next dinner party or photo documentation to the next level after this Artist Amplified event! \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Abbey and Stephanie have to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters    \n\n\n\nAbbey Cook is owner of Anchor G Gatherings\, a wedding planning and full-service floral design company near Helena\, Montana. Abbey splits her time between Montana and New York City and plans weddings and events all over the country. An aspiring Rancher\, she is learning the art of animal husbandry and growing blooms for custom floral arrangements alongside her best friend\, Flint Creek Farms. Anchor G\, named after Abbey’s family cattle brand-  is inspired by the spirit of the west and offers a variety of packages across the state of Montana as well as nationwide. Learn more about Abbey and Anchor G here.  \n\n\n\nStephanie McGeorge is a ceramic artist whose work exhibits both the rigor of her classical artistic training and the unexpected delight of her artistic instincts. Her hand-drawn lines appear impossibly perfect\, and her choices of colors and shapes bring joyful surprise. Stephanie lives in Montana\, where the Yellowstone River and mountains are the backdrop to her art. She is inspired everyday by the patterns and unexpected moments found in the nature around her. Discover more about Stephanie and her work here.  \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-3/
CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240426T190000
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SUMMARY:Brick by Brick Mini Auction: ka-BLOOM!
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the generous spirit of individual artists and community members\, this auction series focuses on donated collections from artists or feature themes that are predominantly found at The Bray. This month’s Brick by Brick Auction features ceramic art + flowers! Treat yourself or a loved one to some beauty! \n\n\n\nBidding begins online Wed\, April 24\, 10:00 am MDTBidding closes online Fri\, April 26\, 7:00 pm MDT \n\n\n\nVisit givergy.us/thebraybrickbybrick to check out the fantastic artworkand place your bids. Happy bidding! \n\n\n\n*All times in Mountain Time
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/brick-by-brick-mini-auction-kabloom/
CATEGORIES:Auctions,Exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20240126T181214Z
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting for Bray Gallery: Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest gallery space in beautiful Downtown Helena\, 10:00 am Thursday\, April 25\, 434 N. Last Chance Gulch
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/grand-opening-of-the-bray-gallery-downtown/
CATEGORIES:Sales Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231130T175836Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking of Pots with Sarah Jaeger
DESCRIPTION:Join local area artist\, former Long Term Resident Artist and Visiting Artist Sarah Jaeger for the return of Speaking of Pots.  This delightful conversation-based series is free\, open to the public and operates intending to increase knowledge and awareness of handmade pottery to any curious mind\, no matter experience or background. Please note this is a volunteer-run program. \n\n\n\n“I love to talk about pots with other makers\, and with non-makers who just love pots. This series of conversations offer an opportunity to consider any aspect of pots (form\, surface\, materials\, techniques\, aesthetics\, intention\, etc.) and to share ideas\, and answer questions. It’s often the case that we get so involved in our process of making\, that we don’t step back\, and ask\, “Why?” Or\, “What do I want to say?” These conversations can help us look at the bigger picture\, learn how to really see the pots we are making\, or simply clarify some technical questions we have had.”  –  Sarah Jaeger on the Speaking of Pots series
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/speaking-of-pots-with-sarah-jaeger-4/
CATEGORIES:Education,Engagement Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
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SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Special Event at Mt Ascension Brewing Co for Greater Helena Gives
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Mt Ascension Brewing Co for a very special Artist Amplified event in conjunction with this years Greater Helena Gives campaign! Hear from our three first year resident artists\, Sarah Alsaied\, Austin Coudriet\, and Laura Dirksen as they share and discuss what they’ve been working on in their studios\, their aspirations\, and what adventures they took getting here. Grab a beer\, support the arts\, help celebrate and raise awareness for nonprofits like ours to make our Helena community as special as it is! \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Sarah\, Austin\, and Laura have to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Mt Ascension Brewing Co       317 Cruse Ave       Helena\, MT 59601 \n\n\n\nJoin Us Virtually – Link goes live at time of event (no registration needed) \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters    \n\n\n\nSarah Alsaied is an artist from Kuwait currently based in Montana\, United States. Alsaied earned a BA in Studio Arts with ceramics emphasis at University of Southern Indiana (2018) and an MFA with sculpture emphasis at Wichita State University (2022). In 2021\, Alsaied contributed in organizing\, co-creating\, and co-designing of Juneteenth Parade Float in Wichita\, KS\, and Reimagined Mascot Puppet for Home Coming Parade for Wichita State University. Recently\, she finished a residency at the New Harmony Clay Project Center. Currently\, Alsaied is a long-term resident at the Archie Bray Foundation. Outside of the studio\, Alsaied is a wanderer that enjoys cooking\, sporty activities\, fashion\, and games.  View Sarah’s Work Here \n\n\n\nAustin Coudriet was born and raised in Lincoln\, Nebraska. In 2019 he earned his BFA with a dual emphasis in sculpture and ceramics from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. There he focused on fabricating large ceramic sculptures and expanding his skills in the wood shop. Austin is currently a long term artist in residence at the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts located in Helena\, Montana. Here he is able to pursue his passions of teaching\, and working as a studio artist. He divides his studio practice between creating design-oriented sculptures\, ceramic furniture\, and hand-built vessels. View Austin’s Work Here \n\n\n\nLaura Dirksen is from Maria Stein\, Ohio. She received her BFA from Bowling Green State University specializing in ceramics and painting in 2019. Afterwards she completed a two-year Post Baccalaureate Program at Kent State University. Laura recently received her MFA from Penn State University in Spring 2023\, before joining us at the Archie Bray Foundation. View Laura’s Work Here \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-5/
CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
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SUMMARY:Main Bray Gallery Closed for Pots & Plants Set Up
DESCRIPTION:In advance of the highly anticipated Pots & Plants Market\, the Bray Gallery and Visitor Center will be closed. Bray Gallery: Downtown will be open.
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/gallery-closed-for-pots-plants-set-up/
CATEGORIES:Hours and Holidays,Sales Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240510T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20240129T221711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T160640Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Artwalk Bray Gallery: Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Artwalk!
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/spring-artwalk-bray-gallery-downtown/
CATEGORIES:Community,Sales Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231205T230005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T155633Z
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SUMMARY:Pots & Plants Market
DESCRIPTION:Our beloved Pots & Plants Market is back! Get creative with your Mother’s Day gift\, or treat yourself to some beauty! Shop for planters filled with gorgeous flowers\, one-of-a-kind vases\, and more.
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/mothers-day-pots-plants-sale/
CATEGORIES:Community,Sales Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231204T174107Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Joanna Powell
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Bray as local artist and former Bray Resident Joanna Powell gives a talk on vulnerability and staying tender as an artist. Discover what it means to be an artist and what it takes to maintain an honest and vibrant practice through the lens of Joanna’s perspective and experiences. An essential topic and talk for any maker or appreciator to round out their knowledge of the arts. \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Joanna has to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter    \n\n\n\nJoanna Powell (b.1981\,Dallas\,TX) received a BFA in ceramics from the University of North Texas(2008) and received an MFA in ceramics from the University of Colorado at Boulder (2012). Powell has exhibited her work throughout the United States including The Archie Bray Foundation\, The Clay Studio Philadelphia and Greenwich House Pottery in New York City. From 2013-2015 she was a long term-resident at The Archie Bray Foundation. In 2015\, she was named an NCECA Emerging Artist. Currently\, she has a full-time studio practice in Helena\, MT\, working toward future museum shows and exhibitions. View Joanna’s Work Here \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-6/
CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231130T175901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T175907Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking of Pots with Sarah Jaeger
DESCRIPTION:Join local area artist\, former Long Term Resident Artist and Visiting Artist Sarah Jaeger for the return of Speaking of Pots.  This delightful conversation-based series is free\, open to the public and operates intending to increase knowledge and awareness of handmade pottery to any curious mind\, no matter experience or background. Please note this is a volunteer-run program. \n\n\n\n“I love to talk about pots with other makers\, and with non-makers who just love pots. This series of conversations offer an opportunity to consider any aspect of pots (form\, surface\, materials\, techniques\, aesthetics\, intention\, etc.) and to share ideas\, and answer questions. It’s often the case that we get so involved in our process of making\, that we don’t step back\, and ask\, “Why?” Or\, “What do I want to say?” These conversations can help us look at the bigger picture\, learn how to really see the pots we are making\, or simply clarify some technical questions we have had.”  –  Sarah Jaeger on the Speaking of Pots series
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/speaking-of-pots-with-sarah-jaeger-5/
CATEGORIES:Education,Engagement Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240527T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240527T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231205T231046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T231103Z
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SUMMARY:Bray Offices\, Galleries and Clay Business closed for Memorial Day 
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/bray-offices-galleries-and-clay-business-closed-for-memorial-day/
CATEGORIES:Hours and Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240830T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231205T233726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T140404Z
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SUMMARY:Resident Artist Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:June 13–August 30\, 2024Opening Reception Thursday\, June 13\, 6–8 pmBray Warehouse GalleryOpen to the public Tues-Fri\, 11am-5pm\, Sat\, 12-4pm \n\n\n\nJoin us for SUMMER AT THE BRAY! Celebrate excellence in ceramics at the 2024 Resident Artist Exhibition! This exhibition features 21 incredible artists\, including ten new residents\, ten current long-term residents\, and the Bray’s Executive Director\, Rebecca Harvey. Don’t miss this chance to ignite your creativity while viewing art and mingling with the artists. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\nCorinna Cowles; Philadelphia\, PAPriscilla Dobler Dzul; US and MexicoAida Lizalde; Mexico City\, MexicoMaura Wright; Columbia\, MOMarcè Nixon-Washington; Pittsburgh\, PALexus Giles; Jackson\, MSDante Gambardella; Bozeman\, MTJason Starin; Grand Rapids\, MIColby Charpentier; Providence\, RISarah Alsaied; Kuwait\, based in USSimphiwe Mbunyuza; Johannesburg\, South AfricaEliza Weber; Great Falls\, MTLaura Dirksen; Maria Stein\, OHCarey Nathanson; Wilmington\, NCShea Burke; Rochester\, NYJanina Myronowa; Wroclaw\, Poland; UkraineAustin Coudriet; Lincoln\, NEKim Tucker; CaliforniaRebecca Harvey; Helena\, MTAustin Riddle; Salt Lake City\, UTMegan Thomas; Hamilton\, OH \n\n\n\nFellowship support is made possible by: Paulette Etchart and Jon Satre; Christian Frazza; Joan and David Lincoln; the Quigley-Hiltner Family; Speyer Family Foundation; Suzanne Francoeur Taunt; and anonymous donors. Scholarship support is made possible by: Linda Carlson\, Susan J. andHenry K. Ricklefs; Brian Rochefort; Paulette Etchart and Jon Satre; and friends and family of Sarah Frederick.
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/resident-artist-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Bray Warehouse Gallery\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, Montana\, 59602
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231205T232419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T232420Z
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SUMMARY:Bray Offices\, Galleries\, and Clay Business closed in Observation of Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/bray-offices-galleries-and-clay-business-closed-in-observation-of-juneteenth-3/
CATEGORIES:Hours and Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231205T233015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T141633Z
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SUMMARY:Down to the Earth-A Tasting Tour & Benefit for The Bray
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Bray as we celebrate a few of Earth’s greatest treasures — clay and grapes! \n\n\n\nOn this one-of-a-kind tour of The Bray\, you will discover our unique grounds\, vibrant exhibitions and the excitement of what our resident artists are creating in the Summer Studios and Shaner Studio Complex. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a progressive wine flight curated by Jill Roberts of The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room. Wine will be enjoyed in handcrafted ceramic cups created by Bray artists\, which you will keep to add to your own Bray collection! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore info and tickets here: https://givergy.us/BrayTastingTour/?controller=home
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/down-to-the-earth-a-tasting-tour-benefit-for-the-bray-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraising Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231204T174719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T154910Z
UID:10000541-1719513000-1719518400@archiebray.org
SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Laura Dirksen
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Bray as Bray Fellow and long term Resident Laura Dirksen shares insight into her artistic practice! \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Laura has to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter    \n\n\n\nLaura Dirksen is from Maria Stein\, Ohio. She received her BFA from Bowling Green State University specializing in ceramics and painting in 2019. Afterwards she completed a two-year Post Baccalaureate Program at Kent State University. Laura recently received her MFA from Penn State University in Spring 2023\, before joining us at the Archie Bray Foundation. View Laura’s Work Here \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-8/
CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20240531T161351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T191340Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk Series: Current Bray Resident Artists
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk Series – Current Bray Resident ArtistsFrances Senska Center for Education and Engagement at The BrayMonday\, July 1st\, 6:30 pmFree and open to the public. \n\n\n\nJoin us Monday evening for artist talks presented by the current resident artists at The Bray. Learn about the inspirations and influences that drive their work. Hear the stories of how they got to where they are today and the possibilities of where they may go. \n\n\n\nAll talks are free and open to the public. Presentations will take place at The Bray’s Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, and begin at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\nJoin Virtually (link goes live at time of event\, no registration required) \n\n\n\nThe Bray is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the enrichment of the ceramic arts\, located at 2915 Country Club Ave. in Helena\, just 1/3 mile west of Spring Meadow Lake. Galleries are free and open to the public. 
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-talk-series-current-bray-resident-artists/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240704T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240704T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231205T233926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T233926Z
UID:10000553-1720051200-1720137599@archiebray.org
SUMMARY:Bray Office\, Galleries and Clay Business closed for Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/bray-office-galleries-and-clay-business-closed-for-independence-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Hours and Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231204T174831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T210048Z
UID:10000542-1720722600-1720728000@archiebray.org
SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Summer Residents
DESCRIPTION:Meet our Summer Residents in a fun and informative manner in the form of a lightning round panel discussion moderated by Bray staff. View their artworks via slides while getting to know more about each of them as artists and individuals. Discover what their plans are for their time with us as Residents and hear what their thinking and working on in their studios!  \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Summer Residents have to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nLocation: Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement at the Bray\, free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-9/
CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240718T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240719T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231205T234739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T234740Z
UID:10000555-1721260800-1721433599@archiebray.org
SUMMARY:Bray Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/bray-board-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20240223T172153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T140826Z
UID:10000573-1721325600-1721336400@archiebray.org
SUMMARY:Archie's Avant Garden Party - Ticketed Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Bray Benefit Auction opening\, raise the paddle for The Bray\, mingle\, enjoy good food and drink\, and groove at the Archie’s Avant Garden Party\, MOON GARDEN: Shimmer and Shine! \n\n\n\nSave the date for The Bray’s all-new signature fundraiser and ticketed reception for the 28th Annual Bray Benefit Auction on July 18\, 2024. Archie’s Avant Garden Party and Annual Bray Benefit Auction supports our resident artist program.Mark your calendars! Tickets are now available\, here: https://givergy.us/2024brayauction/?controller=tickets
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/archies-avant-garden-party-ticketed-event/
CATEGORIES:Auctions,Community,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231205T234337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T142219Z
UID:10000554-1721376000-1722013200@archiebray.org
SUMMARY:28th Annual Bray Benefit Auction
DESCRIPTION:Find all auction information\, tickets and registration here.  \n\n\n\nFor 2024 we have an exciting line up of artists and beautiful works and experience packages we are eager for you to check out. Join us now on campus to view this beautiful exhibit\, or view here online July 1st. \n\n\n\nNew for 2024 is our in-person ticketed fundraiser Archie’s Avant Garden Party! Details for the event are available by clicking here or selecting the ticket option in the menu on the left. Dress attire this year will be Moon Garden: Shimmer and Shine. We hope you can join us for an evening of celebrating art\, honoring our Meloy Stevenson award recipients\, plus dinner and dancing! \n\n\n\nWe are beyond thrilled and grateful for the generous contributions and donations from so many wonderful artists and Montana-based small businesses for this year’s auction!  \n\n\n\nAuction items selected this year emphasize “atmospheres”. This includes various types of kiln firings and materials like salt\, wood and soda\, and how thoughtfully designed objects can create an atmosphere through lighting\, place settings\, tile installations\, and figurative works. Explore how narrative surface decorations and iconography create environments and suggest atmospheres\, or how sculptures alter a space they exist in. Lastly\, experience the intention\, impact and impression ceramic art creates within the environment and atmosphere in which it exists. \n\n\n\nBidding\n\n\n\nBegins Friday\, July 19th at 8:00 AM MDT / 10:00 AM EDT. \n\n\n\n\nThe HERITAGE Auction – closes Wednesday\, July 24th 6:30 PM MDT / 8:30 PM EDT\n\n\n\nThe MINERALS Auction – closes Thursday\, July 25th 6:30 PM MDT / 8:30 PM EDT\n\n\n\nThe MOODS Auction – closes Thursday\, July 25th 7:00 PM MDT / 9:00 PM EDT\n\n\n\nThe EXPERIENCE Auction – closes Friday\, July 26th 6:30 PM MDT / 8:30 PM EDT\n\n\n\nThe CUP Auction – closes Friday\, July 26th 7:00 PM MDT / 9:00 PM EDT
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/bray-benefit-auction/
CATEGORIES:Auctions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240719T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231205T235204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T142801Z
UID:10000558-1721404800-1721419200@archiebray.org
SUMMARY:Bray & Brews
DESCRIPTION:Bray & Brews – A Community Gathering for All \n\n\n\nFriday\, July 19\, 4-8 pm \n\n\n\nBlackfoot River Brewing \n\n\n\nBray & Brews is a gathering welcoming the entire greater clay community\, including the Montana Clay Tour artists\, local art center artists and patrons\, Bray board members\, current and former resident artists and community students. The event takes place at Blackfoot River Brewing Co. where we will be able to spread out indoors and out! Gather with clay aficionados for a laid-back evening of mingling and live music before the Montana Clay Tour kicks off on Saturday! Non-alcohol beverages will be available.
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/bray-clay-brews-a-clay-community-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20240531T161439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T191431Z
UID:10000576-1722882600-1722886200@archiebray.org
SUMMARY:Artist Talk Series: Current Bray Resident Artists
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk Series – Current Bray Resident ArtistsFrances Senska Center for Education and Engagement at The BrayMonday\, August 5th\, 6:30 pmFree and open to the public. \n\n\n\nJoin us Monday evening for artist talks presented by the current resident artists at The Bray. Learn about the inspirations and influences that drive their work. Hear the stories of how they got to where they are today and the possibilities of where they may go. \n\n\n\nAll talks are free and open to the public. Presentations will take place at The Bray’s Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, and begin at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\nJoin Virtually (link goes live at time of event\, no registration required) \n\n\n\nThe Bray is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the enrichment of the ceramic arts\, located at 2915 Country Club Ave. in Helena\, just 1/3 mile west of Spring Meadow Lake. Galleries are free and open to the public. 
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-talk-series-current-bray-resident-artists-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20231204T174915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T142837Z
UID:10000543-1723746600-1723752000@archiebray.org
SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; People's Pottery Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the artists of People’s Pottery Project share insight into their organization\, its mission\, and community.  \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what they have to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nAbout the Project    \n\n\n\nPeople’s Pottery Project’s mission is to employ and empower formerly incarcerated women\, trans and non-binary individuals through paid job training\, access to a healing community\, and meaningful employment in their collective non-profit ceramic business. \n\n\n\nTheir flexible programs allow participants to earn a living wage at every point of involvement with the business\, from training\, to fabricating\, to ongoing employment. They provide opportunities to build technical skills through creative ceramic fabrication work\, running the ceramics studio\, and teaching ceramics classes to local artists and families\, as well as develop business skills such as inventory management\, writing and promotions\, developing their business strategy\, marketing\, and sales. \n\n\n\nThrough collective work\, members gain a platform to connect to others\, share their stories\, and ultimately transform dominant narratives about those who have experienced incarceration. Learn More About People’s Pottery Project Here \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-10/
CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122054
CREATED:20240821T192533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T192536Z
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SUMMARY:Down To The Earth Beer Tasting & Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we focus on and celebrate a few of earth’s greatest treasures — clay and grains! This one-of-a-kind tour of The Bray you will discover our unique grounds\, vibrant exhibitions in our galleries\, and the excitement of what our resident artists are creating in the Summer Studios and Shaner Studio Complex. \n\n\n\nThroughout this tour attendees will enjoy a beer tasting curated by Bethany Flint and Tim Chisman from Blackfoot River Brewing Co. Beers selected will reflect how these producers\, much like the Bray’s resident artists\, take risks in their production process\, push materials and ingredients\, expand boundaries\, highlight historic practices while also allowing the process to influence enjoyment in exploration — both in creation and consumption. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, beverages will be served in handcrafted ceramic cups created by local Bray artist and staff member Sunshine Cobb. As an attendee you will get to keep the ceramic cup adding it to your very own collection of Bray ceramic wares and artwork. \n\n\n\nLight snacks will be provided.We recommend enjoying a picnic dinner on our grounds prior to or after the tour at any of our numerous picnic tables.
URL:https://archiebray.org/event/down-to-the-earth-beer-tasting-tour/
LOCATION:Archie Bray Foundation\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602
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