Plan Your Visit
SATURDAY September 26, 2026
9 AM–4 PM
Address: 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte NC 28207
Parking: FREE parking in the Mint Museum Randolph, overflow in the adjacent park.
Uber/Lyft/Taxi: Drivers will have access to the Main Entrance for passenger drop off/pick-up.
Getting to Potters Market
Strollers: Strollers are not permitted inside the tent. Stroller parking is available.
Dogs: Dogs are not permitted at this event
FAQs
Things to do
Celebrate two decades of artistry and craftsmanship with artist panels, live pottery demonstrations, bluegrass music, a beer garden and café, and blind-bidding auction throughout the day.
Artist panels
Saturday, September 26
Internationally renowned Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz will present a free public lecture as part of Handwork 2026 and Potters Market at the Mint. Known for his groundbreaking work in pottery, fashion, and contemporary Indigenous art, Ortiz brings a bold and influential perspective through his work.
The program is presented as part of Craft in America’s national celebration of creativity during America’s 250th anniversary, honoring the enduring legacy and future of American craft, and the Mint’s 20th anniversary celebration of Potters Market at the Mint.
Artist talk with renowned Pueblo ceramic artist Virgil Ortiz.
Sunday, September 27
Symposium and panel discussion
Join North Carolina ceramicists Mark Hewitt, Cynthia Bringle, Travis Owens, and Ibrahim Said.
Sponsorships
Six Friday night opening party invitations + first access to Potters Market
(each invitation valid for two guests)
12 general admission passes
Full-page ad in Potters Market program*
Name on opening night party invitation
Name or logo on event signage, Potters Market webpage, digital screen at Mint Museum Randolph, and sponsor recognition page in Potters Market program**
Creamware: $5,000
Four Friday night opening party invitations + first access to Potters Market
(each invitation valid for two guests)
Eight general admission passes
Half-page ad in Potters Market program*
Name on opening night party invitation
Name on event signage, Potters Market webpage, digital screen at Mint Museum Randolph, and sponsor recognition page in Potters Market program**
Stoneware: $2,500
Two Friday night opening party invitations + first access to Potters Market
(each invitation valid for two guests)
Four general admission passes
Half-page ad in Potters Market program*
Name on event signage, Potters Market webpage, digital screen at Mint Museum Randolph, and sponsor recognition page in Potters Market program**
Slipware: $1,200
One Friday night opening party invitation + first access to Potters Market
(invitation valid for two guests)
Two general admission passes
Quarter-page ad in Potters Market program*
Name on sponsor recognition page in Potters Market program**
*If only interested in ad space, we are happy to discuss
**Subject to timing of sponsorship confirmation
Earthenware: $600
Please contact Lauren Hartnagel for sponsorships via email at lauren.hartnagel@mintmuseum.org or phone via 704.337.2112