CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
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Artwork: Fish KissHeather Kaplan, 2019
"CLAY CENTER SCULPTURE NATIONAL"
Juried by Meaghan Gates
Rescheduled to August 12 - September 24, 2022
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present our 2022 "Sculpture National" exhibition, now scheduled to be on display August 12 - September 24, 2022. Open to sculptures and sculptural wall- mounted works or installations that are at least 50% ceramic materials, the Sculpture National is an annual group exhibition that explores and celebrates clay as a sculptural fine art medium.
Opening Reception and Happy Hour
Friday, August 12, 2022, 5 to 8 pm
Complimentary drinks and snacks, free and open to the public!
Accepted Artists
Kenneth Baskin (LA), Sara Behling (CO), Jackie Brown (ME), Annakatrin Burnham (CA), Lauren Clay (TX), Lalana Fedorschak (KY), Rebecca Frantz (CA), Cat Gambel (FL), Jonathan Grengs (PA), Meg Howton (IL), Heather Kaplan (NM), Ellen Kleckner (IA), Tony Kukich (MN), JeeEun Lee (KY), Annie Rhodes Lee (SC), Emily Loughlin (NY), Nila Petty (IL), Gina Pisto (MI), Heidi Schultz (MO), Elizabeth Shriver (IA), Tara Thacker (VT), Von Venhuizen (TX), Jacob Vinson (MI)
About the Juror
Meaghan Gates makes abstracted biological forms that are intended to be empathized with through their anthropomorphic qualities of gesture and color. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University-Chico, and her Master of Fine Arts degree as a Distinguished Art Fellow at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Meghan has worked and exhibited her ceramic sculptures across the United States and internationally. She has led workshops nationally and has held teaching positions at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the University of West Florida. She currently develops new forms and teaches as an Assistant Professor in Ceramics at the Dixie State University in St. George, Utah.
Juried by Meaghan Gates
Rescheduled to August 12 - September 24, 2022
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present our 2022 "Sculpture National" exhibition, now scheduled to be on display August 12 - September 24, 2022. Open to sculptures and sculptural wall- mounted works or installations that are at least 50% ceramic materials, the Sculpture National is an annual group exhibition that explores and celebrates clay as a sculptural fine art medium.
Opening Reception and Happy Hour
Friday, August 12, 2022, 5 to 8 pm
Complimentary drinks and snacks, free and open to the public!
Accepted Artists
Kenneth Baskin (LA), Sara Behling (CO), Jackie Brown (ME), Annakatrin Burnham (CA), Lauren Clay (TX), Lalana Fedorschak (KY), Rebecca Frantz (CA), Cat Gambel (FL), Jonathan Grengs (PA), Meg Howton (IL), Heather Kaplan (NM), Ellen Kleckner (IA), Tony Kukich (MN), JeeEun Lee (KY), Annie Rhodes Lee (SC), Emily Loughlin (NY), Nila Petty (IL), Gina Pisto (MI), Heidi Schultz (MO), Elizabeth Shriver (IA), Tara Thacker (VT), Von Venhuizen (TX), Jacob Vinson (MI)
About the Juror
Meaghan Gates makes abstracted biological forms that are intended to be empathized with through their anthropomorphic qualities of gesture and color. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University-Chico, and her Master of Fine Arts degree as a Distinguished Art Fellow at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Meghan has worked and exhibited her ceramic sculptures across the United States and internationally. She has led workshops nationally and has held teaching positions at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the University of West Florida. She currently develops new forms and teaches as an Assistant Professor in Ceramics at the Dixie State University in St. George, Utah.
"CREEP SHOW"
October 7 - 29, 2022
Reception and Costume Party: Date TBA
October 7 - 29, 2022
Reception and Costume Party: Date TBA
Mugs by Justin Rothshank
"GEAUX CUPS V"
Juried by Justin Rothshank
November 11 - December 10, 2022
Opening Reception: Friday, November 11th, 5 - 8 pm
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present "Geaux Cups V," now scheduled to be on display November 11 - December 10, 2022. This popular annual show's title is a spoof on New Orleans’ infamous plastic “go cup,” the portable container that allows adults to imbibe alcohol while wandering the city’s 300-year-old streets.
Juried by Justin Rothshank
November 11 - December 10, 2022
Opening Reception: Friday, November 11th, 5 - 8 pm
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present "Geaux Cups V," now scheduled to be on display November 11 - December 10, 2022. This popular annual show's title is a spoof on New Orleans’ infamous plastic “go cup,” the portable container that allows adults to imbibe alcohol while wandering the city’s 300-year-old streets.