We are delighted to announce a special opportunity to support Tinworks' programs and add an exceptional work of art to your collection. Tinworks is hosting this online auction of ceramic pieces by Frances Senska — the beloved "grandmother of Montana ceramics" and the artist at the heart of our 2025 exhibition, A Kin to Clay — offering a rare chance to bring home an original artwork from a Tinworks exhibition.

Auction highlights:

• Six separate Senska Wine Sets – each with a pitcher and variable number of matching cups
• One pair of Senska Partridges – a signature Senska form, whimsical and purposeful

These pieces embody Senska’s practice and enduring influence, and their presence in A Kin to Clay underscores her pivotal role in shaping the story of ceramics in Montana and beyond.

By participating in this auction, you are not only celebrating Frances Senska’s legacy but also supporting Tinworks’ commitment to art that speaks to our times, and mission to connect artists and community.

Bid now! Auction closes Saturday, September 27.

Tinworks Art’s 2025 exhibition season, A Kin to Clay celebrates the remarkable legacy of clay in Montana, exploring the relationship between a diverse but connected group of artists who have worked with clay and earthen materials to uncover shared histories and creative affinities. The exhibition features work by Frances Senska, Theaster Gates, Gabriel Chaile, Marguerite Wildenhain, and David Drake. Agnes Denes continues her ecological activation of Tinworks' field with a new planting, Sunflowers—to follow the wheat.