REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2023 WEST VIRGINIA POTTERS’ GATHERING AT CONCORD UNIVERSITY

CONTACT:  Lindsey Byars
Concord University
Office of Advancement
PO Box 1000, Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-6312
lbyars@concord.edu

For Immediate Release
May 26, 2023

 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2023 WEST VIRGINIA POTTERS’ GATHERING AT CONCORD UNIVERSITY

ATHENS, W.Va. –  Potters and pottery enthusiasts are invited to attend the 2023 West Virginia Potters’ Gathering at Concord University November 3-5. The weekend includes lectures by veteran potters, demonstrations, vendor sales, and a student art show.

This year’s guest artist is Josh DeWeese, a professor of Art teaching ceramics at Montana State University in Bozeman. He is currently the Interim Director of the School of Art at MSU. He is the co-founder of the International Wild Clay Research Project at Montana State University, promoting the use of local materials and sustainable practices in the ceramic arts.

In 2022, DeWeese received a Montana Governor’s Award in the Arts. He has exhibited and taught workshops internationally, and his work is included in numerous public and private collections.

This event is free to attend, but registration is encouraged for planning purposes. There is an optional charge at registration for an event shirt. Visit concord.edu/WVPottersGathering for the registration link and a complete itinerary.

The West Virginia Potters’ Gathering is a tradition that spans more than 40 years. Potters from around the Mountain State have gathered to share ideas, learn new skills, and celebrate the tradition of pottery. This is the second year this event has been held at Concord University.

The West Virginia Potters Gathering at Concord University will be held November 3 through 5, 2023 with special guest artist Josh Deweese

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Persons with disabilities should contact Nancy Ellison, 1-304-384-6086 or 1-800-344-6679 extension 6086
if special assistance is required for access to an event scheduled by the University on campus.

The West Virginia Potters Gathering at Concord University will be held November 3 through 5, 2023 with special guest artist Josh Deweese