This annual spring show was developed within the past decade to widen public knowledge about the breadth and depth of functional ceramics today. Beginning in April, 2008, The Janette Kennedy Gallery of Dallas hosted some of the nation's most recognized functional ceramicists on an annual basis through 2011. These four shows were a unique opportunity for collectors and the art buying public to talk
to the individual artists while viewing their work. In April, 2012, the Dallas Pottery Invitational moved to the suburb of Addison, to The Gallery at Addison Visitors Center, where it has continued to grow and gain appeal in its new location. In recent years, the art scene in the greater Dallas area has flourished. Yet at the same time it has overlooked functional pottery, continuing the myth that such work cannot be viewed as 'art'. It is our hope that the Dallas Pottery Invitational has changed this misconception. Five to seven artists form a core group that will present their work each year. The other participants will vary from year to year so the public will always be introduced to new clay voices from across the nation. This year we will host five new artists: Chris Alveshere, Eddie Dominquez, HP Bloomer, Eiko Maeda, Lindsay Rogers and Jen Rose. Also featured is our current core group of artists: Amy Halko, Daphne Roehr Hatcher, Gary Hatcher, Brooks Oliver, Lisa Orr, Liz Lurie, and Louise Rosenfield. The work of this diverse group of makers will provide you with a unique overview of the field of functional ceramicists today. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned collector, you will appreciate this exceptional opportunity to talk to the artists while viewing their wares. Using hand made pottery every day offers the potential for a moment of reverie, giving you the opportunity to examine an often overlooked aspect of daily life which can bring special meaning to the ordinary. COVID19 PROTOCOLS
We will be taking great measures to ensure your safety at our event. This year we will require everyone who enters the venue building to properly wear a mask over their nose and mouth. We will also be limiting the number of shoppers in the venue at a time to ensure safe distancing.
