FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT DO YOU COLLECT AND WHY? A COMMUNITY ART EXHIBIT AND SHOW AND TELL EVENT WITH ARTIST SUSANNA GAUNT
Superior, WI – What drives us to collect? What stories do our collections tell? Find out on Friday, April 11th at 5:00 PM as the Superior Public Art Commission and the Douglas County Historical Society invite you to a special event featuring a meet-and-greet with local artist Susanna Gaunt and a unique opportunity to explore and reflect on the concept of collecting. This free event, part of the exhibit titled (Re)Collect, will offer a deeper dive into the intersection of art and history, inviting visitors to explore both contemporary works and items from the community's extensive historical collection.
Gaunt, a Twin Ports-based artist known for her multifaceted approach to drawing, photography, and printmaking, uses art to explore the human condition through both philosophical and scientific lenses. Inspired by the wonder of historic curiosity cabinets, natural history museums, and personal specimen collections, her work sparks reflection on how we engage with objects, both past and present. In her exhibit, (Re)Collect, Gaunt asks viewers to consider their own collecting habits, while drawing connections between her work and the objects held within the Historical Society’s collection – one of the largest of its kind in the state.
As part of this event, Gaunt will be present for a meet-and-greet where attendees can learn more about her creative process and the inspiration behind her work. In addition, the event will feature a community show-and-tell – where attendees are encouraged to bring their own unique items they collect, sharing the personal significance behind these objects.
The exhibit, sponsored by the Superior Public Art Commission, is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and engage in a thoughtful discussion about what it means to collect, preserve, and reflect on history. Thanks to the generous support of the Superior Public Art Commission, this event and exhibit are available to the public at no cost.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, April 11, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM (to approximately 7pm)

Location: Douglas County Historical Society, 1101 John Ave, Superior WI 54880

Admission: Free (Sponsored by the Superior Public Art Commission)

We invite everyone to come, share, and learn at this unique intersection of art and history. For more information, please contact the current Board President Garner Moffat at 320-292-5675 or visit www.douglashistory.org/events .
About Susanna Gaunt:
Susanna Gaunt is an artist based in the Twin Ports region who works with a variety of mediums, including drawing, photography, and printmaking. Her art examines the human condition through philosophical and scientific lenses and is deeply inspired by the fascination with natural history and personal collections.
About the Douglas County Historical Society:
Our historical society is home to one of the largest collections of local history in the state, with objects and artifacts that span generations of life in the region. It is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of the community.
Media Contact:
Garner Moffat
320-292-5675
http://www.douglashistory.org/events