The Public Works Art Center brings pottery history to Summerville with its latest exhibit, “Another Clay Community – Potters of Seagrove, North Carolina.” The show, which runs through March 15, highlights the craftsmanship and legacy of 21 celebrated potters from Seagrove, the nation’s largest hub of working potters.
Seagrove boasts more than 50 pottery studios within a 20-mile radius. The featured artists include names like Fred Johnston, Carol Gentithes, Ben Owen III and members of the Jugtown Potters family, among others. Visitors can expect various pieces, from functional everyday wares and intricate sculptural works to historical forms and folk art.
The exhibit officially opened Thursday, Jan. 16, with a reception.
The Public Works Art Center, a nonprofit organization, is located in a historic 11,000-square-foot building in downtown Summerville. With free admission, three galleries, artist studios, a pottery studio, classrooms and a gift shop, the center provides a welcoming space for art enthusiasts of all ages.
Organizers are excited to showcase Seagrove’s rich heritage, which spans generations of potters who have dug clay from local hills and refined it into timeless works of art.
“This exhibit celebrates the diversity and talent of Seagrove’s potters,” according to a press release. “It’s an opportunity to connect our community with their incredible legacy.”
To learn more about the exhibit, visit publicworksartcenter.org.
