Description
The Shape of Resilience: An Evening of Hope and Celebration
A Fundraising Evening to Help Us Complete our Recovery and Shape our Future
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Haywood Park Hotel | Downtown Asheville | Event space is Sponsored by FIRC Group
$90.00 per person
This celebratory evening will bring together friends, artists, art lovers, patrons, and community champions to celebrate the extraordinary recovery of The Village Potters Clay Center, a vital anchor in Asheville’s arts community, following catastrophic flooding. We’ll honor the power of ceramic artistry, the resilience of artists, and the essential role of creative community. We will have a beautiful array of Ceramic Art comprised of Survivor Pots, and Memorial Pots available for donations to help us shape a future.
Come Support Us and Let's Celebrate!
The Tim Fischer Jazz Trio
Light Hors d'oeuvres (includes vegan, gluten free and dairy free selections)
Beer, Wine, and Sparkling Water
Beautiful Pots will be available for Donations as well Pottery Making Experiences. Survivor Pots, Memorial Pots and Exclusive selection of Large Distinguished Vessels Made by Masterful Potters.
Sarah Wells Rolland will share our story of Loss, Resilience, Recovery and Our Amazing Community of Supporters!
Key Note Speaker
This evening will help us take the next vital steps:
Reopen from a place of strength
Sustain us through the challenges facing WNC post flood
Complete our transition into a 501(c)(3)
We are thrilled to announce the formation of The Village Potters Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving the legacy of fine craft, inspiring passion, nurturing growth, and supporting sustainable careers for the next generation of clay and ceramic artists.
By the time we gather, it will mark one full year of rebuilding with courage, determination, and miraculous supporters. We simply couldn’t have made it this far without the generosity and love of so many.
Let’s come together to honor our journey and look forward with hope!
Date & Time
Thu, Oct 9, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
The Haywood Park Hotel Atrium Event Center
1 Battery Park AvenueAsheville, North Carolina 28801
