by Bruce Dunlap

When I think spring, I think fresh flowers, fresh fruits, and veggies. But for 11 years now, galleries throughout Pepin and Pierce counties have thought fresh art. This year’s Fresh Art Spring Tour runs May 14-16 in a dozen galleries and studios stretching from Durand to Pepin. At those studios you’ll find an assortment of garden-themed paintings, pottery, and sculptures as well as some exotic plants, all available for purchase. The tour route itself, which stretches along village streets and back roads, is an adventure and offers a view of the valley that not many have seen. And don’t worry; it’s marked with road signs so you won’t get lost. If you want a map of the route or a list of the participating galleries, call 442-2419 or head over to www.freshart.org.