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Pewabic Hosts Final Summer Market of the Season

The last market of the season brought the community together for a day of creativity and connection

Midbrow Editor
· 2 min read
Two musicians sit on a stage under a tent, one playing the violin and the other playing the guitar.
Local artists Anthony Retka and Nicole Varga Miner have been playing together in Detroit for over 20 years. Photo credit: Caria Taylor

By Caria Taylor

Pewabic Pottery hosted its final summer market of the season. All summer long, the team has curated markets featuring pottery workshops, live music, and local food.  Founded in 1903, Pewabic has deep roots in Detroit, with its tile installations found throughout the city in spaces such as Belle Isle Aquarium and Detroit’s People Mover stations. 

Today, the legacy of Pewabic continues to draw the community together. Retail Supervisor Mitch Segall has spearheaded the summer market and expresses his excitement for the future of Pewabic. 

"The goal of the Summer Market Series is to introduce ceramic art and Pewabic to new people through fun, inviting programming, and activities,” Segall said. “This summer we've seen so many new faces and have been able to share our building, story, and legacy with a whole new wave of Pewabic fans. We can't wait for our upcoming Holiday Showcase and the chance to welcome even more first time visitors to our historic campus.”

A group of people extend their arms into baskets of colorful beads and cut-out shapes.
Inspired by nature and everyday materials, artist Katie Bramlage created The Totem Collection. Photo credit: Caria Taylor
A group of people stand outside and congregate in the blue mutual stand in the background behind it.
Pewabic’s summer markets draw in local artists while highlighting the studio’s signature artistry and installations found throughout Detroit. Photo credit: Caria Taylor
A man stands in front of a white wall with glass tiles displayed on the shelves, wearing a shirt that says ‘Pewabic.
Pewabic Retail Supervisor Mitch Segall reflected on the importance of supporting local artists. Photo credit: Caria Taylor
People browse inside of a room that has walls and tables filled with different types of ceramics.
Since its opening, Pewabic Pottery has been a home for many artists, offering enriching workshops along with a curated market where artists can sell and promote their work. Photo credit: Caria Taylor
A blue coated iridescent vase stands on a table in the center of a room. Shelves of ceramics are in the background.
Many pieces from Pewabic are known for their iridescent glaze, a signature creation of founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton. Photo credit: Caria Taylor

This article was published in conjunction with Outlier Media.

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