THE LATEST FROM THE CLAY CENTER
The Clay Center will be closed May 27-28, 2022 for Memorial Day weekend.
Artwork: Wallflowers by Elaine Quave
"CLAY: A SOUTHERN CENSUS" NOW OPEN
On display May 13 to June 25, 2022
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present our 2022 installment of “Clay: A Southern Census.” This annual juried group show features ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works by artists residing in the states that make up the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region."
See this exhibition in person on Fridays and Saturdays between 12 and 6 pm, or see and shop the entire show online!
About the Juror
Asia Mathis is a ceramic artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1999 and began work as a fulltime artist in 2004.
To portray the human search for authenticity, belonging, and the question of modern identity, Asia’s sculptural works feature animals, human figures, and poetry overlaid with complex and layered textural surfaces. Her pieces investigate the question of where we are truly at home when much of our ancestral culture may have been dissolved, destroyed, or is one in which we do not wish to be a part. With the same holding true for the environment, and the modern problem of being disconnected from the land and its creatures, a kind of 'hole' is created in our identity.
On display May 13 to June 25, 2022
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present our 2022 installment of “Clay: A Southern Census.” This annual juried group show features ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works by artists residing in the states that make up the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region."
See this exhibition in person on Fridays and Saturdays between 12 and 6 pm, or see and shop the entire show online!
About the Juror
Asia Mathis is a ceramic artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1999 and began work as a fulltime artist in 2004.
To portray the human search for authenticity, belonging, and the question of modern identity, Asia’s sculptural works feature animals, human figures, and poetry overlaid with complex and layered textural surfaces. Her pieces investigate the question of where we are truly at home when much of our ancestral culture may have been dissolved, destroyed, or is one in which we do not wish to be a part. With the same holding true for the environment, and the modern problem of being disconnected from the land and its creatures, a kind of 'hole' is created in our identity.
APPLY FOR "GEAUX CUPS V" BY MAY 30TH!
We are excited to announce that Justin Rothshank will be the juror for "Geaux Cups V," the 2022 installment of our popular annual exhibition of ceramic drinking vessels.
The title is a spoof on New Orleans’ infamous plastic “go cup,” the portable container that allows adults to imbibe while wandering the city’s 300-year-old streets. Open to all manner of ceramic drinking vessels, this exhibition will be on display August 26 – September 24, 2022 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans. Submit your application by May 30th!
We are excited to announce that Justin Rothshank will be the juror for "Geaux Cups V," the 2022 installment of our popular annual exhibition of ceramic drinking vessels.
The title is a spoof on New Orleans’ infamous plastic “go cup,” the portable container that allows adults to imbibe while wandering the city’s 300-year-old streets. Open to all manner of ceramic drinking vessels, this exhibition will be on display August 26 – September 24, 2022 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans. Submit your application by May 30th!
Founder Michelle Swafford teaching a workshop in Baltimore, MD.
STUDIO CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The renovation of our new studio and classroom space is almost complete! This new 1,000-square-foot space will offer classes and workshops, open studio membership, and electric kiln firing services to the general public.
There is still work to do though and we need your help!
The renovation of our new studio and classroom space is almost complete! This new 1,000-square-foot space will offer classes and workshops, open studio membership, and electric kiln firing services to the general public.
There is still work to do though and we need your help!
- Volunteer on a Saturday afternoon to help us load in and set up all of the pottery wheels, shelving units, tables and other equipment.
- Purchase needed items from our Amazon Charity Wish List! Amazon will ship it directly to us on your behalf
- Make a donation! Setting up a ceramics studio is an expensive undertaking so donations are always needed. The Clay Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization so your donations are tax-deductible!
CLAY AND SUPPLIES AVAILABLE!
Our mini supply shop stocks several different Alligator Clay Company moist clay bodies in a variety of colors and firing ranges, as well as low-fire casting slip. We also stock No. 1 pottery plaster and a limited amount of other supplies, such as pints of wax resist and underglazes.
Check out our complete inventory through our online supply shop, purchase what you need, and we'll email you with pickup instructions when your order is ready.
Our mini supply shop stocks several different Alligator Clay Company moist clay bodies in a variety of colors and firing ranges, as well as low-fire casting slip. We also stock No. 1 pottery plaster and a limited amount of other supplies, such as pints of wax resist and underglazes.
Check out our complete inventory through our online supply shop, purchase what you need, and we'll email you with pickup instructions when your order is ready.
SUPPORT US FOR FREE WHEN YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!
It's easy! Just start at smile.amazon.com, choose the Clay Center of New Orleans as your charity, and AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases directly to the Clay Center at NO cost to you! Be sure to always shop from smile.amazon.com because purchases made from the regular Amazon site don't generate donations on your behalf.
AmazonSmile is FINALLY available through the Android and iOS mobile apps as well! Set your app up now and earn money for the Clay Center!
It's easy! Just start at smile.amazon.com, choose the Clay Center of New Orleans as your charity, and AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases directly to the Clay Center at NO cost to you! Be sure to always shop from smile.amazon.com because purchases made from the regular Amazon site don't generate donations on your behalf.
AmazonSmile is FINALLY available through the Android and iOS mobile apps as well! Set your app up now and earn money for the Clay Center!