PAST EXHIBITIONS
Artwork: Ocean Currents #2Joan Carew, 2023
RIPPLE EFFECT
Juried by Courtney Mattison
On display April 19 - June 7, 2024
On April 19, 2024, the Clay Center opened"Ripple Effect," a juried group exhibition of ceramic artwork that explores and celebrates our planet's oceans, waterways, and increasingly delicate marine ecosystems. Featuring functional, sculptural, and wall-mounted works, this exhibition was on display in our gallery from April 19 to June 7, 2024.
Accepted Artists
Sylvie Alvarez (CA), Tracey Bellina-Milazzo (LA), Jacob Burkhardt (AL), Joan Carew (FL), Brooke Cerny (WA), Kelly Connole (MN), Jennifer Diaz (GA), Shirley Gromen (VA), Ben Gufford (NC), Brooke Hine (PA), Rebecca Murtaugh (NY), Nina Samuels (GA), Jamie Spinello (TX), Bonnie Vysotsky (MD)
Juried by Courtney Mattison
On display April 19 - June 7, 2024
On April 19, 2024, the Clay Center opened"Ripple Effect," a juried group exhibition of ceramic artwork that explores and celebrates our planet's oceans, waterways, and increasingly delicate marine ecosystems. Featuring functional, sculptural, and wall-mounted works, this exhibition was on display in our gallery from April 19 to June 7, 2024.
Accepted Artists
Sylvie Alvarez (CA), Tracey Bellina-Milazzo (LA), Jacob Burkhardt (AL), Joan Carew (FL), Brooke Cerny (WA), Kelly Connole (MN), Jennifer Diaz (GA), Shirley Gromen (VA), Ben Gufford (NC), Brooke Hine (PA), Rebecca Murtaugh (NY), Nina Samuels (GA), Jamie Spinello (TX), Bonnie Vysotsky (MD)
MULTITUDES
A solo exhibition by Jessica Smith
March 8 - April 5, 2024
Influenced by elements as large as architecture and as small as candy, “Multitudes” was a solo exhibition of artwork by artist Jessica Smith. Each piece featured hundreds of hand-molded gummy bear forms, which when connected together call to mind iron rebar and mathematical tessellations.
About the Artist
Jessica Smith is a ceramic sculptor based in Livingston, Alabama. She received her BFA degree from New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University (Alfred, NY) in 2002, and her MFA degree from Tulane University (New Orleans, LA) in 2005. She is currently Professor of Art at the University of West Alabama.
A solo exhibition by Jessica Smith
March 8 - April 5, 2024
Influenced by elements as large as architecture and as small as candy, “Multitudes” was a solo exhibition of artwork by artist Jessica Smith. Each piece featured hundreds of hand-molded gummy bear forms, which when connected together call to mind iron rebar and mathematical tessellations.
About the Artist
Jessica Smith is a ceramic sculptor based in Livingston, Alabama. She received her BFA degree from New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University (Alfred, NY) in 2002, and her MFA degree from Tulane University (New Orleans, LA) in 2005. She is currently Professor of Art at the University of West Alabama.
Artwork: Mermaid Relationships, Hannah Schelb, 2023
SMALL SCALE SCULPTURE
January 12 - February 23, 2024
Juried by Jee Eun Lee
“Small Scale Sculpture” is our a new biennial juried exhibition of ceramic sculptural works that measure no more than 12 inches in any dimension. Featuring small sculptures and sculptural wall-mounted works that are at least 75% ceramic material, this exhibition was display in the Clay Center gallery from January 12 to February 23, 2024.
Accepted Artists
Vincent Burke (TX), Jose Cobos (ECUA), Emily Daw (TX), Louise Deroualle (NC), Keith Ekstam (MO), Sara Ferrer (FL), Stacey Hardy (MS), Steve Hilton (TX), Pancho Jimenez (CA), Melody Knowles (MO), Seola Lee (MD), Wren Macdonald (NY), Hannah Schelb (WI), Jamie Spinello (TX), Merrie Wright (TX)
January 12 - February 23, 2024
Juried by Jee Eun Lee
“Small Scale Sculpture” is our a new biennial juried exhibition of ceramic sculptural works that measure no more than 12 inches in any dimension. Featuring small sculptures and sculptural wall-mounted works that are at least 75% ceramic material, this exhibition was display in the Clay Center gallery from January 12 to February 23, 2024.
Accepted Artists
Vincent Burke (TX), Jose Cobos (ECUA), Emily Daw (TX), Louise Deroualle (NC), Keith Ekstam (MO), Sara Ferrer (FL), Stacey Hardy (MS), Steve Hilton (TX), Pancho Jimenez (CA), Melody Knowles (MO), Seola Lee (MD), Wren Macdonald (NY), Hannah Schelb (WI), Jamie Spinello (TX), Merrie Wright (TX)
Artwork: Jar with Ferns & FlowersElisabeth Donato, 2023
FUNCTIONFEST
Juried by Sarah Anderson
November 17 - December 15, 2023
The most festive show of the year! "FunctionFest" is our biennial juried exhibition of functional ceramics, such as cups, bowls, plates, jars, and serving pieces, just in time for the holidays!
Accepted Artists
Benjamin Buchenot (IL), Diane DiMauro (NY), Elisabeth Donato (SC), Tatum Ernst (MT), Pete Froehlich (LA), Stephen Heywood (FL), Kimberly Hilligoss (TX), Kyra Jackson (LA), Faye Kennelly (LA), Jacob Lagasse (LA), Scott Lykens (SC), Deanna O’Neill (MA), Kate Skelly (VA), Matthew Skelly (OR), Anastasia Speer (MN), Rebecca Stevens (FL), Susan Thomas (FL), Jason Woolery (TN)
Juried by Sarah Anderson
November 17 - December 15, 2023
The most festive show of the year! "FunctionFest" is our biennial juried exhibition of functional ceramics, such as cups, bowls, plates, jars, and serving pieces, just in time for the holidays!
Accepted Artists
Benjamin Buchenot (IL), Diane DiMauro (NY), Elisabeth Donato (SC), Tatum Ernst (MT), Pete Froehlich (LA), Stephen Heywood (FL), Kimberly Hilligoss (TX), Kyra Jackson (LA), Faye Kennelly (LA), Jacob Lagasse (LA), Scott Lykens (SC), Deanna O’Neill (MA), Kate Skelly (VA), Matthew Skelly (OR), Anastasia Speer (MN), Rebecca Stevens (FL), Susan Thomas (FL), Jason Woolery (TN)
Artwork: Ruler, Steve Murphy, 2023
CREEP SHOW 2023
Juried by Zach Tate
October 6 – November 3, 2023
From October 6 to November 3, 2023, the Clay Center presented the 2023 installment of "Creep Show," our popular annual juried group exhibition of creepy, kooky, scary, or spooky ceramic artwork.
Accepted Artists
Deighton Abrams (MA), Kristen Applegate (SC), Victoria Baron (PA), Alondra Biberos (ID), Sean Clute (SC), Gabs Conway (MT), John Donovan (TN), London Dupere (NH), Gina Grenier (NH), Emily Jenkins (MI), Gerald Kaplan (PA), Jennie Klabnik (TN), Melody Knowles (MO), Alison Krenzer (MO), Diane Lublinski (FL), Steve Murphy (MA), Skye Saunders (MD), Olivia Schatzle (LA), Ashley Thompson (TX)
Juried by Zach Tate
October 6 – November 3, 2023
From October 6 to November 3, 2023, the Clay Center presented the 2023 installment of "Creep Show," our popular annual juried group exhibition of creepy, kooky, scary, or spooky ceramic artwork.
Accepted Artists
Deighton Abrams (MA), Kristen Applegate (SC), Victoria Baron (PA), Alondra Biberos (ID), Sean Clute (SC), Gabs Conway (MT), John Donovan (TN), London Dupere (NH), Gina Grenier (NH), Emily Jenkins (MI), Gerald Kaplan (PA), Jennie Klabnik (TN), Melody Knowles (MO), Alison Krenzer (MO), Diane Lublinski (FL), Steve Murphy (MA), Skye Saunders (MD), Olivia Schatzle (LA), Ashley Thompson (TX)
Artwork: "Yellow Carton" Megan Churchill, 2021
THIS IS NOT CLAY
Juried by Michelle Swafford
August 11 - September 15, 2023
From August 11 to September 15, 2023, the Clay Center of New Orleans presented “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.
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
From August 11 to September 15, 2023, the Clay Center of New Orleans presented “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.
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: Rainbow Sky Bowl,Megan Smith, 2023
LESS IS MORE
Juried by Ben Carter
June 23 - July 28, 2023
From June 23 to July 28, 2023, the Clay Center presented “Less Is More,” a juried group exhibition celebrating low-fired clay and surfacing techniques. This exhibition was juried by artist and podcast host/producer Ben Carter ("Tales of a Red Clay Rambler").
Accepted Artists
Bettina Ammann (D.C.), Kjelshus Collins (LA), Tom Doyle (D.C.), Margaret Foy Meinhart (FL), Gerald Kaplan (PA), James Klueg (MN), Eileen McClellan (TX), Mackenzie McDonald (VA), Jerri Puerner (MI), Tiffany Satterly (NY), Megan Smith (LA), Stacey Stanfill (LA), Will Van Dyke (IL), Annette Verna (WV), Christy Wittmer (TX)
Juried by Ben Carter
June 23 - July 28, 2023
From June 23 to July 28, 2023, the Clay Center presented “Less Is More,” a juried group exhibition celebrating low-fired clay and surfacing techniques. This exhibition was juried by artist and podcast host/producer Ben Carter ("Tales of a Red Clay Rambler").
Accepted Artists
Bettina Ammann (D.C.), Kjelshus Collins (LA), Tom Doyle (D.C.), Margaret Foy Meinhart (FL), Gerald Kaplan (PA), James Klueg (MN), Eileen McClellan (TX), Mackenzie McDonald (VA), Jerri Puerner (MI), Tiffany Satterly (NY), Megan Smith (LA), Stacey Stanfill (LA), Will Van Dyke (IL), Annette Verna (WV), Christy Wittmer (TX)
Artwork: Astral Transference C.A. Traen, 2023
"CLAY: A SOUTHERN CENSUS"
Juried by Donté K. Hayes
May 5 - June 9, 2023
From May 5 to June 9, 2023, the Clay Center presented the 2023 installment of “Clay: A Southern Census," our biennial juried group exhibition of work by artists residing in the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region."
Accepted Artists
Matthew Barton (LA), Allie Benoit (GA), Tamla Boone (NC), Mac Burns (GA), Stephen Heywood (FL), Annie Rhodes Lee (SC), David Morrison (OK), Mark Rigsby (MS), Cate Sampson (LA), Jenna Schmidt (MS), Sam Shamard (SC), Sabrina Skinner (GA), Zach Tate (AR), Henry Thomas (TX), C.A. Traen (TN), Asma Waheed (MD), Dia Webb (FL), Christy Wittmer (TX)
Juried by Donté K. Hayes
May 5 - June 9, 2023
From May 5 to June 9, 2023, the Clay Center presented the 2023 installment of “Clay: A Southern Census," our biennial juried group exhibition of work by artists residing in the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region."
Accepted Artists
Matthew Barton (LA), Allie Benoit (GA), Tamla Boone (NC), Mac Burns (GA), Stephen Heywood (FL), Annie Rhodes Lee (SC), David Morrison (OK), Mark Rigsby (MS), Cate Sampson (LA), Jenna Schmidt (MS), Sam Shamard (SC), Sabrina Skinner (GA), Zach Tate (AR), Henry Thomas (TX), C.A. Traen (TN), Asma Waheed (MD), Dia Webb (FL), Christy Wittmer (TX)
"FORM, PATTERN, TEXTURE"
A solo exhibition by Eri Sugimoto
March 10 - April 14, 2023
From March 10 to April 14 2023, the Clay Center presented "Form, Pattern, Texture," a solo exhibition of exquisite ceramic vessels by Eri Sugimoto.
About the Artist
Eri Sugimoto was born in Tokyo and raised in Yokohama, Japan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and a Master of Design degree in Industrial Design. While working as an industrial designer in Japan, Eri was introduced to the world of clay and started hand-building pottery. She moved to the United States in 2005, began wheel-throwing in 2006, and now maintains a studio in Orange County, California.
Eri's work features distinct patterns created through her hand-cut paper-resist technique. Using the body of the piece as a canvas, she arranges the paper patterns to create a unique and dynamic composition. After applying slip made from the clay body, or her own handmade glaze-slip, she peels off the patterns and carefully cleans up the piece before firing.
A solo exhibition by Eri Sugimoto
March 10 - April 14, 2023
From March 10 to April 14 2023, the Clay Center presented "Form, Pattern, Texture," a solo exhibition of exquisite ceramic vessels by Eri Sugimoto.
About the Artist
Eri Sugimoto was born in Tokyo and raised in Yokohama, Japan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and a Master of Design degree in Industrial Design. While working as an industrial designer in Japan, Eri was introduced to the world of clay and started hand-building pottery. She moved to the United States in 2005, began wheel-throwing in 2006, and now maintains a studio in Orange County, California.
Eri's work features distinct patterns created through her hand-cut paper-resist technique. Using the body of the piece as a canvas, she arranges the paper patterns to create a unique and dynamic composition. After applying slip made from the clay body, or her own handmade glaze-slip, she peels off the patterns and carefully cleans up the piece before firing.
Artwork: Tiger PlateAnn Boyajian, 2022
"USEFUL SPACE"
Juried by Naomi Clement
January 13 – February 4, 2023
“Shape clay into a vessel; it is the space within that makes it useful.”
-Attributed to Lao Tzu in the Tao Te Ching
From January 13 to February 4, 2023, the Clay Center of New Orleans presented "Useful Space," an exhibition of handmade functional studio pottery.
Accepted Artists
Ann Boyajian (MA), Benjamin Buchenot (IL), Lena Chin (NY), Emily Fedorchak (IN), Kimberly Hilligoss (TX), Isabelle Huot (Quebec), Kirsty Kash (Manitoba), Jim Kearns (IL), Alex Lange (MN), Sophia Larsen (OR), Rebecca Meneely (MO), Andryea Natkin (IL), Shawn O’Connor (ME), Kirsten Olson (PA),Io Palmer (WA), Thomas Perry and Carolyn Dahl (TX), Kathryn Reeves (MN), Don Reynolds (CT), Shana Salaff (CO), Amy Schnitzer (NY), Allie Stack (NC), Sara Truman (FL)
Juried by Naomi Clement
January 13 – February 4, 2023
“Shape clay into a vessel; it is the space within that makes it useful.”
-Attributed to Lao Tzu in the Tao Te Ching
From January 13 to February 4, 2023, the Clay Center of New Orleans presented "Useful Space," an exhibition of handmade functional studio pottery.
Accepted Artists
Ann Boyajian (MA), Benjamin Buchenot (IL), Lena Chin (NY), Emily Fedorchak (IN), Kimberly Hilligoss (TX), Isabelle Huot (Quebec), Kirsty Kash (Manitoba), Jim Kearns (IL), Alex Lange (MN), Sophia Larsen (OR), Rebecca Meneely (MO), Andryea Natkin (IL), Shawn O’Connor (ME), Kirsten Olson (PA),Io Palmer (WA), Thomas Perry and Carolyn Dahl (TX), Kathryn Reeves (MN), Don Reynolds (CT), Shana Salaff (CO), Amy Schnitzer (NY), Allie Stack (NC), Sara Truman (FL)
Mugs by Justin Rothshank
"GEAUX CUPS V"
Juried by Justin Rothshank
November 11 - December 10, 2022
To close out 2022, the Clay Center presented "Geaux Cups V," which was 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.
Accepted Artists
Candy Austin (TX), Hayne Bayless (CT), Kate Biderbost (IL), Matias Braun (Costa Rica), Hannah Burnisky (NC), Ellora Duncan (WA), Kathy Flores (IL), Kathy Guss (WA), Kyle Guymon (UT), Phil Haralam (NC), Alec Hoogland (IN), Madi Johnson (NC), Jennifer Kaplan (IL), Mathew Karas (QC), Owen Laurion (OH), Luke Sheets (OH), Vani Macisaac (MT), Quinn Maher (KY), Joshua Martin (MO), Valerie Molnar (VA), Christiana Oberdieck (MO), John Oles (AL), Erik Ordaz (TX), Gabriel Poucher (OH), Mark Rigsby (MS), Brittany Ritchart (MN), Mat Rude (WA), Shana Salaff (CO), Annie Suchecki (PA), Andrew Tarrant (AB), Brooklynn White (KS)
Juried by Justin Rothshank
November 11 - December 10, 2022
To close out 2022, the Clay Center presented "Geaux Cups V," which was 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.
Accepted Artists
Candy Austin (TX), Hayne Bayless (CT), Kate Biderbost (IL), Matias Braun (Costa Rica), Hannah Burnisky (NC), Ellora Duncan (WA), Kathy Flores (IL), Kathy Guss (WA), Kyle Guymon (UT), Phil Haralam (NC), Alec Hoogland (IN), Madi Johnson (NC), Jennifer Kaplan (IL), Mathew Karas (QC), Owen Laurion (OH), Luke Sheets (OH), Vani Macisaac (MT), Quinn Maher (KY), Joshua Martin (MO), Valerie Molnar (VA), Christiana Oberdieck (MO), John Oles (AL), Erik Ordaz (TX), Gabriel Poucher (OH), Mark Rigsby (MS), Brittany Ritchart (MN), Mat Rude (WA), Shana Salaff (CO), Annie Suchecki (PA), Andrew Tarrant (AB), Brooklynn White (KS)
Artwork by Bryan Wilkerson
"CREEP SHOW"
Juried by David Kenton Kring and Michelle Swafford
After a cancellation in 2021 due to Hurricane Ida, our favorite annual exhibition made its triumphant return. "Creep Show" is a juried group exhibition of creepy, scary, spooky, and downright terrifying ceramic artwork made by artists from around the United States, as well as Mexico and Portugal! This show was on display October 7–29, 2022.
Accepted Artists
Jill Bell (NY), Alondra Biberos (ID), Brad Blair (MD), Andrew Davis (IN), Angel Estrada (NM), James Gianforti (NC), Nancy Greenleaf (TX), Audry Grostieta (MEX), Jazmin Harkin (OH), Benjie Heu (MO), Rebecca Jined (LA), Denise Joyal (MD), Faye Kennelly (LA), Teresa Larrabee (MT), Stephanie Levy (NM), Regina Livingston (VA), Marcio Luiz (PRT), Debora Meltz (NJ), Mercy Neumark (CA), Maranda Powers (LA), Mary Rhein (IL), Eileen Sackman (NY), Bryan Wilkerson (TN), Matt Zorn (PA)
Juried by David Kenton Kring and Michelle Swafford
After a cancellation in 2021 due to Hurricane Ida, our favorite annual exhibition made its triumphant return. "Creep Show" is a juried group exhibition of creepy, scary, spooky, and downright terrifying ceramic artwork made by artists from around the United States, as well as Mexico and Portugal! This show was on display October 7–29, 2022.
Accepted Artists
Jill Bell (NY), Alondra Biberos (ID), Brad Blair (MD), Andrew Davis (IN), Angel Estrada (NM), James Gianforti (NC), Nancy Greenleaf (TX), Audry Grostieta (MEX), Jazmin Harkin (OH), Benjie Heu (MO), Rebecca Jined (LA), Denise Joyal (MD), Faye Kennelly (LA), Teresa Larrabee (MT), Stephanie Levy (NM), Regina Livingston (VA), Marcio Luiz (PRT), Debora Meltz (NJ), Mercy Neumark (CA), Maranda Powers (LA), Mary Rhein (IL), Eileen Sackman (NY), Bryan Wilkerson (TN), Matt Zorn (PA)
Artwork: Fish KissHeather Kaplan, 2019
"CLAY CENTER SCULPTURE NATIONAL"
Juried by Meaghan Gates
Rescheduled to August 12 - September 24, 2022
The 2022 installment of our annual group exhibition devoted to clay as a fine art medium. Featuring works that are at least 50% ceramic materials, this show was on display August 12 through September 24, 2022.
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)
Juried by Meaghan Gates
Rescheduled to August 12 - September 24, 2022
The 2022 installment of our annual group exhibition devoted to clay as a fine art medium. Featuring works that are at least 50% ceramic materials, this show was on display August 12 through September 24, 2022.
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)
Artwork: Wallflowers by Elaine Quave
"CLAY: A SOUTHERN CENSUS"
Juried by Asia Mathis
May 13 - June 25, 2022
Our 2022 “Clay: A Southern Census” exhibition was on display in our gallery May 13 - June 25, 2022. 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."
Accepted Artists
Grant Akiyama (OK), Adam Bradley (VA), Vincent Burke (TX), James Ferrante (TX), Kimberly Hilligoss (TX), Eric Hoefer (OK), Madi Johnson (NC), Denise Joyal (MD), Heather Kaplan (TX), Nicole Merkens (GA), Delaney Miller (LA), Carrie Anne Parks (TN), Elaine Quave (SC), David Robinson (GA), Larry and Tracey Rogers (TN), Leeza Romanovski (GA), Lora Rust (GA), Brooke Schneider (TN), Rebecca Smith (TN), Annette Verna (WV), Lars Westby (MD)
Juried by Asia Mathis
May 13 - June 25, 2022
Our 2022 “Clay: A Southern Census” exhibition was on display in our gallery May 13 - June 25, 2022. 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."
Accepted Artists
Grant Akiyama (OK), Adam Bradley (VA), Vincent Burke (TX), James Ferrante (TX), Kimberly Hilligoss (TX), Eric Hoefer (OK), Madi Johnson (NC), Denise Joyal (MD), Heather Kaplan (TX), Nicole Merkens (GA), Delaney Miller (LA), Carrie Anne Parks (TN), Elaine Quave (SC), David Robinson (GA), Larry and Tracey Rogers (TN), Leeza Romanovski (GA), Lora Rust (GA), Brooke Schneider (TN), Rebecca Smith (TN), Annette Verna (WV), Lars Westby (MD)
"ERRANT REPETITIONS"
A solo exhibition by Philip M. Soucy
Juried by the Clay Center's Board of Directors
March 18 - April 30, 2022
In “Errant Repetitions,” Philip M. Soucy showed how the layering of clay coils produces new forms through process. With an interest in the accumulation of experiences, Soucy uses the ancient technique of coil-building to reference history while also exploring pace, materiality, and form. The results are stunning dimensional forms that are reminiscent of the natural world.
In conjunction with this exhibition, the Clay Center also hosted its first ever Visiting Artist Workshop with Philip Soucy on May 1, 2022.
A solo exhibition by Philip M. Soucy
Juried by the Clay Center's Board of Directors
March 18 - April 30, 2022
In “Errant Repetitions,” Philip M. Soucy showed how the layering of clay coils produces new forms through process. With an interest in the accumulation of experiences, Soucy uses the ancient technique of coil-building to reference history while also exploring pace, materiality, and form. The results are stunning dimensional forms that are reminiscent of the natural world.
In conjunction with this exhibition, the Clay Center also hosted its first ever Visiting Artist Workshop with Philip Soucy on May 1, 2022.
International High School of New Orleans Student Ceramics Showcase
March 5 - 11, 2022
In March of 2022, the Clay Center of New Orleans hosted the IHSNO's "2022 Student Ceramics Showcase" exhibition. Ceramic artworks by more than a dozen current IHSNO students were on display in our gallery March 5 - 11, 2022.
March 5 - 11, 2022
In March of 2022, the Clay Center of New Orleans hosted the IHSNO's "2022 Student Ceramics Showcase" exhibition. Ceramic artworks by more than a dozen current IHSNO students were on display in our gallery March 5 - 11, 2022.
Artwork: Chimp Tray
Lisa Rogers, 2021
"FUNCTIONFEST"
Juried by John Oles
January 14 - February 12, 2022
"FunctionFest" is our popular annual exhibition devoted to functional pottery. This exhibition is normally on display in November and December, but due to damage from Hurricane Ida, the 2021 "FunctionFest" exhibition was rescheduled to early 2022.
Accepted Artists
Camilla Ascher (MD), Laura Bloomenstein (AZ), Jake Boggs (HI), Angel Brame (MO), Jeff Brown (LA), Steve Contreras (TX), Hongmi Kim Hoog (NJ), Bri Larson (CT), Tiffany Leach (FL), Robert Long (MS), Will McComb (MS), Miles McCreary (CA), Courtney Michaud (NM), Margarita Paz-Pedro (NM), Frank Pishkur (MO), Lisa Rogers (CO), Lauren Rouatt (LA), Shana Salaff (CO), Alexandra Saunders (TX), Audrey Stamps (GA), Lars Westby (MD)
Juried by John Oles
January 14 - February 12, 2022
"FunctionFest" is our popular annual exhibition devoted to functional pottery. This exhibition is normally on display in November and December, but due to damage from Hurricane Ida, the 2021 "FunctionFest" exhibition was rescheduled to early 2022.
Accepted Artists
Camilla Ascher (MD), Laura Bloomenstein (AZ), Jake Boggs (HI), Angel Brame (MO), Jeff Brown (LA), Steve Contreras (TX), Hongmi Kim Hoog (NJ), Bri Larson (CT), Tiffany Leach (FL), Robert Long (MS), Will McComb (MS), Miles McCreary (CA), Courtney Michaud (NM), Margarita Paz-Pedro (NM), Frank Pishkur (MO), Lisa Rogers (CO), Lauren Rouatt (LA), Shana Salaff (CO), Alexandra Saunders (TX), Audrey Stamps (GA), Lars Westby (MD)
Artwork: David Kenton Kring
"CREEP SHOW III"
Juror: David Kenton Kring
Planned Dates: October 1 - 30, 2021
The "Creep Show III" exhibition was scheduled to be on display October 1 - 30, 2021 in the Clay Center's gallery. However, the exhibition was cancelled due to damage the gallery suffered during Hurricane Ida, which hit the city of New Orleans on August 29, 2021.
Artists accepted for "Creep Show III" will have the opportunity to show their selected pieces in the 2022 installment of this annual exhibition.
Juror: David Kenton Kring
Planned Dates: October 1 - 30, 2021
The "Creep Show III" exhibition was scheduled to be on display October 1 - 30, 2021 in the Clay Center's gallery. However, the exhibition was cancelled due to damage the gallery suffered during Hurricane Ida, which hit the city of New Orleans on August 29, 2021.
Artists accepted for "Creep Show III" will have the opportunity to show their selected pieces in the 2022 installment of this annual exhibition.
Artwork by Raoul Pacheco
"CLAY+"
Juried by Wade F. MacDonald
August 6 - 26, 2021
”CLAY+” was a juried group exhibition of artworks that utilize multiple materials in conjunction with clay as a means of enhancing and supporting the content of the clay material.
"CLAY+" was developed and juried by Wade F. MacDonald, and was on display in the Clay Center's gallery August 6 – 28, 2021. This exhibition was supposed to on display through September 18, 2021, but Hurricane Ida hit the city of New Orleans on August 29, 2021. The Clay Center gallery suffered extensive water damage as a result and the exhibition was unfortunately ended early.
Accepted Artists
Audrey An (PA), Harrison Boden (PA), Austin Bradshaw (PA), Meg Howton (IL), Dasha Kalisz (VT), Patrick Kingshill (NM), Raoul Pacheco (SC), Cooper Siegel (MD), Lauren Eve Skelly Bailey (NY), Carly Slade (IL), Ethan Snow (GA), Kourtney Stone (PA), Kyle Triplett (LA), ChengOu Yu (MO)
Juried by Wade F. MacDonald
August 6 - 26, 2021
”CLAY+” was a juried group exhibition of artworks that utilize multiple materials in conjunction with clay as a means of enhancing and supporting the content of the clay material.
"CLAY+" was developed and juried by Wade F. MacDonald, and was on display in the Clay Center's gallery August 6 – 28, 2021. This exhibition was supposed to on display through September 18, 2021, but Hurricane Ida hit the city of New Orleans on August 29, 2021. The Clay Center gallery suffered extensive water damage as a result and the exhibition was unfortunately ended early.
Accepted Artists
Audrey An (PA), Harrison Boden (PA), Austin Bradshaw (PA), Meg Howton (IL), Dasha Kalisz (VT), Patrick Kingshill (NM), Raoul Pacheco (SC), Cooper Siegel (MD), Lauren Eve Skelly Bailey (NY), Carly Slade (IL), Ethan Snow (GA), Kourtney Stone (PA), Kyle Triplett (LA), ChengOu Yu (MO)
Artwork: Twisted MugRichard Holt, 2020
"GEAUX CUPS IV"
Juried by Chris Hosbach
June 4 - July 24, 2021
"Geaux Cups IV" was the 2021 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 alcohol while wandering the city’s 300-year-old streets. Featuring all manner of ceramic drinking vessels, this exhibition was on display June 4 – July 24, 2021 in the Clay Center’s gallery in the heart of New Orleans.
Accepted Artists
Marcus Acevedo (NY), Sarah Anderson (IN), Nolan Baumgartner (IL), Heidi McKay Casto (IA), Nate Fields (NC), Kate Fisher MN), Summer Hall (AL), John Hamilton (CO), Danielle Hawk MD), Stephen Heywood (FL), Evan Hobart (CA), Erin Holmes (MD), Richard Holt (MD), Bri Larson (RI), Scott Lykens (SC), Wade MacDonald (AL), Haley McElroy (NC), Courtney Michaud (NM), Kelly O’Briant (TX), Joe Page (IL), Daniel Price (IL), Lisa Rogers (CO), Luke Sheets (OH), Megan Smith (LA), David Stevens (OK)
Juried by Chris Hosbach
June 4 - July 24, 2021
"Geaux Cups IV" was the 2021 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 alcohol while wandering the city’s 300-year-old streets. Featuring all manner of ceramic drinking vessels, this exhibition was on display June 4 – July 24, 2021 in the Clay Center’s gallery in the heart of New Orleans.
Accepted Artists
Marcus Acevedo (NY), Sarah Anderson (IN), Nolan Baumgartner (IL), Heidi McKay Casto (IA), Nate Fields (NC), Kate Fisher MN), Summer Hall (AL), John Hamilton (CO), Danielle Hawk MD), Stephen Heywood (FL), Evan Hobart (CA), Erin Holmes (MD), Richard Holt (MD), Bri Larson (RI), Scott Lykens (SC), Wade MacDonald (AL), Haley McElroy (NC), Courtney Michaud (NM), Kelly O’Briant (TX), Joe Page (IL), Daniel Price (IL), Lisa Rogers (CO), Luke Sheets (OH), Megan Smith (LA), David Stevens (OK)
Artwork: "Dissolute Vessel"Troy Aiken, 2020
"SCULPTURE NATIONAL"
Juried by Judi Tavill
April 9 - May 22, 2021
Our popular annual "Sculpture National" exhibition is devoted to showcasing the possibilities of clay as a sculpture fine art medium. The 2021 installation of the "Sculpture National" was on display in our gallery April 9 - May 22, 2021.
Accepted Artists
Troy Aiken (IN), Amanda Barr (IA), Heidi Fahrenbacher (MI), Juan Granados (TX), Rebecca Harvey (WA), Jing Huang (NY), Sara Hutton (MD), Nasrin Iravani (LA), Richad W. James (TX), Pancho Jimenez (CA), Robert Kokenyesi (IL),
Joe Kowalczyk (CA), Owen Laurion (NM), Ian Mabry (TN), Kristen Morsches (VA), Russell Orlando (MI), Valleri Rami (MA), Nancy Richards (WA), Phyllis Kudder Sullivan (NY), Joe Welch (RI), Lisa G Westheimer (NJ), Fredric Witkin (FL)
Juried by Judi Tavill
April 9 - May 22, 2021
Our popular annual "Sculpture National" exhibition is devoted to showcasing the possibilities of clay as a sculpture fine art medium. The 2021 installation of the "Sculpture National" was on display in our gallery April 9 - May 22, 2021.
Accepted Artists
Troy Aiken (IN), Amanda Barr (IA), Heidi Fahrenbacher (MI), Juan Granados (TX), Rebecca Harvey (WA), Jing Huang (NY), Sara Hutton (MD), Nasrin Iravani (LA), Richad W. James (TX), Pancho Jimenez (CA), Robert Kokenyesi (IL),
Joe Kowalczyk (CA), Owen Laurion (NM), Ian Mabry (TN), Kristen Morsches (VA), Russell Orlando (MI), Valleri Rami (MA), Nancy Richards (WA), Phyllis Kudder Sullivan (NY), Joe Welch (RI), Lisa G Westheimer (NJ), Fredric Witkin (FL)
"TRANSMUTATIONS"
A Solo Show by Meagan Gates
February 26 - March 27, 2021
"Transmutations" was a solo exhibition of work by Meaghan Gates. The work featured in this exhibition consisted of a series of hypothetical instances within the experience of fictitious biomorphic forms. These forms address the interconnected quality that organisms and the environment have with one another; symbiotic relationships which can lead to an array of outcomes in order to find an equilibrium.
Meaghan was selected for this exhibition opportunity through our annual open call for solo artist exhibition proposals. After reviewing applications from over 40 different artists, the Clay Center Board of Directors invited Meaghan to show her work in our gallery.
About the Artist
Meaghan Gates is a ceramicist who received her BFA from California State University, Chico and her MFA from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth as a Distinguished Art Fellow. She has worked and exhibited her ceramic sculptures both internationally and across the Unites States. Currently, she continues to develop new forms and teach as an adjunct professor at the University West Florida. Meaghan makes abstracted biological forms that are intended to be empathized with through their anthropomorphic qualities of gesture and color, in order to hypothesize the potential outcomes of change.
A Solo Show by Meagan Gates
February 26 - March 27, 2021
"Transmutations" was a solo exhibition of work by Meaghan Gates. The work featured in this exhibition consisted of a series of hypothetical instances within the experience of fictitious biomorphic forms. These forms address the interconnected quality that organisms and the environment have with one another; symbiotic relationships which can lead to an array of outcomes in order to find an equilibrium.
Meaghan was selected for this exhibition opportunity through our annual open call for solo artist exhibition proposals. After reviewing applications from over 40 different artists, the Clay Center Board of Directors invited Meaghan to show her work in our gallery.
About the Artist
Meaghan Gates is a ceramicist who received her BFA from California State University, Chico and her MFA from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth as a Distinguished Art Fellow. She has worked and exhibited her ceramic sculptures both internationally and across the Unites States. Currently, she continues to develop new forms and teach as an adjunct professor at the University West Florida. Meaghan makes abstracted biological forms that are intended to be empathized with through their anthropomorphic qualities of gesture and color, in order to hypothesize the potential outcomes of change.
Artwork: "We Are Born to Die"Taylor Robenalt, 2019
"CLAY: A SOUTHERN CENSUS"
Juried by Ariel Bowman
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.
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)
Juried by Ariel Bowman
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.
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)
Artwork: "Spice Jars"Marissa Childers, 2019
"FUNCTIONFEST"
Juried by Martha Grover
November 13 - December 12, 2020
"FunctionFest" is our annual exhibition devoted to handmade function pottery, just in time for the holidays! The 2020 “FunctionFest” exhibition featured a variety of handmade pottery items, such as cups, bowls, plates, jars, and serving pieces.
Accepted Artists
Candy Austin (TX), Jordan Blankenship (FL), Heidi McKay Casto (IA), Allen Chen (MS), Marissa Childers (OK), Audry Deal-McEver (TN), Stephen Heywood (FL), Kimberly Hilligoss (TX), Eric Hoefer (OK), Stacy Larson (MN), Rebecca Lowery (IN), Scott Lykens (SC), Paul Maloney (WI), Esther Mech (GA), Courtney Michaud (NM), Alexandra Pearson (LA), Chris Pickett (ID), Lara Popowitch (IL), Shana Salaff (CO), Michael Vangstad (MN), Von Venhuizen (TX), Lilia Venier (CA), John Walthier (CO), Alex Wilkinson (NZ), Dallas Wooten (OH)
Juried by Martha Grover
November 13 - December 12, 2020
"FunctionFest" is our annual exhibition devoted to handmade function pottery, just in time for the holidays! The 2020 “FunctionFest” exhibition featured a variety of handmade pottery items, such as cups, bowls, plates, jars, and serving pieces.
Accepted Artists
Candy Austin (TX), Jordan Blankenship (FL), Heidi McKay Casto (IA), Allen Chen (MS), Marissa Childers (OK), Audry Deal-McEver (TN), Stephen Heywood (FL), Kimberly Hilligoss (TX), Eric Hoefer (OK), Stacy Larson (MN), Rebecca Lowery (IN), Scott Lykens (SC), Paul Maloney (WI), Esther Mech (GA), Courtney Michaud (NM), Alexandra Pearson (LA), Chris Pickett (ID), Lara Popowitch (IL), Shana Salaff (CO), Michael Vangstad (MN), Von Venhuizen (TX), Lilia Venier (CA), John Walthier (CO), Alex Wilkinson (NZ), Dallas Wooten (OH)
Artwork: "Clown Skull Teapot"Robert Reedy, 2019
"CREEP SHOW II"
Juried by Sara Torgison
October 9 - 31, 2020
"Creep Show II" was the 2020 installment of our annual juried group exhibition of ceramic works that can be described as creepy, scary, spooky or downright terrifying. Featuring ceramic vessels, sculptures and wall-mounted works, this exhibition was on display October 9 - 31, 2020 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Accepted Artists
Jill Bell (NY), Annie Campbell (AL), Nicole Chapman (OH), Curtis Clark (CA), Kelly Clements (LA), Ramiro Diaz (LA), Jackie Fischer (MA), Nancy Greenleaf (TX), Erin Gunelson (MN), Evan Hobart (CA), Gerald Kaplan (PA), Gregory Knopp (NY), Jacob Lagasse (LA), Jazmine Penelope (MT), Emily Potts (TX), Robert Reedy (FL), David Smith (MD), Megan Thomas (OH), Sonia Vera-Leon (FL), David Woehr (NY)
Juried by Sara Torgison
October 9 - 31, 2020
"Creep Show II" was the 2020 installment of our annual juried group exhibition of ceramic works that can be described as creepy, scary, spooky or downright terrifying. Featuring ceramic vessels, sculptures and wall-mounted works, this exhibition was on display October 9 - 31, 2020 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Accepted Artists
Jill Bell (NY), Annie Campbell (AL), Nicole Chapman (OH), Curtis Clark (CA), Kelly Clements (LA), Ramiro Diaz (LA), Jackie Fischer (MA), Nancy Greenleaf (TX), Erin Gunelson (MN), Evan Hobart (CA), Gerald Kaplan (PA), Gregory Knopp (NY), Jacob Lagasse (LA), Jazmine Penelope (MT), Emily Potts (TX), Robert Reedy (FL), David Smith (MD), Megan Thomas (OH), Sonia Vera-Leon (FL), David Woehr (NY)
Artwork: "Justice"Cynthia Brannvall, 2019
"IDENTITY IN CLAY"
Juried by Raven Halfmoon
September 4 - 26, 2020
“Identity in Clay” was a group exhibition of ceramic work by artists investigating the existential question of “Who am I?” The work in this show addressed the concept of identity, which is commonly described as a sense of who people are, including how they think about themselves, the way they are viewed by the world, and the characteristics that define them.
Accepted Artists
Christina Aguilera (NY), Jill Bell (NY), Cynthia Brannvall (CA), Travis Donovan (NC), Abigail Flynt (WA), Jill Foote-Hutton (MO), Jessica Gardner (VA), Grace Gittelman (IL), Sydnie Jimenez (IL), Yeonsoo Kim (GA), Janet Lopez (IL), Gabo Martini (TX), Daniella Mata (TX), Asia Mathis (TN), Susan McKinney (CA), Ashan Pridgon (GA), Eliana Rodriguez (NC), Heidi Schultz (MO), Charlie Smith (NH), Bryce Williams (LA)
Juried by Raven Halfmoon
September 4 - 26, 2020
“Identity in Clay” was a group exhibition of ceramic work by artists investigating the existential question of “Who am I?” The work in this show addressed the concept of identity, which is commonly described as a sense of who people are, including how they think about themselves, the way they are viewed by the world, and the characteristics that define them.
Accepted Artists
Christina Aguilera (NY), Jill Bell (NY), Cynthia Brannvall (CA), Travis Donovan (NC), Abigail Flynt (WA), Jill Foote-Hutton (MO), Jessica Gardner (VA), Grace Gittelman (IL), Sydnie Jimenez (IL), Yeonsoo Kim (GA), Janet Lopez (IL), Gabo Martini (TX), Daniella Mata (TX), Asia Mathis (TN), Susan McKinney (CA), Ashan Pridgon (GA), Eliana Rodriguez (NC), Heidi Schultz (MO), Charlie Smith (NH), Bryce Williams (LA)
Artwork: "Pair of Slippers"Sarah De Berry, 2020
"GEAUX CUPS III"
Juried by Sara Truman
August 7 - 29, 2020
“Geaux Cups III” was the 2020 installment of our annual juried group 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 alcohol while wandering the city’s 300-year-old streets. In a twist of irony, "Geaux Cups III" was on display at a time when "go cups" were not permitted in New Orleans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accepted Artists
Sarah Anderson (IN), Alex Botelho (AK), Marissa Childers (OK), Sarah De Berry (TX), Jay Dougan (CO), Luke Doyle (PA), Maddie Fowler (LA), Emily Gunning (LA), Courtney Hassmann (TX), Stephen Hawks (TX), Eric Hoefer (OK), Jotham Hung (CA), Courtney Michaud (NM), Ray Morales (FL), Linda Schmale (CO), Nigel Jon Sing (Singapore), David Swenson (MN), Ben Bredow (TN), Luke Doyle (PA), Lauren Faust (TN), Dane Hodges (MN), Ilena Lee (BC), William Lescheck (TN), Scott Lykens (SC), Marita Manson (BC), Will McComb (MS), Randy Schutt (MN)
Juried by Sara Truman
August 7 - 29, 2020
“Geaux Cups III” was the 2020 installment of our annual juried group 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 alcohol while wandering the city’s 300-year-old streets. In a twist of irony, "Geaux Cups III" was on display at a time when "go cups" were not permitted in New Orleans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accepted Artists
Sarah Anderson (IN), Alex Botelho (AK), Marissa Childers (OK), Sarah De Berry (TX), Jay Dougan (CO), Luke Doyle (PA), Maddie Fowler (LA), Emily Gunning (LA), Courtney Hassmann (TX), Stephen Hawks (TX), Eric Hoefer (OK), Jotham Hung (CA), Courtney Michaud (NM), Ray Morales (FL), Linda Schmale (CO), Nigel Jon Sing (Singapore), David Swenson (MN), Ben Bredow (TN), Luke Doyle (PA), Lauren Faust (TN), Dane Hodges (MN), Ilena Lee (BC), William Lescheck (TN), Scott Lykens (SC), Marita Manson (BC), Will McComb (MS), Randy Schutt (MN)
Artwork: "Cosmos Flower Pitcher"Ayla Mullen, 2019
"IMAGERY AND ILLUSTRATION"
Juried by Ben Carter
July 10 - August 1, 2020
”Imagery and Illustration" was a juried group exhibition that explored and celebrated the ceramic surface as a canvas for drawings and images. This exhibition was on display in the Clay Center's gallery from July 10 to August 1, 2020.
Accepted Artists
Jon Blackburn (WA), Zara Davis (NY), Sarah Day (IA), Rachel de Conde (NS), Jay Dougan (CO), Diane Eisenbach (CA), Kate Kuligowski (MA), Mimi Logothetis (NC), Ken McCollum (OH), Ayla Mullen (VA), Michelle Postma (MT), Emily Price (MN), Shana Salaff (CO), Holly Stohl (OH), Zach Tate (MO), Jessica Wilson (TN)
Juried by Ben Carter
July 10 - August 1, 2020
”Imagery and Illustration" was a juried group exhibition that explored and celebrated the ceramic surface as a canvas for drawings and images. This exhibition was on display in the Clay Center's gallery from July 10 to August 1, 2020.
Accepted Artists
Jon Blackburn (WA), Zara Davis (NY), Sarah Day (IA), Rachel de Conde (NS), Jay Dougan (CO), Diane Eisenbach (CA), Kate Kuligowski (MA), Mimi Logothetis (NC), Ken McCollum (OH), Ayla Mullen (VA), Michelle Postma (MT), Emily Price (MN), Shana Salaff (CO), Holly Stohl (OH), Zach Tate (MO), Jessica Wilson (TN)
Artwork: "Anthropogenic Mountain Flower"Elaine Quave, 2019
"CUTTING EDGE CLAY"
Juried by Adam Chau
June 5 - 27, 2020
”Cutting Edge Clay” was a juried group exhibition that featured ceramic works investigating the intersections of handcraft and technology. It was on display at the Clay Center of New Orleans June 5 - 27, 2020.
Accepted Artists
Eliza Au (TX), Jill Birschbach (IL), Vincent Burke (TX), Brian Christensen (UT), Sidney Church (PA), Lawrence Davidson (CA), Steve Garcia (CA), Jihye Han (TX), Lisa Lockman (NE), Wade MacDonald (AL), Shalya Marsh (WV), Zachary Miller (IL), Elaine Quave (SC), Austin Wieland (GA)
Juried by Adam Chau
June 5 - 27, 2020
”Cutting Edge Clay” was a juried group exhibition that featured ceramic works investigating the intersections of handcraft and technology. It was on display at the Clay Center of New Orleans June 5 - 27, 2020.
Accepted Artists
Eliza Au (TX), Jill Birschbach (IL), Vincent Burke (TX), Brian Christensen (UT), Sidney Church (PA), Lawrence Davidson (CA), Steve Garcia (CA), Jihye Han (TX), Lisa Lockman (NE), Wade MacDonald (AL), Shalya Marsh (WV), Zachary Miller (IL), Elaine Quave (SC), Austin Wieland (GA)
Artwork: "The Toothfairy"Sara Torgison, 2018
"2020 SCULPTURE NATIONAL"
Juried by Molly Morning-glory
April 3 - 25, 2020
The Clay Center's “Sculpture National” exhibition is an annual juried group show that explores and celebrates clay as a sculptural medium.
Featuring sculptures and sculptural wall-mounted works or installations that are at least 50% ceramic material, the 2020 "Sculpture National" was on display April 3 – 25, 2019 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Accepted Artists
Carmen Allen (OH), Jamie Bates Slone (MO), Vincent Burke (TX), Lucien Koonce (MA), Seung Jun Lee (MD), Cindy Leung (NY), Lesley C. Nolan (FL), Jessica Sallay-Carrington (QC), Brittany Sievers (OH), Lauren Eve Skelly Bailey (NY), Megan Smith (LA), Amy Smoot (AL), Katie Stone (PA), Linda Swanson (LA), Nathalia Toledo (LA), Sara Torgison (OH)
Juried by Molly Morning-glory
April 3 - 25, 2020
The Clay Center's “Sculpture National” exhibition is an annual juried group show that explores and celebrates clay as a sculptural medium.
Featuring sculptures and sculptural wall-mounted works or installations that are at least 50% ceramic material, the 2020 "Sculpture National" was on display April 3 – 25, 2019 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Accepted Artists
Carmen Allen (OH), Jamie Bates Slone (MO), Vincent Burke (TX), Lucien Koonce (MA), Seung Jun Lee (MD), Cindy Leung (NY), Lesley C. Nolan (FL), Jessica Sallay-Carrington (QC), Brittany Sievers (OH), Lauren Eve Skelly Bailey (NY), Megan Smith (LA), Amy Smoot (AL), Katie Stone (PA), Linda Swanson (LA), Nathalia Toledo (LA), Sara Torgison (OH)
Artwork: "Nesting Bowls"Jessie Kristy, 2019
"CLAY: A SOUTHERN CENSUS"
Juried by Dr. Mónica Ramírez-Montagut
March 6 - 28, 2020
"Clay: A Southern Census" is our annual juried exhibition devoted to ceramic work by artists residing in the U.S. Census Bureau's "South Region." Featuring ceramic vessels, sculptures and wall-mounted works, the 2020 "Southern Census" exhibition was on display March 6 - 28, 2020 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Accepted Artists
Barbara Balzer (FL), Kenneth Baskin (LA), Lindsey Browning (TX), Mary Del Bianco (MD), William DePauw (LA), A. Russell Gerber (GA), Danielle Hawk (MD), MaPo Kinnord (LA), Jessie Kristy (MD), Annie Rhodes Lee (SC), Diane Lublinski (FL), Brian Molanphy (TX), Lesley C. Nolan (FL), Virginia Pates (VA), Kate Piretti (FL), Heather Rosenbach (FL), David Zacharias (NC)
Juried by Dr. Mónica Ramírez-Montagut
March 6 - 28, 2020
"Clay: A Southern Census" is our annual juried exhibition devoted to ceramic work by artists residing in the U.S. Census Bureau's "South Region." Featuring ceramic vessels, sculptures and wall-mounted works, the 2020 "Southern Census" exhibition was on display March 6 - 28, 2020 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Accepted Artists
Barbara Balzer (FL), Kenneth Baskin (LA), Lindsey Browning (TX), Mary Del Bianco (MD), William DePauw (LA), A. Russell Gerber (GA), Danielle Hawk (MD), MaPo Kinnord (LA), Jessie Kristy (MD), Annie Rhodes Lee (SC), Diane Lublinski (FL), Brian Molanphy (TX), Lesley C. Nolan (FL), Virginia Pates (VA), Kate Piretti (FL), Heather Rosenbach (FL), David Zacharias (NC)
Artwork: "This Thing All Things Devours (detail)"Ariel Bowman, 2019
"THE TIMEKEEPERS"
A Solo Show by Ariel Bowman
January 10 - February 8, 2020
"The Timekeepers" featured new sculptural work by Texas artist Ariel Bowman. Prehistoric animal clocks inspired by French decorative objects of the 18th century question our understanding of time and the place of humans within natural history.
A Solo Show by Ariel Bowman
January 10 - February 8, 2020
"The Timekeepers" featured new sculptural work by Texas artist Ariel Bowman. Prehistoric animal clocks inspired by French decorative objects of the 18th century question our understanding of time and the place of humans within natural history.
Artwork: "Attention Specimen"Lara Popowitch, 2019
"FUNCTIONFEST"
Juried by Adam Field
November 1 - December 14, 2019
“FunctionFest” is our annual celebration of functional pottery, just in time for the holidays! The 2019 exhibition featured a wide variety of handmade pottery items, such as cups, bowls, plates, jars, and serving pieces, and was on display November 1 - December 14, 2019.
Accepted Artists
Camilla Ascher (MD), Sarah Brown (CA), Michelle Coakes (IL), Becca Dilldine (TN), Joelle Ferrara (LA), Daniel Gardner (CO), Catharina Goldnau (ON), Casey Hanrahan (AZ), Bonnie Hotz (CA), Mark Johnson (ME), Jessie Kristy (MD), Rebecca Lowery (IN), Philip Matthews (OH), Will McComb (MS), Taylor Mezo (IL), Courtney Michaud (NM), Sarah Petty (VA), Lara Popowitch (IL), Tyler Quintin (KS), Madison Schott (FL), Tanner Severson (TX), Jen Sonnenberg (MB), Lauren Visokay (VA)
Juried by Adam Field
November 1 - December 14, 2019
“FunctionFest” is our annual celebration of functional pottery, just in time for the holidays! The 2019 exhibition featured a wide variety of handmade pottery items, such as cups, bowls, plates, jars, and serving pieces, and was on display November 1 - December 14, 2019.
Accepted Artists
Camilla Ascher (MD), Sarah Brown (CA), Michelle Coakes (IL), Becca Dilldine (TN), Joelle Ferrara (LA), Daniel Gardner (CO), Catharina Goldnau (ON), Casey Hanrahan (AZ), Bonnie Hotz (CA), Mark Johnson (ME), Jessie Kristy (MD), Rebecca Lowery (IN), Philip Matthews (OH), Will McComb (MS), Taylor Mezo (IL), Courtney Michaud (NM), Sarah Petty (VA), Lara Popowitch (IL), Tyler Quintin (KS), Madison Schott (FL), Tanner Severson (TX), Jen Sonnenberg (MB), Lauren Visokay (VA)
Artwork: "In Full Plume"Zara Davis, 2019
"CREEP SHOW"
Juried by Brian Patrick Weaver
October 4 - 26, 2019
“Creep Show” featured ceramic pieces that can be described as creepy, scary, spooky or downright terrifying. "Creep Show" was so well-received that we've made it an annual exhibition, complete with a costume party reception!
Accepted Artists
Rosario Beltran (LA), Jesse Berlin (AZ), Nicole Chapman (OH), Zara Davis (NY), Robert de Leon (SC), Muriel Hansen (MO), Jing Huang (NY), Gerald Kaplan (PA), Curt Lacross (MI), Dale Lerner (AB), Sara Muhlhausen (KS), Stephanie Reyes (NM), River Soma (CT), Victoria Tayman (PA), Sara Torgison (OH), Veronique Tremblay (QC), Jenna Turner (LA)
Juried by Brian Patrick Weaver
October 4 - 26, 2019
“Creep Show” featured ceramic pieces that can be described as creepy, scary, spooky or downright terrifying. "Creep Show" was so well-received that we've made it an annual exhibition, complete with a costume party reception!
Accepted Artists
Rosario Beltran (LA), Jesse Berlin (AZ), Nicole Chapman (OH), Zara Davis (NY), Robert de Leon (SC), Muriel Hansen (MO), Jing Huang (NY), Gerald Kaplan (PA), Curt Lacross (MI), Dale Lerner (AB), Sara Muhlhausen (KS), Stephanie Reyes (NM), River Soma (CT), Victoria Tayman (PA), Sara Torgison (OH), Veronique Tremblay (QC), Jenna Turner (LA)
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