Bmca pottery students and local artists showcase one-of-a-kind works from Nov. 30 through Dec. 5, directly supporting regional artists and community arts programming.
Community members and holiday shoppers are invited to discover handcrafted ceramic treasures as the 6th Annual Handmade Holiday Pottery Market returns to the Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA) from Monday, November 30 through Saturday, December 5, 2026. Hosted inside The Center’s historic Gale Jackson Theatre at 225 W. State Street, the market features original works created by talented local ceramic artists alongside BMCA pottery students.
Designed to connect neighbors with local makers during the festive season, the market offers functional pottery, decorative pieces, and unique holiday gifts. Every piece acquired at the market makes a direct impact on the Swannanoa Valley arts community: proceeds are split between supporting the participating local artists and sustaining BMCA’s ongoing mission to bring the arts to the people and people to the arts.
Whether searching for a meaningful gift or a special addition to the home, visitors are encouraged to shop local, shop handmade, and be a pART of the ARTs this holiday season.
For more information about the 6th Annual Handmade Holiday Pottery Market or upcoming classes and events, visit blackmountainarts.org or call (828) 669 – 0930.
Details:
- Where: Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Admission: Free and open to the public
- Monday, Nov. 30: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 1 – Friday, Dec. 4: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Special “Holly Jolly” Extended Hours: Friday, Dec. 4 & Saturday, Dec. 5
