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Ceramic Artists from Mata Ortiz Display Pottery at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park

(Phoenix, Arizona - December 13, 2008) - Oscar Quezada and other talented ceramic artists from the village of Mata Ortiz, Mexico will display and sell their hand-made pottery Saturday, December 20, 2008 and Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park. They will demonstrate traditional wood-firings and showcase pottery finishing techniques that have been perfected through generations by Mata Ortiz artists.

The artistic creations will be available for purchase from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm both days. A portion of sales benefits the Arboretum.

Plants-of-the-Bible Guided Walk
Saturday, December 20 from 1:30pm until 3:00pm
Learn about plants mentioned in the Bible.

Trees of the Arboretum Guided Tour
Sunday, December 21 from 1:30pm until 3:30pm
See the forested areas of the Arboretum and learn about the many different trees.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is located on U.S. Highway 60 three miles west of historic Superior. The ceramic artists demonstration and tours are free with admission. Phone 520-689-2723 or visit http://ag.arizona.edu/BTA for more information.

For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at www.azstateparks.com.

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