Ask the Expert: An award-winning potter shares his passion for Mississippiâs ceramics scene
How to plan the perfect pottery pilgrimage, who the biggest names in Mississippi pottery are, and more
Photo courtesy of Nettles Pottery
Our Expert
Award-winning potter Matt Long is a professor of art at the University of Mississippi and presents ceramics workshops internationally. His functional pieces have appeared in publications such as
Ceramics Monthly.
How did Mississippi become a hotbed for pottery?
First, letâs think about the history of this state in a geologic way. The clays that settle in the Delta pick up minerals and impurities along their path, which lowers their melting point. So, a really long time ago, indigenous people were able to dig clay out of creek beds and form utilitarian objects, then heat them on an open fire to get the clay hard.
More than 40 works by local and national artists are up for bid Jan. 14-21. Written By: John Lamb | ×
A porcelain teapot by North Dakota State University instructor Dave Swenson. Special to The Forum
FARGO After the Plains Art Museum’s annual Spring Gala was scrapped last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staff started thinking of different ways to hold the event’s anticipated art auction.
Rather than holding off for one big auction this year, the Plains will host four smaller auctions, each focused on a specific medium or theme.
The plan rolls out with the online-only Pop Up on the Plains: Ceramic Art Auction. While bidding runs Jan. 14-21, works are already up for view on the Plains’ website.