CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
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Artwork: "Yellow Carton" Megan Churchill, 2021
THIS IS NOT CLAY
Juried by Michelle Swafford
August 11 - September 15, 2023
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present “This is Not Clay,” a group exhibition of surreal, hyperrealistic, and trompe l’oeil ceramic artwork juried by Clay Center founder and Tulane University ceramics professor Michelle Swafford. This exhibition will be on display August 11 – September 15, 2023, in the Clay Center’s gallery in the heart of New Orleans.
Opening Reception
Friday, August 11th, 5 - 8 pm
FREE and open to the public
Drinks, snacks, and good company all included!
Accepted Artists
Alice Abrams (MA), Ariel Bowman (TX), Abby Broyles (TX), Megan Churchill (CO), Kate Clarke (LA), Zora Djenohan (LA), Sally Jackson (CA), Allison Leftridge (MD), Vijay Paniker (IL), Eric Serritella (NC), Suzanne Sidebottom (IN), Anne Steacy (TX)
Juried by Michelle Swafford
August 11 - September 15, 2023
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present “This is Not Clay,” a group exhibition of surreal, hyperrealistic, and trompe l’oeil ceramic artwork juried by Clay Center founder and Tulane University ceramics professor Michelle Swafford. This exhibition will be on display August 11 – September 15, 2023, in the Clay Center’s gallery in the heart of New Orleans.
Opening Reception
Friday, August 11th, 5 - 8 pm
FREE and open to the public
Drinks, snacks, and good company all included!
Accepted Artists
Alice Abrams (MA), Ariel Bowman (TX), Abby Broyles (TX), Megan Churchill (CO), Kate Clarke (LA), Zora Djenohan (LA), Sally Jackson (CA), Allison Leftridge (MD), Vijay Paniker (IL), Eric Serritella (NC), Suzanne Sidebottom (IN), Anne Steacy (TX)
Artwork: All the Neighbors Hate Me by
Zach Tate
CREEP SHOW 2023
Juried by Zach Tate
October 6 – November 3, 2023
It’s baaaaaack… In October, the Clay Center of New Orleans will present the 2023 installment of “Creep Show,” our popular annual juried group exhibition of creepy, kooky, scary, or spooky ceramic artwork. Featuring vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works, this exhibition will be on display October 6 – November 3, 2023, in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Juried by Zach Tate
October 6 – November 3, 2023
It’s baaaaaack… In October, the Clay Center of New Orleans will present the 2023 installment of “Creep Show,” our popular annual juried group exhibition of creepy, kooky, scary, or spooky ceramic artwork. Featuring vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works, this exhibition will be on display October 6 – November 3, 2023, in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Artwork: Sarah Anderson
FUNCTIONFEST 2023
Juried by Sarah Anderson
November 17 – December 15, 2023
Deadline extended! Applications due September 15, 2023
The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for the 2023 installment of “FunctionFest,” our biennial juried group exhibition devoted to functional ceramic work – just in time for the holidays! Open to all manner of handmade functional pots, this exhibition will be on display November 17 to December 15, 2023, in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Apply online now with EntryThingy
Download prospectus (PDF)
Juried by Sarah Anderson
November 17 – December 15, 2023
Deadline extended! Applications due September 15, 2023
The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for the 2023 installment of “FunctionFest,” our biennial juried group exhibition devoted to functional ceramic work – just in time for the holidays! Open to all manner of handmade functional pots, this exhibition will be on display November 17 to December 15, 2023, in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Apply online now with EntryThingy
Download prospectus (PDF)