From the International Style to the American Charm of Pewabic Pottery: This Weekend’s Double Header
by Kate Nixon
Only five online classes left for Design & History, the online course presented by the Stickley Museum of Craftsman Farms: styles of Art Deco, Mid-Century and the Black Mountain legacy will be explored Saturdays in…
Philanthropist and Ceramics Collector Bob Ellison Passes Away
by Kate Nixon
The world of art pottery and ceramics collecting lost a generous soul this month. Robert A. Ellison, Jr., philanthropist and a lifelong collector of ceramic works, passed away on July 9th 2021 at the age of 89.
Robert,…
The State of the Show: A Look at the First of the In-Person Shows
by Kate Nixon
In the past few months, there’s been an attempt to recover from the business-crippling Covid-19 restrictions: the opening of businesses, auction houses and notably – the return of in-person shows. With the recent revival…
Chicago As an “Arts & Crafts Nexus”: A Conference Returns to the Windy City
by Kate Nixon
Chicago will play host to the 23rd Annual Conference on the Arts & Crafts Movement starting September 23rd through September 26th, organized by Initiatives in Art and Culture, an organization dedicated to educating…
Pottery Lovers Will Unite In Zanesville In Early July
by Kate Nixon
The largest and oldest gathering of pottery dealers and collectors will reunite in the Buckeye state. Starting Thursday, July 8th, pottery enthusiasts can reunite with old friends and make new ones as the annual Pottery…
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