Highwater Clays: A Story in Survival
On view through April 26, 2026
Asheville Art Museum
Asheville, North Carolina
www.ashevilleart.org
For more than 45 years, Highwater Clays helped to revolutionize pottery across the United States. From the hills of Western North Carolina, they provided clay that became a cornerstone of ceramic studios from coast to coast. Their impact on the field, and on our region, cannot be overstated.
Tragically, Hurricane Helene caused irreparable damage to Highwater Clays’ facility in Asheville’s River Arts District. Before making the incredibly difficult decision not to reopen their manufacturing operation, Gail and Brian McCarthy, along with their dedicated staff and with the support of the Asheville Art Museum, worked tirelessly to rescue more than 400 works of ceramic art.
Find out more here: https://www.ashevilleart.org/exhibitions/highwater/
[Image: Don Davis, Twister, 1989. Glazed stoneware, 18 × 17 × 17 inches. Gift of Gail & Brian McCarthy. Courtesy Asheville Art Museum.]
