Parks' work was lauded by artists from around the world. In the 1980s, if not still today, he was considered one of the foremost experts on the single firing method, as most pottery is fired twice.

The event will feature live music by Madison Avery, an open bar, and catering by Lagran Saunders and Ben Baldwin. ... Last year’s Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival drew 38,500 total attendees.