CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
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Artwork: "We Are Born to Die"Taylor Robenalt, 2019
"CLAY: A SOUTHERN CENSUS," January 8 - 30, 2021
"Clay: A Southern Census" is our popular annual exhibition is devoted to ceramic work by artists residing in the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region,” which includes AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV.
Opening Reception (timed entries only)
Friday, January 8th, 5 - 8 pm
To ensure adequate social distancing in the gallery, we are using free timed entry slots for this reception. There are three one-hour time windows available, and we can allow up to 10 people per window.
Stop by anytime in your window to see the show and have a complimentary drink. Slots are limited, so sign up for yours now! All those attending this reception will be required to wear face coverings at all times and to maintain adequate social distancing.
Accepted Artists
Hadi Abbas (FL), Debra Balestreri (VA), Jessica Battes-Grabowski (TX), Vincent Burke (TX), David Collins (GA), Nathan Ditzler (KS),
Margaret Henkels (TX), JeeEun Lee (KY), Frank Martin (TN), Asia Mathis (TN), Esther Mech (GA), Greg Reuter (TX), Dennis Ritter (LA), Taylor Robenalt (FL), Maria Santana (FL), Angelique Scott (MD), Michael Simmons (SC), Melissa Symmonds (TX), Jim Tisnado (NC), Veronica Villasenor (FL), Elizabeth Vorlicek (VA)
About the Juror
Ariel Bowman was raised in Dallas, Texas where her parents are both artists. Growing up, she spent a lot of time outside with animals. The undeveloped woodlands that surrounded her childhood home inspired her to create art that focused on the natural world.
As a sculptor, Ariel works in clay using a variety of mixed media techniques. Of her work, Ariel says, “I make sculptures of prehistoric animals that represent the wonder to be found in natural history. I am intrigued by animals that evolved with distinct features, such as unfamiliar tusks, strange elongated limbs, and unusual proportions. I use clay to bring these extinct creatures back to life, sculpting folds of flesh and filling their bellies with air.”
Ariel earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2011, and a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of Florida in 2018. She has studied abroad at the International Ceramics Studio in Hungary, and was awarded the Regina K. Brown NCECA undergraduate and graduate fellowships. Ariel has been an artist in residence at the Armory Art Center and her work has been collected by the Belger Arts Center, the Florida Museum of Natural History, and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. She was named as a Ceramic Monthly Emerging Artist in 2019.
"Clay: A Southern Census" is our popular annual exhibition is devoted to ceramic work by artists residing in the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region,” which includes AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV.
Opening Reception (timed entries only)
Friday, January 8th, 5 - 8 pm
To ensure adequate social distancing in the gallery, we are using free timed entry slots for this reception. There are three one-hour time windows available, and we can allow up to 10 people per window.
Stop by anytime in your window to see the show and have a complimentary drink. Slots are limited, so sign up for yours now! All those attending this reception will be required to wear face coverings at all times and to maintain adequate social distancing.
Accepted Artists
Hadi Abbas (FL), Debra Balestreri (VA), Jessica Battes-Grabowski (TX), Vincent Burke (TX), David Collins (GA), Nathan Ditzler (KS),
Margaret Henkels (TX), JeeEun Lee (KY), Frank Martin (TN), Asia Mathis (TN), Esther Mech (GA), Greg Reuter (TX), Dennis Ritter (LA), Taylor Robenalt (FL), Maria Santana (FL), Angelique Scott (MD), Michael Simmons (SC), Melissa Symmonds (TX), Jim Tisnado (NC), Veronica Villasenor (FL), Elizabeth Vorlicek (VA)
About the Juror
Ariel Bowman was raised in Dallas, Texas where her parents are both artists. Growing up, she spent a lot of time outside with animals. The undeveloped woodlands that surrounded her childhood home inspired her to create art that focused on the natural world.
As a sculptor, Ariel works in clay using a variety of mixed media techniques. Of her work, Ariel says, “I make sculptures of prehistoric animals that represent the wonder to be found in natural history. I am intrigued by animals that evolved with distinct features, such as unfamiliar tusks, strange elongated limbs, and unusual proportions. I use clay to bring these extinct creatures back to life, sculpting folds of flesh and filling their bellies with air.”
Ariel earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2011, and a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of Florida in 2018. She has studied abroad at the International Ceramics Studio in Hungary, and was awarded the Regina K. Brown NCECA undergraduate and graduate fellowships. Ariel has been an artist in residence at the Armory Art Center and her work has been collected by the Belger Arts Center, the Florida Museum of Natural History, and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. She was named as a Ceramic Monthly Emerging Artist in 2019.
SOLO ARTIST EXHIBITION: MEGHAN GATES
Juried by Clay Center Board of Directors
February 26 - March 27, 2021
Opening Reception: Friday, February 26th, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions
Juried by Clay Center Board of Directors
February 26 - March 27, 2021
Opening Reception: Friday, February 26th, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions
"SCULPTURE NATIONAL"
Juried by Judi Tavill
April 9 - May 22, 2021
Opening Reception: Friday, April 9th, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions
Juried by Judi Tavill
April 9 - May 22, 2021
Opening Reception: Friday, April 9th, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions
"GEAUX CUPS IV"
Juror TBA
Entries due January 15, 2021
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June 4 - July 24, 2021
Opening Reception: Friday, June 4th, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions
Juror TBA
Entries due January 15, 2021
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June 4 - July 24, 2021
Opening Reception: Friday, June 4th, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions
"CLAY+"
Juried by Wade MacDonald
Entries due February 15, 2021
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August 6 - September 18, 2021
Opening Reception: Friday, August 6th, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions
Juried by Wade MacDonald
Entries due February 15, 2021
Apply now!
August 6 - September 18, 2021
Opening Reception: Friday, August 6th, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions
"CREEP SHOW III"
Juror TBA
October 1 - 31, 2021
Special Costume Party Reception: Saturday, October 23rd, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions
Juror TBA
October 1 - 31, 2021
Special Costume Party Reception: Saturday, October 23rd, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions
"FUNCTIONFEST" 2021
Juror TBA
November 12 - December 11, 2021
Opening Reception: Friday, November 12th, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions
Juror TBA
November 12 - December 11, 2021
Opening Reception: Friday, November 12th, 5 - 8 pm*
*Subject to cancellation if required by local COVID-19 restrictions