The book signing and sale of gently used pots turned out to be a great success for the NCPC.
There was a crowd there early to get their choice of the older used pots.
Pots sold through out the day and by the end of the day the tables were sparse.
With just a few pots left which will be added to the NCPC's gift shop.
The book signing for, "The Living Tradition" drew yet another crowd.
Folks lined up in order to have their books signed by featured potters and contributors .
Vernon and Pam Owen
Hal and Eleanor Pugh
Mark Hewitt
Tom Suomalain
Terry Zug
Michelle Francis
Caroleen Sanders
Jen Berline
There are books available through the NCPC Gift shop.
Call or stop in to pick one up.
Phone: (336) 873-8430
Email: ncpc@atomic.net
233 East Avenue, Seagrove, NC 27341
http://ncpotterycenter.com/
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Exceptional Sale of Historic, Gently Worn Pots & Book Signing
North Carolina Pottery Center
Exceptional Sale of Historic, Gently Worn Pots & Book Signing
The North Carolina Pottery Center has planned an exciting, educational and free day for the public on Saturday, June 20th from 10-4.
Visitors from near and far, young and old are invited to spend the day at the Center to be entertained and educated about the history, heritage and ongoing tradition of pottery making in North Carolina, one of the state’s most well-loved and treasured art forms.
The “Pots from the Attic” Fundraiser runs all day and features a collection of over 200 highly unique pieces. Shapes and sizes vary from crocks to candle holders to sugar bowls and Rebecca pitchers as well as marked souvenir pots from the past tourist trade. A majority of pots were donated from the collection of Dr. Everette James. NCPC board member, Pam Owens from Jugtown commented, "I know I speak for the whole NCPC Board in expressing our gratitude to Everette James for the donation of his historic, and well known pottery collection from the Saint James Place Museum in Roberson, NC. There are many wonderful study pieces in the "Pots from the Attic" Fundraiser. We look forward to a full and interesting day of events on June 20."
Mark Hewitt, accomplished Pittsboro potter and VP of the NCPC describes the collection like this. “In many ways pots are like people, we give them human associations by describing their feet, bellies, necks, and lips. Pots, like people, are also fragile. Over the course of a lifetime, we all get chipped and banged about, but carry on, somehow tougher for our experiences. Likewise the pots in this sale have been slightly damaged, but they still retain their core beauty, somehow made more real by their flaws. The pots in the sale have been well-loved. There are examples of all types of North Carolina pottery, from utilitarian to art ware, small pieces and large. The sale includes many hidden treasures, rare stamps, and familiar gems.” The range of pots includes those from Cole Pottery in Sanford, Jugtown, Ben Owen-Master Potter and North State among many others. This is a great opportunity to begin or add to an existing collection in a very affordable way. All pots are priced to sell.
In tandem, a reception and book signing of The Living Tradition: North Carolina Potters Speak takes place from 2-4. The recently released book includes intimate interviews with 23 of North Carolina’s most distinguished potters. With illuminating interviews conducted by Michelle Francis and Charles “Terry” Zug III, resplendent photography by Rob Amberg, editing by Denny Hubbard Mecham, and publishing by Goosepen Studio & Press, this is the culmination of a documentary project by the North Carolina Pottery Center to promote and preserve North Carolina’s unique pottery making history. The funding for this distinctive project was made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museums and Library Sciences, a national organization. Featured artists from the book attending the reception include; Ben Owen III, Pam and Vernon Owens, Hal and Eleanor Pugh, Caroleen Sanders, Mark Hewitt and interviewer Terry Zug. Refreshments will be served. All proceeds from The Living Tradition and the “Pots from the Attic” Fundraiser directly benefit the North Carolina Pottery Center. Sample pages can be viewed at www.NCPotteryCenter.com.
A full day can easily be spent at the Center with individuals and families free this Saturday to take in the significance of the permanent historical section, beginning with the Native American pottery exhibit and artifacts, through the tools and functional pots of the agricultural era, to the movement toward art pottery and to the more contemporary pots of today. Two large display cases hold samples of approximately 85% of the local Seagrove community potters. The Center rotates exhibits every 3 to 4 months and the current exhibit features works by Dan Finch and the Dan Finch Studio Potters. Visitors are welcome to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy on the outdoor tables underneath the grove of 100-year-old oak trees, and wander the charming rural grounds. Here one can explore the outside groundhog kiln and double chambered wood–firing kiln designed and built by potters Ruggles and Rankin (also featured in The Living Traditions book) during a teaching event.
Day-long demonstrations are held on Saturdays in the Center’s Educational Building by local potter Chad Brown. Chad is a 5th generation potter; his great-great grandfather was William Henry Chriscoe, a portion of whose original log cabin pottery studio now resides in the Smithsonian Museum. Chad is an up-and-coming potter to watch on the Seagrove scene, having worked as a journeyman potter for numerous studios and assisting many local potters with their wood firings. His decision to pursue his own pottery full-time this year was rewarded last month when he received the “The Award of Excellence” at The Arts in the Park show in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Sid Luck of Luck’s Ware, coordinator of the 2008-09 TAPS (Traditional Arts Program for Students) said, “I was most fortunate to have Chad as an assistant in the TAPS program this year. He is an excellent potter, has a great rapport with students and is very dependable.” TAPS is an afterschool collaboration between the NC Arts Council, the NC Pottery Center, and Seagrove Elementary School. Its purpose is to provide public school students with the knowledge and practices of the Seagrove traditional pottery culture. Mark Hewitt remarked, "Chad Brown has quietly established his presence as one of the most talented younger potters in Seagrove. We all enjoy Chad's humor and good nature, and know how much he contributes to the NCPC with his patient, insightful demonstrations and his warm, generous personality. His beautiful pots reflect who he is."
Opened in 1998 in Seagrove, the NCPC mission is to promote public awareness of North Carolina’s remarkable pottery heritage. The Center welcomes and informs visitors to the Seagrove area, enriching their experience through exhibitions and educational programs, and promoting potters working today across the state. The NCPC is a private nonprofit entity, funded primarily through memberships, grants, admissions, and appropriations. OPEN: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10:00 am to 4:00, ADMISSION (excluding free special events): $2 - adults, $1 - students 9th through 12th grades, Free - children through 8th grade, free - NCPC members. Handicap accessible. Groups and tours welcomed. For further information and details call 336- 873-8430, email
Exceptional Sale of Historic, Gently Worn Pots & Book Signing
The North Carolina Pottery Center has planned an exciting, educational and free day for the public on Saturday, June 20th from 10-4.
Visitors from near and far, young and old are invited to spend the day at the Center to be entertained and educated about the history, heritage and ongoing tradition of pottery making in North Carolina, one of the state’s most well-loved and treasured art forms.
The “Pots from the Attic” Fundraiser runs all day and features a collection of over 200 highly unique pieces. Shapes and sizes vary from crocks to candle holders to sugar bowls and Rebecca pitchers as well as marked souvenir pots from the past tourist trade. A majority of pots were donated from the collection of Dr. Everette James. NCPC board member, Pam Owens from Jugtown commented, "I know I speak for the whole NCPC Board in expressing our gratitude to Everette James for the donation of his historic, and well known pottery collection from the Saint James Place Museum in Roberson, NC. There are many wonderful study pieces in the "Pots from the Attic" Fundraiser. We look forward to a full and interesting day of events on June 20."
Mark Hewitt, accomplished Pittsboro potter and VP of the NCPC describes the collection like this. “In many ways pots are like people, we give them human associations by describing their feet, bellies, necks, and lips. Pots, like people, are also fragile. Over the course of a lifetime, we all get chipped and banged about, but carry on, somehow tougher for our experiences. Likewise the pots in this sale have been slightly damaged, but they still retain their core beauty, somehow made more real by their flaws. The pots in the sale have been well-loved. There are examples of all types of North Carolina pottery, from utilitarian to art ware, small pieces and large. The sale includes many hidden treasures, rare stamps, and familiar gems.” The range of pots includes those from Cole Pottery in Sanford, Jugtown, Ben Owen-Master Potter and North State among many others. This is a great opportunity to begin or add to an existing collection in a very affordable way. All pots are priced to sell.
In tandem, a reception and book signing of The Living Tradition: North Carolina Potters Speak takes place from 2-4. The recently released book includes intimate interviews with 23 of North Carolina’s most distinguished potters. With illuminating interviews conducted by Michelle Francis and Charles “Terry” Zug III, resplendent photography by Rob Amberg, editing by Denny Hubbard Mecham, and publishing by Goosepen Studio & Press, this is the culmination of a documentary project by the North Carolina Pottery Center to promote and preserve North Carolina’s unique pottery making history. The funding for this distinctive project was made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museums and Library Sciences, a national organization. Featured artists from the book attending the reception include; Ben Owen III, Pam and Vernon Owens, Hal and Eleanor Pugh, Caroleen Sanders, Mark Hewitt and interviewer Terry Zug. Refreshments will be served. All proceeds from The Living Tradition and the “Pots from the Attic” Fundraiser directly benefit the North Carolina Pottery Center. Sample pages can be viewed at www.NCPotteryCenter.com.
A full day can easily be spent at the Center with individuals and families free this Saturday to take in the significance of the permanent historical section, beginning with the Native American pottery exhibit and artifacts, through the tools and functional pots of the agricultural era, to the movement toward art pottery and to the more contemporary pots of today. Two large display cases hold samples of approximately 85% of the local Seagrove community potters. The Center rotates exhibits every 3 to 4 months and the current exhibit features works by Dan Finch and the Dan Finch Studio Potters. Visitors are welcome to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy on the outdoor tables underneath the grove of 100-year-old oak trees, and wander the charming rural grounds. Here one can explore the outside groundhog kiln and double chambered wood–firing kiln designed and built by potters Ruggles and Rankin (also featured in The Living Traditions book) during a teaching event.
Day-long demonstrations are held on Saturdays in the Center’s Educational Building by local potter Chad Brown. Chad is a 5th generation potter; his great-great grandfather was William Henry Chriscoe, a portion of whose original log cabin pottery studio now resides in the Smithsonian Museum. Chad is an up-and-coming potter to watch on the Seagrove scene, having worked as a journeyman potter for numerous studios and assisting many local potters with their wood firings. His decision to pursue his own pottery full-time this year was rewarded last month when he received the “The Award of Excellence” at The Arts in the Park show in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Sid Luck of Luck’s Ware, coordinator of the 2008-09 TAPS (Traditional Arts Program for Students) said, “I was most fortunate to have Chad as an assistant in the TAPS program this year. He is an excellent potter, has a great rapport with students and is very dependable.” TAPS is an afterschool collaboration between the NC Arts Council, the NC Pottery Center, and Seagrove Elementary School. Its purpose is to provide public school students with the knowledge and practices of the Seagrove traditional pottery culture. Mark Hewitt remarked, "Chad Brown has quietly established his presence as one of the most talented younger potters in Seagrove. We all enjoy Chad's humor and good nature, and know how much he contributes to the NCPC with his patient, insightful demonstrations and his warm, generous personality. His beautiful pots reflect who he is."
Opened in 1998 in Seagrove, the NCPC mission is to promote public awareness of North Carolina’s remarkable pottery heritage. The Center welcomes and informs visitors to the Seagrove area, enriching their experience through exhibitions and educational programs, and promoting potters working today across the state. The NCPC is a private nonprofit entity, funded primarily through memberships, grants, admissions, and appropriations. OPEN: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10:00 am to 4:00, ADMISSION (excluding free special events): $2 - adults, $1 - students 9th through 12th grades, Free - children through 8th grade, free - NCPC members. Handicap accessible. Groups and tours welcomed. For further information and details call 336- 873-8430, email
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Today at the NCPC
April 4th the NCPC will host a book signing by Owen/Owens family members and musical performances by members of the family and local Seagrove musicans. The event begins at 1:00 and runs through 4:00 pm with dessert and coffee to be served from 2-4.
The NCPC will also host a kiln firing throughout the day.
This event is free and open to the public
Preview exhibition of auction pieces on display now
Faces for the Center
An exhibition of pieces to be sold in the silent auction is on display now
All proceeds benefit the North Carolina Pottery Center, a non-profit entity
that is supported in great part by donations from individuals, potters and
collectors.
April 18th, 2009
Faces for the Center Fundraiser Event
2:30-6:00
Silent Auction to be held from 2:30 to 4:00
Light refreshments from 4:00 to 5:00
Live Auction starts at 5:00 This event is free and open to the public
The NCPC will also host a kiln firing throughout the day.
This event is free and open to the public
Preview exhibition of auction pieces on display now
Faces for the Center
An exhibition of pieces to be sold in the silent auction is on display now
All proceeds benefit the North Carolina Pottery Center, a non-profit entity
that is supported in great part by donations from individuals, potters and
collectors.
April 18th, 2009
Faces for the Center Fundraiser Event
2:30-6:00
Silent Auction to be held from 2:30 to 4:00
Light refreshments from 4:00 to 5:00
Live Auction starts at 5:00 This event is free and open to the public
Friday, April 3, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Winners of pottery raffle for the NCPC
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Thanking the Donors
We would like to thank the following people for all their help in making the Fundraiser a sucess.
We will continue to raise funds to keep the NCPC open.
It is our hope the NCPC will be here for future generations to leran from and enjoy.
Auction of E. James Collection
Marty Aden
Ross Allen
Marilyn Arthur
Paulette Badgett
Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Baker
Michael Barber
Lisa Barnhardt
Cosetllo Barnes
Amy Bauman
Hayne Bayless
Charlotte Beckerdite
Maryanne Bice
Sharon Biggs
Jennie Bireline
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bluethenthal
Audrey Booth
Daisy Wade Bridges
Jane Bruce
Kimberly Campbell
Blanche Capel
Linda Carnes-McNaughton/Kirk McNaughton
John Chapman
Carol Clark
Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Cooke
Sylvia Coppola
Stephen Dean
Gail Matthews DeNatale
Margori Devine
Arthur Dube
Judith Duff
David Egner
Kim Ellington
Dan Finch and Amy Farabow-Finch
Giff Fisher
Pepper Fluke
Phillip Fulton
Jay Gardner
John Garland and Mary Paul
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gavin
Arthur N.Gerber
Shelton & Carol Gorelick
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Goss Jr.
Jo Grimley
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Grudziecki
Carmen Guy
James R.Hackney
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Haigh, Jr.
Dolores Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hamlet
Lee Hansley
Frank Harmon
Patrici Hart
George Hayes
Richard F.Hazel
Caywood Hendricks
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Henneke
Dr.'s Doug and Kathy Hepler
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Herman
Mark Hewitt - Raffle
Mark and Meredith Heywood
Tandy Hobbs
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Holder
Betty Holland
Dwight Holland
John Hopkins & Laurie House
Philip Hubbard
Nicole Hudson
Dr. and Mrs. Allen Huffman
Michael Hunt & Naomi Dalglish
Ikuko Hussey
Jodi Ingold
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Irvin
Marjorie James
Donald Johns
Ellen Johnson
Janet Isola-Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Jacobs
Joe and Tonda Jeffcoat
Nicholas Joerling
Matt Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Ben E. Jordan, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Juliano
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Kahn
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kay
Albert Keiser
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Keogh
Michael Kline
Stephen Knight
Elizabeth Knott
Jack D. Lail
Jane Lappin
Dona Lerner
Suze Lindsay
Barry Lockman
Mr. & Mrs. David Lotocki
Mary Lynn Lotocki & Harold Johnson
Michael Loven
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Luck
Alma Mather
Patricia Marshall
Carolyn McDermott and Fred Shuker
Carol G.McDevitt
Carol McKnight
Polly McLaughlin
Staci Meyer
Ronald Meyers
Charles Millard
Eleanor Miller
Andrea Motes
Don Moffit & Sidney Cruze
Barbara and Suzanne Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nesbit
Robert Otterbourg
Pat Palmer & Dan Livingstone
Marilyn Palsha
Jean Parish
Parker Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Parker
Daniel Patterson
Jeanne Patterson
Richard Patterson
Hassel and Rose Patterson
Lara Pavanelli
Cynthia Payne
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Peterson
Roberta Price
George Rector
Jane Riley
Ann Ring
Mr. & Mrs. Sherwin Rodin
Sarah A.Roe
Michael Rutkowsky
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Salamy
Patricia Saling
Maryanne Sanders
Eugenia Schwartz
Ju-ian Shen
Wayne Shiver
Nancy Sidebottom
Clyde Smith
Eddie Smith Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Smithwick
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sobeck
Davor Solter
Elaine Spallone
Mary and Leroy Spangler
Spruce Pine Fundraiser and Raffle
David Starkey
Tom Starland
Sandy Steele
Peggy Steffel
Karen Swager
Nancy Sweezy
Kristine Tedder
Dan & Hat Thompson
Gail Tilton
Phyllis Toon
David Voorhees
Charles Waldren
Josie Walter
Mr. and Mrs. John Watts
Conrad Weiser
Patti Carbone Wellen
Margare Wiebe
Dina Wilde-Ramsing
Janice Williams
Timothy Williams
Verna Witt
Joanne Wood
Eugene Young
Ann Zelle
Charles (Terry) Zug & Daphne Cruze
Contributions Attributed to Memberships
Virginia Ainslie
Marilyn Bland
Tim Blackburn
Dan Blackmon
Bulldog Pottery
Chad Brown
Robin Cadigan
Phillip Carl
Chuck Chamberlain
Phyllis Clark
Lucy Carol Davis
Brian Fields
Jane Finch
Justin Finch
Dan Finch
Carol Freeman
Linda Goodwin
Mark Gordon
Benjamin Gufford
Alvin Headen
Anna Henderson
Ed & Gloria Henneke
Mark Hewitt
Anna Heywood
Michael Hunt
Michael Kline
Diane Lee
Barry Lockman
Bob Meier
Jon Miller
Pat Montgomery
Mr. & Mrs.Milton Chriscoe
Mr. & Mrs.Calvin Holland
Mr. & Mrs.Richard Jacobs
Mr. & Mrs.David Jones
Mr. & Mrs.Douglas Nodine
Mr.& Mrs.Benjamin Burns
Ben Owen
Vernon & Pam Owens
Sharon Pate
Print Shop Of West Ashley Inc.
Donna Proctor
Sandra Roberts
Ruth Sachs
Steve McNutt & Mary Bishop
Lori Theriault
Dan Triece
Eliza Zug Cox
Contributions Attributed to Brick Sales
Mr. & Mrs.David Jones
Steve McNutt & Mary Bishop
Sheila Ray
Jack & Linda Stec
We will continue to raise funds to keep the NCPC open.
It is our hope the NCPC will be here for future generations to leran from and enjoy.
Auction of E. James Collection
Marty Aden
Ross Allen
Marilyn Arthur
Paulette Badgett
Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Baker
Michael Barber
Lisa Barnhardt
Cosetllo Barnes
Amy Bauman
Hayne Bayless
Charlotte Beckerdite
Maryanne Bice
Sharon Biggs
Jennie Bireline
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bluethenthal
Audrey Booth
Daisy Wade Bridges
Jane Bruce
Kimberly Campbell
Blanche Capel
Linda Carnes-McNaughton/Kirk McNaughton
John Chapman
Carol Clark
Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Cooke
Sylvia Coppola
Stephen Dean
Gail Matthews DeNatale
Margori Devine
Arthur Dube
Judith Duff
David Egner
Kim Ellington
Dan Finch and Amy Farabow-Finch
Giff Fisher
Pepper Fluke
Phillip Fulton
Jay Gardner
John Garland and Mary Paul
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gavin
Arthur N.Gerber
Shelton & Carol Gorelick
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Goss Jr.
Jo Grimley
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Grudziecki
Carmen Guy
James R.Hackney
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Haigh, Jr.
Dolores Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hamlet
Lee Hansley
Frank Harmon
Patrici Hart
George Hayes
Richard F.Hazel
Caywood Hendricks
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Henneke
Dr.'s Doug and Kathy Hepler
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Herman
Mark Hewitt - Raffle
Mark and Meredith Heywood
Tandy Hobbs
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Holder
Betty Holland
Dwight Holland
John Hopkins & Laurie House
Philip Hubbard
Nicole Hudson
Dr. and Mrs. Allen Huffman
Michael Hunt & Naomi Dalglish
Ikuko Hussey
Jodi Ingold
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Irvin
Marjorie James
Donald Johns
Ellen Johnson
Janet Isola-Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Jacobs
Joe and Tonda Jeffcoat
Nicholas Joerling
Matt Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Ben E. Jordan, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Juliano
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Kahn
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kay
Albert Keiser
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Keogh
Michael Kline
Stephen Knight
Elizabeth Knott
Jack D. Lail
Jane Lappin
Dona Lerner
Suze Lindsay
Barry Lockman
Mr. & Mrs. David Lotocki
Mary Lynn Lotocki & Harold Johnson
Michael Loven
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Luck
Alma Mather
Patricia Marshall
Carolyn McDermott and Fred Shuker
Carol G.McDevitt
Carol McKnight
Polly McLaughlin
Staci Meyer
Ronald Meyers
Charles Millard
Eleanor Miller
Andrea Motes
Don Moffit & Sidney Cruze
Barbara and Suzanne Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nesbit
Robert Otterbourg
Pat Palmer & Dan Livingstone
Marilyn Palsha
Jean Parish
Parker Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Parker
Daniel Patterson
Jeanne Patterson
Richard Patterson
Hassel and Rose Patterson
Lara Pavanelli
Cynthia Payne
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Peterson
Roberta Price
George Rector
Jane Riley
Ann Ring
Mr. & Mrs. Sherwin Rodin
Sarah A.Roe
Michael Rutkowsky
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Salamy
Patricia Saling
Maryanne Sanders
Eugenia Schwartz
Ju-ian Shen
Wayne Shiver
Nancy Sidebottom
Clyde Smith
Eddie Smith Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Smithwick
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sobeck
Davor Solter
Elaine Spallone
Mary and Leroy Spangler
Spruce Pine Fundraiser and Raffle
David Starkey
Tom Starland
Sandy Steele
Peggy Steffel
Karen Swager
Nancy Sweezy
Kristine Tedder
Dan & Hat Thompson
Gail Tilton
Phyllis Toon
David Voorhees
Charles Waldren
Josie Walter
Mr. and Mrs. John Watts
Conrad Weiser
Patti Carbone Wellen
Margare Wiebe
Dina Wilde-Ramsing
Janice Williams
Timothy Williams
Verna Witt
Joanne Wood
Eugene Young
Ann Zelle
Charles (Terry) Zug & Daphne Cruze
Contributions Attributed to Memberships
Virginia Ainslie
Marilyn Bland
Tim Blackburn
Dan Blackmon
Bulldog Pottery
Chad Brown
Robin Cadigan
Phillip Carl
Chuck Chamberlain
Phyllis Clark
Lucy Carol Davis
Brian Fields
Jane Finch
Justin Finch
Dan Finch
Carol Freeman
Linda Goodwin
Mark Gordon
Benjamin Gufford
Alvin Headen
Anna Henderson
Ed & Gloria Henneke
Mark Hewitt
Anna Heywood
Michael Hunt
Michael Kline
Diane Lee
Barry Lockman
Bob Meier
Jon Miller
Pat Montgomery
Mr. & Mrs.Milton Chriscoe
Mr. & Mrs.Calvin Holland
Mr. & Mrs.Richard Jacobs
Mr. & Mrs.David Jones
Mr. & Mrs.Douglas Nodine
Mr.& Mrs.Benjamin Burns
Ben Owen
Vernon & Pam Owens
Sharon Pate
Print Shop Of West Ashley Inc.
Donna Proctor
Sandra Roberts
Ruth Sachs
Steve McNutt & Mary Bishop
Lori Theriault
Dan Triece
Eliza Zug Cox
Contributions Attributed to Brick Sales
Mr. & Mrs.David Jones
Steve McNutt & Mary Bishop
Sheila Ray
Jack & Linda Stec
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Bulldog Pottery's Fossil Fish Jug raises money for NCPC
Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke of Bulldog Pottery donated this wonderful large fossil Jug to the North Carolina Pottery Center Fundraiser.On Saturday the Jug was purchased by collector and NCPC supporter Nancy Sidebottom.
This purchase provids the Pottery Center with an additional $600.00 to add to their fundraising efforts.
The generosity of the arts community and especially the North Carolina Potters has been instrumental in making the Fundraising efforts a success.
Along with the money Bulldog Pottery will be donating a check was presented to the NCPC last week by Micheal Kline for $1,941.00.
The money raised was from the raffle by potters Gay Smith, Nick Joerling, Suze Lindsay and Kent McLaughlin, at a total of $1,000.00. Winners are Dorothy and Clyde Collins, hooray!
The Pottery sold at the October Potters market brought a total of $941.00.
Here are the names of generous, donating potters:
Norm Schulman, Cynthia Bringle, Jane Pieser, Stanley Mace Andersen, Pam Brewer, Claudia Dunaway, Jon Ellenbogen & Becky Plummer, Becky Gray, Michael Kline, Linda McFarling, Jim & Shirl Parmentier, Ken Sedberry, Jenny Lou Sherburne, Gay Smith, Joy Tanner, Mark Tomzcak.
From the fundraising committee, staff and board of the NCPC Thank you one and all!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Press Release – North Carolina Pottery Center Announces Fundraising Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From: North Carolina Pottery Center, Seagrove, NC
Press Release – North Carolina Pottery Center Announces Fundraising Success
Despite an economy that seems to be “going to pot,” the recent fundraising campaign organized to support the North Carolina Pottery Center fired-up the North Carolina pottery community and raised significantly more than the original target of $100,000.
To date, a general fundraising letter has raised $48,500, a recent auction at Leland Little Auction and Estate Sales in Hillsborough of old NC pots centered on the legendary collection of Dr. Everette James, raised $35,000, the North Carolina Arts Council has provided a $25,000 grant, and an anonymous donor has capped the fundraising drive with a generous $10,000 donation in honor of Dr's. Everette James and Nancy Farmer. That make’s a total of $118,500.
The Pottery Center, located in Seagrove, is an anchor for the ceramic traditions of North Carolina, and provides a focal point for the contemporary expression of the state’s ceramic heritage. These funds will keep the Pottery Center open for the next fiscal year, enabling it to fulfill its mission to “promote public awareness and appreciation of the history, heritage, and ongoing tradition of pottery making in North Carolina through educational programs, public services, collection and preservation, and research and documentation.”
Over13,000 people have visited the Pottery Center during each of the last several years, with domestic visitors traveling form as far away as Alaska, California, North Dakota, and Maine (in fact there have been visitors from every state, including Hawaii), while overseas visitors from New Zealand, Japan, Sweden, and throughout Europe have also enjoyed access to this remarkable institution. Such global interest in what is going on in the tiny community of Seagrove (located south of Asheboro, not far from the NC Zoo) is a testament to the enduring power of North Carolina’s pots and potters. These visitors provide a much needed economic stimulus not only to the Seagrove pottery community and surrounding businesses, but also to the wider pottery community throughout the state - in the Catawba Valley region, around Penland in the mountains, as well as Down East.
In his recent book on Wood-Fired Stoneware and Porcelain, renowned Pennsylvania potter Jack Troy declares that “if North America has a ‘pottery state,’ it must be North Carolina. . . . There is probably no other state with such a highly developed pottery-consciousness.” Articles extolling the local traditions regularly appear in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Los Angeles Times. The Pottery Center’s recent fundraising success has been spontaneous, generous, and widespread, and is a heartwarming recognition of the continuing joy people derive from the friendly beauty residing in each and every pot made in North Carolina.
The Pottery Center would like to thank its many supporters for their passionate commitment to the state’s ceramic heritage, and extends an invitation to visitors to travel to the Center to see for themselves the award-winning building and its collection of magnificent pots, and also encourages pottery lovers to continue their ongoing support of the many potters in Seagrove and throughout the state.
From: North Carolina Pottery Center, Seagrove, NC
Press Release – North Carolina Pottery Center Announces Fundraising Success
Despite an economy that seems to be “going to pot,” the recent fundraising campaign organized to support the North Carolina Pottery Center fired-up the North Carolina pottery community and raised significantly more than the original target of $100,000.
To date, a general fundraising letter has raised $48,500, a recent auction at Leland Little Auction and Estate Sales in Hillsborough of old NC pots centered on the legendary collection of Dr. Everette James, raised $35,000, the North Carolina Arts Council has provided a $25,000 grant, and an anonymous donor has capped the fundraising drive with a generous $10,000 donation in honor of Dr's. Everette James and Nancy Farmer. That make’s a total of $118,500.
The Pottery Center, located in Seagrove, is an anchor for the ceramic traditions of North Carolina, and provides a focal point for the contemporary expression of the state’s ceramic heritage. These funds will keep the Pottery Center open for the next fiscal year, enabling it to fulfill its mission to “promote public awareness and appreciation of the history, heritage, and ongoing tradition of pottery making in North Carolina through educational programs, public services, collection and preservation, and research and documentation.”
Over13,000 people have visited the Pottery Center during each of the last several years, with domestic visitors traveling form as far away as Alaska, California, North Dakota, and Maine (in fact there have been visitors from every state, including Hawaii), while overseas visitors from New Zealand, Japan, Sweden, and throughout Europe have also enjoyed access to this remarkable institution. Such global interest in what is going on in the tiny community of Seagrove (located south of Asheboro, not far from the NC Zoo) is a testament to the enduring power of North Carolina’s pots and potters. These visitors provide a much needed economic stimulus not only to the Seagrove pottery community and surrounding businesses, but also to the wider pottery community throughout the state - in the Catawba Valley region, around Penland in the mountains, as well as Down East.
In his recent book on Wood-Fired Stoneware and Porcelain, renowned Pennsylvania potter Jack Troy declares that “if North America has a ‘pottery state,’ it must be North Carolina. . . . There is probably no other state with such a highly developed pottery-consciousness.” Articles extolling the local traditions regularly appear in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Los Angeles Times. The Pottery Center’s recent fundraising success has been spontaneous, generous, and widespread, and is a heartwarming recognition of the continuing joy people derive from the friendly beauty residing in each and every pot made in North Carolina.
The Pottery Center would like to thank its many supporters for their passionate commitment to the state’s ceramic heritage, and extends an invitation to visitors to travel to the Center to see for themselves the award-winning building and its collection of magnificent pots, and also encourages pottery lovers to continue their ongoing support of the many potters in Seagrove and throughout the state.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
News about Fundraising for the NCPC
Last night I received news the fundraising for the NCPC had meet its goal.
The goal set forth at the end of June was to raise 50, 000.00 at the least but 100,000.00 if possible.
The word last night was over 100K with money still to come in.
I had word from Gay Smith that the raffle for the pottery made by Gay, Nick ,Suzy and Kent had brought in a thousand dollars, which will be sent to the NCPC this week.
I hope to post the winner soon.
The October Potters Market has also brought a total of 667.00 so far.
There are many folks who donated money, pottery and time to bring forth the funds to keep the NCPC alive.
I want to thank them all for their efforts.
Also, I would like to thank those folks behind the scenes who made this possible.
The fundraising committee, the board and the staff of the NCPC.
Without the guidance and efforts put forth by these folks we would not be here today.
Congratulations one and all for a job well done.
The goal set forth at the end of June was to raise 50, 000.00 at the least but 100,000.00 if possible.
The word last night was over 100K with money still to come in.
I had word from Gay Smith that the raffle for the pottery made by Gay, Nick ,Suzy and Kent had brought in a thousand dollars, which will be sent to the NCPC this week.
I hope to post the winner soon.
The October Potters Market has also brought a total of 667.00 so far.
There are many folks who donated money, pottery and time to bring forth the funds to keep the NCPC alive.
I want to thank them all for their efforts.
Also, I would like to thank those folks behind the scenes who made this possible.
The fundraising committee, the board and the staff of the NCPC.
Without the guidance and efforts put forth by these folks we would not be here today.
Congratulations one and all for a job well done.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Spruce Pine Potters Market helps the North Carolina Pottery Center
Michael Kline's Bird Jar : The proceeds of this purchase will go to the NCPC
The Spruce Pine Potters Market is taking place this weekend. Most of the contemporary potters there have designated one piece each to the NCPC and will donate the proceeds to the NCPC.
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