The public is invited to a fun-filled afternoon of clay tile making on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Odyssey Clayworks in the River Arts District. Finished tiles will adorn a new public art installment – a playable harp – on the Reed Creek Greenway near the intersection with Ocala Street. Originally planned to be installed at the Broadway Public Safety Station at 316 Broadway Street, the artwork will now be located next to the greenway for better accessibility and to alleviate conflicts with utilities.
In 2023 the City opened the LEED certified Broadway Public Safety Station just north of downtown. In addition to serving as a fully functioning fire station and police office space, the station is also built to accommodate the coordination of emergency response operations and served as the City’s Emergency Operations Center during response to Hurricane Helene. As part of Asheville’s Percent for Public Art Policy, one percent of funds for the new station went towards the creation of a new piece of public art. For more background, visit the project page.
Similar tile making events were held in 2023, and those tiles will also be incorporated into the public art piece. This final event will allow the community one more opportunity to make their lasting mark before the harp is installed this fall.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Odyssey Clayworks, 236 Clingman Ave
This event is free and family friendly. Bring your kids, invite your friends, and spread the word to anyone who enjoys creating art. There are no age restrictions or skill requirements – all are welcome to participate.