Fall 2011 Residency
The Transcontinental Passing of an Ancient Tradition: Pots in America

Winnie Owens-Hart is a renowned ceramics artist with an over three-decade long history of providing individuals with transformational arts experiences. Ms. Owens-Hart has deep connections to Philadelphia, stemming from her undergraduate studies at the University of the Arts. Her reputation and record for providing hands-on, transformational arts experiences to individuals from a range of backgrounds and levels of artistic experience made Ms. Owens-Hart an ideal artist to welcome to Philadelphia!

Ms. Owens-Hart has become a master in her field by learning—first hand—from others who were masters and stewards of the craft, whose intentions were to preserve the craft and history of this art form. Pots in America includes an intensive apprenticeship program, wherein Ms. Owens-Hart will train two artists in the craft and history of Nigerian and Ghanaian pottery making. These artists will continue teaching this amazing art form long after the residency has ended. Learn about the tuition-free class on Traditional Nigerian and Ghanaian Pottery.

Fleisher Art Memorial is partnering with The African American Museum, The Clay Studio, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, and the University of the Arts to bring traditional Western African ceramics to Philadelphia. Join us at any of the activities listed below! All activities are free unless otherwise noted.

Winnie Owens-Hart's ceramic work.

Solo Exhibition
Reception: Friday, September 16, 6-8PM
Winnie Owens-Hart: A Retrospective of Ceramic Work

Location: Fleisher Art Memorial: Works on Paper Building, 719 Catherine Street, Philadelphia. On site parking available.
Contact: Kathleen Greene, kgreene@fleisher.org

Community Demonstration
Sunday, September 18, 1PM - 3PM
Join Ms. Owens-Hart as she leads a demonstration sharing the traditions, culture and craft of Nigerian and Ghanaian pottery making.

Location: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia
To Register: Call 215-898-2680. Museum Admission is required.

Community Demonstration
Friday, September 23, 7-9PM
Join Ms. Owens-Hart as she leads a demonstration sharing the traditions, culture and craft of Nigerian and Ghanaian pottery making.

Location: The Clay Studio, 139 North Second Street, Philadelphia.
To Register: Annette Monnier, annette@theclaystudio.org. Registration is required.

Community Demonstration
Saturday, September 24, 11AM -12 noon & 1PM – 2PM
Join Ms. Owens-Hart as she leads a demonstration sharing the traditions, culture and craft of Nigerian and Ghanaian pottery making.

Location: The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
Contact: Ivan Henderson, ihenderson@aampmuseum.org

2-day Workshop
Saturday & Sunday, October 1-2, 10AM-3PM daily
Join Ms. Owens-Hart as she leads a two day intensive on Nigerian and Ghanaian pottery making. This is a unique opportunity to obtain 12 hours of hands-on-training with a master ceramics!

Workshop Location:: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia.
To Register: Call 215-898-2680. Registration is required, limited to 10 seats.

2-day Workshop
Saturday / Sunday, October 8-9, 10-3PM daily
Join Ms. Owens-Hart as she leads a two day intensive on Nigerian and Ghanaian pottery making. This is a unique opportunity to obtain 12 hours of hands-on-training with a master ceramics!

Location: Village of Arts & Humanities, main building, 2544 Germantown Ave, 19133
To Register: The Clay Studio's Annette Monnier, annette@theclaystudio.org. Registration is required, limited to 5 seats.

Film Screening & Lecture
Saturday, October 15, 12-2PM
Ms. Owens-Hart will lead a talk and viewing of her documentary, Ghana: Styles and Techniques, showcasing the unique ceramic techniques and rich history of pottery.

Location: The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia
Contact: Ivan Henderson, ihenderson@aampmuseum.org. Museum Admission is free.

Community Demonstration
Saturday, October 22nd, 11AM-1PM
Join Ms. Owens-Hart as she leads a demonstration sharing the traditions, culture and craft of Nigerian and Ghanaian pottery making. This demonstration is apart of the University of the Arts' Alumni Family Weekend. Come join the fun!

Location: University of the Arts, 320 S. Broad Street
To Register: Joanna Sung, jsung@uarts.edu. Registration is required.

Closing Reception
Friday, November 18th, 6-8PM
Join Ms. Owens-Hart and her students for a one night display of all the pots created throughout the fall residency! Students, community partners and the general public are encouraged to attend.

Location: Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catherine Street. On site parking available.
Contact: Kathleen Greene, kgreene@fleisher.org