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GLEN ECHO PARK TO FEATURE POTTERY
EXHIBITS
"Shape, Color and Texture: Recent
Works in Clay," is the title of the Glen Echo Pottery (GEP) Spring
ceramics exhibit to be held May 3 through 26, 2008, in the
Popcorn Gallery at Glen Echo Park. The
exhibit features recent work by twelve ceramic artists who participate
in the advanced student program at GEP.
"Our goal," said Jeff Kirk, GEP Artistic Director, "is to show a range of original artistic interpretations of conventional ceramic topics by a group of very accomplished potters. Many of the materials and methods used to create pottery date back thousands of years, and yet, we continue to see fresh ideas and approaches emerging through this ancient craft."
Both functional and non-functional pieces will be included and most will be available for purchase, according to Kirk.
An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Gallery which is located at 7300 MacArthur Boulevard in Glen Echo. The Popcorn Gallery will be open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6:00 PM, and weekdays by appointment.
Glen Echo Pottery is a full time pottery school
offering classes for adults and young adults, beginning through
advanced students. The exhibit is presented in cooperation with the
Glen Echo Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc., and the National Park
Service.
Hand Built Ceramics Exhibition and Demonstrations
Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11, noon -5:00 PM
Opening reception Friday, May 9, 7:30-9:00 PM
Location: Pottery Gallery Yurt (near the Carousel)
Admission: FREE
The Glen Echo Pottery Gallery will host an exhibition of works
by the studio's hand-building students. These works are quite different
from pots thrown on a potter's wheel. Come and see demonstrations of
how we pinch, coil, stamp and construct with slabs to create unique
ceramic pieces!
For more information, call 301-229-5585.
Visit Our Sales and Exhibit Gallery
The Glen Echo Pottery Gallery opened for the 2008 Season on Saturday, April 5th!
Open most
weekends, 11:30am until 5:00pm, the Gallery yurt is located in Glen
Echo Park next to the main entry path from the parking lot, near the
Dentzel Carousel. The Gallery is usually closed late January thru
mid-March.
Meet the potters!
See a great variety of ceramic crafts!
Your purchases support local artists!
A variety of workshops are available throughout the year. We will post future workshops as they become available.
Thanks to Our Generous Supporters!!
(Posted
1/11/2006) Glen Echo Pottery thanks all of the supporters who
contributed time, labor, materials, and money to make 2005 a great
year, with many improvements to our facilities. We note with special
appreciation the Montgomery County Partnership Grants for the Arts and
Humanities, awarded as matching funds for donations of $2500 or more
received from Sherry Dittmann, David Epstein, Linda Fink, Dee Harris,
Bill Kruvant, and Jane Mayer.