Our Mission
Maine Prairie Studio is the pottery studio of Megan and JD Jorgenson, located in Kimball, Minnesota. The studio aims to nurture creativity and elevate the ceramic arts through community education for rural Minnesotans. Additionally, Maine Prairie Studio supports local, regional and national artists through apprenticeships, retreats and residencies.
Events & Festivals
Our upcoming events at Maine Prairie Studio and festivals for 2026
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5 June
Iowa Arts Festival
June 5-7, 2026
Downtown Iowa City, IA
Learn moreWe are excited to be exhibiting artists at the Iowa arts Festival in Iowa City, Iowa this year. It will be our first time at this festival, hope to see you there!
Friday evening from 5 - 8 PM
Saturday from 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM
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11 July
Grand Marais Art Festival
July 12-13 2026
Downtown Grand Marais, MN
Learn moreJuly 11 | 9 AM – 5 PM
July 12 | 10 AM – 4 PMWe can't wait to return to Grand Marais for the arts festival this year! Hope to see you all there.
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25 July
Minnesota Pottery Festival
July 25 & 26, 2026
West Masonic River Park Les Kouba Pkwy NW Hutchinson, MN
Learn moreWe can't wait to return for the Minnesota Pottery Festival this year! Hope to see you all there.
Saturday, July 25 10am-5pm
Sunday, July 26 10am-4pm -
25 Sept
Art Along the Lake Fall Studio Tour
September 25 – October 4, 2026
Frykman Art Studio- Grand Marais, MN
Learn moreWe look forward to being guest artists at Sharon & Steve Frykman | Frykman Art Studio | Sharon & Steve’s art is an exploration in glass, metal, wood and stone.
Fall in Cook County, MN is a time of tumultuous beauty, so take some time to explore the colors and meet artists during the annual Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour! September 25 – October 4, 2026
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24 Oct
The Story Feast - A Dinner at the Weisman Art Museum
Oct 24, 2026
The Weisman Art Museum - Minneapolis, MN
Learn moreJoin us this fall for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, community, and extraordinary food set on the breathtaking Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
On October 24th, 150 guests will gather inside the Weisman Art Museum, Frank Gehry's shimmering landmark on the banks of the Mississippi for a five-course, family-style dinner unlike anything else in the Twin Cities this year.
The meal will be prepared by chefs Mateo and Erin Mackbee, the husband-and-wife team behind Krewe and Flour & Flower Bakery in St. Joseph, Minnesota. Mateo is a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest. Erin's Flour & Flower was named one of the best bakeries in America by The New York Times. They are two of the most talented and community-rooted chefs in the state, and we’re honored that they're returning to Story Feast for the second year.
Megan and I are very honored to partner with The Story Feast Collective and create all the Prairiewares, dinnerware and serviceware for the Story Feast Dinner at the Weisman Art Museum, October 24th. 2026. Thank you to the organizer, Jody for asking us to be a partner again this year with The Story Feast Collective.
All the dinnerware and serviceware are available for preorder for this Story Feast event. Choose from any of the place settings from the event and orders will be available for pickup at the event or shipped.
Serving Bowls, platters and trays and individual items will become available for purchase as well.
4 Dinner Plates
Residencies
Applications are closed. Deadline March 1, 2026.