Hope in Bloom
A West Cancer Foundation Collection
A pottery and art show and sale with more than 500 handmade pieces by April Dupuis of The Potter’s Hands Studio, including a magnolia-inspired collection made just for this event. 20% of the profit from every sale, at the show and anywhere on April’s website through December 31, supports West Cancer Foundation’s free patient support services across the Memphis Mid-South.
- 500+Handmade pieces at the show
- 20%Of the profit on every sale, site-wide through Dec 31
- Dec 103:30 to 6:30 pm at Tucker Collective
- FreeAdmission, with refreshments provided
“Magnolias carry substantial blooms and stand through every changing season.”The meaning behind Hope in Bloom
The story
Strength and perseverance, in clay
The magnolia is a picture of resilience. Its blooms are big and sturdy, and the tree holds its leaves through every season. That is what cancer asks of patients, and of the families, caregivers and medical teams who walk beside them.
April Dupuis is creating a magnolia-inspired collection just for this event, carved by hand in her Oxford, Mississippi studio. It will be shown alongside her complete line of work, more than 500 pieces in all, plus a silent auction of a few one-of-a-kind pieces.
Every piece you take home helps West Cancer Foundation keep its services free for the people who need them.
Where your purchase goes
Meet West Cancer Foundation
West Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2020 with a mission to remove barriers to cancer care across the Memphis Mid-South. We provide free patient support services to anyone facing a cancer diagnosis, regardless of cancer type or where they receive treatment, because everyone deserves access to the care, support, and resources they need throughout their cancer journey.
Free help for patients, funded by people like you
Learn more at westcancerfoundation.org
- Free breast and prostate cancer screenings
- Transportation to and from any cancer-related appointment
- Wigs, scarves and head coverings through the Sweet Wig Beauty Boutique
- Mental health counseling
- Post-mastectomy prostheses and garments
- Compression garments to relieve lymphedema pain and discomfort
How your purchase helps
- 1
Choose a piece
At the show on December 10, or anything on April’s website through December 31.
- 2
20% of the profit
Goes straight to West Cancer Foundation.
- 3
Free care, close to home
Mid-South patients get screenings, rides and recovery support at no cost.
Every order on the site counts through December 31
The Hope in Bloom collection
April is in the studio making the Hope in Bloom collection now. Pieces appear here as they come out of the kiln, and the full collection debuts at the show on December 10.
Every order on April’s website through December 31 counts toward the 20%, not just this collection. Orders can ship, or you can pick up locally in Memphis. Pickup dates and times are coming soon.
Visit the show
An evening of pottery, for a good cause
Come shop more than 500 handmade pieces, meet April, bid on one-of-a-kind pieces in the silent auction, and learn about the work West Cancer Foundation does for patients and families here at home.
- When
- Thursday, December 103:30 to 6:30 pm
- Where
- Tucker Collective152 North Tucker Street
Memphis, TN 38104 - Admission
- FreeOpen to the public, refreshments provided
- Silent auction
- One of a kindA few very special pieces, set aside by April
- Can’t make it?
- Shop anything on April’s website through December 31, with shipping or local pickup in Memphis. 20% of the profit from every order still goes to West Cancer Foundation.
The artist
About April Dupuis
April Dupuis is a master potter and the founder of The Potter’s Hands Studio, with a studio and gallery in Oxford and a studio in Hernando, Mississippi. Her hand-carved sgraffito stoneware is covered in Southern florals and faith-inspired imagery, and no two pieces are alike.
Her work includes 450 pieces for Memphis’s Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, made for a James Beard Foundation dinner, and live pottery demonstrations during worship services at churches across the Mid-South. She has taught adult pottery for 17 years and exhibited with the Memphis Potters Guild for 15.
For Hope in Bloom, she is turning the magnolia into a collection of its own, made to honor the strength of everyone touched by cancer.
Questions
Good to know
Is the Hope in Bloom show free to attend?
Yes. Admission is free and open to the public on Thursday, December 10, from 3:30 to 6:30 pm at Tucker Collective, 152 North Tucker Street in Memphis. Refreshments are provided.
How much goes to West Cancer Foundation?
20% of the profit from every sale, at the show and anywhere on April’s website through December 31, supports West Cancer Foundation’s free patient support services. That includes her complete line, not just Hope in Bloom pieces.
Will there be a silent auction?
Yes. April is setting aside a few very special, one-of-a-kind pieces for a silent auction during the show. West Cancer Foundation receives 20% of the profit from auction pieces too.
Can I support the fundraiser if I can’t attend?
Yes. Every order on April’s website through December 31 counts, not just the Hope in Bloom collection. 20% of the profit still goes to West Cancer Foundation, and orders can ship or be picked up locally in Memphis.
Can I have my piece shipped, or pick it up locally?
Yes, either one. Online orders can ship, or you can choose local pickup in Memphis. Pickup dates and times are coming soon.
What is the magnolia collection?
A set of pieces April Dupuis is creating just for Hope in Bloom. The magnolia stands for strength and perseverance, honoring patients, families, caregivers and their medical teams.
What does West Cancer Foundation do?
West Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2020 with a mission to remove barriers to cancer care across the Memphis Mid-South. We provide free patient support services to anyone facing a cancer diagnosis, regardless of cancer type or where they receive treatment, because everyone deserves access to the care, support, and resources they need throughout their cancer journey.
Services include:
- Free breast and prostate cancer screenings
- Wigs, scarves, and head coverings through our Sweet Wig Beauty Boutique
- Post-mastectomy prostheses and garments
- Transportation to and from any cancer-related appointment
- Mental health counseling
- Compression garments to help relieve the pain and discomfort associated with lymphedema
Through these programs, West Cancer Foundation is committed to supporting patients and their families with compassion, dignity, and hope every step of the way.
Shop for good this December
Every piece you take home helps break barriers to cancer care in the Memphis Mid-South area.