Riverrun Arts encompasses the artwork and Art Center of Joan Molloy Slack. In her art, Joan works in a variety of media, all with common themes. She lives in the forest along the Wisconsin River, and is often on Lake Superior. The landscape, water, mythology and history of these places find their way into her art. Raven sculptures, Green spirits, women in carved clay boats, porcelain landscape pendants, hand-felted art depicting sky and landscapes, and functional pottery with tones of earth and sky all reflect her love of place, color and story.
Riverrun Center for the Arts houses Joan’s working studios, as well as a 2 story gallery, where she exhibits her own work as well as over 25 regional artists. You are always welcome to stop in to the studio and observe what is being created today!
Joan offers classes and workshops in a variety of media on site, as well as nationally. Art Retreats are a specialty – a group chooses a theme and a customized workshop is designed. For several years, Joan has led study tours to Mexico, Ireland, France and Scotland. Tours currently being offered are in the Events section.
A long held fascination with archaeology has led Joan to study the pottery and sculpture created by prehistoric societies, through a Masters Degree program and workshops overseas. She specializes in creating replica pottery from ancient America and Old Europe.
This year, Joan has decided to list the facility for sale. She intends to continue her artwork, and will keep this website updated, but it is time to downsize and with more trips planned, she hopes to have more flexibility. You can see details of the building on the sale page.
To contact Joan regarding her art, teaching or tours, call 715-277-4224 or e-mail joanslack@wildblue.net