A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Northern Clay Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 7–April 19, 2026

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats recontextualizes a familiar adage to explore the vital intersections of community, climate, and the collective power of presence. In this exhibition, the phrase is reimagined as an ecological and social imperative: the belief that our resilience—and our visibility—is inextricably linked to the strength of the systems we cultivate together. Working within the tactile, earthbound medium of clay, these artists investigate the “tangled roots” of identity and eco-anxiety. Their works facilitate a dialogue between the individual and the aggregate, treating the human form and the natural landscape as a single, interdependent entity. By interweaving symbols of ritual, scientific rigor, and biological form, the collection moves away from extractive perspectives in favor of an undercurrent of mutual care. In an era of shifting environmental and social protections, this exhibition asserts that no voice exists in isolation. A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats serves as a testament to the strength found in a shared ecosystem, suggesting that when we anchor ourselves in reverence for the earth and each other, we create a rising tide capable of elevating the whole. Participating artists include Katayoun Amjadi, Misty Gamble, and Claudia Poser.

There is a free opening reception Friday, March 6, 6–8 p.m., but registration is required—please register online in advance or sign up at the door upon arrival.