_{Caryl Brown, ceramic bowl, part of the 6th Annual Holiday Pottery Bazaar at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum November 19-21}

The 6th Annual Holiday Pottery Bazaar at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum will take place November 19, 20 and 21, 2026, offering visitors a unique opportunity to shop handcrafted pottery and ceramic artwork created by talented local artists. Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is located at 3100 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC. Admission is free for this event only.

“Shoppers return year after year, while new visitors explore with wonder, excited to discover unique, high-quality artwork that fits their budget and helps make holiday gift-giving easy,” says Neva Campbell, Pottery Studio Coordinator for the museum.

This much-anticipated event brings together more than 23 potters and over 1,200 handmade pieces, making it one of the most distinctive holiday shopping experiences on the Grand Strand.

Visitors will find an impressive variety of handcrafted ceramics, including jewelry, functional pottery, sculptures, wall art and the Bazaar’s celebrated holiday table, filled with festive trees, gnomes, bells, ornaments and seasonal treasures. With artwork available at a wide range of price points, there is truly something for everyone.

The Lineta Pritchard Pottery Studio at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum provides year-round pottery instruction, workshops and creative opportunities for students of all skill levels. Through classes, community events and exhibitions, the studio fosters artistic growth and celebrates the rich tradition of ceramic arts along the Grand Strand. 

For more information, visit the museum or contact the Pottery Studio at the Myrtle Beach Art Museum.

Museum admission is free throughout this special three-day shopping event. Whether searching for the perfect holiday gift or a unique treasure for themselves, guests are invited to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship and joy of pottery at one of the area’s most anticipated seasonal events.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Art Museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays. 

While museum admission is free throughout this special event, general admission is typically $8 for all adult visitors who do not qualify for student, senior, or veteran discounts; $5 for seniors ages 65 and older; veterans are free, with valid ID and children ages 18 and under, museum members and full-time students with a valid ID are free. 

Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum strives to be one of the finest visual arts museums in the Carolinas. With 11 galleries that change throughout the year, Myrtle Beach’s only art museum offers exhibitions featuring paintings, textiles, sculpture, photography, video, ceramics, assemblage, collage and more. A visit to the Art Museum’s exhibitions can be enhanced by its lively programming, including artist receptions, tours, lectures, workshops and classes for both adults and children.