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Ovations365.com O V AT I O N S 3 6 5 . c o m MACON MAGAZINE OVATIONS The 8th Annual Fired Works Regional Ceramics Exhibition and Sale will be held April 13-21, 2013 in the Historic Round Building in Central City Park in Macon. The 2013 exhibit will feature 70 Georgia and Southeastern artists. Fired Works began as a local pottery show and has grown to become the largest exhibit of functional and sculptural pottery in the state of Georgia. This year's nine-day exhibit and sale will include special events such as Clay Workshops for Kids & Teens, Clay in the Classroom, Cocktails and Clay, Pickin' & Pottery, artist talks and more. A Special Preview Party will be held Friday, April 12 with live music, food, and an exclusive chance to purchase work before the exhibit opens to the public. New to this year's schedule is Clay in the Classroom, a workshop in which ceramic artists and pottery experts help teachers explore new ways to integrate clay into their curriculum. It's great for homeschool parents too. Another new event this year is "Pickin' and Pottery," a fun and exciting Bluegrass Concert to be held on Friday, April 19 in Central City Park. There's something for everyone at the 8th Annual Fired Works. Fired Works is a program of the Macon Arts Alliance, whose mission is to create an environment where arts and culture thrive and central Georgia is recognized as an unparalleled cultural destination. This exhibit supports the artists and artisans that make Georgia and central Georgia a fun and creative place to live and visit. A Regional Ceramics Exhibition and Sale April 13-21, 2013 in the Round Building at Central City Park $5 with unlimited return visits, Free with Student ID Fired Works Preview Party April 12, 2013, 6-9 p.m. Tickets $40 Featuring more than 6000 pieces of pottery for sale, Fired Works is the largest exhibit of functional and sculptural pottery in Georgia. For those eager to get their hands on the best pieces by these 70 artists, the Preview Party is a chance to beat the crowds and find the absolute best ceramics for sale. The Fired Works Preview Party features live music, food, and fun. Enjoy this special chance to meet and mingle with many of the artists in the show. Allyh McDonald Tesa DuPre Todd Runkle