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SUMMARY:A Closer Look: America 250 & Historic Foodways Art Exhibition by Ricardo Perez
DESCRIPTION:Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition\, “A Closer Look: America 			250 & Historic Foodways” by local artist Ricardo Perez. This exhibit combines 			striking portraits that commemorate our 250 years as a nation with evocative still life paintings that share stories of America’s rich culinary heritage.  \nVisitors can view the exhibit free of charge any time the museum is open (Mon-Sun\, 10 am-4 pm). The gallery space is on the second floor of the main house. Please stop by the Carriage House Visitor Center to gain admission. An artist’s reception will be held on Friday\, August 28th from 6-8 PM.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/a-closer-look-america-250-historic-foodways-art-exhibition-by-ricardo-perez/
LOCATION:The Bellamy Mansion Museum\, 503 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &amp%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org
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SUMMARY:Pot Fest!
DESCRIPTION:WILMINGTON\, N.C. — Pottery\, live music\, and fall fun return to Trask Family Farms on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, as Fat Cat Pottery presents Pot Fest 2026\, a free\, family-friendly celebration of pottery\, art\, music\, and community. \nSet against the picturesque backdrop of Trask Family Farms\, Pot Fest brings together local and regional potters\, including artists from Fat Cat Pottery’s Wilmington and Ocean Isle Beach studios\, for a day filled with creativity and community. Visitors can shop handmade pottery\, meet the artists behind the work\, learn more about the pottery-making process\, take part in hands-on clay activities\, and cheer on participants in the festival’s Great Pottery Throwdown competition. \nThis year’s musical lineup features Sail Away Ladies\, bringing live bluegrass music to the farm beginning at 1 p.m. \nThere’s plenty to enjoy beyond the pottery\, too. Families can make a full day of their visit to Trask Family Farms with seasonal activities including u-pick pumpkin and flower fields\, hayrides\, a corn maze\, and more fall fun. \nAdmission to Pot Fest is FREE\, making it an easy and affordable way to spend a fall Saturday with family and friends. \n“Pot Fest is really about bringing people together\,” said Sarah Worley. “We love pottery\, of course\, but we also love creating an event where families can enjoy the farm\, listen to great music\, discover local artists and simply spend a beautiful fall day together.” \nProceeds from the festival also benefit the DREAMS of Wilmington clay program\, helping support access to arts education in the local community. \nEVENT DETAILS\nPot Fest 2026\nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026\nTrask Family Farms\n3650 Blue Clay Road\nWilmington\, NC\nAdmission: FREE \nFestival Highlights\n•	Handmade pottery from local and regional artists\n•	Live bluegrass music by Sail Away Ladies beginning at 1 p.m.\n•	Great Pottery Throwdown competition throughout the day\n•	Hands-on pottery activities for all ages\n•	U-pick pumpkin and flower fields\n•	Hayrides\n•	Corn maze\n•	Family activities\n•	Food\, vendors and more \nPot Fest 2026 is presented by Fat Cat Pottery in partnership with First Bank\, Trask Family Farms\, Standard Clay Company\, Whatever Wilmington\, The Lawn Doctor and Port City Pottery. \nFor additional event information\, vendor details\, and updates\, visit fatcatpottery.com or follow @potfestnc on Instagram
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/pot-fest/
LOCATION:trask family farms\, 3650 Blue Clay Road\, New Hanover County\, NC\, 28429\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Education,Events,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fat Cat Pottery%2C Inc.":MAILTO:fatcatpottery@aol.com
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