Coming Soon
June 7- 28, 2026
Brian Kuehn, Clay
Opening Reception: June 7, 1:00-4:00 pm
Starting June 7, you will see some turtles crawling around the Arts Center. Brian Kuehn is noted for making these creatures. They will delight you and make wonderful garden art. Who knows, one may be your new pet.
Brian Kuehn is an artist who works in all types of mediums. Many of his inspirations are connected to nature and surrealism--exploring ways to find harmony. In all the years that Brian has been an artist, he has continuously gone back to turtles. For him, turtles connect to his youth when he freely explored the natural world. Brian was an art educator who taught for 39 years and is now retired and living in Owatonna, Minnesota.
June 7- 28, 2026
Pam Williams, Paintings, Textiles
Opening Reception: June 7, 1:00-4:00 pm
My name is Pam Williams. I am an artist currently residing in Owatonna. Originally from Green Bay WI, I have a bachelor’s degree in art communication and studio work from the University of Green Bay, WI.
My early work was mainly sculptures, drawings, and paintings in a muted earthtone palette. Primitive design was my main focus. I loved the simplicity of the lines and the minimal color. Through time, my work evolved into bold colors and expressive brushstrokes in my painting.
My textiles moved from a muted palette to a wide range of colors and forms. If the color exists, I want to use it. The move from a limited palette to a colorful palette comes from my ongoing love of Impressionist painters like Monet, Cezanne, Seurat, and Degas. Adding the boldness of expressionist work from Van Gogh, Munch, Chagall, and DeKooning helped me create my own style of light and movement. Even though my love of color dominates my current work, I still am drawn back to a muted palette and simple lines.
My work spans many mediums and movements. Painting, sculpture, drawings, textiles, glass, even cooking and gardening, which both provide positive inspiration. I do not have a certain style. I follow whatever inspires and challenges me. There is always an adventure in something new.
Gallery hours are 1-5 pm, Tuesday through Sunday.
