The North Carolina Pottery Center's 2026 Gala and Auction
November 08, 2026 2:00 - 5:00 pm
The Umstead Hotel and Spa, Woodland Pond Drive, Cary, NC, USA
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Master Potter (Individual)
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Journeyperson (Single)
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Apprentice (Couple)
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Apprentice (Single)
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Golden Sponsor
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Food Reception Display Sponsor
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Desserts & Coffee Sponsor
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Beverages Sponsor (Wine/Beer)
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History with Hunter! Sponsor
$500
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HANDS ON! Clay Story Sponsor
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DEMO by Ryan Osborne! Sponsor
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DONATIONS
We've Received An Extraordinary Matching Challenge Opportunity!
All funds raised for the Challenge, up to $400,000 per year through mid-2028, will be matched. All funds raised and matched annually will be allocated to endowments for the Center.
YOU CAN HELP US WITH THIS YEAR'S CHALLENGE! All funds donated through this Donate Now section will be directed directly towards this Challenge.
The North Carolina Pottery Museum, Inc. (dba North Carolina Pottery Center) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. EIN 56-176500.
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You can still participate in the auction!Welcome!
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 demonstrate your appreciation for the value of the above items, in addition to the piece itself. Because this is a charity auction benefiting our nonprofit mission of Sharing North Carolina's Clay Stories, Past and Present, and as a sign of respect to the potters and ceramic artists who donated these items, bidding on our Silent Auction pieces will start at the fair market value of the item.
We, along with 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 in to see that page. Registration & Bidding are free.
Our event at The Umstead Hotel and Spa on November 8th is ticketed. 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.
NOTE: We anticipate Online SILENT AUCTION bidding will start around October 25, 2026. Until bidding starts, you can see images of auction items at www.ncpcgala.org/auction-items.
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.
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