Shards'n Snippets Fall
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Founded in July 1987 . Supporters, industry sponsors, members, major contributors, grantors, advocates … everyone… have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation's mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the US both past and present. Link to: The Relevance of Tile Heritage Today.
TEXTILES Exhibition & Sale December 1-31, 2023
Presented by Tile Heritage Foundation and Hosted by No.3 Pottery & Gallery, Simpsonville, SC.
… also 'online' as a VIRTUAL Exhibition & Sale….
This is a juried exhibition and sale that explores contemporary tile making. A national call for entries was issued in June for artists to submit new works using ceramic tile, ceramic mosaic, or glazed brick to reflect the artists’ interpretation of the complex history of the textile industry in South Carolina, once known as the Textile Capital of the World.
JURORS: Internationally recognized ceramists and educators of Clemson University, Valerie Zimany and Daniel Bare.
This exhibition showcases tile artisans from across the country in an exhibition unique to South Carolina. The No3 Pottery & Gallery is located within the historic mill community of Simpsonville, SC.
The TexTILES exhibition and sale opening will include refreshments by Charcuterthree and a visitor from the North Pole! The public is encouraged to attend this free event and kick off the holiday season Friday, December 1, 2023, 6–9 pm. The exhibition will run December 1-30, 2023, Wednesday through Saturday, 11 am–5 pm, at No. 3 Pottery, 105 S. Maple Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 (no admission fee). In addition, the exhibition and sale will have a virtual on-line catalog from December 1-30, 2023.
The TexTILES exhibition and sale benefits the Tile Heritage Foundation, the participating artists, and No. 3 Pottery.
Generous local and national sponsors for the exhibition include TCNA, the Simpsonville Arts Foundation, Laticrete, Heritage Marble & Tile, Material Bespoke Stone and Tile, Merola Tile, and NS Ceramic.
Shards 'n Snippets Summer 2023
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Founded in July 1987 . Supporters, industry sponsors, members, major contributors, grantors, advocates … everyone… have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation's mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the US both past and present. Link to: The Relevance of Tile Heritage Today.
Call-For-Entry!
"TEXtiles” - A Gallery (and Virtual) Ceramic Tile, Mosaic & Brick EXHIBITION & SALE:
"CALL" is for NEW WORK!
Illustrating the complex history
of the textile industry in South Carolina. 
JURORS:
Nationally & Internationally recognized
ceramist, and educator, Valerie Zimany,
Chair of the Clemson University Department of Art
and Nationally & Internationally recognized
ceramist and educator, Daniel Bare.
$3,000 in PRIZES !
Current Exhibition & Prize Sponsors include:
LATICRETE International, Inc.
MATERIAL Bespoke Stone + Tile
"Tile Heritage Prize" Sponsor:
MEROLA Tile Distributors of America
“Spirit of Textiles in South Carolina" Sponsor:
NS Ceramic, Inc. of Santa Barbara
"Best in Show" Sponsor &
ExhibitionPromotion Sponsor:
TCNA - Tile Council of North America
Opening Reception Sponsor:
Heritage Marble & Tile, Inc.
Call-For-Entry Participating Artists:
SIGN-IN to EntryThingy for details
(registration sign-in at EntryThingy is free -
application fee for the 'call' is now only $20!)
Application dates:
June 20th to October 20th 2023
Link to 'CALL' details in a PDF
This exhibition benefits the Participating Artists, the Tile Heritage Foundation and the hosting gallery, No.3 Pottery in Simpsonville, SC.
EXHIBITION: December 1st - 31st.
Calendar/Events/Workshops
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Founded in July 1987 Tile Heritage is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Supporters, industry sponsors, members, major contributors, grantors, advocates … everyone… have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation's mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the US both past and present. Link to: The Relevance of Tile Heritage Today
EVENTS & INTERESTING TIMES AHEAD!
TILE HISTORY evolves every day . . . Tile Heritage Foundation is here to RECORD it!
Upcoming Classes and Events
at the TileWorks
JOIN IN - Register! Each year, Total Solutions Plus brings the ceramic tile industry together to network and learn from each other.
READ MORE ....
E-News Winter 2023
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Founded in July 1987 . Supporters, industry sponsors, members, major contributors, grantors, advocates … everyone… have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation's mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the US both past and present. Link to: The Relevance of Tile Heritage Today.
E-News Prior to 2010
TAP for the FULL E-NEWS HERE or on the IMAGE ABOVE!
Tile Heritage Available HISTORIC TILE CATALOG List HERE
Some Interesting "INDUSTRY STATS" from TCNA 3Q 2022 U.S. Ceramic Tile Market Update.
TCNA Testing Lab - NEW NAME!
STEWARDSHIP: What are the current vital educational
activities of the Tile Heritage Foundation?
LEARN MORE!
CELEBRATE TILE HERITAGE
Link to: TILE HERITAGE - GUARDIAN
OF AMERICAN TILE HISTORY
We extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the supportive PEOPLE in the LIFE of Tile Heritage! The Board of Directors, Staff, Volunteers, Sponsors, Members, Artisans & Advocates for their AWESOME SUPPORT for ALL these YEARS!
Tile Heritage Foundation is
SPONSOR & MEMBER SUPPORTED
Thank you!
Tile Heritage Legacy Friends Planned Giving
https://endowment.tileheritage.org
Join Tile Heritage!
Shards 'n Snippets Winter 2022-23
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Founded in July 1987 . Supporters, industry sponsors, members, major contributors, grantors, advocates … everyone… have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation's mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the US both past and present. Link to: The Relevance of Tile Heritage Today.
Our Sincere THANKS to ALL who CONTRIBUTED to the SUCCESSFUL MATCH $10,000 in GRANT FUNDS by December 31st.
Tile Heritage received $10,375 !
YOUR FUNDING SUPPORTS
ALL aspects of the Foundation's work
Tile Heritage End-of-Year Fundraising Event
ALL DONORS had THEIR NAMES IN AN END-OF-YEAR DRAWING
for THIS Iconic Moravian Tile Panel ‘SILVA VOCAT’ (The Forest Calls.) The DRAWING WINNER IS:
Tile Heritage supporter Sherri Warner Hunter!
This panel is currently in production at
The TileWorks of Bucks County
Year-end funds and granted funds make up a considerable percentage of the Foundation's
modest annual budget .
A gift to Tile Heritage is a GIFT honoring
American Tile Art both past & present! 
STEWARDSHIP: What are the current vital educational
activities of the Tile Heritage Foundation?
LEARN MORE!
CELEBRATE TILE HERITAGE
Link to: TILE HERITAGE - GUARDIAN
OF AMERICAN TILE HISTORY
We extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the supportive PEOPLE in the LIFE of Tile Heritage! The Board of Directors, Staff, Volunteers, Sponsors, Members, Artisans & Advocates for their AWESOME SUPPORT for ALL these YEARS!
Tile Heritage Foundation is
SPONSOR & MEMBER SUPPORTED
Thank you!
Tile Heritage Legacy Friends Planned Giving
https://endowment.tileheritage.org
Join Tile Heritage!