---Currently up is the Potter's Palette that will be auctioned on February 4, 2012.
Over 80 NC clay artists participated in this invitational opportunity to create a 12"x12" canvas, using whatever medium they desired. The results are amazing! Of course, clay artists are ARTISTS, and we have a great collection of a varied body of work. This is the chance to come and bid on a one of a kind piece by your favorite potter......think what that will add to your collection. And several potters will be offering pieces for sale that day as a complement to their canvas. This is a not to be missed event, and is a fund raiser for the NCPC.
Tickets are $15 or two for $25, and wwe request that you purchase in advance.
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February 17 through April 28, 2012
What's Upstairs? Seeing the NCPC’s hidden treasures
In response to our visitors most often asked question, "What's upstairs?" The North Carolina Pottery Center exhibit, What's Upstairs? Seeing the NCPC’s hidden treasures, will open February 17th and run thru April 28th. This was a natural choice for an exhibit as we continue to build our permanent collection of North Carolina pottery. This Exhibit, What's Upstairs? showcases our permanent collection and is part of our campaign to represent the state’s diverse past, present and ongoing pottery as an important state treasure. The exhibit will also feature two special lectures with a chance for patrons to also have their NC Pottery identified. The identification and lecture days are March 10th and April 14th. Guest speakers to be announced.
The North Carolina Pottery Center is the result of years of work by many dedicated individuals who love NC pottery. The award winning building designed by Frank Harmon, utilizes natural light and an interesting use of space. Pottery that is not on exhibit is housed upstairs in open storage that can be seen from the galleries below. In a state known for pottery, the NCPC strives to educate and connect people with potters and pots.
Steve C. Compton the curator of What’s Upstairs? is an avid collector of historic North Carolina Pottery. The author of numerous articles related to North Carolina potters and potteries, Steve is also the author of North Carolina Pottery: Earthenware, Stoneware and Fancyware published by Collector Books. Formerly the President of the NCPC board of directors, Steve is also a founding member of the North Carolina Collectors Guild. His current work includes research on North Carolina’s early eighteenth and nineteenth century earthenware potters.
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May 11, 2012 through July, 28, 2012
Opening Reception: Friday, May 11, 2012, 5:30-7:30pm
NC Student Ceramics Exhibit 1: High School
The NCPC in Seagrove, North Carolina, will exhibit the best of NC high school ceramics beginning in May, 2012. The purpose of this exhibit is to share with the public outstanding ceramics made by NC high school students.
Selected ceramics will be displayed at the NCPC. The exhibit will open with a public reception on May 11, 2012.
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