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Oconee County Arts Foundation (OCAF, 34
School St., Watkinsville) will be filled with
lots and lots of pots during Georgia's larg
est annual pottery exhibition, “Perspectives." Featuring nearly
5,000 works of 50 contemporary and folk potters from all cor
ners of the state, the ninth annual "Perspectives 2011: Georgia
Pottery Invitational" will be open for viewing from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m., Aug. 27 through Sept. 14. Georgia is an ideal place for
many ceramic artists to live and work, not only because of its
rich history in folk art pottery-making, but for its abundance
of studios and galleries and a welcoming community of artists
and supporters. "Perspectives" offers a first-hand opportunity
to become familiar with these local potters through various
tours, demonstrations and exhibitions.
Kicking off "Perspectives'" series of events will be an
Opening Gala Reception and Preview Sale on Aug. 26, from 6-9
p.m. A $5 entry fee will grant you first dibs on an extensive
selection of handmade, functional pieces, as well as an oppor
tunity to meet this year's participating potters while enjoying
complimentary refreshments and live music by The Georgia
Mudcats, appropriately performing Appalachian string-band
music and traditional songs from all over the South.
For anyone overwhelmed by the mere thought of viewing
thousands upon thousands of pieces, two separate exhibition
rooms will offer a "cream of the crop" sample. Within the Main
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