Vessel Gallery, artists explore community-led future

NEWPORT – Celebrating three years in business, Vessel Gallery and Clay Studio in Newport has become a hub for potters, painters and jewelry makers. The clay studio offers pottery classes for both children and adults, hosted at the studio and at locations throughout the community. The gallery itself is filled with original artwork created by local artisans. Founder Angela Drew has announced plans to close the business as she prepares to move out of state. However, the artists connected to Vessel believe the creative experiences fostered there do not have to come to an end.

Several members and guest artists feel the young business holds strong potential to grow into something even greater.