Salad Days and Watershed’s artist programming would not be possible without your generous contributions. Join us at the 2025 VIP Garden Party on Friday, July 11 to celebrate our founders and your continued support. The purchase of a ticket to the Garden Party includes access to the Salad Days festivities on Saturday, July 12 and a plate by this year’s artist-in-residence, Emily Armstrong.
With this ticket, you’ll enjoy:
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- Evening cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres at the VIP Garden Party on Friday, July 11;
- A first look and dedication of our new Founders Hill garden;
- Silent and live auctions;
- First choice of plate from the selection of more than 500 plates made by Emily Armstrong;
- and lunch at Salad Days on Saturday, July 12.
Your ticket purchase also provides vital funds to support our ever growing and evolving artist programs.
Tickets will go on sale on June 3, 2025.
Please reach out to development@watershedceramics.org with any questions.
Ticket Perks & Details
Extravagant charcuterie spread at the 2024 Garden Party.
Each $200 VIP Garden Party ticket entitles one pass holder to a handmade ceramic plate by Emily Armstrong, the Salad Days lunch, and all access to Watershed’s Salad Days celebration on July 11 & 12. Highlights include:
- First choice of Salad Days plates: Guests select their plates a day early! Each pass includes one plate. Additional plates may be purchased online with your pass before the event.
- Dedication of Founders Hill garden: Raise a glass to Watershed co-founders Lynn Duryea, Chris Gustin, and George Mason as we dedicate our new garden in their honor.
- Evening refreshments & auction: Mingle with Watershed’s trustees, founders, artists, and staff and bid on exceptional ceramic pieces while enjoying cocktails and seasonal Maine fare in the Commons.
Auction Preview
Please contact Every Leclair if you’re interested in viewing artwork available at our 2025 Salad Days VIP Garden Party Auction and/or requesting a proxy to bid on your behalf.
