About Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts
Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, in the historic Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, is the first gallery in Wilmington dedicated exclusively to local, handmade, one-of-a-kind, three-dimensional art and craft by jury-selected coastal North Carolina artisans. We present decorative and functional works in clay, fiber/textiles, gourds, baskets, jewelry, mixed media, glass and wood in a beautiful setting in this early 20th century historic building.
Handmade objects, whether held, worn, or displayed, enrich our lives by connecting us with our humanity, creativity, and our history. It is evident when you enter Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts that all of the Gallery members are pursuing not only art but their passion.
Our mission:
Meet our artists and experience the best in local traditional and innovative fine crafts during 4th Friday Gallery Walk
every month when the work of two or more of our members is featured. Our gallery is staffed by the artists, so every visit gives you the opportunity to engage with our member artists who work in a variety of mediums.
Handmade objects, whether held, worn, or displayed, enrich our lives by connecting us with our humanity, creativity, and our history. It is evident when you enter Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts that all of the Gallery members are pursuing not only art but their passion.
Our mission:
- Provide Wilmington residents and visitors the opportunity to purchase and enjoy high quality, locally-made fine crafts
- Showcase the talents of diverse coastal North Carolina artisans
- Educate the public about the value, traditions, techniques, and innovations of American-made fine crafts of today
- Expand the scope of Wilmington's art gallery experience
Meet our artists and experience the best in local traditional and innovative fine crafts during 4th Friday Gallery Walk
every month when the work of two or more of our members is featured. Our gallery is staffed by the artists, so every visit gives you the opportunity to engage with our member artists who work in a variety of mediums.
The Founders/Owners of Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts
Seated (l-r): Sybil West, Patricia Hart
Standing: Mary Holden-Hall, Pat Holleman
Seated (l-r): Sybil West, Patricia Hart
Standing: Mary Holden-Hall, Pat Holleman
