Between 12 and 17 July under the cold spell and after 10 years of absence, rebounded strongly the National Meeting Potters "Barro Calchaqui", which developed different cultural activities, which were shared calchaquí talks on pre-Columbian ceramics, by Karina Garrett and the craft of ceramics by Rafael Bonorino, workshops for children of Maud Rouppe, guided tour of the historic and Paula Cenzano, classes Folk Santos López, openings of exhibitions of paintings and Munay Mouthon Francisca Mamondes and installation "tribute to the Pachamama" Adrian Martell, Sara Beatriz Ordoñez and Meriles and a demonstration by Virginia baked with guano Cruz.
The competition, attended by 31 potters from 11 provinces, which consisted of six working days in the square wing view "November 4" and the cultural center "Jallpha Kalchaki, from modeling to painting and the wood oven works. The proposed theme was The Pachamama. on Saturday, with the wonderful natural setting of snowcapped mountains all around wing San Carlos, each exhibitor set up his work in the halls of the Cultural Centre and the jury composed by Guillermo Rodriguez, Ramon and Martina Cutipa Wannier and turn the public This came to appreciate the pieces and to give his verdict. Then, in the presence of Mayor Roberto Vazquez, took place, delivering prizes, diplomas and medals to all participants, include the act of winning the First Prize, Nancy Alvarado, who donated the sum of $ 450 which gave the prize and to commit it to the shelter of the host school, then as close, it enjoyed a rock musical starring Daniela Derito and Carlos "Laucha" Pérez (Tango), The Chaskañawis (Sikuris), The Broken, Silvio Rodriguez and Isidro Sanchez (Folklore) and finally the band Salta "Wolf Bar" who made spend the cold, dancing rhythms and blues rockers. Note that this event was organized by a group of potters in the area with support from the City of San Carlos and collaboration of San Carlos merchants and Cafayate.
Grand Prize of Honor:
Rafael Bonorino (Sta.Rosa-Angastaco-Depto.San Carlos-Salta)
Primer Premio:
Nancy Alvarado (Tucumán)
Segundo Premio :
Natalia Argañaraz (Tucumán)
Tercer Premio: (compartido)
Soledad Cutipa (Corralito-San Carlos-Salta)
Virginia Cruz (Casira-La Quiaca- Jujuy)
