Sumter County Gallery of Art

Pottery Open Studio is dedicated time in our ceramics studio for you to explore, practice, and refine your work at your own pace 

You’ll have access to wheels, tools, and communal resources in a supportive setting that reflects the Sumter County Gallery of Art’s mission to present and promote visual arts for all.

Open Studio is ideal for current or returning students who want extra time at the wheel or table, and makers building personal projects 

Join the Sumter County Gallery of Art for a special Craft in America Lunch & Learn Series celebrating the creativity, traditions, and stories of American craft. Guests will enjoy a one-hour screening followed by time for conversation and reflection.

October 7 at 12:00 PM – EAST
Explore the artists, traditions, and craft communities of the eastern United States.

October 14 at 12:00 PM – WEST
Discover the makers, landscapes, and creative traditions that shape craft in the American West.

October 21 at 12:00 PM – COLLECTORS
Explore the passion of collectors and the important role they play in preserving, supporting, and celebrating American craft.

Bring your lunch and spend your midday break discovering the people and stories behind American craft. Admission is free. Bring your lunch, bring your curiosity, and join the conversation!

Explore how artists depicted and remembered the American Revolution with Dr. Elizabeth Chew.