Our local pottery of national significance!
From the article, “Neighborhood Show”, written by Suze Lindsay, for Ceramics Monthly:
“The idea of renting a former textile factory to house an event for this community of potters and sculptors originated with Ken and Connie Sedberry in 2006. The former factory that the Spruce Pine Potters Market (SPPM) is held in features a large, open room with banks of tall windows on the south, west, and north sides. Tall ceilings create a sense of brightness and openness, while wooden posts and beams promote a warm and welcoming feeling. Fall foliage is in full splendor on this weekend in the mountains, and adds to the excitement.
The show brings together artists who live and work in a two-county area of western North Carolina, which is close to Penland School of Crafts. A majority of these exhibitors work and support themselves as studio artists. Many of the participants have trained and worked at Penland-taking and teaching classes, working on the staff—or are former artists in residence and/or core fellows. Many have been established in the area for decades, and there are even a few natives. The show embraces its esteemed elders (those potters who have been at it for 40 years or more and welcomes younger contemporaries as well.”
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