14 November, 2013
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts has announced it will host an exhibit featuring the handcrafted work of the Primarily Potters collective. The exhibit and sale runs November 22-24, 2013 at the HCA Farmhouse (98 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748). The exhibit runs the entire weekend, and new this year it will kick off with an opening Meet the Artists reception on Friday, November 22 from 5:30-7:00 pm, when guests can enjoy refreshments and meet the potters and discuss their craft process and products.
The Primarily Potters is comprised of 8 artists who have been exhibiting their work together for over 10 years. Members include Carol Mecagni, Emily van Nort, Gabrielle Gold, Hana Reilly, Jill Soloway, Martha Gold, Mary Edwards, and Marilyn O’Connor. The artists have varying styles, but they share the same passion for the creative process and the handmade form. None of these artisans mass produces their wares, and instead enjoys making useful and decorative objects that are unique in design. In a statement, the Primarily Potters have said, "We believe in the beauty and integrity of the hand made experience both for the maker and the user."
The hours of the exhibit are 12:00-7:00 pm on Friday, November 22; 9:00 am-5:00 pm on Saturday, November 23; and 10:00 am-3:00 pm on Sunday, November 24. The exhibit is free to the public, and guests can purchase gifts and ceramic wares from the artists throughout the weekend.
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity whose mission is to provide an environment that will encourage individuals and organizations to create and present quality visual and performing arts, arts education and events. This broad-based aim to offer “something for everyone” is what makes the HCA a unique place where creativity flows and cultural opportunities abound. For more information about the HCA, please visit us one at www.hopartscenter.org or 508-435-9222.
