Every year, the Southern Crossings Pottery Festival (SXPF) brings the cultural and historical significance of pottery to the forefront while also contributing to addressing hunger among children in the Louisville community. Held at Ten20 Craft Brewery on March 7th and 8th, the event seeks to examine how a bowl can provide nourishment to both the individual and the community at large. SXPF believes that the diverse nature of pottery is a reflection of the diversity of the people who make and use it. The festival commits to its mission of the inclusion of all and valuing the perspectives of all.
Nationally renowned ceramic artists continue to return to this festival with new innovations within contemporary ceramics. This year will feature the following artists: Marko Biddle, Ray Brown, Amy Chase, Steven G Cheek, Nancy Diaz-Metz, Yoshi Fujii, Samantha Hostert, Bill Jones, Marret Metzger, Lindsay Oesterritter, Austin Riddle, Brianna Shimer and Sara Truman. The 2025 Pottery Market will consist of the sale of these artists’ wares, an artist panel discussing “community,” and an Empty Bowls Fundraiser in support of those affected by the recent natural disasters through the Craft Emergency Relief Fund.
Details regarding the schedule of the festival and ticketing information can be found below:
SOUTHERN CROSSINGS POTTERY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
SXPF First Pick Friday (Ticketed Event: click here for tickets)
Friday, March 7, 2024, @ 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$10 online, $20 at the door for 5 p.m.–7 p.m. entry.
The event is free and open to the public from 7 p.m.–9 p.m.
Ticket holders will have access to see and purchase the work of 12 amazing potters prior to the general public. Complimentary signature Ten20 Brew provided by SXPF along with a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment with JK Mabry & Dane Rodriguez.
*Doors open to the public at 7 p.m.
SXPF Panel Discussion: SUSTAINING A CREATIVE PROCESS (FREE)
Saturday, March 8, 2025 @ 10:00am – 11:00am
Ceramics Studio / #136 in Studio Arts/HPES,
2314 S Floyd St. Free parking, entry through the kiln pad gate.
The Southern Crossings Pottery Festival presents Sustaining a Creative Practice, a panel discussion: We will be discussing how our studio practice, motivation, and ideas are all influenced in some way by what happens outside of the studio. Artists will discuss some of the lessons they have learned navigating changes that are specific to their careers and how to incorporate those changes into one’s processes or ideas.
SXPF Pottery Market (FREE)
Friday, March 7, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Open and free to the public. The Pottery Market continues with the sale of nationally recognized potters wares. Support Craft Emergency Relief Fund by making a purchase at the Empty Bowls table. Special Ten20 Brew along with Heine Bros Coffee with onsite food options.
SXPF Empty Bowls Fundraiser benefiting Craft Emergency Relief Fund
Friday, March 7 – Saturday, March 8
A Change Today, Change Tomorrow Benefit will be running concurrently during the pottery market this year. Be sure to stop by and purchase a bowl starting at $20 as we all come together to help artists struggling due to recent natural disasters. Proceeds of the benefit go directly to supporting the Craft Emergency Relief Fund.
Press release provided by Amy Chase, Southern Crossings Pottery Festival
This article appears in Feb 28 – Mar 6, 2025.
