Pewabic Pottery (Pewabic) will kick off its 32nd Annual Staff, Student and Faculty Exhibition with an opening reception that is free and open to the public on Friday, July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The show will feature the latest creations from Pewabic’s talented staff and students in a variety of mediums. The exhibition is being sponsored by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Detroit Recreation Department and will continue through August 31.
“The annual staff, student and faculty exhibition is one of the great Pewabic summer traditions,” said Terese Ireland, executive director of Pewabic Pottery. “Both the public and staff eagerly look forward to the show and the opportunity to showcase their work. This exhibition gives Pewabic a chance to promote and support the artists whose creativity is crucial to the Pottery’s success.”
The new work of Pewabic’s staff, students and faculty members will be featured including, Erica Allen, Myla Chaput, Dondo de la Mancha, Whitney Kenniburg, Cherie Lucas, Dave McGee, Abbie Rodriguez, Alice Schneider, Maria Stotland, Alex Thullen, Jane White and Kay Willingham.
Pewabic Pottery is a non-profit arts and cultural organization and National Historic Landmark dedicated to ceramic education and advancing contemporary ceramic arts while honoring Arts & Crafts ideals.
Pewabic Pottery is open to the public year round and offers classes, workshops, lectures and tours to children and adults. The Pottery continues to create tile for architectural and offers galleries that showcase more than 70 ceramic artists and a museum store for purchasing handmade Pewabic items. Visitors are welcome, free of charge, during regular business hours Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. To learn more about Pewabic Pottery call (313) 822-0954 or visit our website at www.pewabic.org. Pewabic Pottery can be found at 10125 E. Jefferson Ave. in Detroit across the street from Waterworks Park.
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