Antinori Village Opens Its Doors

Hambidge opened its doors to the public on Saturday, November 4, 2023, 1-4pm to celebrate the opening of the Antinori Village to usher in new, expanded programming to complement its long-standing tradition of supporting selected artists-in-residence for 2-8 week stays on the 600-acre campus. Visitors had an exclusive tour of the new Antinori Village and wandered our usually private campus to engage in conversations with the current artists-in-residence about their work. The soundscape for the day was set by local, and Grammy Award-winning musicians, including Kebbi Williams, Brandon Bush, Scott Low, and Sally Anne Morgan along with an invitational gallery show with artwork and Hambidge branded items for purchase PLUS delicious treats from our Chef, Lori Speed, who served her famous chili, along with some sweet surprises and festive Fall beverages. The ever-popular U-do-Raku brought a creative element for the public to engage in with hands-on ceramic demonstrations. 

The Antinori Village, nestled among the changing colors of Fall, comprises four buildings all finished with dark, Shou Sugi Ban siding—a Japanese wood burning technique that treats wood with mineral oil, linseed oil, or other natural oils to seal by charring the wood to offer further protection. Three of the buildings will provide private accommodations with the fourth building as an open works and gathering space with a full kitchen. The Antinori Village is strategically located on the Hambidge property next to the existing Antinori Pottery Studio, and with a separate driveway entrance. Each structure is thoughtfully designed by the award-winning architec­tural firm BLDGS to celebrate the landscape, referencing historical Hambidge buildings, and providing unique comforts within nature.

Officially launching in 2024, Antinori Workshop attendees and group participants will be enriched by a creative and productive workshop experience in a beautiful natural landscape. They will encounter a small-scale version of the time, space, and community that so inspires and energizes the residency program, but with specific learning outcomes.. The Hambidge Center is expanding the facilities and programs in ways that will grow the power of creativity and all it enables.

In 2019, Hambidge embarked on a transformational $3.4 million capital campaign, led by a $1.45 million gift from Susan Antinori and the Antinori Foundation.

Our leadership and supporters have brought new momentum and exposure to the organization. The Hambidge Center is in a solid position to expand our facilities and programs in ways that will grow the power of creativity and all it enables.

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hambidge 2.0 project plans

The Antinori Village, opening in fall 2023, is comprised of four buildings. Three of the buildings will provide private accommodations with the fourth building as an open works and gathering space with a full kitchen. The Antinori Village will be strategically placed on the Hambidge property next to the existing Antinori Pottery Studio and will have a separate driveway entrance. Each structure is thoughtfully designed by the architec­tural firm BLDGS to celebrate the landscape, reference historical Hambidge buildings, and provide unique comforts within nature.

Workshop attendees and group participants on retreat will be enriched by a creative and productive experience in a beautiful natural landscape. They will encounter a small-scale version of the time, space, and community that so inspires and energizes Hambidge Fellow residents.

Programming with Intent:

• Small group workshops immersed in nature and infused with world-class artists will be offered.

• New programming opportunities will be available through curated and thematic residencies.

• Leadership retreats will weave in the arts and the outdoors. Community outreach projects will help build stronger partnerships and community ties.

• Collaborative residencies will bring creatives and thought leaders together to tackle some of our most pressing challenges including social justice, climate change, and more.

Connecting Hambidge Fellows to Our Community:

• We will be reaching out to our Fellows for submissions to activate the village. We are excited to welcome projects that will bring a new level of direct impact to our community and the world.

Financial Stability:

• A new revenue-generating workshop program with accommodations will provide Hambidge with the financial means to offer new services and experiences.

• When fully operational in 2024, the organization’s earned revenue is conservatively projected to grow from 43% in 2018 to 57%.

antinori Village Groundbreaking

The timing was right to get started…we officially broke ground on July 17 at the future site of the new Antinori Village and have a wonderful video to share. The Antinori Village is slated to open in Summer 2022.

The Hambidge 2.0 Campaign includes needed renovations to the existing campus, along with campaign and program implementation, allowing Hambidge to build organization-wide capacity to achieve long-term sustainability.

During the COVID-19 shutdown, many of the campus upgrades were assumed by the campus maintenance staff and completed ahead of schedule. Check out the many stunning updated interior and exterior spaces.