Ep 609: Where are They Now? - Restarting through Trauma with Sarah Wells Rolland

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When I last spoke with Sarah Wells Rolland, The Village Potters in Asheville, North Carolina was 13 years into it’s incredible, communal existence. And frankly (at least from my perspective) was a well oiled machine. With a residency program, community classes, a gallery, and 17 kilns it wasn’t on my short list wondering “gee, I wonder where they are now?” That is, until Hurricane Helene hit. And absolutely everything changed.

Introducing: Where are They Now? A new series on The Maker's Playbook podcast where we check back in with past guests to see where this journey of making a living from the things they make has taken them.

The Village Potter's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b08bbe30

Sarah's Instagram: @sarahwellsrolland

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Chapters

1. Sarah Wels Rolland (00:00:00)

2. Welcome Back to the Podcast (00:04:18)

3. Introduction to Sarah Wells Rowland and The Village Potters (00:05:00)

4. The Devastating Impact of Hurricane Helene (00:05:25)

5. Challenges in the Aftermath (00:07:19)

6. Community and Personal Resilience (00:09:13)

7. Efforts to Rebuild and Restore (00:11:02)

8. Organizational Challenges and Support (00:14:08)

9. Reflections and Future Outlook (00:18:16)

10. The Exodus of Asheville's Artists (00:42:47)

11. Impact of Gentrification on the Arts (00:43:33)

12. Displacement of Artists in Asheville (00:44:09)

13. Challenges for Potters in Asheville (00:45:00)

14. Community Support and Fundraising Efforts (00:47:35)

15. Rebuilding and Future Plans (00:49:47)

16. The Power of Community and Resilience (00:56:20)

17. Looking Forward: Hope and Healing (00:59:59)