These posts and images capture events during 2024 in which Wilson family members participated.
Paula King Harper was interviewed by KSAT as part of their focus on the H. Wilson Pottery Company during Black History Month. It was the first trademarked Black-owned business in Texas. In the Interview Paula chronicles the contributions of Hiram, James, and Wallace Wilson in the creation of the company. We are pleased to share a video copy of the interview which was produced by KSAT TV.
The Wilson Pottery Foundation is delighted to share the video below about the legacy of the Wilson Potters. Starting from slavery, brothers Hiram and James Wilson were stoneware artists in Guadalupe County, Texas. And most experts consider them to be the first African Americans to start and register a business in the state. In this video their descendants have joined hands to promote the physical things the brothers produced.
The video was provided by Paula King Harper and it was produced by KLRU Austin, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member television station licensed to Austin, Texas, United States.
The Wilson Pottery Foundation Congratulates WPF Board Member Earline Green for a wonderful article and recognition in the 2024 Craft Archives Fellows publication.
Another great Wilson Pottery Show was held on Saturday October 26, 2024 at the Heritage Village. The Wison Pottery Foundation wants to thank Leonard and Shirley Anderson, Ed, and of course, our dynamic Board of Directors Amy Pulliams , Preserving Ceramic Legacies , Ken Smith and newest board member, Sharmagne Taylor for their support. We also extend our thanks to the Wilson family who stopped in or drove by. Jon St Clair is always full of surprises! The images below capture highlights of the event.
Congratulations To WPF Board Treasurer Roshawnda Anderson
The City of San Antonio Human Services Department recently announced that Roshawnda Anderson, Fiscal Analyst in the Fiscal Division, has completed the City’s Train-the-Trainers program. Train-the-Trainers serves as an internal training team for the DHS organization. Roshawnda was one of 15 trainers chosen from 95 applicants. Roshawnda will observe current trainers leading classes and co-train classes with other trainers. She will also have assistance from HR’s Training & Engagement Division. Congratulations to Roshawnda!
The Bayou Bend Juneteenth Celebration was held on June 22, 2024. This is always an entertaining and educational event for the entire family. Paula King-Harper and the WPF thank everyone who came and joined in the celebration. The photos below capture highlights of the event.
WPF had a blast being a part of KWED’s Freedom Fiesta 2024. It was a great turnout! Paula King-Harper and WPF thank everyone who stopped by and joined in the celebration. Special thanks to Kenneth and Terry Ball, Cyndi Aguirre Herrera and fam, and Marque and SaRiah Smith for helping to man the WPF Swag booth. WPF gave away mugs, backpacks, tote bags, rulers, deck of cards, koozies, shopping totes, ear buds, phone wallets. Plus, many Wilson stories were shared and heard. It was a good day as captured by the photos.
The Wilson Pottery Foundation Gala and Pottery Show Were Held on May 3, 4 2024 at the Texas Lutheran University, Student Activity Center, Seguin, Texas. WPF Board President Paula King-Harper shared her thoughts: “Such and amazing weekend! Red Glitter Events did it again! Thanks Seguin. Thanks Wilson Pottery Foundation Board and Hiram and James Wilson Descendants family and friends for turning up. It’s been fun. It’s been real.“
The images below capture highlights from these events.
The first WPF FUTURE PIONEERS Event Was Held As Part of the WPF Gala. We celebrate WPF’s first FUTURE PIONEERS! If/when you see these kiddos, please congratulate them and their parents.
Awardees with presenters Jan Marie & Lawrence Sampleton Jr.
Roosevelt Merriweather stood in for Deborah Hurst, and Cheryl Mims stood in for Jamaria Simien.
The 2024 Potter’s Awards recipients were also presented at the Gala and Pottery Show. The recipients were recognized for their support to WPF and the Seguin community. The Awardees were Linda Anderson, Danielle Renae King, Robert Reid, Cleo Graves and Ken Smith (l to r).
Congratulations To WPF Board Member Earline Green
