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From more than 1,200 entries of ceramic works made by hundreds of U . S . potters , juror Christa Assad selected 116 pieces to represent the best in contemporary American functional ceramics for the 2014 Strictly Functional Pottery National ( SFPN ). The event opened with a gala reception hosted by Kevin Lehman ’ s Pottery in Lancaster , Pennsylvania to allow paying guests the first opportunity to view the exhibition and purchase works featured in the show . Music , food , and a gallery “ walk and talk ” were included in the admission price of $ 15 . The exhibition alone , which was free to the public , ran from Sept . 20 through November 1 , 2014 .
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Now approaching its 23rd year , the Strictly Functional Pottery National originated at , and is presented by , the Market House Craft Center , affiliated with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen . It is a nonprofit , educational , volunteer organization dedicated to quality crafts and craftsmanship . SFPN is co-chaired by Amy Burk and Kevin Lehman of Lancaster , PA .
Plans for the 23rd annual show are now underway . Entries are being accepted until midnight on June 1 . Entries received between June 2-10 will be also be considered , but will be assessed a late fee . Porcelain artist Matt Long will serve as the juror for this year ’ s show , scheduled to take place again
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in Lancaster , PA , from Sept . 26- Oct . 31 , 2015 .
For complete details on the application process for the 2015 exhibition , please visit www . strictly functionalpottery . net . There you may also view photos of all works from the complete 2014 exhibition , as well as featured works from recent years ’ shows .
Questions ? E-mail Kevin Lehman at Kevin @ klpottery . com , or call him at 717.509.7547 . [
Turn to pages 16-17 to view more images from the 2014
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