2024 pewabic house & garden show

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO REACH OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL!

$130,000
$119,400 Raised
Days to Go
173 Donors
92% Funded

free & open to the public

Join us June 7-9 for Pewabic's Annual House & Garden Show celebration of ceramic art. Explore Detroit’s National Historic Landmark Pottery with a strolling tour, shop ceramic art, learn about Pewabic's over 120 years of making in Detroit, and enjoy the weekend biergarten in the courtyard.

  • Friday, June 7, 10 AM - 5 PM  featuring strolling tours and viewing of Pewabic: Detroit’s Pottery, Pewabic artisan wheel throwing demos from 12-4 PM, and sculpting demos by visiting artist Laurie Sharkus

  • Saturday, June 8, 10 AM - 5 PM featuring strolling tours and viewing of Pewabic: Detroit’s Pottery, Pewabic artisan wheel throwing demos from 12-4 PM, sculpting demos by visiting artist Laurie Sharkus, Courtyard Biergarten sponsored by fleurdetroit from 12 - 5 PM, live music from Stereobabe, and food truck guests Papelon Arepa Bar

  • Sunday, June 9, 11 AM - 4 PM featuring strolling tours and viewing of Pewabic: Detroit’s Pottery, Pewabic artisan wheel throwing demos from 12-4 PM, sculpting demos by visiting artist Laurie Sharkus, Courtyard Biergarten sponsored by fleurdetroit from 12 - 4 PM, live music by Steve Jarosz @stevejarosz.grupoescobar on Instagram, and food truck guests Cajun Soul Sistas @cajunsoulsistas on Instagram

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Fundraiser Auction

We’ve selected a special batch of one-of-a-kind vases, special items, and experiences celebrating Pewabic and Detroit for this year’s auction. Individual auction items begin closing at 5 PM eastern on Tuesday, June 11.

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Summer Collection

Can't make it to the pottery? We have you covered.

Shop our new Pewabic pieces in the online Summer Collection. From colorful floral tiles and mushrooms to iconic Detroit birds and feather pins, we've been working for over a year to develop new forms, designs, and glaze options to celebrate the summer! 

shop the summer collection

ceramic art

Shop Pewabic's 2024 Summer Collection along with work from dozens of ceramic artists from across North America, including large scale ceramic sculptures.

explore 120 years of pewabic's legacy

Explore our archival collection and rich legacy through our expanded museum exhibition, Pewabic: Detroit's Pottery, in the second floor galleries.

online auction

We've selected truly one-of-a-kind vases for this year's fundraiser auction that were made in the spirit of Pewabic's early vessels. You can also bid on items & experiences that celebrate both Pewabic & Detroit. If you would like to contribute an item or experience to this year's auction contact our development director David Moss at dmoss@pewabic.org or 313.626.2002

unable to attend this year's celebration?

Our House & Garden Show is our biggest fundraiser of the year. For the past 34 years, tickets, auction items, sponsorships and financial donations have provided critical support to ensuring that Pewabic continues to thrive. Not able to attend and support Detroit's pottery in person this year? Consider a donation of $100 or more and we will send you this year's commemorative ceramic pin with our sincere thanks.

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sponsorship opportunities

This annual event is made possible thanks to the generous support of hundreds of sponsors and individual donors. Without the commitment of sponors, this event would not be possible. To learn more about how you can support Pewabic, view this year's sponsorship information packet or contact our development director David Moss at dmoss@pewabic.org or 313.626.2002

presenting sponsor

Strategic Staffing Solutions

Headquartered in Detroit, Strategic Staffing Solutions is people powered, customer centered and community champions. Learn more about SSS on their website linked below.

Strategic staffing solutions website

Preview party fundraiser

sold out

Thursday, June 6

6:00 - 9:30PM

Thank you for making the preview party a success!

On June 6th, we kick off our ticketed weekend celebration of Pewabic in Detroit. Shop Pewabic’s newest designs and ceramic work from artists across the country, enjoy live music by Nicole New, watch artist Laurie Sharkus demonstrate the ceramic sculpting process, and enjoy a strolling supper and cocktails by Two Unique Caterers. Complimentary valet parking for the event is available.