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    Utilitarian Clay VII Symposium

    Nov 01, 2017 6 minutes
    Written by Shawn O'Connor

    Community is rarely about place but, rather, more about people. With the advancement of technology and the internet humans across the planet can be connected to each other in real time. In 2016 a community was formed at the seventh Utilitarian Clay Symposium held at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN. The community comprised of veteran artists, young students, and anyone in between, who gathered over their shared interests in the exploration of the utilitarian clay object.

    “Human knowledge is created communally. If you decide not to compare your work or your ideas with those of other people then you withdraw from the culture of discovery, inventions, innovation, techniques, and insights. You give yourself the awesome task of having to discover everything on your own.” (Peter Dormer – The Art of the Maker pg. 76)

    Community encourages dialogue. The beauty that Utilitarian Clay symposiums provide is an open platform for discussion. Conversation during presentations, meals, and evening activities allows everyone to participate in dialogue. Talking with someone about ideas becomes

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