The Independent Potters Association (IPA) invites the public to Cups for a Cause, a fun evening featuring handmade pottery, music, food, and drinks at Benjamin’s on Franklin in Armory Square from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16.
A $25 donation per person or $50 per couple will be requested at the door and fine food, drinks, and live music by The Usual Suspects will be a part of the event. For an extra $50 donation, patrons will also be able to choose from more than 100 hand-crafted sets of pottery vessels made by upstate New York’s preeminent ceramic artists, with 100 percent of all donations going directly to Francis House, a care facility located in Syracuse that provides a home and extended family to persons with terminal illnesses.
Many local artists are contributing their artwork and beverages are being provided by local business, Middle Ages Brewing Company and Winebow. Clayscapes Pottery is providing additional support for this event.
The IPA hopes to raise over $5,000 for Francis House in honor of its 25th Anniversary.
The Independent Potters’ Association was established in 2011 by a group of central New York ceramic artists to support and promote professional artists in the ceramic medium while developing resources to mentor and recognize ceramic excellence. Its membership includes: Brenda Conley, Wendy Emborski, Jen Gandee, Matt Hill, Bobbi Lamb, David MacDonald, Tina Parker, Jessica Pilowa, Jeremy Randall, Lindsey Scott, Tim See, Don Seymour, Karen Jean Smith, John Smolenski, Millie St. John, Sarah VanderVoort, Peter Valenti, Wes Weiss, and Rebecca Wind.
To learn more about the event or the IPA, contact Peter Valenti at 243-3458 or [email protected].
