(DEMAREST, NJ) -- The Art School at Old Church will host its 47th Annual Pottery Show & Sale online again this year! The virtual event will take place from 6:00pm on Friday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 5th. Sales will officially end at 12:00am on Monday, December 5. This year, 26 renowned potters from across the county will offer more than 500 works for sale. 

Also known as the Old Church Pottery Show among the clay community, the three-day festival attracts close to 1,000 shoppers and collectors each year. This year’s show and sale will kick off with an opening night celebration on Friday, December 3rd at 5:45pm. Related artist talks and workshops will also be featured online. All information, including links to sales and workshops, will be available at www.oldchurchpotteryshow.org. 

Founded in 1975, the Old Church Pottery Show continues to be The Art School at Old Church’s biggest fundraising event. Please consider becoming a sponsor! Your support will ensure the 47-year tradition of celebrating ceramic artistry continues to be a success.

2021 Artists include: Jessica Brandl, Helena, MT; Bruce Dehnert (co-curator), Layton, NJ; Sanam Emami, Fort Collins, CO; Andrea Gill, Valfred, NY; Chris Gustin (co-curator), Dartmouth, MA; Maggie Jaszczak, Shafer, MN; Tom Jaszczak, Shafer, MN; Nick Joerling, Penland, NC; Michael Kline, Bakersville, NC; Eva Kwong, Kent, OH; Kirk Mangus, Kent, OH; Robbie Lobell, Whidbey Island, WA; David MacDonald, Syracuse, NY; Matthew Metz, Alfred Station, NY; Virgil Ortiz, Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico; Aysha Peltz (co-curator), Whitingham, VT; Doug Peltzman, Shokan, NY; Brenda Quinn, Ossining, NY; Justin Paik Reese, Youngstown, OH; S.C. Rolf, River Falls, WI; Mark Shapiro, Worthington, MA; Hitomi & Takuro Shibata, Seagrove, NC; Rob Sieminski, Phillips, ME; Mike Stumbras, Kansas City, MO; Shoko Teruyama, Alfred Station, NY; Susan Tirrell, Pray, MT; Jack Troy, Huntingdon, PA; and Kat West, Los Angeles, CA.

The Annual Pottery Show & Sale is an opportunity to view and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art from nationally recognized potters. Proceeds from The Annual Pottery Show & Sale benefit The Art School at Old Church. The Art School’s programs are made possible in part by contributions from foundations, corporations, businesses, and individuals.

Old Church Pottery Show & Sale 2021 sponsorship benefits include:

* Featured logo placement on webpage and/or social media,

* Free participation in an artist workshop of your choice,

* And a special shout-out at the Opening Night “virtual toast.”

Email Dr. Jerry M. James  jerry@tasoc.org for more information about becoming a sponsor.

Founded in 1974, The Art School at Old Church is a nonprofit arts and cultural center providing community access to enriching experiences in the arts. The school offers art classes and workshops, as well as free gallery exhibitions, cultural events, and outreach programs. It houses two art galleries: the Mikhail Zakin Gallery and the Café Gallery.