North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, NC, Offers Spring Fundraiser – Mar. 1, 2014

For our 2014 Spring Fundraiser, the North Carolina Pottery Center is selling tickets for a $5,000 Draw Down Raffle (with a maximum of 500 tickets sold) and combining that with a Mardi Gras Masquerade Dinner Party and Auction on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2014 at the Pinewood Country Club in Asheboro, NC.

Please join us for an evening of fun including a New Orleans Style Dinner, Drinks (including beer/wine), Music, Dancing, a $5,000 Draw Down Raffle, Silent Auction, Live Auction, and Door Prizes!

· Mardi Gras Masquerade Dinner Ticket – $40 each or 2 for $75 (Each ticket includes dinner, two wine/beer tokens, jazz music, dancing, silent and live auctions and the opportunity to win door prizes, if present. Dressy/festive attire and masks are encouraged.)

· Raffle Ticket – $5,000 Draw Down (Max. 500 tickets) – $50

· Raffle Ticket – Chance to Win a Spot in the Top 15 of the $5,000 Draw Down – $15

For complete information, including purchasing tickets, the schedule of events, raffle rules, etc., please visit the event page (http://www.ncpotterycenter.org/raffle-mardi-gras-masquerade.html) on the NCPC website. Both raffle and dinner tickets may also be purchased by e-mailing to (info@ncpotterycenter.org) or by phone at 336/873-8430.

Links to photos of the auction items will be added in a few weeks as we begin adding those items to our Facebook photo album for the event. Telephone and absentee bidding will be available for persons unable to attend the auctions.

Initial sponsors who have committed to supporting the Mardi Gras Masquerade Dinner Party and Auction include:

Court Level
· Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau, Asheboro, NC
(http://www.heartofnorthcarolina.com/)

Super Krewe Level
· Four Saints Brewing Company, Asheboro, NC
(http://www.foursaintsbrewing.com/)

Krewe Level
· Carolina Clay Connection, Charlotte, NC
(http://www.carolinaclay.com)

Committeemen Level
· The Cranford Agency, Asheboro, NC
(http://www.cranfordagency.com/)

· Village Printing
(http://www.villageprinting.com/)

We sincerely appreciate the support of our sponsors and partners as they help to support the center’s mission. Additional sponsors will be added to the event listings on our website and Facebook page as they come on board.

The mission of the North Carolina Pottery Center is to promote public awareness of and appreciation for the history, heritage, and ongoing tradition of pottery making in North Carolina. The Center is located at 233 East Avenue in Seagrove, NC. Hours of operation are Tue – Sat 10am – 4pm.

For more information, please call 336/873-8430, visit (www.ncpotterycenter.org), or find us on Facebook.

Donna Craven Pottery in Asheboro, NC, Presents Holiday Open House – Dec. 15, 2012

The Donna Craven Pottery in Asheboro, NC, will present its annual Holiday Open House on Dec. 15, 2012, from 9am to 5pm. On hand will be wood-fired, salt-glazed, functional and decorative works by Donna Craven.

Craven began working as a journeyman potter in the Seagrove, NC, area in 1996. She sent years working day and night with various artists and studios in the Seagrove community. She built her first groundhog kiln in the spring of 2001 with help from her father and friends and held her first kiln opening later that year.

Craven’s pots are wood-fired and salt glazed. Wood firing gives the pots a rich surface that is a reflection of the earth based materials. The kiln is fired to cone 12 (2450 degrees F) in about sixteen hours with an overnight preheat. The oxygen content of the kiln is “reduced” early on in the process; when the correct temperature is achieved, salt is introduced, and the temperature regained before a crash cooling process.

Craven is well known for her larger pieces that are thrown and coiled with a one-inch extended coil. Her work is grounded in tradition, yet reflect her own influences that produce a combination of strength, simplicity and gracefulness that is undeniably unique. She frequently employs a taped decoration technique using manganese or a combination of crackle slips and ash glaze to achieve her effects.

Donna Craven Pottery is located at 2616 Old Cox Road, just outside of Asheboro, NC.

For info call 336/629-8173 or e-mail to (donnacraven@embarqmail.com).

Randolph Arts Guild Presents First Randolph Ramble Open Studio Tour Taking Place Throughout Randolph County NC – Oct. 19-21, 2012

The First Annual Randolph Ramble Open Studio Tour will be held on Oct. 20-21, 2012. You are invited to explore and delve into an array of original art created by local artists while enjoying the fall colors of October in Central North Carolina. Visitors will take a Free Self-Driving Tour through the beautiful rural scenery of Randolph County to visit local artists’ studios.

The Randolph Ramble Open Studio Tour, presented by the Randolph Arts Guild and sponsored by The Co-op of Seagrove Potters, The Liberty Artisan and Craft Gallery, and the participating artists, spotlights a diverse selection of art by regional artists in the Randolph County area. The tour promotes the distinctive talent of each artist, and in turn underlines the creativity within our broader community. The participating artists will display their work in their own studios as well as at group locations where you can view their original creations and possibly watch a demonstration by the artist!

Each studio will have art for sale so we invite you to keep your holiday gift list in mind. There will be a wide variety of unique gifts affordably priced along with larger pieces for the art collector.

Studios will be open for the self-guided driving tour from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and from 1 to 4pm on Sunday. This tour is free and open to the public – look for the blue balloons at each location! In addition, there will be an opening reception on Oct. 19 from 6-8pm at the Moring Arts Center, located at 123 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro, where the participating artists will exhibit a sampling of what will be available through the tour.

Maps to the various studios and information on the artists can be obtained at the Moring Arts Center, and are downloadable at this link (http://www.randolphartsguild.com/events/randolph-ramble.html).

This event is an exciting way to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Randolph County and experience original art by the wonderful artists of this area of North Carolina. We welcome suggestions to help make this tour a success for this and future years.

Participating artists include: Maynor Woodcraft, Joseph Sand Pottery, Amy Keith Barney, Rich Powell, Custom Creations by Mary Murkin, Cori Cagle, the preppy possum with Nikki Cherry, Mike Durham, Mike Shinn, Robert Crutchfield, Ben Brownie, Kim Brownie, Jared Slack, Ashley Fetner Photography, Ed Rich, Debra Spinks, Morgan Reptile Replicas Joe & Gail Morgan, Beverly Wilson, The Great White Oak Gallery Benjamin & Bonnie Burns, Seagrove Stoneware David Fernandez & Alexa Modderno, Snowhill Pottery & Tile Laura Johnson, Michele Hastings & Jeff Brown Pottery, and Johnston & Gentithes Art Pottery Fred Johnston & Carol Gentithes.

For further info contact the Randolph Arts Guild at 336/629-0399 or visit (http://www.randolphartsguild.com/).

 

 

 

Randolph Arts Guild in Asheboro, NC, Calls for Entries for Its 30th Annual Juried Arts Show – Deadline June 2, 2012

Randolph Arts Guild in Asheboro, NC, is calling for entries for its 30th Annual Juried Arts Show to be shown at the Sara Smith Self Gallery, Moring Arts Center in Asheboro, NC.

AWARDS – Best in Show ($200.00), First Place ($150.00), Second Place ($100.00), Third Place ($50.00), and Honorable Mention Ribbons

This year’s juror is John D. Gall, Artist / Printmaker, from Greensboro, NC.

As an artist John D. Gall has been making original prints for over 20 years. He strives to tell stories with his art, whether indirectly as metaphors or directly as narratives. His subjects are often dreamed, imagined, or experienced, as an autobiographical interpretation.  For Gall any person, place, time or thing can be a source for inspiration allowing freedom and diversity of subject matter. Gall often works in series, pursuing an idea until as he states, “it has been explored, drained, and pushed to the limits of my interest.”

Born in St. Louis, MO, Gall found is way to North Carolina in the 1970’s.  He is a graduate of Guilford College and currently resides with his wife in Greensboro, NC.  His work has been featured in many national exhibitions and in 2011 John was invited to exhibit in the Sanbao International Biennial Printmaking Exhibition, Symposium, Workshop, and Tour 2011, at Sanbao Village, Jingdezhen City, China.

REGULATIONS: Open to all artists. Each artist may submit up to three original works which have been completed in the last two years. Work must not have been entered in previous RAG Juried Art Shows. Pedestals are available for freestanding work. Wall work must be ready to hang. At least one piece of each artist’s work will be shown. Work should be ready for display and able to withstand handling. For work requiring special installation, or very large pieces, please inquire before submitting.

ENTRY FEES: $20.00 RAG members for up to three submissions. $25.00 for non-members. (Annual individual memberships are $30.00. Please join to receive our quarterly newsletter and frequent arts emails.) Make checks payable to RAG.

RECEIVING: Entries should be delivered to the Moring Arts Center, 123 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, on Friday, June 1 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Saturday, June 2 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

NOTIFICATION: Award winners will be notified by phone prior to the opening reception. Declined work may be picked up after the reception or any time during business hours.

OPENING RECEPTION: The opening reception and award ceremony will be held Tuesday, June 5 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) at the Moring Arts Center. All entrants and their families are invited to enjoy refreshments and meet the other artists. The Juror will remark on the works selected as prize-winners and will be available to answer questions.

LIABILITY: All reasonable care will be given to submitted work. The Randolph Arts Guild assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to Juried Art Show entries.

SALES: Sales are encouraged although work not for sale (NFS) may be submitted. A commission of 25% is payable to the Randolph Arts Guild on all sales. Please price your work accordingly.

REMOVAL: The show will remain on display through Thursday, June 29. Work may be picked up after the show is over, between the hours of 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday (closed Sundays). Works left past August 1 will become property of RAG.

RIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The Randolph Arts Guild reserves the right to photograph and reproduce all entries for publicity and educational purposes. Submission of entries constitutes agreement by the entrant with the conditions set forth above.

To download the exhibit prospectus visit this link (http://www.randolphartsguild.com/programs/exhibitions.html). For further info call 336/629-0399 or e-mail to (arts@asheboro.com).

Randolph Arts Guild in Asheboro, NC, Offers 25th Annual NC Potters Conference – Mar. 2-4, 2012

The Randolph Arts Guild’s 25th Annual NC Potters Conference hosts three renowned potters, Cynthia Bringle (Penland, NC), John Glick (Detroit, MI) and Jack Troy (Huntingdon, PA) for presentations and demonstrations of their craft Friday, Mar. 2, at 8am through Sunday, Mar. 4, 2012, at noon at the Moring Arts Center in Asheboro, NC. Each has invited a favorite “up and coming” potter whose techniques also will be highlighted. They include Ronan Peterson (Poplar, NC), Martha Grover (Red Lodge, MT), and Jake Johnson (Spring Mills, PA).

For more information or to register, visit:
(http://www.randolphartsguild.com/events/potters-conference.html).

Randolph Arts Guild in Asheboro, NC, Calls for Entries for its 29th Annual Juried Arts Show – Deadline is June 3 & 4, 2011

The Randolph Arts Guild in Asheboro, NC, is calling for entries for the 29th Annual Juried Arts Show on view at the Sara Smith Self Gallery, at the Moring Arts Center from June 7 – 30, 2011.

The competition is open to all artists. Each artist may submit up to three original works which have been completed in the last two years. Work must not have been entered in previous RAG Juried Art Shows. Pedestals are available for freestanding work. Wall work must be ready to hang. At least one piece of each artist’s work will be shown. Work should be ready for display and able to withstand handling. For work requiring special installation, or very large pieces, please inquire before submitting.

The entry fee is $20 for RAG members for up to three submissions and $25 for non-members for up to three submissions. (Annual individual memberships are $30. Please join to receive our quarterly newsletter and frequent arts e-mails.) Make checks payable to Randolph Arts Guild.

Entries should be delivered to the Moring Arts Center, 123 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro, NC, on Friday, June 3, 2011 (10am-5pm)and Saturday, June 4, 2011 (10am-2pm).

The juror for awards will be Sarah Powers, Executive Director, Visual Art Exchange in Raleigh, NC. Powers is an artist based in Raleigh, whose mixed media work focuses on industrial and rural landscapes and landscape details. Her work has been featured in galleries across the US, including Rhode Island’s risd l works, The Sarah Doyle Gallery at Brown University and The Mahler Gallery, The Collectors Gallery, Long View Gallery, Rebus Works, Vision Gallery and Artspace in North Carolina. Powers was an artist for the Bain Project and was awarded a Regional Artist Project Grant from the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County and maintains a studio at antfarm in the Boylan Heights neighborhood of Raleigh.

For further information and a complete prospectus contact the Arts Guild by calling 336/629-0399, e-mail to (arts@asheboro.com) or visit (http://www.randolphartsguild.com/).

Randolph Arts Guild in Asheboro, NC, Offers “Art May-Ham” – May 7, 2011

The quirky, downtown, part BBQ and part art event known as “Art May-Ham” will return for its second year on Saturday, May 7, 2011. The event will be held from 9am to 4pm in Bicentennial Park (135 Sunset Avenue) in downtown Asheboro, NC, and is hosted by the Randolph Arts Guild, Habitat for Humanity and Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Services.

The Randolph Arts Guild expects around 20 artists and designers to have booths featuring products including jewelry, stained glass, pottery and metal art. Art booths will in the parking lot near the grass field and stage in the park.

The BBQ festival is expected to draw 10-15 BBQ cookers who will compete for cash prizes ranging from $250-$1,000.  Guests can purchase BBQ pork in the form of sandwiches, by the pound or per ham/shoulder (if pre-ordered).  All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Cookers can call 336/669-5481 or the Habitat office at 336/625-1429 if they’re interested in participating.  Habitat will also be selling grilled marinated chicken; get two sandwiches (either BBQ or chicken) and two drinks for $10. Ticket stubs will be entered into a drawing for a 32″ LCD TV from Aaron’s Sales & Leasing, a recliner from Klaussner Furniture and other prizes.

Habitat will also host a bicycle ride they’re calling “Rolling de Pig.”  It will start at 8am at City Hall on Church Street on Asheboro. There will be 20, 30 and 50 mile rides.  Helmets are required. Refreshments will be available at each rest stop, and shower facilities are available at Memorial Park (please bring your own soap and towels). Contact John Clawson at 336/953-2004 or Habitat for Humanity at 336/625-1429 for more information on the ride.

In addition, there will be a children’s play area and live bands will perform on the stage at the park.

For information on the event, call 336/626-1240 or visit (www.asheboroparksandrecreation.com).

Randolph Arts Guild in Asheboro, NC, Offer Lunch and Learn and Tea – Jan. 25 and 26, 2011

The Randolph Arts Guild in Asheboro, NC will offer a “Lunch and Learn” with Ross Holt on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011. In conjunction with Ross Holt’s solo photography exhibit, The Razure of Oblivion, the Guild invites the public for it’s popular casual question and answer session. All you have to do is pack a sack lunch and meet at the Guild, 123 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, from noon to 1pm. Each “Lunch and Learn” is a free event. The public is encouraged to attend and become more familiar with this and other exciting exhibitions hosted by the Sara Smith Gallery, located in the Randolph Arts Guild.

The Randolph Arts Guild will also host it’s first Tea for the 2011 series with Franklinville, NC, sign painter, Louis Brady on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at 4pm. Traditional sign painters use a lettering brush to render words, images, and symbols on a variety of building surfaces – all by hand. Examples can be found on the sides of older brick buildings and often times on glass paned store fronts. Louis has painted many signs for Coca-Cola, including the image at the corner of Trade Street and Fayetteville Street in downtown Asheboro. A five dollar donation is suggested.

The Guild’s hours are Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm, and Saturday, 10am-2pm.

For more information contact the Guild at 336/629-0399 or visit (www.randolphartsguild.com).