The North Carolina Pottery Center's 2024 Gala and Auction

Welcome!

The center will be donating 10% of the Live & Silent Auction proceeds to Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Western NC.

SILENT AUCTION BIDDING IS NOW OPEN. 

LIVE AUCTION BIDDING IS IN-PERSON AT THE GALA, BY ABSENTEE BID, OR BY PHONE.

As you begin bidding on these wonderful pottery pieces made by some of NC's best potters - who are indeed craftspeople and artisans - consider that the true value of each piece lies not just in the beauty of the physical piece itself but in the time each artist spent making these pieces.

The true value of each piece also lies in the belief each artist has in the nonprofit North Carolina Pottery Center's mission of Sharing North Carolina's Clay Stories, Past and Present, thereby promoting awareness and appreciation of the history, heritage, and ongoing tradition of pottery making in our great state. Did you know artists cannot deduct the value of their pieces on their taxes? They support us by donating pieces, not for their benefit, but for ours - because they believe in our mission.

Please bid to show that you appreciate the value of the above things in addition to the piece itself. Because this is a charity auction benefitting our nonprofit mission of Sharing North Carolina's Clay Stories, Past and Present, and as a sign of respect to the potters and ceramics artists who donated these items, bidding on our Silent Auction pieces will start at the fair market value of the item.

We, and the artists, greatly appreciate your support of the center!

Lindsey - Executive Director

The North Carolina Pottery Museum, Inc. (dba North Carolina Pottery Center) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. EIN 56-176500.

How to Bid & Important Notes

We STRONGLY recommend that you read our "How to Bid & Important Notes" page before bidding. You must first register to bid and be logged on in order to see this page. Registration & Bidding are free.

Our event at The Umstead Hotel and Spa on Nov 10th is a Ticketed event. If you wish to attend in person please visit the BUY TICKETS page.

You may Bid in the Online Silent Auction without attending the physical event and without purchasing a Ticket.

Bidding on pieces in the Live Auction is in person, by absentee bid, or by phone. See How to Bid & Important Notes for more details about arranging an absentee bid or phone bidding.

Thank You to our Super Hosts & Hosts!

We will be adding the names of our Super Hosts & Hosts as they sign up and register.

Super Hosts

Leah Goodnight Tyler & Runyon Tyler, Larry Blanton & Candace Haigler, William L. Pitts, Larry & Debbie Robbins, Paul Coggins & Glen Medders, Kay Schoellhorn, Mark & Jill Boyce, Terry Zug & Daphne Cruze, Mary Holmes & Michael Mahan

Hosts

Rusty Taylor & Danny Williamson, Vince Long & Cameron Furr, Charles Waldren & Diane Vannais, Kathrine McLendon & Bill Chappell, Patricia & John Tector, Kate Bottomley & Jefferson Holt, Kathryn & George Fenich, Lane & Linda Wharton, Mary Regan, Barbara Wiedemann & Chris Fitzsimon, Amy & Clayton Stinnett, Ben & LoriAnn Owen, Caren & Jeff Glenn, Julie Lowe, Ginney Delaney & Evelyn Cox