W. M. Hewitt Pottery is delighted to announce an exhibition to be held in conjunction with @nceca @nceca.rva “Thrown Together: Tradition, Apprenticeship, and Individualism,” March 19-23, 2024 in Richmond, VA. Details and concept at thrown-togetherdotcom. The show will include @markhewittpottery @mattjonespotter @danieljohnstonpottery Alex Matisse @eastforkpottery @josephsandpottery @okeefepottery and @the_barefoot_potter Here’s a brief outline: During the last forty years a group of potters in North Carolina has coalesced to reimagine a venerable regional American tradition by realigning it with elements of the Mingei Movement, contemporary studio pottery, and industrial practice. Mark Hewitt and his North Carolina based former apprentices continue to improvise within a vibrant Southern aesthetic. Please check the event's website for details.

Chatham County's Ag Fest is coming up on Saturday, March 23 from 10 to 3 at the County Agriculture and Conference Center. Look for Chatham County Historical Association volunteers there -- out back by the smokehouse. We'll be sharing some Chatham history and hoping to hear what you know about Chatham's story. Volunteers will also be keeping the Chatham Historical Museum open in the courthouse in Pittsboro, so plan to stop by before or after you visit Ag Fest for a tour of the museum and courthouse. We'll be open from 10 - 3.