annual events
together we create community.
several times throughout the year we gather with our members and local community to celebrate and share creativity, friendship and foster new connections.
traditions that bring our creative community together.
Annual Quality Seconds Pottery Sale
Each May, SCAA holds the Annual Quality Seconds Sale (formerly the MAC Sale) during the Kingston Hill Fair, offering the community “quality seconds” of pottery made in the SCAA Pottery Studio.
All proceeds go directly to the Pottery Education Program.
The MAC Fund is a lasting example of how a few generous people created a meaningful legacy in memory of a special friend and potter. One person’s caring truly makes a difference.
Annual Quality Seconds Pottery Sale
May 16, 9am-2pm
Slightly Imperfect pottery for a great price.
Dinner Under the Trees
Each July, we gather in our backyard garden to celebrate the creative community that makes the South County Art Association so special. Enjoy an evening of dinner, music, and cocktails surrounded by fellow artists, friends, and supporters.
Guests will also have the opportunity to preview the Annual Members Exhibition before the evening’s awards presentation. Our Guest Juror of Awards, will announce the ten award winners and share insights into his selections.
Dinner Under the Trees is a time to come together, celebrate fellow artists, and reflect on the rich history of SCAA—beginning in 1927 when a small group of artists first gathered to exhibit their work. Today, more than 500 members continue that tradition, representing a vibrant and diverse creative community.
Dinner Under the Trees
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Guest juror to be announced
Cocktails, Music, Dinner & Dessert Fundraiser | 5 - 6pm
Live Award Selections & Juror Talk | 6pm
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Earthworks
For the past 52 years, we've invited established ceramic artists to visit and jury our Annual Earthworks Exhibition. It begins with a public jurying, where potters can receive feedback from the juror about their pieces and attend a workshop the next day, where the juror will share their creative process. The opening reception brings together artists who have been influencial in our local ceramic arts for half a century.
53rd Earthworks Open Juried Clay Annual
April 23 – May 16
Juror Suzanne Hill
Open to all artists.
Accepting Artwork
April 11-12 & April 15-17
Public Jurying
April 18 starting at 10am
Art Heist
A fundraiser - everyone goes home with an original artwork.
In September, we held our 20th Annual Art Heist. With artwork donations from our community, we held our biggest, funnest fundraiser of the year where "heisters" stole artwork off our gallery walls. 156 artworks, 156 tickets sold. Everyone went home with an original artwork.
21st Annual Great Art Heist
August 13 – September 12
Donated artworks
due by August 9
Art Heist Event
Saturday, September 12, 6pm
Annual Holiday Pottery & Art Sale
Each year our gift shop expands into the Helme house galleries creating a festive holiday gift shop experience
Thousands visit our sale each year to shop for one-of-a-kind items created by over 100 local artists. We like to keep the atmosphere homespun with a touch of fun. 2026 will mark our 55th annual event.
55th Holiday Pottery & Art Sale
November 27 – December 19
Extended hours
Wednesdays - Sundays
10am - 6pm
