WildFire MudWorks | Dave Sawyer | Traditional and Raku Fired Ceramic Art and Gifts
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Events


Nov
7
to Dec 30

WildFire '23 Exhibit and Sale

My WildFire ‘23 exhibit and sale is scheduled for November of this year. This will be my first solo show since Covid and it will feature all new ceramic works of art both large and small. The exhibit will be at the Artists Collective Spartanburg at 578 West Main Street in Spartanburg SC and the exhibit reception will be on the 16th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. It’s going to be a busy summer in my workshop and I’m looking forward to working on new ideas and challenges.

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Apr
22
to Apr 23

Spartanburg County Open Doors Studio Tour

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I’m excited to be part of the first Spartanburg County Open Doors Studio Tour. I’ll be in my studio at the Artists Collective during both days (Saturday and Sunday) of the event. I’ll have examples of works in process including an actual raku firing demonstration each day. For all the information about the event visit opendoorstudios.art. It should be a great time, come and join us.


Tour weekend: April 22 (10:00-5:00) and April 23 (12:00-5:00)

In my Studio Gallery at the Artists Collective Spartanburg, 578 West Main Street, Spartanburg SC


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Mar
7
to Apr 29

Spartanburg County Open Doors Exhibit

As part of the Spartanburg County 2023 Open Doors Studio Tours event, the Artists Collective Spartanburg will be hosting a two month preview exhibit featuring the work of the over 45 participating artists. For all the information about the event visit opendoorstudios.art. It should be a great time, come and join us.


Preview Exhibit: March 7 through April 29 (Tues-Sat 10:00-4:00)

In the Solomon Gallery at the Artists Collective Spartanburg, 578 West Main Street, Spartanburg SC


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Oct
2
6:00 PM18:00

Artists Collective Juried Show 2021 Reception and Awards Presentation

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The 2021 Annual Artists Collective Juried Show will hold its reception and awards presentation Saturday night at 6:00 pm at the Artists Collective Spartanburg in Spartanburg SC.
I’m pleased to say my three dimensional wall sculpture “Mister Fantastic,” named in honor of my father, is one of 70 works selected for this year’s show out of over 500 entries from artists throughout the four state area of North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. The show, which opened September 14th will run through October 23rd.

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May
25
to Jul 20

Tryon Painters and Sculptors' "The Style of No Style" Show and Reception

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The Tryon Painters and Sculptors summer show “The Style of No Style” opens with a reception on May 25th from 5:00 to 7:00 in the evening. I will have a couple of my Vintage Pop Series digital art photographs in the show which will run until July 20th. They are both framed canvas print editions.

Stable’s Light

Stable’s Light

Road Trip Dream

Road Trip Dream

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May
16
5:00 PM17:00

May ArtWalk at WMAC Spartanburg

Spartanburg's monthly open studios event - West Main Artists Co-Op will be open from 5:00 to 9:00 with new shows in the Venue and Galleries 2 and 3.  I will be attending this event and will have my just finished “Floribbean Afternoon” on display in the 3-D Gallery. Food and beverages will be served.

Floribbean Afternoon - 16” x 40” commissioned art tile mural

Floribbean Afternoon - 16” x 40” commissioned art tile mural

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Nov
15
to Dec 29

West Main Artists 2018 Open Doors

WMAC’s 2018 Open Doors runs from it’s opening reception on November 15th (5:00 - 9:00) until December 29th. There’ll also be a special day of demonstrations on Saturday December 1st from 10:00 to 4:00 and a closing reception on December 20th from 5:00 to 9:00. Check out my blog page for more information.

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Feb
15
5:00 PM17:00

February Art Walk @ WMAC

Spartanburg's monthly open studios event - West Main Artists Co-Op will be open from 5:00 to 9:00 with new shows in the Venue and Galleries 2 and 3.  I will be attending this event and will have work available in the 3-D Gallery. Food and beverages will be served.

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Jan
20
to Feb 24

Winter Wonders Show & Reception @ Tryon Painters and Sculptors Gallery

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Tryon Painters and Sculptors' Winter Wonders Show runs from January 20th through February 24th at their gallery located at 78 North Trade Street in Tryon, North Carolina.

I will be attending the opening reception on January 20th and will have a new piece entitled "Snow Day" in the show.

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Jan
20
5:00 PM17:00

January ArtWalk @ WMAC

Spartanburg's monthly open studios event was rescheduled to the 20th due to the extreme winter weather conditions in the region - West Main Artists Co-Op will be open from 5:00 to 9:00 with new shows in the Venue and Galleries 2 and 3.  Although I will not be able to attend this event I will have work available in the 3-D Gallery and food and beverages will be served.

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Dec
21
5:00 PM17:00

Artwalk @ WMAC

Spartanburg's monthly open studios event - West Main Artists Co-Op will be open with myself and other artists in our studios. All galleries will be open and food and beverages will be served.

The "Open Doors" show will continue to be on exhibit in all galleries. I'll have a number of pieces on exhibit and for sale during this event.

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Nov
16
to Dec 30

Open Doors Show @ WMAC

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The 2017 Open Doors Show will be on exhibit at West Main Artists Co-Op through out the remainder of November and the month of December.  The show is WMAC's annual all-member show showcasing all new work by the Co-Op's over 50 member artists.

I'll have a number of new pieces on exhibit and for sale as part of this event and will be demonstrating a raku firing during the November 16th opening reception.

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