Mata Ortiz Pottery Demonstrations

Demonstrations will take place at 11 am and 1 pm in the park theater on the listed event days. Learn more about Mata Ortiz pottery and see examples. In a remote river valley on the plains of Northern Mexico, a remarkable ceramic arts revival is taking place. There in the village of Mata Ortiz, master potter Juan Quezada, inspired by ancient potsherds, is leading a renaissance of the region's native art tradition. The contemporary work which parallels the art of indigenous ceramists to the north,… Show more the Hopi, Zuni, Acoma Indians and others, has come to be known as Mata Ortiz Pottery. Come learn more!

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