Fusing Red Earth is an annual gathering and expo of people interested in southeastern Indian pottery, past and present. Program features are open discussions, a presentation on prehistoric ceramics, viewing institutional collections of prehistoric and historic indigenous ceramics and exhibiting and demonstrating the art of Southeastern Indian pottery.

Much of the pottery and other art works produced by the people originally inhabiting North American Southeast was and/or is every bit as spectacular as that created by the southwestern tribes. Unfortunately, the cultural art world’s primary focus is still on southwestern native art.

A major step in making others aware of the excellence of these ceramics is to bring together potters whose work is influenced by Southeastern Indians. Additionally, scholars, students and others interested in the art have much to contribute to everyone’s overall knowledge of the art. Ultimately, this and future gatherings will result in a traveling pottery exhibition that presents Southeastern Indian ceramics in a continuum from the first fiber tempered ware to what modern artists are creating today.