Warroad RiverPlace Gallery Rural Traditions Exhibit and Artist Reception

New Gallery Exhibit: Rural Traditions at Warroad RiverPlace

May 27 - July 19, 2025

Free | Tuesday - Saturday

Blueberry picking. Hunting. Fishing. Baking. Grain bins. Canned preserves. And, of course: Family. Long-rooted life on the land in northern Minnesota is the inspiration behind the artistry of potter Betsy Saurdiff (Grygla) and watercolorist Debbie Dahl Aune (Gatzke).

A collection of heartfelt memories from yesteryears and a celebration of time-honored practices that continue to bring people together, Rural Traditions engages all of the senses — recalling the smells of Grandma's kitchen to the heat while picking berries to the mouthwatering taste of fresh, home-cooked meals to the sound of crunching leaves underfoot in the crisp, fall months and seeing elevators and grain bins dotting the vast farmland.

Weaving stories from their lives, the artists invite gallery visitors to tell their own as they interact with this unique combination of two- and three-dimensional pieces designed to nourish both body and soul.

Gallery Hours: Experience Rural Traditions from May 27 to July 19, 2025. It is free to visit Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Artist Reception: The public is invited to a free reception celebrating the artists on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Browse the artwork, meet Betsy and Debbie, and socialize over light refreshments. Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos afterwards at 7 PM.

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Friday, June 27 | 7 PM

Clap along, laugh along, and sing along at this musical comedy show where the audience is always a part of the action.

Artist Reception | 4:30-6:30 PM: Join the community prior to the show for a gallery open house celebrating Debbie Dahl Aune and Betsy Saurdiff, creators of the exhibit Rural Traditions.