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WRITER VINCE MONTAGUE BECAME A POTTER AND PENNED A MOVING MEMOIR.

IT’S A REALLY GOOD READ.

Photos, clockwise from top left: Cracked Pot bookcover, Vince Montague, sculpture by Vince Montague, face mug by Julia Terr, chicken vessel by Julia Terr, box by Vince Montague, head forms by Vince Montague—courtesy of Vince Montague.

Praise for Cracked Pot

“Cracked Pot is a soul-baring memoir of love, creativity, loss, grief, and creativity again. Sentence by beautifully wrought, thoughtful sentence, Vince Montague narrates the premature death of his wife, Julia, and how he was able to rebuild his life by way of the clay and kilns and inspiration she left behind for him.” — Benjamen Dreyer, New York Times bestselling author of Dreyer’s English

“Vince Montague’s Cracked Pot is a wondrous memoir of personal reinvention and the transformative power of art….This volume, like finely wrought ceramics, is something beautiful you can hold in hand and treasure always.” — Roy Parvin, author of In the Show Forest and The Lonelist Road in America

“Cracked Pot resonates with its multiple meanings and meditates on love and death from title to the last word. This is raw life, raw materials, raw feelings, salvaged by the silken slip of clay, the discovery of thinking with your hands.” — Maw Shein Win, author of Storage Unit for the Spirit House

Vince will be reading and discussing Cracked Pot in the Bay Area at the following places:

March 23
Books, Inc. (Berkeley)
1491 Shattuck Avenue
6pm

Conversation with writer and curator Nancy Selvin
March 25th
Red Brick Ceramic Studio (San Francisco)
2111 Mission Street (3rd Floor)
5pm

Conversation with poet Maw Shein Win
April 6th
Reader’s Book (Sonoma)
130 E Napa Street
6pm

Conversation with ceramicist Kala Stein
Also Vince will be demonstrating and talking about my studio practice and how it relates to my experience with clay:
March 25th
Red Brick Studios
2111 Mission Stree (3rd Floor)
12-2pm

April 6th
Sonoma Community Center
276 E Napa Street
Sonoma, CA
1-3pm

Submitted by Vince Montague

SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION MOONDOBANG CREATOR VISITS CALIFORNIA FOR EXTENDED WORKSHOP TOUR, AND A HOT DOG.

Instagram sensation, MoonDoBang creator Mr. Moon, Byung Sik, will make his first visit to the US with a tour of California and a stopover in Helena, Montana.

At the age of 16, Moon Byung Sik fell in love with clay. He had passion, but the skills didn’t come easily. It took him 10 times longer to finish a pot than some of his peers, but with perseverance and practice, he began to win skills competitions.

After college, at 26, Moon started a studio practice inside his father’s barn with the idea that he would make pots he likes to make and—he reasoned—people would buy them. He soon discovered that what he wanted to make was not what customers wanted to buy. Competing for buyers with other potters who had 20, 30, or 40 years of experience was challenging.

As he reflects on his path today, starting at a young age was his best decision. He made mistakes and had failures due to his lack of experience, but he says that he was able to put aside his failures more easily and continue moving forward because he had less to lose.

Seventeen years after he first sat at a pottery wheel, Moon operates a professional workshop where he produces his porcelain products and sells them from his gallery and shop in Yeoju, South Korea. He ships worldwide from his website www.moondobang.com. Follow him on Instagram @moondobang

MoonDoBang : US Tour : How it all started

In November 2022, I had a chance to take a virtual pottery class with the Korean artist, Moon Byung Sik of MoonDoBang, hosted by Kala Stein. I casually mentioned that I would like to host a workshop for him in San Francisco.

Start: November 2022

Kala Stein and Joanne Lee, host and translator for Moon for the virtual workshop, set up a meeting to explore the possibility of Moon visiting the US, more specifically San Francisco and the Bay Area. He agreed to 10 days, which grew to 14 days. Then we decided to visit his friend, Adam Field in Helena, Montana,… who mentioned that he had contacts in LA and that if we were to extend and expand the tour, wouldn’t that be wonderful?

Plan : MoonDoBang US Tour: 2023

By mid December, I had commitments from 11 venues and most days were filled, with workshops scheduled from Petaluma down to San Diego, and Helena, Montana. Round-trip air from Seoul, Korea was purchased.

By the second week in January, scheduling was completed for Moon on his first visit to the US with a 24-day, 14-venue, 13-city, 2-state, west coast tour that includes demos, workshops, and an Instagram live feed.

In February, the last venue committed and a brainstorm led to the Virtual Demo with Moon and Adam Field from Helena, Montana, to be hosted by Kala Stein.

Show Time : MoonDoBang US Tour : 2023

Moon landed at SFO March 16. 10 boxes of MoonDoBang porcelain pots have arrived. 150 Posters have been printed. 100 T-shirts have been ordered. His room is made.

Most venues have sold out all the seats, some within 5 minutes of opening registration publicly—some selling out only to members. Success can be attributed to Moon’s 97K Instagram followers, help from Adam Field with his 117K followers and mailing list, and the Instagram following of the 15 participating venues. Yes, the power of social media can be measured.

If you haven’t reserved seats yet, try Laney College: https://laney.edu/art/

Additional information is on the tour page at mikisr.com: http://www.mikisr.com/moondobangtour

Registration for the Virtual Demo with Adam Field is open. Registration can be found at KalaStein.com: https://kalastein.thinkific.com/

When asked about what he would like to see and do while on his first visit to the US, he said, “eat a hot dog, see the Golden Gate Bridge, and go to a baseball game.” We have tickets to the Oakland A’s opener on March 30th, where Shohei Ohtani will be starting for the Angels. Kala is hosting a dinner and hot dogs are on the menu. And I’m sure we will cross the Golden Gate Bridge at least once.

MEMBER NEWS

MEET YOUR BOARD MEMBER SALLY JACKSON

I started working with clay seriously after moving to California eight years ago. Before that I lived in North Carolina, where we raised our sons and kept dairy goats. I’ve always had my hands in some kind of craft – carpentry, quilting, gardening, cheesemaking – but clay has taken over in recent years. I use wheel-throwing and hand-building to make sculptural and functional pieces. Whenever possible, I use clays and glaze materials that I gather locally. My work is fired in electric and wood-burning kilns.

Through clay, I’ve found strong communities in ACGA and the Palo Alto Art Center. I’ve been ACGA’s secretary since 2018, I serve on the Festival Committee as liaison with community groups, and I also help with exhibitions. Outside of ACGA, I’ve volunteered in our nearby high school’s ceramics program, and during the pandemic I organized neighbors to create clay totems that are now displayed on our street.

The pieces shown here came about as I pondered how we connect with the world outside of normal social exchanges. For me, books have always been both an escape and a way to hear other people’s thoughts and voices. Firing ceramic books becomes a metaphor for how powerful and resilient those words and voices can be. Likewise, I spend a lot of time outdoors studying the natural world, particularly birds. Influenced by my gig leading bird surveys at a local preserve, I find making birds in clay to be a kind of reassurance. I like the layers of resilience that exist in the finished work: there is the resilience of Nature itself, there is the resilience of clay when it’s been fired, and lastly, there are the seemingly ancient surfaces from the wood-firing that conjure wisdom of the deep past.

Sally Jackson, ACGA Secretary www.sallygravesjackson.com @sallygjackson

NEW SODA KILN AT STANFORD

One bright spot in February’s gray weather was the completion of a soda kiln in the courtyard of Stanford University’s Product Realization Lab (PRL). Spearheaded by Applied Physics professor and ceramic artist Hideo Mabuchi, and funded by the new cross-disciplinary initiative Making@Stanford https://making.stanford.edu, the kiln will enable more students to work with clay and more Stanford faculty to incorporate ceramics into their classes. These new opportunities will be organized around courses, workshops, and maker/artist residencies. One of the main goals is to connect ceramics, with its traditions and material culture, with contemporary engineering and materials science as well as computer science, art practice, and the performing arts.

Construction was led by kiln-builder Ted Neal, who is also a faculty member in ceramics at Ball State University in Indiana. I was among several helpers who jumped on board to help. The project involved a lot of steel L-angle, many pallets of bricks, mortar, a MIG welding rig, and a couple of serious power saws. After Ted welded a low, table-like metal frame, we stacked hard and soft bricks to create the floor, walls, chimney, and ceiling arch. Ted then reinforced the kiln with a metal frame and added a hinged door. As final steps we insulated the top of the kiln chamber and mounted a metal roof overhead. Having never built a kiln before, I gained huge appreciation for the precision, expertise, and teamwork that such a project involves. And I truly enjoyed working with Ted, Hideo, and helpers Christopher Watt and Nicholas Robles. Craig Milroy, Co-Director of the PRL, provided invaluable logistical support throughout the project.

Ceramics are popular with Stanford students, but studio space is limited. The Making@Stanford initiative will connect a wider community of makers and mentors throughout campus. Hideo, for example, co-teaches a class called Japanese Functional Objects, which combines woodworking, ceramics, readings, and lectures to introduce students to the tools and traditions associated with the Japanese tea ceremony. He looks forward to firing work in the soda kiln for this course and many others. For more photos of the construction, visit https://making.stanford.edu/pilot/kiln.

SAVE THE DATE!

Clay & Glass Festival at the Palo Alto Art Center – July 15-16, 2023

Our annual clay and glass festival is held on the beautiful grounds of the Palo Alto Art Center on July 15-16, 2023.

LEARN MORE

APPLY FOR FESTIVAL ELIGIBILITY:
Jury Application Deadline March 19, 2023

APPLY NOW

HOW TO POST TO ACGA NEWS AND CALENDAR

Members who want to share upcoming news, events, milestones, studio equipment for sale, shows, awards, and other craft-related items with our audience of fellow artists and collectors can now fill out a few lines on our website and get posted to our online calendar of events or our news page.

Submission Process, Learn More:
https://acga.net/acga-news/new-year-new-communications-model/

ACGA GENERAL MEETING MINUTES -FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Date of Next Meeting: Monday, March 13, 2023, 5:30pm

READ FEBRUARY MEETING MINUTES

LISTINGS

SEE EVENTS CALENDAR:
https://acga.net/events-calendar/
This space is envisioned for future listings of upcoming calendar events. Since we have only just launched the submission process in this mailing, we do not have any current events at this time. Please follow the submission process outlined herein.

Professional Kiln Repair Service
NorCal Kiln Repair- “Professional Bay Area repair service since 2006”
· evaluation & repair: ceramic & glass kilns (gas & electric)
· tutorials: operation, safety, maintenance, custom programming
· evaluation & repair: pottery wheels, pug mills, slab rollers
· ventilation repair & installation / studio safety & setup consultations
· new & used kiln recommendations / appraisals: buying & selling
· ceramics troubleshooting: clays, glaze, construction, firing, etc.
Joseph Kowalczyk (Ko-väl-chick)
kiln & ceramics specialist
510 601-5053 · NorCalKilnRepair@gmail.com
www.norcalkilnrepair.com

ACGA NETWORKING EXPLAINED
Address changes and Membership Changes – Please send all address changes to the membership chair EmilYanos,
acgamembership@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

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GOOGLE GROUP
Link to the Google group: the-acga@googlegroups.com

To email all members via the ACGA Google group you must be a member. Address your clay/glass-related message to: the-acga@googlegroups.com
There are two ways that you can engage in google groups without a gmail account:
1. Via email only
With a non-gmail email address you can still participate in all of the google group activities by replying to emailsand/or sending an email to the-acga@googlegroups.com to start a new thread. You do not have to create any google accounts to do this. If you’re seeing this email, then you’re in the group and can respond to emails like this one that will be sent to the entire group.

More details on how to create and respond to google group messages in the FAQ!
2. Make a google account
While it’s not necessary to have a google account to participate in the google group, you can create one with your non-gmail email address to get access to the google group site, which just aggregates the ACGA google group conversations in one place that’s easy to review and search.

Board of Directors – 2023
2023 Officers
President: Mari Emori
Vice President: TBD
Secretary: Sally Jackson
Treasurer: April Zilber
Lee Middleman, Jan Schachter, Joe Battiato, Emil Yanos, Trudy Chiddix, Cheryl Costantini,
Chris Johnson, Ren Lee, Susie Rubenstein, Iver Hennig, Sonja Hinrichson, Vicki Gunter, Barbara Prodaniuk

Committee Chairs
Communication – Ren Lee
Exhibitions – Jan Schachter
Festival Liaison – April Zilber
Festival Jury Coordinator – Chris Johnson
Historian – Cuong Ta
Int’l Ambassador – Barbara Brown
Membership Coordinator – Emil Yanos

NEW BOARD PRESIDENT & BOARD MEMBERS

President’s Message from Mari Emori

I am thrilled to introduce myself as your newly elected president. I joined ACGA in 2018 and have been serving as a board member since 2021, including the past year as Vice President.

First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to our past president, Cheryl Costantini, for her outstanding leadership during some of the most challenging years

Despite the difficulties of the past few years, I am proud of the accomplishments we have achieved together. Our participation in NCECA 2022 for the first time was successful and rewarding and provided our members with valuable exposure and connections in the ceramic world. The Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto was another highlight and marked the return of attendance to near pre-pandemic levels. I would also like to give a shout-out to our communications team, who recently introduced the new newsletter platform that allows us to better connect with both our member artists and customers.

As we move forward, I am committed to continuing Cheryl’s work of making ACGA a more inclusive and welcoming community. This year, a new group of individuals brings their enthusiasm and ideas to ACGA leadership. My goals are to reach out to younger artists and expand ACGA outside the San Francisco Bay Area to ensure the growth and success of our community. I am eager to work with all of you in the coming year to build on the achievements of the past and to continue our mission of promoting and supporting the work of clay and glass artists of California.

For those of you who don’t know me, I am Mari Emori. My journey as an artist began in Kyoto, Japan, where I made kimonos. After moving to the US, I explored various creative paths, including floral design, interior design, and graphic design, before finally discovering my true passion in clay.

My most recent “Drop Series” is deeply inspired by nature, both its beauty and the power of its forces. From my studio in the Berkeley Potters Guild in Berkeley, I create pieces that reflect my connection to the natural world. When I’m not in the studio, I love to spend time in nature, hiking and wandering, always taking in new impressions that find their way into my work. I believe that art should not only be beautiful, but it should also convey a deeper message and evoke emotion in the viewer. I’m always striving to push the boundaries of my art and create pieces that truly captivate and inspire.

-–Mari Emori, ACGA President

www.berkeleypotters.com/artist/mari-emori, @emoriceramics

Posted by Mari Emori, ACGA President

MEMBER EXHIBITIONS

Vicki Gunter

Family Gathering — Little Pete Meadow

Pint Size Show, Transmission Gallery, San Francisco

clay, glaze, stains, wire, antique spoon – 2 x 6.5 x 4.5 inches

This cup is made entirely of clay into faux granite. The blueberry stems and handle are hand-worked wire. The plinth is an actual granite stone.

Inspired by its no-waste complexity, nature is my source and my anchor, in wild places and at home in East Oakland. My work draws from the knowledge that everything comes from the earth and the hope that we will seek solutions to gather, love and consume leaving the smallest fingerprint.

For me, Sierra cups symbolize Family Gatherings. At the magical age of nine, 1959, my parents put an old wooden pack frame on my back, hung a metal Sierra cup on my rope belt and we “hit the trail”. I discovered the earth could sustain me and I could survive in it with little more than a spoon, a cup, dried apples, jerky and a family’s warmth. It was hard work, but so worth it, not only because of the extraordinary beauty — we were experiencing our life source.

At Little Pete Meadow we discovered we were gifted with Huckleberries. We filled our cups! We mixed them with Bisquick, making 1 giant Huckleberry biscuit over our campfire. My father carried a small cast-iron skillet for this purpose. Yes, crazy. But oh, Huckleberries, one of our simple native delights that stirs us to defend what we stand on! I feel an urgency to create art in this revolutionary time. I value clay’s infinite potential− mirroring our own.

As a native of California, the clay state, I love turning clay to stone. This little cup is made of reclaimed clay into faux granite with found: hand-worked wire stems and handle, vintage spoon, Granite stone plinth found in the Sierras.

Instagram: @transmissiongallery.sf

Instagram: @vickigunter

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts

2868 Mission Street, San Francisco

Feb. 4- March 4

Kathy Pallie

Kathy Pallie’s ‘White Caps’ was selected for the “The Color of Water” exhibition at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. The ceramic vessel which is 17″H is not only the color of water, but it can also hold water.

Exhibition dates February 11 – March 26 with an opening reception Saturday, February 11 from 2 – 4 pm.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol, CA

ACGA BOARD MEETING MINUTES – JANUARY 2023
ACGA Board Meeting Minutes
5:30 p.m., January 3, 2023 via Zoom
READ THE JANUARY MINUTES:
https://acga.net/acga-news/acga-board-meeting-january-2023/
Next Meeting: All-Member Meeting (via Zoom)
10:00 a.m. – 12 noon, Saturday, January 28, 2023
Hosted by Zoom All Members Welcome

LISTINGS

SEE EVENTS CALENDAR:
https://acga.net/events-calendar/
This space is envisioned for future listings of upcoming calendar events. Since we have only just launched the submission process in this mailing, we do not have any current events at this time. Please follow the submission process outlined herein.

Professional Kiln Repair Service
NorCal Kiln Repair- “Professional Bay Area repair service since 2006”
· evaluation & repair: ceramic & glass kilns (gas & electric)
· tutorials: operation, safety, maintenance, custom programming
· evaluation & repair: pottery wheels, pug mills, slab rollers
· ventilation repair & installation / studio safety & setup consultations
· new & used kiln recommendations / appraisals: buying & selling
· ceramics troubleshooting: clays, glaze, construction, firing, etc.
Joseph Kowalczyk (Ko-väl-chick)
kiln & ceramics specialist
510 601-5053 · NorCalKilnRepair@gmail.com
www.norcalkilnrepair.com

ACGA NETWORKING EXPLAINED
Address changes and Membership Changes – Please send all address changes to the membership chair EmilYanos,
acgamembership@gmail.com
.
ACGA’s Website – Check out our website

The home page now features an ‘artist of the month.’ Populate your own page, and update often. To create and edit your profi  le page, go to the For Members menu, choose Member login, and follow the instructions to find and edit your profile.Need a website password?

Email Emil Yanos at acgamembership@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Follow and Like us on FaceBook (@ClayandGlass) and Instagram (@theACGA)

The ACGA News is sent through MailChimp. If your email bounces you or you have been unsubscribed, you can sign up again – contact Communications Lead Ren Lee at: news@acga.net.

Join the ACGA social media group www.facebook.com/groups/ACGASocialMedia

GOOGLE GROUP
Link to the Google group: the-acga@googlegroups.com

To email all members via the ACGA Google group you must be a member. Address your clay/glass-related message to: the-acga@googlegroups.com
There are two ways that you can engage in google groups without a gmail account:
1. Via email only
With a non-gmail email address you can still participate in all of the google group activities by replying to emailsand/or sending an email to the-acga@googlegroups.com to start a new thread. You do not have to create any google accounts to do this. If you’re seeing this email, then you’re in the group and can respond to emails like this one that will be sent to the entire group.

More details on how to create and respond to google group messages in the FAQ!
2. Make a google account
While it’s not necessary to have a google account to participate in the google group, you can create one with your non-gmail email address to get access to the google group site, which just aggregates the ACGA google group conversations in one place that’s easy to review and search.

Board of Directors – 2023
2022 Officers
President: Mari Emori
Vice President: TBD
Secretary: Sally Jackson
Treasurer: April Zilber

Lee Middleman, Jan Schachter, Joe Battiato, Emil Yanos, Trudy Chiddix, Cheryl Costantini,

Chris Johnson, Ren Lee, Susie Rubenstein, Iver Hennig, Sonja Hinrichson, Vicki Gunter, Barbara Prodaniuk

Committee Chairs
Communication – Ren Lee
Exhibitions – Jan Schachter
Festival – April Zilber
Historian – Cuong Ta
Int’l Ambassador – Barbara Brown
Membership – Emil Yanos

President’s Message

Since joining the board in 2017, my goal has been to make ACGA a more equitable, accessible and relevant organization that better serves the needs and offers more value to our varied membership. We started with community meet ups, then Covid hit and those morphed to zoom gatherings.We changed the membership structure removing hierarchical labels that left some feeling lesser than. We tried several online sales, which worked well for many. We had many excellent exhibitions and we participated in NECEA for the first time, which was a grand success.

Read more:
https://acga.net/acga-news/presidents-message-january-2023/
Posted by Cheryl Costantini, ACGA President

ACGA Exhibition News

Save the Date!
Clay and Glass Festival at the Palo Alto Art Center
July  15th and 16th 2023

We’re looking forward to our summertime Festival – held on the grounds of the Palo Alto Art Center on July 15-16, 2023. Eligible member artists should keep an eye outfor an email in January with application information. Artists who haven’t yet juried for Festival eligibility can visit our jury webpage – the next jury will be held in Spring 2023.

Read More:
https://acga.net/clay-and-glass-festival/
Posted by April Zilber, Festival Chair

New Festival Eligible Members

Please Follow on Social Media!

Kevin Scheer * Website: kevinscheerpottery.com * Instagram: @kevinscheerpottery
Loren Lukens * Website: lorenlukens.com * Instagram: @lorenlukens
Holly Coley * Website: hollycoley.com * Instagram: @hollycoley
Pierre Bounaud * Website: pierrebounaud.com * Instagram: @pbounaud
Cory Ballis * Website: ballisglass.com * Instagram: @ballisglass
Marienne Chapman * Website: curvyclayworks.com * Instagram: @curvyclayworks
Tamara Danoyan * Website: tomaterraceramics.com * Instagram: @tamaradanoyan

Posted by Chris Johnson, Jury Chairman

MEMBER NEWS

NEW YEAR, NEW COMMUNICATIONS MODEL!

A new communications model for reaching more of our audience, in a more timelyway, has been launched after a year of research, development, and implementation.Members who want to share upcoming news, events, milestones, studio equipmentfor sale, shows, awards, and other craft-related items with our audience of fellowartists and collectors can now fi ll out a few lines on our website and get posted to ouronline calendar of events or our news page.

Submission Process, Learn More:
https://acga.net/acga-news/new-year-new-communications-model/
Posted by Ren Lee

STORM DISASTER RELIEF FOR CA ARTISTS

The California Arts Council maintains a webpage dedicated to resources for Californian artists who have been affected by recent natural disasters in our state. Page content is updated as new information becomes available. Individuals are advised to contact the listed organizations directly for the latest details and program assistance.

Read More:
https://arts.ca.gov/disaster-relief-emergency-preparedness-resources/

ICAN CALENDAR 2023 WINNER

Mari Emori ‘s sculpture titled “Barren” was chosen for the 2023 ICAN (InternationalCeramic Artists Network) Wall Calendar, ColorBurst Collection
.
Read More:
https://acga.net/acga-news/ican-calendar-2023-winner/
Posted by Mari Emori

GRANT AND HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS

Bev Zerbib-Berda is pleased to announce two recent awards: a development grant by the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County and honorable mention in the 3rd Annual ICAN Holiday Cup Show.

Read More:
https://acga.net/acga-news/grant-and-honorable-mention-awards/
Posted by Bev Zerbib-Berda

SEEN AND IMAGINED

Gallery Route One’s Annual Juried Show 2023
Emil Yanos’ piece “Rumble” was juried into Route One’s Annual Juried Show.

I work from both memory and photography.My work records what is real in our environment.My work also records what is perceived.The marks and textures in my work help to create sensations, real or perceived that I would want you the viewer to experience.I hope that my work will bring a sense of wonder and curiosity.The combination of familiar forms and textures will cause you to marvel at things you notice if you take the time to slow down and experience the world around you.

Rumble, by Emil Yanos
Ceramic Wall Sculpture

KING’S MOUNTAIN ART FAIR SEEKING NEW ARTISTS

Have you ever applied to the Kings Mountain Art Fair? If not, do consider it – the deadline is Jan.31st. The fair is a three-day outdoor exhibition held annually during Labor Day Weekend, on Skyline Blvd. above the town of Woodside (near Palo Alto).

Read More:
https://acga.net/acga-news/kings-mountain-art-fair-seeking-new-artists/
Posted by April Zilber

POTTERS FOR PEACE HAS A NEW NAME AND EXPANDED MISSION

ACGA supported Potters for Peace for many years at the Clay/Glass Festival with an information booth and Nicaraguan pottery for sale.

They were primarily focused on teaching communities in Nicaragua how to make ceramic water filters to produce clean, healthy drinking water. Now they have expanded their mission to include more countries, broadened their projects (adding hygiene and women’s economic self-sufficiency) and chosen a new name, Good Foundations International.

You can read more, and donate if you wish, at their new website:
https://www.goodfoundationsinternational.org/
Posted by April Zilber

REMEMBERING A CLASSIC INNER MONGOLIAN CERAMIC ARTISTS – NE LISHA

Na Lisha was an emeritus Professor, excellent sculptor, international recognized artist, good friend to many artists. A number of ACGA members met Na Lisha at a ceramics festival in Beijing or when she visited California in 2016.

She was Ceramic Professor in Sculpture Department Research Institute in Inner Mongolia Normal University. President of Inner Mongolia Ceramic Art Institute, Executive Director of Inner Mongolia Sculpture Institute, member of Chinese Sculpture Institute, Executive Director of Sculpture Art Council in Chinese Arts and Crafts Institute. Na Lisha passed way due to Covid complications.

Posted by Lee Middleman

ACGA BUSINESS

ACGA BOARD MEETING MINUTES – DECEMBER 2022
ACGA Board Meeting Minutes
5:30 p.m., December 12, 2022 via Zoom
READ THE DECEMBER MINUTES:
https://acga.net/acga-news/acga-board-meeting-december-2022/
Date of Next Meeting: Monday, January 3, 2023
Hosted by Zoom All Members Welcome

ACGA BOARD MEETING MINUTES – JANUARY 2023
ACGA Board Meeting Minutes
5:30 p.m., January 3, 2023 via Zoom
READ THE JANUARY MINUTES:
https://acga.net/acga-news/acga-board-meeting-january-2023/
Next Meeting: All-Member Meeting (via Zoom)
10:00 a.m. – 12 noon, Saturday, January 28, 2023
Hosted by Zoom All Members Welcome

LISTINGS

SEE EVENTS CALENDAR:
https://acga.net/events-calendar/
This space is envisioned for future listings of upcoming calendar events. Since we have only just launched the submission process in this mailing, we do not have any current events at this time. Please follow the submission process outlined herein.

Professional Kiln Repair Service
NorCal Kiln Repair- “Professional Bay Area repair service since 2006”
· evaluation & repair: ceramic & glass kilns (gas & electric)
· tutorials: operation, safety, maintenance, custom programming
· evaluation & repair: pottery wheels, pug mills, slab rollers
· ventilation repair & installation / studio safety & setup consultations
· new & used kiln recommendations / appraisals: buying & selling
· ceramics troubleshooting: clays, glaze, construction, firing, etc.
Joseph Kowalczyk (Ko-väl-chick)
kiln & ceramics specialist
510 601-5053 · NorCalKilnRepair@gmail.com
www.norcalkilnrepair.com

ACGA NETWORKING EXPLAINED
Address changes and Membership Changes – Please send all address changes to the membership chair EmilYanos,
acgamembership@gmail.com
.
ACGA’s Website – Check out our website

The home page now features an ‘artist of the month.’ Populate your own page, and update often. To create and edit your profi  le page, go to the For Members menu, choose Member login, and follow the instructions to find and edit your profile.
Need a website password? Email Emil Yanos at
acgamembership@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Follow and Like us on FaceBook (@ClayandGlass) and Instagram (@theACGA)
The ACGA News is sent through MailChimp. If your email bounces you or you have been unsubscribed, you can sign up again – contact Communications Lead Ren Lee at: news@acga.net.

Join the ACGA social media group www.facebook.com/groups/ACGASocialMedia

GOOGLE GROUP
Link to the Google group: the-acga@googlegroups.com

To email all members via the ACGA Google group you must be a member. Address your clay/glass-related message to: the-acga@googlegroups.com
There are two ways that you can engage in google groups without a gmail account:
1. Via email only
With a non-gmail email address you can still participate in all of the google group activities by replying to emailsand/or sending an email to the-acga@googlegroups.com to start a new thread. You do not have to create any google accounts to do this. If you’re seeing this email, then you’re in the group and can respond to emails like this one that will be sent to the entire group.

More details on how to create and respond to google group messages in the FAQ!
2. Make a google account
While it’s not necessary to have a google account to participate in the google group, you can create one with your non-gmail email address to get access to the google group site, which just aggregates the ACGA google group conversations in one place that’s easy to review and search.

Board of Directors – 2022
2022 Officers
President: Cheryl Costantini
Vice President: Mari Emori
Secretary: Sally Jackson
Treasurer: April Zilber
Bonita Cohn, Lee Middleman, Jan Schachter, Joe Battiato, Chelsea Fried, Emil Yanos,
Ian Bassett, Ren Lee, Chris Johnson and Susie Rubenstein

Committee Chairs
Communication – Ren Lee
Exhibitions – Jan Schachter
Festival – April Zilber
Historian – Cuong Ta
Int’l Ambassador – Barbara Brown
Membership – Emil Yanos

President’s Message

It seems as though autumn has at last opened the door to cool weather, colorful trees, and even rain. It’s been quite a year for all of us, in so many ways I think. ACGA continues to grow the organization and to seek better ways to be in inclusive and relevant.

Having our board meetings on zoom now opens up the possibility for more people to participation the board level. This letter is your personal invitation to consider serving on the ACGA board. As a board member you can help guide the organization to meet the goals outlined above, and help articulate new goals that you feel are important and would like to see worked on.

If any of you out there are interested, please feel free to call me for more information. Our next board meeting is on Monday, November 14th, 5:00. By attending it via zoom from the comfort of your home, you will get a good idea about how the board works and if you’re interested in joining.

On another note, it is that time of year for so many craft people. I always feel a bit like an elf in my workshop busily making pots and imagining them in the hands of happy gift givers and recipients. Being able to bring handmade things into the lives of other people must certainly be a tonic for these times, and I’m so glad to be able to be part of creating good.
Grateful does not come close to describing how I feel!

Cheryl

Cheryl Costantini
707 823-0950 potters@sonic.net nichibeipotters.com
Nichibei Shop
@nichibeipotters

Get featured on ACGA’s Website

We are looking to put a spotlight on our members. A new artist will be featured every month. If you would like to be featured, please send us:

A short blurb about yourself, your work, your process or anything else you want to say. Try to keep it below 100 words.

5-10 images of your work. 400 px across x 600 px high max. 72 dpi. (I can re-size if you’re not sure how).

Link to your website or social media page.

acgamembership@gmail.com

WEBSITE LIAISON

Remember that if you would like to have your information to appear in the newsletter, you MUST send it to Bonita Cohn at news@acga.net, (Please separate image and text.)

MEMBER NEWS

New Members!

Erika Pazmandi Hage
Devon Cohn
Rebecca Love
Larry Colvin
Takahiro Unno
Tamara Danoyan
Brie Wolf
Brence Culp
Nick Nourot
Kevin Scheer

Jan Schachter and Lee Middleman

Two ACGA Members are participating in a show in Los Gatos:

Iwasawa Oriental Art Gallery – November 1st to December 30th, 2022.
Artist’s Reception: November 20th, 1 – 3 pm

75 University Ave. Los Gatos
408.395.2339

Vicki Gunter – Arts Benicia

November 19th – December 18th, 2022
Opening Reception: November 19, 2022 – 4-6pm
Family Art Day: Sunday, December 4, 1-3pm

Events held at Arts Benicia, Commanding Officer’s Quarters, in the historic Arsenal District
1 Commander’s Lane, Benecia, CA

Vicki Gunter, “In Hot Water” teapot stopper
Detail: Sneak-peek of full tea set. 11 x 12 x 12
I am honored juror Susan Aulik chose 3 of my sculptures for Gems V

Carol Koffel

Carol is a member of the Host Committee for the 18 Reasons fall event, Teach a Community to Fish.
She invites you to support this incredible organization whose vision is to create equity and belonging through the transformative and healing power of preparing and sharing food.

Jenni Ward

Jenni has her ceramic sculpture on display in an exhibit Bodies of Water, at Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery | UCSC Santa Cruz California
Through December 3.

“Finding inspiration through exploration of the natural world has led to imagery of intricate planktonic skeletal structures that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, and to blooms of phytoplankton that are so large they can be seen from space swirling like a Van Gogh painting in the currents and tides.

Translating these images of life below the ocean’s surface into abstracted ceramic works that are reminiscent of jellyfish, urchins and other varieties of plankton forces the once mysterious world of plankton to be perceived.”

“Discovering the importance of these tiny beautiful creatures and their role in our changing climate only deepens my attraction to them. This exhibit ties together science, environmentalism and art in the hopes of inspiring others to preserve, protect and enjoy our wild spaces.”

Laurie and Dan Hennig

Open Studio Sale
Choose from an assortment of mugs, bowls, lidded vessels, sculpture, tumblers, shot glasses, tankards, jugs,vases, garden sculpture and more on this one day event at our studio in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Join us on Saturday, November 12th
11:00 am – 5:00pm
At our studio: 211 Grove Street
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
831-338-2098
Our mailing address is: hennigstudios@yahoo.com

Pit Fire and Yoga – Miki Shim-Rutter and Jen Lo

Join Miki Shim-Rutter and Jen Lo for this very special two day (not-sleepover) yoga and pit fire ceramics retreat! Each participant will take home their own pit fired artwork.
SAT & SUN – DECEMBER 10 -11
$155
$125 EARLYBIRD PRICING
REGISTER BY 11/23
Retreat fees per person: $125 early bird (register by Nov 23, 2023), $155 regular pricing.
What’s included: Coffee at the beach, pit fire lessons, art supplies, Saturday’s lunch, and yoga sessions.
What’s not included: Transportation to and from Santa Cruz, applicable parking fees, and Sunday’s lunch.
Minimum of 5 participants required for workshop to run. A detailed list of what to bring and how to prepare will be sent to registrants. All art supplies are included, all experience levels are welcome!
To Register:
Jen Lo Yoga: www.jenloyoga.com/retreat-calendar
Miki Shim Ceramics: www.mikisr.com/blog
Saturday Schedule:

• 10:00am: Meet in San Carlos

• 10:30am: Yoga to boost creativity

• 11:30am: Miki’s clay demo and time to create your artwork

• 12:30pm: Break for lunch

• 1:00pm: Finish and burnish artwork

• 3:00pm: Clean up and see you tomorrow at the beach!

• 7:00am: Meet in Santa Cruz (exact location will be sent later) for coffee.

• 7:30am: Pit fire demo

• AM Yoga (timing based on fire pit conditions)

• 12pm: Break for lunch (there are lots of restaurants nearby, or you can pack your own).

• PM Yoga (timing based on fire pit conditions)

• 4pm-ish: Clean up and goodbyes

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct, be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

BERKELEY

TRAX GALLERY

TRAX Gallery has five unique Peter Voulkos color lithos
32″ x 24″, 1979, $1000 each, signed, unframed, email for more info.

1812 5th Street, Berkeley, CA  94710
510.540.8729
info@traxgallery.com      www.traxgallery.com

 by appointment –  call: 510.540.8729 or text 510.914.1303

Harvey Milk Terminal 1
Departures Level 2, Gallery 1E
June 16, 2022 – April 30, 2023
California Modernist Women – Groundbreaking Creativity

California played a central role in the formation of a modern American aesthetic during the mid-twentieth century. Decorative arts and design reflected exciting new technologies and forms of expression. As modernist artists and designers looked beyond traditional methods and towards the future, some also found inspiration in the handmade qualities of crafts. Many of the Golden State’s most innovative artists and designers were women who faced great adversity due to prevailing gender inequality. The most determined women pushed forward, driven by enthusiasm, strength, and creativity.

Japonisme: A Passion for Japan
Terminal 2
Departures Level 2, Gallery 2

May 04, 2022 – Apr 02, 2023

French author Philippe Burty (1830–90) coined the term Japonisme in 1872 to describe the new fervor for all things Japanese,following Japan’s opening to international trade after a prolonged period of isolation from the West. The increased visibility ofJapanese art and design overseas profoundly affected European and North American audiences as ceramics, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, metalwork, lacquer ware, fans, and textiles flooded Western markets. Japonisme permeated fine and decorative arts, interior design, and graphic arts. Artists such as Vincent van Gogh (1853–90) and James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834–1903) were deeply inspired by Japanese art. American silver manufacturers including Tiffany & Company and the Gorham Manufacturing Company were determined to create metalwork as fine as Japan’s. English potteries took heed of Japanese designs to create a plethora of new patterns.

NEW YORK CITY

David Kordansky Gallery, New York
October 29-December 17, 2022
Betty Woodman: Conversations on the Shore, Works from the 1990s

Betty Woodman. “Balustrade Relief Vase #52,” 1992. 82 x 45 x 10 in.  – Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer and paint. Image Courtesy of David Kordansky Gallery. Photography: Phoebe d’Heurl

A New Look at a Groundbreaking Ceramics Artist – Betty Woodman
This major solo exhibition—the first of the artist’s work in New York in six years—brings together a group of ceramic sculptures rom a critical and career-defining period in Woodman’s practice. Anchored by the installation “Conversations on the Shore”(1994)—which was last shown in the late 1990s as part of an exhibition tour which originated at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam—the works on view include a number of wall-mounted and free-standing sculptures, each engaged in a range of conversations about materials, history, function, architecture, sculpture and painting.

CALLS FOR ENTRY AND OPPORTUNITIES

GRANT

The Center for Craft is excited to introduce a new grant opportunity, the Teaching Artist Cohort.
Applications are due November 30, 2022.
Twenty-one mid-career craft artists will receive an unrestricted grant of $10,000 and participate in an 8-month cohort experience where they will be guided through training that encourages and sustains a generative practice as both artists and educators.

For over 25 years, the Center for the Craft has supported craft research and artists through our grant programs. As we consider the current challenges faced by artists, it is evident that many artists who teach are financially under-compensated and need time away from teaching to advance their practice. Uniquely positioned to support the sustainable career paths of artists and to advance the understanding of craft, this grant will award a dynamic group of 21 mid-career teaching craft artists a one-time,unrestricted grant of $10,000.

The Center for Craft Teaching Artist Cohort will also participate in an 8-month experience where they will be guided through training that encourages and sustains a generative practice as both artists and educators. The Center intends to develop and strengthen a network of craft artists through peer-to-peer learning and connection to enrich the impact on their communities.

The 51st Annual KPFA Holiday Benefit Craft Fair
December 3 & 4, 10am – 5pm both days
Taking place indoors at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, the winter fair features 200 artists & craftspeople, and a special live KPFA broadcast from the fair both mornings.

The new location also provides an opportunity for our exhibitors to reach new markets in a very wealthy part of the Bay Area. Pleasanton is well connected to the south and east bay, and we’ll be running a new and improved shuttle service to keep this event Bartable.
https://www.cranewaycraftfair.com/artcraftapplication-winter2022?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=62deb89e99ffab7d56519d2a&ss_email_id=62e02bd7e0d49524af402c5d&ss_campaign_name=Applications+are+open+for+the+Annual+KPFA+Holiday+Benefit%21&ss_campaign_sent_date=2022-07-26T18%3A01%3A16Z
Are you ready for an indoor show? Note that this event has relocated to Pleasanton, since the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond was sold.

After the Gold Rush

From: Kim Patillo afterthegoldrush1@outlook.com

Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all as grateful as we are to be seeing some of our favorite shows starting up again! And that includes the 48thAnnual ‘Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire’ to be held on Nov. 18, 19 & 20 in the Chardonnay Hall at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa. As we told you earlier this year we’re turning the reins over to Chelley at Eckerstrom Productions, but she and we will be working closely together this year to bring back the awesome event it’s always been. Chelley intends to keep the layout, format, and holiday feel of the show as it’s been in the past; she was a vendor at the show for many years herself. Advertising has already began, including reserved billboards on Hwy 29 and banners all around Napa as always.

If the show is not full, we will jury once a month till full. Chelley and we will do the jurying together, and if you’re a past participant that would like. There are no refunds once accepted into this Fair.

Kim & Mark, After the Gold Rush

You can download applications from the website: www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com or email us & we’ll send you them. Call us at 925-372-8961 anytime.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

President’s Message

September I marvel at how the light changes and lengthening shadows offer the suggestion of Autumn as we brace for Indian Summer. Even with climate change, our turning planet and its relationship to the sun do still seem like something we can count on.

I find it interesting to note that though the seasons remain so much the same, the ways in which we sell our work have, for some, changed dramatically. Unimaginable doors have opened and offer us access like no time before! The options that are available now are truly astounding, I am humbled by the ever-changing potential possibilities. As creatives, I encourage us all to embrace even more deeply and more authentically this world. It is to that end that we on the ACGA board are rethinking the way in which communication both between ourselves as members as well as our customers and the works of social media.

The ACGA board is diligently working on a way to access the power of the Internet and potential communication streams to reinvent the way we communicate with each other as well as our ever growing customer base.

We will soon be announcing a new trial system that will change the look and formatting of the newsletter and offer more opportunities for artists to communicate and market their work. This new system will offer our members additional opportunities to reach out to the Clay and Glass community and those who love to purchase Clay and Glass. It will offer each of us more opportunities to post directly to a calendar and digest, our events, musings, exhibitions etc.

Stay tuned.

I am struck by this dichotomy of life. So much changes and yet so much remains the same. I like it. It keeps us on our toes and encourages us to seek our own internal balance… good stuff for sure!

Cheryl Costantini
707 823-0950 potters@sonic.net nichibeipotters.com
Nichibei Shop
@nichibeipotters

ACGA Exhibition News

We Want to Share News About the 2022 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival

Successes:
Our preliminary sales total (before corrections) = $353,656 and with 96 artists in the show, that works out to average sales of $3684. This is not quite as astounding as the 2021 total sales (average sales = $3979), but still a very strong show for most artists. Reconciliation is underway, and letters will be mailed to those who had a math mistake. April will send an updated financial report when reconciliation is done. From the perspective of management (Messenger Events), artist check in & load in generally went very smoothly this year. Annie appreciated the communication and flexibility with artists arriving on site who wanted to make tweaks to their booth spaces (communication is key).

In case you missed the memo, Annie purchased the Giant Creative business from Chris at the end of 2021, and gave it a new name, Messenger Events. Congratulations to Annie! Ren and her social media Festival volunteers did an amazing job (88,000 impressions!) and netted us approximately 250 more followers on IG and 300 more on FB. She’s continuing to post to keep our audience growing. The ACGA Board’s Communications Team is developing plans to publicize ACGA member events year-round (open studios and gallery exhibitions, etc) on ACGA channels. Stay tuned to the ACGA google group email to learn how you can participate!

Challenges:
We’re not so happy about the two missing fire extinguishers – we had to pay the rental company $358. We’re thinking of ways to keep better track of them next year. This year, instead of muddy ruts in the lawn, we had some dirt patches where tree stumps were ground down – but at least they were dry. On a living park grounds, there are always going to be some changes as trees die or need major pruning, or an irrigation pipe needs to be replaced.

Lastly, we heard that an artist yelled at a PAAC staff person and that someone else refused to follow PAAC rules when informed. Folks, we cannot afford to alienate the art center staff. They work hard to make it possible for us to occupy their building and grounds for three days, and without their goodwill our show is toast. Please, let’s all honor our social contract (and our artist contract) and be respectful and patient rather than unpleasant in our dealings – with everyone.

Thank you for listening,
April for ACGA

WEBSITE LIAISON

Remember that if you would like to have your information to appear in the newsletter, you MUST send it to Bonita Cohn at news@acga.net, (Please separate image and text.)

MEMBER NEWS

Lidija Tkalcevic featured in the Press

Lidija Tkalcevic is featured artist at The Main Gallery in Menlo Park.

Lidija writes: “Our worlds suddenly became small causing our appetites for fun and adventure to grow bigger.

ACGA Artist Kathy Pallie

On the Ceramics Arts Network!

View it here.

Donor Profile: Jan Schachter

This month we’re pleased to profile Jan Schachter, a studio potter from Portola Valley, California, who is one of CERF+’s most active and committed volunteers and donors. Jan served on the CERF board from 1992-1997 when Lois Ahrens was the director and only employee. During that time, Jan organized a major fundraising
auction for CERF+, in which she invited artists from across the country to donate artwork. Today, thanks in part to all of Jan’s work, CERF+ is a robust organization making a difference for artists in communities across the United States and its territories. Jan continues her critical work, advocating and fundraising for CERF+ by organizing the annual benefit sale of artwork donated by members of the Association of Clay and Glass Artists (ACGA) for the California Fund at CERF+ during their annual July Clay and Glass Festival in Palo Alto in July.

Thank you, Jan, for your exceptional creative spirit, dedication, and generosity to CERF+.

Sara and Thomas Post

“Dear Art Friends,
I’m sorry to have been unavailable for several months. Spring and summer have been difficult. In mid May, we lost my husband and fellow artist, Thomas Post. Our family has been taking a little quiet time to begin to adjust to this new reality.

Tom was so many things to us–artist, husband, father, and friend. Direct and kind, he was known for his thoughtful generosity, sly jokes and subtle humor. These qualities shone in his art work, in elegant, unadorned ceramics, in surrealistically manipulated photographs and in inventive sculptures employing interesting ideas, unexpected materials and beautiful surfaces.

We worked collaboratively and with a varying team of wonderful artists for many years at TSPost Ceramics in Davis. We also had separate interests and in the past ten years worked primarily in our own studio spaces exploring individual directions. We shared an exhibit, “Habitat” at Dolphin Gallery in Gualala, California in March, 2022.”

Paula Ross Passed

Paula was a member of the Berkeley Potters Guild for many years in the 80’s and 90’s, holding a place well remembered not only for her sharp, hilarious New York wit, but also for her loose, experimental and creative ways with terra cotta. With an artful hand, her surface decoration, one of simple, freely drawn lines incised through lusciously colored slip, was filled with sensual gesture.

Paula was creative, hard working, resourceful, funny, independent, and willing to jump in to help when needed. Staying focused with her clay work, she also took the time to engage in greetings and perceptive conversation when she arrived at the studio each day. She truly understood something about being
human together in a natural way.

From the ACGA. I know she has left her postcards before at the Guild and at Leslie’s… i didn’t know her well though but some of you may… -Chanda

For the many who knew Paula Ross

Celebration of Paula Ross – 1943 – 2022

August 5 – 7, 2022

It is with bittersweet sentiment we announce a special event at ACCI Gallery. Paula Ross, a well loved ceramic artist and one of the earliest members of ACCI passed away last February. ACCI has been given the privilege of selling Paula’s remaining ceramic work in a special legacy sale this August. The celebration kicked off with a reception Friday August 5th, followed by a two-day exposition and sale of her art. Many of the pieces for sale are unique and have not been seen by the public for many years, possibly even decades.

Maggie Gao-Gehlmann

I create functional pottery that can be used daily. I hand craft my pieces using slab building techniques.
I then hand paint with underglazes and glazes. All of my designs are original that reflect my love for animals and Nature.

Mayer Schacter Passed Away

Dear friends and potters that have been in ACGA awhile. I have sad news that Mayer Shacter passed away…after a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. Mayer was my mentor as well as my husband. I became his apprentice in 1973. He was juried into the association in 1974 and was an ACGA president in the 1980’s. He had a wonderful ceramic career for 30 some years. He sold to top galleries all over the country and had one of those prize one man shows at Garth Clark in New York. He remarried to a well known author, Susan Page, and they created a beautiful life in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. They bought an old hacienda and converted it into a showcase home and gallery. He shifted from being a potter to a world class collector and dealer in indigenous folk art. Collecting had always been his passion.

I remember going to flea markets and Mayer had a knack for finding that gem in a pile of junk. His wife Susan and son Gabriel were there with him. He will be greatly missed.

~ Diana Crain

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct, be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

BERKELEY

TRAX GALLERY

Trax is shuttered for the summer months

We invite you to shop online at https://traxgallery.com or schedule an appt: info@traxgallery.com
Please text us @ 510.914.1303 and leave a message! or call the gallery & leave a message @ 510.540.8729
There are still many beautiful pieces available that can be found on our website.

TRAX Gallery has five unique Peter Voulkos color lithos
32″ x 24″, 1979, $1000 each, signed, unframed, email for more info.

Although Peter Voulkos is known as a ceramist, like most artists, he worked simultaneously in different mediums. To him, whether it was graphic design, painting, ceramics, or metal working, one informed the other, altogether advancing his understanding of his work.

The TRAX art bnb is actively being booked check it out on the trax web site. Covidly cleaned.

1812 5th Street, Berkeley, CA  94710
510.540.8729
info@traxgallery.com      www.traxgallery.com

 By appointment –  call: 510.540.8729 or text 510.914.1303

OAKLAND

DAVIS

Come to the Artery at 207 G Street, Davis, California. We are open Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 – 5:00pm
In addition to our regular hours, The Artery will be open until 9 pm on Second Friday.

CALLS FOR ENTRY AND OPPORTUNITIES

CALLS FOR ENTRY
Deadline: October 12, 2022. URBAN LANDSCAPE
A National Call for Entries
Show Dates: November 4th – January 29th, 2023
Urban Landscape is a juried National Competition/Exhibition. Urban Landscape a complex structure resulting from the interaction between human and environment. It includes social, cultural and economic dimensions. Urban landscapes are formed and shaped mainly under the influence of human activities. What Urban Landscape surround and inspire you, how do these environments influence your life and art?
Juror: Cameron Brian
Mediums: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Mixed Media and Fiber Art.
AWARDS: First Place: $1,500. Second Place; $1,000. Third Pace: $500.

GRANT
India Basin Shoreline Park Project
Application Deadline:
September 30, 2022, 12:45 PM
The San Francisco Arts Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone. We affirm the sovereign rights of their community as First Peoples and are committed to supporting the traditional and contemporary evolution of the American Indian community and uplifting contemporary indigenous voices and culture.

The San Francisco Arts Commission is committed to creating a city where all artists and cultural workers have the freedom, resources and platform to share their stories, art and culture and where race does not predetermine one’s success in life. We also acknowledge that we occupy traditional and unceded Ohlone land. Fueled by these beliefs, we commit to addressing the systemic inequities within our agency, the City and County of San Francisco and the broader arts and culture sector. This work requires that we focus on race as we confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future.

https://sfartscommission.org/find-opportunities/calls-for-artists/india-basin-shoreline-park-project

VENUES
https://www.cranewaycraftfair.com/artcraftapplication-winter2022?
ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=62deb89e99ffab7d56519d2a&ss_email_id=62e02bd7e0d495
24af402c5d&ss_campaign_name=Applications+are+open+for+the+Annual+KPFA+Holiday+Benefit%21&
ss_campaign_sent_date=2022-07-26T18%3A01%3A16Z
Are you ready for an indoor show? Note that this event has relocated to Pleasanton, since the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond was sold.

Craneway Craft Fair
The 51st Annual KPFA Holiday Benefit Craft Fair
December 3 & 4, 10am – 5pm both days
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Taking place indoors at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, the winter fair features 200 artists & craftspeople, and a special live KPFA broadcast from the fair both mornings. The new location also provides an opportunity for our exhibitors to reach new markets in a very wealthy part of the Bay Area. Pleasanton is well connected to the south and east bay, and we’ll be running a new and improved shuttle service to keep this event Bartable.

‘Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire’
November 18, 19 & 20, 2022, Napa, CA
From Kim Patillo
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all having a great summer and are as grateful as we are to be seeing some of our favorite shows starting up again! And that includes the 48th Annual ‘Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire’ to be held on Nov. 18, 19 & 20 in the Chardonnay Hall at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa. As we told you earlier this year we’re turning the reins over to Chelley at Eckerstrom Productions, but she and we will be working closely together this year to bring back the awesome event it’s always been. Chelley intends to keep the layout, format, and holiday feel of the show as it’s been in the past; she was a vendor at the show for many years herself. Advertising has already began, including reserved billboards on Hwy 29 and banners all around Napa as always.

The first jurying deadline will be August 1, so if you haven’t sent in your application, now would be the time to do so. If the show is not full, we will jury once a month till full. Chelley and we will do the jurying together, and if you’re a past participant that would like the same space, please make sure to state that on your application. The application is attached. You will be notified by the end of August as to acceptance/rejection. There are no refunds once accepted into this Fair.

Any questions, please contact Chelley at information@eckerstromproductions.com.
Thanks for reading, and have a great summer season & happy shows!
afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net

FELLOWSHIP
https://arts.princeton.edu/fellowships/princeton-arts-fellowship/
The Princeton Arts Fellowship is open to early career artists whose achievements have been recognized as demonstrating extraordinary promise in any area of artistic practice and teaching. Princeton Arts Fellows spend two consecutive academic years at Princeton University. An $88,000/year stipend is provided. Applications are due September 13.

JOB
Job Posting: Studio Tech
Potters’ Studio is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization located in Berkeley, CA 2 positions.
Position Description:
The Studio Tech sees to the routine maintenance and functioning of the studio and reports to the Operations Manager. There are 2 part-time positions available. Must be available to work weekends. These positions are seasonal (mid/late September through the end of December 2022) with the potential for long-term employment.
Immediate opening; Part-time: $19 to $20 per hour. There is an initial 90-day evaluation period with review.

HOW TO APPLY
Email cover letter and resumé. The cover letter should include why you would be a good fit, what you’d bring to the organization and what appeals to you about this position. No phone calls please.

The Potters’ Studio is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy,
childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave , or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Bobbi Fabian, Executive Director, The Potters’ Studio
bobbi@berkeleypottersstudio.org | she/her/hers
www.berkeleypottersstudio.org
1221 8th Street, Berkeley CA 94710 (510) 528-3286

RESIDENCIES
Sonoma Ceramics.
https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/ceramics/ceramics-residency-program/.
We offer two, 6-month, all-inclusive residencies per year for potters or ceramic sculptors. Applications are open for this 6-month, all inclusive residency. Open to potters and sculptors on a professional trajectory. The Ceramic Artist in Residence program offers a self- directed emerging or established ceramic artist a supportive work environment to explore ideas and create a cohesive body of work.
https://sonomacc.wpengine.com/category/ceramics/

President’s Message

Greetings artists and supporters of ACGA. July is an exciting month for as it marks the time when we gather to celebrate the creative spirit as it is revealed through Clay and Glass. To those artists who are participating in the Festival, it’ll be great to see you all and I am personally sending wishes for a fun and successful weekend for us all. To those were not participating in the event this year, do stop by and visit if you’re in the neighborhood!

As always, to everybody, please feel free to reach out and share with me any thoughts you may have about ACGA and its various doings. There is some exciting work being done on developing more robust and integrated communication avenues going forward. Stay tuned for updates as the new plan solidifies.

I hope you all enjoy the summer, stay cool, stay safe!
Cheryl Costantini

Cheryl Costantini
707 823-0950 potters@sonic.net nichibeipotters.com
Nichibei Shop
@nichibeipotters

ACGA Exhibition News

ACGA Clay and Glass Festival 2022

We are not having an artist party in the Sculpture Garden, but we will have a BYO gathering outside. If you are not in the show, but are planning to come to the Festival on Saturday afternoon, you might like to stay a little later and hang out with other members.

The Saturday evening gathering will take place outside the Auditorium in the parking lot, from 5:15-6:30. This is a BYO drinks/snacks event. There will be tables but no chairs. Please be mindful that COVID-19 is still with us. If you bring something to share, think about how to do so safely. Or just bring what you need for yourself.

We hope to see some of you there, and in the meantime, keep cool and stay healthy!
April for the Festival Committee

CERF + Volunteer Time
As the booth coordinator, I am reaching out to you, not just for a donation of your work, but a donation ofyour time. We do not as yet have a fully staffed booth for CERF+ – which we need to have in order to make it the best fundraiser we can. There are time slots available on both Saturday, July 9 and Sunday July 10. The task would be to provide general info to inquiries, lots of handout available, and to sell the merchandise.

Please contact Annie Hermes, the Festival Organizer/Manager- Annie@messengerevents.com and see if there is a time that works for you. We would be most grateful.

James Aarons and I are again organizing the CERF+ Booth which will provide info about CERF+ AND raise money to assist CERF+ in its work. https://cerfplus.org
Please donate a piece of your work for us to sell there. The CERF+ booth is in the Sculpture garden. The best delivery time is Friday, July 8 after 1 pm, when the booth will be all set up and ready to display your work. If you need to deliver it sooner, that is OK, too. For members not doing the Festival, please consider donating a piece anyway. The ideal would be for you to give it to a participating member to deliver for you, but if that is a problem, contact me directly and will figure out a way to get your donation to the Festival.

Questions?

Many thanks in advance.

Jan Schachter www.janschachter.com 650 678-5404

Get Featured on ACGA’s Website
We are looking to put a spotlight on our members. A new artist will be featured every month. If you would like to be featured, please send us:
• short blurb about yourself, your work, your process or anything else you want to say. Try to keep it below 100 words.
• 5-10 images of your work. 400 px across x 600 px high max. 72 dpi. Please try to keep your images all the same dimension. (I can re-size if you’re not sure how)
• Link to your website or social media page
We want to have new artists Postings will be on a first come first served basis.

Please send information to :
Emil Yanos
acgamembership@gmail.com

WEBSITE LIAISON

Remember that if you would like to have your information to appear in the newsletter, you MUST send it to Bonita Cohn at news@acga.net, (Please separate image and text.)

MEMBER NEWS

Member Profile: Lynne Meade

Read about ACGA artist Lynne Meade in this article from Artful Home.

ACGA Artist Tiffany Schmierer

At the Sanchez Art Center,1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA

Vicki Gunter – It’s Okay To Be A Wild Flower!

This piece was chosen by juror, Cynthia Brannvall, for THE WILD SIDE at Arc Gallery SF
– ceramic, metal, glass – 41 x 25 x 4 – 2022 –
This piece is defiant!
Wild joy as Woman!
My Body, My Choice!
A Healing Affirmation!
Out with a Capitalist system causing breast/uterine cancer!
Ironically, one breast and the navel of this piece exploded when my kiln malfunctioned mid bisque fire! My own health was also called into question as I rebuilt the kiln, mended the sculpture, fired and glazed it two more times.

This wild woman’s uterus holds our California native Iris.

Her wildly joyous bouquet is made up of a lightening bolt, the moon, “seeing” you and everything in the universe as one, the stars
and an Okay gesture.

Online Gallery and Store: NCWCA
Online Artist Talk 1: Thursday, June 23, 7-8 PM
In-person Curatorial Tour with Cynthia Brannvall, Juror: Saturday, July 9, 1:30-3:30 PM.
( me+) Online Artist Talk 2: Thursday, July 21, 7-8 PM
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87181920731?pwd=Y2xDVDhtS2xlSzlPdldaTTFjR3ZXZz09
In-person Curatorial Tour: Sunday, July 31t, 1:30-3:30 PM.

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct, be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

BERKELEY

The Potters’ Studio
1221 8th Street (near Gilman St.)
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 528-3286
events@berkeleypottersstudio.org

berkeleypottersstudio.org

TRAX GALLERY

Trax is shuttered for the summer months

We invite you to shop online at https://traxgallery.com or schedule an appt: info@traxgallery.com
Please text us @ 510.914.1303 and leave a message! or call the gallery & leave a message @ 510.540.8729
There are still many beautiful pieces available that can be found on our website.

TRAX Gallery has five unique Peter Voulkos color lithos
32″ x 24″, 1979, $1000 each, signed, unframed, email for more info.

1812 5th Street, Berkeley, CA  94710
510.540.8729
info@traxgallery.com      www.traxgallery.com

 by appointment –  call: 510.540.8729 or text 510.914.1303

CROCKETT

EPPERSON GALLERY OF CERAMIC ART

Yana Payusova

Schedule: May 6 through July 31.
1400 Pomona Street, Crockett, CA
510-787-2925
Friday -Sunday 11-6 pm.
Safety precautions in place, Masks Required!
Private Appointments available upon request.

POMONA

AMOCA – The American Museum of Ceramic Art
info@amoca.org, or call (909) 865-3146.

Pictured: untitled work from the Blooop Series by Alina Hayes
“I walk into the studio and make. Pushing my work in many directions, using and exploring materials I wouldn’t have otherwise. The Blooop series emerged as I regained control by making joyful objects full of childlike wonder. With feeling of play, without judgment, the work is loud, unapologetic; mine.”

Peter Callas: An Enduring Legacy
Regarded as one of the preeminent ceramic artists in the American Studio Ceramics tradition to work with anagama kilns, Peter Callas (1951– ) influenced an entire generation of ceramic artists. Opening February 12, 2022 at the American Museum of Ceramic Art. Peter Callas:An Enduring Legacy is a comprehensive career retrospective featuring works spanning nearly 30 years of creative production. Among the 50 works featured are Callas’s innovative expressionist sculptures and abstracted container forms that function as visual records of the transformative forces of fire. Other works on display include intimate tea bowls, selected works on paper, and the premier of an original film about the artist.
Pictured above: Peter Callas, Vase: 0134, 2016. Wood Fired Stoneware. 11.5 x 11 x 11 inches.

50 Bowls, 50 States, 50 Woodfires
Friday, 11 AM–4 PM • In-person
As usual, we are keeping busy here at the museum! May brought a new exhibition featuring work by Alina Hayes in the Vault Gallery and a podcast launches featuring AMOCA’s very own Exhibitions Manager Pam Aliaga; June brings artist talks with Artist
in Residence Kirstin Willders and Blooop artist Alina Hayes, as well as new ceramics studio classes! Click the link below to read
the extended newsletter, or scroll down for a list of upcoming programs.

OAKLAND

DAVIS

Come to the Artery at 207 G Street, Davis, California. We are open Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 – 5:00pm
In addition to our regular hours, The Artery will be open until 9 pm on Second Friday.

CALLS FOR ENTRY AND OPPORTUNITIES

Grant

https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/rauschenberg-medical-emergency-grants/
The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides one-in-a-lifetime grants of up to $5,000 for one-time,
unexpected medical, dental, or mental health emergencies that have occurred in the last six months for artists in financial need.*
cycle 14 will open July 5, with a deadline of August 2, for emergencies occurring December 1, 2021 and after.
Please check back here, or sign up for our newsletter, to receive updates on potential future cycles. Questions may be sent to the
Rauschenberg Grants Coordinator at emergencyfunds@nyfa.org, or 212-366-6900 x 239.
CYCLE DATES

Craneway Craft Fair -SUMMER EDITION

August 13 & 14
Applications have been extended through Tuesday, July 5!
APPLY NOW – Applications are open to all artists, craftspeople, and makers. We also welcome fair trade exhibitors, non-profits,
and local, community based small businesses.

EXHIBITOR FAQ https://www.cranewaycraftfair.com/exhibit

Craneway Craft Fair brought to you by The Fellowship of Craft
PO box 6840, Eureka, CA 95502, United States

I am participating in this first time unique Portola Valley event where you can display and sell your work. We still have room
for a few more artists.

It will be all outside @ 3300 Alpine Road in Portola Valley, less than a mile west of the Alpine Rd Exit off of I 280. There is no fee
and you will conduct the sales yourself. The spaces are 10’x10′, and can accommodate a popup. It is set for 1-5 on Saturday, August 6, and the set up would be that am in whatever time you need to be ready at 12:30. Some tables will be provided. For wall work you would need to bring your own display. This is a very brief introduction of it to you.

Besides me, there will be other ACGA artists: Diana Crain, Lindsay Marx, Marilynn Host, Eliza Thomas, Barbara Grauke, Terry
Ow-Wing

President’s Message

ACGA made a fine showing at NCECA in March. 16 Artists were represented each with their own designated space. Sales were brisk and we got fabulous feedback from many people. I want to give a big thanks to Mari Emori for all of her incredible work that she put in to make this event happen and to make it be successful.

And moving on, just two months away from the annual ACGA Clay and GlassFestival in Palo Alto. Once again we look forward to gathering at the Palo Alto Art Center and can’t wait to see so many of you again. For many artists that I know, Covid has offered an opportunity to deepen their creative process. I believe we are a resilient bunch and have been excited to see all the postings on the ACGA Instagram account. Shout out to Ren Lee for her diligence and creativity and making Instagram page more alive.

And finally I’d like to share with you how vibrant the ACGA board of directors has become as a group. We’ve added new members with new talents and I am genuinely excited for the future of our organization. Now that meetings are on zoom it opens up the possibility for others to at least attend the board meetings so you know what’s going on, or even join the board. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me.

Take care everybody and enjoy these beautiful spring days!
Cheryl Costantini

Cheryl Costantini
707 823-0950 potters@sonic.net nichibeipotters.com
Nichibei Shop
@nichibeipotters

ACGA Exhibition News

NCECA Conference
NCECA Gallery Expo 2022

The ACGA booth at NCECA Gallery Expo was a huge success! The booth looked great and had constant visitors during the Gallery Expo. Thanks to those who visited us and shopped with us. The sales before tax totaled close to $20K. Special thanks to the 16 participating ACGA member artists who worked hard as a team with the committee to make this event successful. ACGA is also pleased to report that 28 new people signed up for membership during the NCECA conference.

ACGA Gallery Expo Committee:
Mari Emori, Jan Schachter, and Diane C. Master

In Hand, By Hand, Featuring work by:
Jordan King
Judy Miller
Karen Winograde
Jan Schachter
Sara Brown
Miriam Loory Krombach
Lidija Tkalcevic
Bev Zerbib-Berda
Sally Jackson
Nina Else
Janey Wolf
Jane Grimm
Nichibei Potters

Member Profile: Sally Graves Jackson

I starting working with clay in 2008 and pursued it more seriously after moving to California seven years ago. I use wheel throwing and hand-building to make sculptural and functional pieces. Insects, seedpods, trees, birds, stones, and all sorts of human constructions are as much my teachers as the ceramics I see in museums and galleries. Whenever possible, I use clays that I dig locally.

Clay has led me to wonderful communities through the Palo Alto Art Center and the ACGA. As a member of the ACGA Board, I serve as Secretary and help coordinate some exhibitions and sales. I also volunteer in the Gunn High School ceramics program, and during the pandemic I organized neighbors to create four large clay totems that are now in front of our house. Clay has opened other doors for me here, including invitations to wood-fire in Napa County, Milpitas, Mendocino, and Cobb Mountain Arts. I love the hard work, camaraderie, and intensive mix of chemistry and kiln qualities that make each wood-firing unique.

There is great satisfaction in holding a finished piece of pottery that is useful and pleasing, but what I like best about working with clay is the link it forms between the ground, my hands, fellow artists, and the creative impulse that led me to the studio in the first place.

WEBSITE LIAISON

Remember that if you would like to have your information to appear in the newsletter, you MUST send it to Bonita Cohn at news@acga.net, (Please separate image and text.)

MEMBER NEWS

Cheryl Tall

Cheryl shared a post for the first time in a while: “So excited! My sculpture, The Man Who Invented Geometry, will be shown at the CALIFORNIA CLAY Exhibition, April 29 to May 26, 2022!…”

Lee Middleman

Lee Middleman’s piece “Jade Sunflower Vase 2022” has been selected
for the “California Clay Competition” exhibition at the The Artery at 207
G Street in Davis, CA from April 29 to May 26, 2022. This is the eleventh
time Lee’s work has been selected for this California competition. This
year the juror is Heidi BekeBrede, a multi-media artist.

The Contemporary Clay Biennial Juried Exhibit 2022 will feature Lee’s
piece, Duo-Red Diamond Globe (below), at the The Art Center in
Grand Valley, Colorado. The exhibition will run from May 13 to June 25,
2022 at the Western Colorado Center for the Arts. This is Lee’s seventh
time participating in this national competition. Juror: Fong Choo,
Adjunct Faculty, Bellarmine University.

Open Studios and Sales!

Open Studio
Sat. & Sun., May 14-15 • 10 am – 5 pm • Rain or Shine

Nina Else: Sculpture for the Home & Garden

Peggy Forman: Drawings on Clay – Vessels & Tiles

Jordan King: Wood-red Vessels

Sally Jackson: Garden Totems, Sculpture, and Functional Pottery

Lindsay Marx: Home and Garden Revelations in Porcelain

Jane Peterman: Ceramic Wall and Table Sculpture

Jan Schachter: Functional Pottery for the Kitchen & Garden

DIRECTIONS: Exit 280 at Alpine Road. Go west 1 mile. Turn right on
Westridge Dr. Drive 2 miles. Turn left on Golden Hills Drive to #190.
650.678.5404 • janschachter@gmail.com

Sean Free Alcala

Born and raised in Northern California, Sean Free Alcala is a second-generation maker whose artwork has always been rooted in the natural world. Being inspired by the beautiful beaches and flowing rivers of the west coast, his artistic journey explores the wondrous material of glass as it overlaps with the many dynamic characteristics of water.

After earning a BA from Sonoma State University, he was introduced to kiln-formed glass by his father, David, who was a professional artist and glass art educator. Sean began an extensive glass apprenticeship while working at his father’s studio gallery in Carmel, California. Fueled by curiosity and a passion for discovery, he experimented for over a decade learning about the unique nature and properties of glass. His work has evolved over the years, but the heavy influence of the ocean has remained steady. Sean has refined his craft through the constant learning of glass casting techniques and cold-working methods.

Today, Alcala’s original jewelry designs and stunning sculptural artwork can be found at select galleries and art shows throughout the West Coast. Recently, he was selected by the Pence Gallery for their Emerging Artist Award, and he completed his first solo exhibition “Under the Surface” in Davis, California. As a glass artists, he aims to capture the essence of water and help others realize the importance of protecting our oceans and waters for our future generations.

https://cerfplus.org/studio-protector/resources/
https://cerfplus.org/get-relief/apply-for-help/?org=808&lvl=100&ite=3479&lea=6399423&ctr=0&par=1&trk=a185a000021WQ9aAAG

DISASTER RESPONSE

Tornadoes in the Southern Plains to Lower Mississippi Valley

On March 21, 2022 a storm system moved through the Southern Plains, producing dozens of tornadoes, hail, and wind damage. Governor Greg Abbott said that several homes and structures in central Texas were destroyed by heavy winds about 40 miles north of Austin.

The storm system continued to spawn tornadoes and severe weather across the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast. Search and rescue teams are combing through neighborhoods in the New Orleans area and have reported that at least one person was killed and thousands lost power.

CERF+ shares your concern for those impacted by the tornadoes and we need your help. If you know craft artists who suffered significant losses as a result of the severe weather, please help us spread the word that they can apply for CERF+’s Emergency Relief grant program.

Questions? Please contact relief@cerfplus.org.
Disaster Recovery Resources for Artists
In addition to our Emergency Relief grant, CERF+’s Studio Protector also has resources to support artists as they begin to assess and re-enter their damaged studios, including:
• Assessing Potential Hazards
• Unsafe Building Conditions to Look Out For
• Salvage DOs + DON’Ts
• Staying Safe During Cleanup
• NCAPER Arts Field Guide to Federal Disaster Relief

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides confidential, multilingual crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S./territories experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters, including COVID-19. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 to reach a trained counselor 24/7, 365-days-a-year.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today. Your support directly helps artists through their most difficult times.

Please be safe, and let us know if we can do anything to help.

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct, be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

BERKELEY

TRAX GALLERY

Trax is shuttered for the summer months

We invite you to shop online at https://traxgallery.com or schedule an appt: info@traxgallery.com
Please text us @ 510.914.1303 and leave a message! or call the gallery & leave a message @ 510.540.8729
The Minnesota St. Croix Pottery Tour is in it’s 30th year!
We will be selling our work at Ani Kasten’s studio stop along with 6 others!
The St. Croix Pottery Tour is May 6,7,8th in the lovely St. Croix Valley, MN.

A selection of pots will be available online May 5th @ 10am CMT

To view various artists and their works, visit: minnesotapotters.com.
There are still many beautiful pieces available from the Sprouted Roots exhibition that can be found on our website.
Kari Radasch, Bill Geisinger, Mary Law

TRAX Gallery has five unique Peter Voulkos color lithos
32″ x 24″, 1979, $1000 each, signed, unframed, email for more info.

1812 5th Street, Berkeley, CA  94710
510.540.8729
info@traxgallery.com      www.traxgallery.com

 by appointment –  call: 510.540.8729 or text 510.914.1303

Shimmer
Curated Invitational Exhibition & Regional Juried Exhibition in Two Locations!

April 1 – 30, 2022
Abrams Claghorn Gallery
Curated Invitational Exhibition

April 5 – May 9th, 2022
Laney College’s June Steingart Gallery Regional Juried Exhibition

Curators/Jurors
Robert Abrams, Abrams Claghorn Gallery owner & sculptor
Elizabeth Addison, NCWCA Exhibitions Chair, visual artist

Marienthal Residence

The Geologic Editions and Sculpture represents David Ruth’s singular achievement in cast glass. The series of sculptures is formed of composite patterns of rock and ice taken from Antarctica and the Berkeley Hills. This work is the result of more than thirty years of study and experience that employs melding expression of ideas with the formulation of colored glasses. The Geologic Editions represent a continental collision in deep time using patterns of geology to tell a human and geologic story through light. Please join us for a celebration of this glass sculpture at the Marienthal House.

A special thanks to Kim and Barbara Marienthal for hosting this event!
Get Free Timed Entry Tickets
OR VISIT
https://timefullbyartistdavidruth.eventbrite.com

ABOUT DAVID
David Ruth is a San Francisco Bay Area artist who is internationally known for setting cast glass in architectural spaces. Melding the transcendence of light and the sensitivity of contemporary sculpture and the ancient art of glassmaking. David Ruth’s artworks inspire viewers to see new possibilities in form, color, and imagery. Ruth’s glass sculptures and his architectural glass murals showcase technical prowess and artistic mastery as they use patterns of geology to tell human and time-based stories through the wonder of natural light and the movement of the sun.

ABOUT THE HOUSE
1 Montrose was designed by Robert Ratcliff, of the eminent Berkeley Ratcliff architecture firm. This house was built in 1953 for the owner of Cala Foods. At the time of its construction, it was one of the most luxurious houses built in Berkeley. The house itself was made from a recycled redwood bridge from Sonoma County. It features a great deal of glass; high ceilings with clerestory windows, 8-foot glass doors, and wrap-around windows in all the living areas. The dark redwood walls create an intimate space which is dramatic for glass sculpture viewing.
www.DavidRuth.com
Glass Sculpture Studio | 1135 57th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621

DAVIS

California Clay Competition Exhibition at The Artery

2nd Friday Art About has returned! Join us.
The 31st Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition CALIFORNIA CLAY COMPETITION 2022
April 29 – May 26, 2022
CCC Opening Weekend Hours: April 29, 10-9
May 1, 10-5
Marguerite BRENNAN Sarah BROWN Sandy CALHOUN Judy CATAMBAY Brigitte CHERTOK Michele COLLIER Naomi STEIN COOPER Kelley DEAN-CROWLEY Sue DeWULF Mari EMORI Linda S FITZ GIBBON Sandy FRANK Geraldine GANUN Diana GREENLEAF Laurie HENNIG Evan HOBART Cathie JAMES-ROBINSON Robin KOZLOFF Liz LAUTER Ren LEE Roy LIZAMA Lee MIDDLEMAN Vince MONTAGUE Carey NATHANSON Cornelia NEVITT Kathie PALLIE Isaiah PHILLIPS Danilo RIBERA HENNIG Karen SANFORD Miki SHIM Marina SMELIK Marcia SMITH Maryann STEINERT – FOLEY Cheryl TALL Melissa WOODBURN Emil YANOS Bev ZERBIB – BERDA
Come to the Artery at 207 G Street, Davis, California.
We are open Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 pm
In addition to our regular hours, The Artery will be open until 9 pm on 2nd Friday Art About has returned! Join us.

CALLS FOR ENTRY AND OPPORTUNITIES

Calling ACGA Artists!

Get featured on the ACGA website!

We are looking to put a spotlight on our members. A new artist will be featured every month. If you would like to be featured, please send us:
• A short blurb about yourself, your work, your process or anything else you want to say. Try to keep it below 100 words.
• 5-10 images of your work. 400 px across x 600 px high max. 72 dpi. (I can re-size if you’re not sure how)
• Link to your website or social media page

Please send information to :
Emil Yanos
acgamembership@gmail.com
We want to have new artist for June. Postings will be on a first come first served basis.

Restart – Palo Alto art Center

How can we restart and rebuild after pandemic, personal, and community crises? Now more than ever, we crave opportunities for healing, connection, and restoration. And we acknowledge the vital power of art as a tool for promoting resilience, hope, and renewal.

The Palo Alto Art Center invites artists throughout Northern California to submit work for RESTART, an onsite exhibition exploring the theme of healing, resilience, and restoration. This juried show builds on the current Art Center exhibition Creative Attention: Art and Community Restoration.

The juror is Patricia Hickson, Emily Hall Tremaine Curator of Contemporary Art at the Wadsworth Atheneum, and there will be $1,000 in prizes for selected artworks.

The deadline for entries is Friday, May 6, and the exhibition runs from June 25-August 20.

Here is the link for more details: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-Services/Arts-Sciences/Palo-Alto-Art-Center/See-Art/Exhibitions/Upcoming

Visions in Clay

Call for entries.
The San Joaquin Delta College

Deadline June 13.
apply online at: https://www.deltacollege.edu/department/horton-art-gallery

After the Gold Rush

From: Kim Patillo afterthegoldrush1@outlook.com

2021 Show Schedule
Hi Everyone, We were hoping we wouldn’t have to write this notice – AGAIN! – but we’ve just received word from the Pleasant Hill Chamber that they’ve had to cancel the 2021 Art, Wine & Music Festival. After meetings with the County re health protocols for summer events, the County wants vaccine cards, current negative covid test results, thermometer checks, etc., and controlling of the attendees with regards to numbers, distancing, etc. Even a fenced-in event (how DO you fence in an entire downtown area anyway??) would be prohibitive in cost let alone a nightmare to enforce. And no one wants to ‘enforce’ anything at what should be a fun, happy outing. Contra Costa County seems to be one of the most strict in CA when it comes to holding outside events (see the new CDC guidelines below.)

The Chamber has asked us to send their sincere apologies to all for any inconvenience, and hope to hold the 2022 show with no restrictions from the County (Covid!!!) Dates will be October 8 & 9, 2022.

We still have spaces available in the Sept. 4 & 5, 2021 Arnold shows now. Please send in your applications if you want to do the show, even if you have to post-date a check for the entry fee (up to August 1).

With regard to the ‘Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire’ in Napa on Nov. 19 – 21, 2021, We should be at ‘herd immunity’ by late summer and the show is still over 6 months away, and we would expect even more relaxed guidelines when that goal is reached. See www.cdc.gov for the latest updates. Please continue to send in your applications – without entry fees – if you’re interested in doing the show. As well as knowing that the public will be confident enough to attend inside gatherings by November, we need to know that there are enough confident vendors that wish to do it as well.

We’ll be issuing refunds this week to anyone that’s already been accepted into the Pleasant Hill show. Please visit our website: www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com – or email us if you’d like applications for any show with us. FYI, Kathryn at www.brotherspromotion.com and Mike at www.professionalartistsandcrafters.com have a good line-up of shows scheduled for this year if you’re interested.

On the positive side, we think that ANY festivals that manage to happen this year are going to be great – the public is overdue and anxious to get out there and shop and have fun!

Hang in there, folks. it’s gotta get better from here

Kim & Mark, After the Gold Rush

You can download applications from the website: www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com or email us & we’ll send you them. Call us at 925-372-8961 anytime.

Let’s meet at the Barn.

https://www.localrootsmakersmarket.com/apply-for-barn-5400

My name is Andrew M. Kontrabecki, I operate a ceramics studio out of the Barn 5400 space in Petaluma.

As a valued creative, we know you have options when it comes to choosing a creative marketplace to showcase your business – which is why we’re so
honored that you’ve chosen us to provide such a platform for your brand. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about becoming a vendor for an
upcoming Local Roots event at our Barn 5400 venue — from our vendor requirements to our application process.

Let’s Do This
Location: Barn 5400, 5400 Old Redwood Highway N, Petaluma, CA 94954
Dates Recurring
11 am – 5 pm on the first Saturday of each month (weather permitting), from June-December.
6’ Table – $85
Single 10’x10’ Booth – $120
Shared 10’x10’ Booth – $150

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

President’s Message

Well it’s been a busy couple months for many members of ACGA Board of Directors as well as many artists. A quick check of the website will reveal to you all of what’s going on these days. NCECA will be held this year in Sacramento. ACGA will have a booth that will represent the work of 16 members. There are also several satellite exhibitions of artist’s work around the greater Bay Area and I encourage you to visit the website for more details.

I’m also happy to announce that we have some wonderful new board members that are bringing energy, expertise and ideas to the board. I would like to welcome them again I look forward to working with them.

So, as another spring begins I feel encouraged and confident by seeing all the good things that are happening at ACGA. As always please reach out to me if you have ideas or questions I’m always interested in knowing what are members are thinking.
With gratitude,

Cheryl

Cheryl Costantini
707 823-0950 potters@sonic.net nichibeipotters.com
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NCECA Conference: “Fertile Ground”
March 16-19, 2022
Sacramento, CA

The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) will hold its 2022 conference in Sacramento on March 16-19. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in all things ceramic — exhibitions, lectures, demos, shopping, and more. The conference will be both live
and virtual.
You must register.
Visit this link for more information: https://nceca.net/2022-sacramento/
Visit this link to register: https://nceca.net/2022-conference-registration-options/

ACGA will host three events in conjunction with the NCECA conference:

ACGA at NCECA Gallery Expo –

An Event Organized by NCECA, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento.

An ACGA gallery/sales booth featuring work by 16 ACGA artists in the Resource Hall.
Featured ACGA member makers: @deborah_bridges_sculpture @brunokarkceramics
@emoriceramics @nichibeipotters @lfceramics @sarahgregoryceramics @Maile
Iwanaga’@lynne_meade @bgprodaniuk @barbarasebastianartist @jkingceramics
@pittman8530 @margaretnormanpottery @jane.grimm @theacga @studiojoko

Reception: March 15, 6-8 pm
Mar. 16, 9 am-6 pm / Mar. 17, 9 am-6pm / Mar. 18, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Access to NCECA Gallery Expo will be free and open to the public on Wednesday–Friday of the conference. Other areas of the conference will require registration to enter.

We look forward to your visit!

In Hand, By Hand, Featuring work by:

Jordan King
Judy Miller
Karen Winograde
Jan Schachter
Sara Brown
Miriam Loory Krombach
Lidija Tkalcevic
Bev Zerbib-Berda
Sally Jackson
Nina Else
Janey Wolf
Jane Grimm
Nichibei Potters

Participation in EBCR (East Bay Clay Roots)

A collaboration of numerous East Bay Ceramic galleries and individual artists immediately before and after NCECA in Sacramento.

East Bay Clay Roots Tour
In Hand, By Hand: ACGA at Brushstrokes

745 Page Street, Berkeley
A pre- and post-NCECA sale of work by 13 ACGA artists, in conjunction with the East Bay Clay
Roots (EBCR)
Tour (download a PDF of the tour map)
March 12, 11-5 / March 15, 2-7 pm / March 19, 2-7 pm

Seismic State: California Ceramics

Sparrow Gallery, 1021 R Street, Sacramento
A juried exhibition of work by 42 artists living and working in California today, including several ACGA members
Reception: March 18, 5-9 pm

NCECA

Make plans now to attend the conference!

WEBSITE LIAISON

Remember that if you would like to have your information to appear in the newsletter, you MUST send it to Bonita Cohn at news@acga.net, (Please separate image and text.)

MEMBER NEWS

Miki Shim

Susie Rubenstein
Out of the Round: Transforming the Circle

A one-day demonstration workshop with master potter Susie Rubenstein.
March 5th, 2022
Learn ways to alter your wheel thrown forms with Susie Rubenstein, known for her thrown and altered vessels. Wheel generated forms can be altered, darted, cut, combined with slabs and/or reshaped.Finishing and glazing tips and techniques will be shared.

REGISTER:
clayhandstudios.net
or in person:
660 Van Ness Ave. Fresno, CA 93721
clayhandstudios@gmail.com
Fee: $65
Susie Rubenstein, MFA
Web: susierubenstein.com
Member ACGA, Ceramics Professor, Mt. San Antonio College – retired

Ruby O’Burke

A Book and Two Exhibitions Celebrate the Legacy of Ceramicist Ruby O’Burke

Ruby Baird O’Burke was called “the wizard of glazes in Northern California,” and “the patron
saint of ceramicists” in her day, but outside the still-vibrant workshop she created for ceramic
artists in 1962, her name is little remembered today. This is about to change.

The first major look at Ruby O’Burke’s life and influence will be published as a trade paperback
this March just as Ruby’s Clay Studio & Gallery mounts two exhibitions of work by studio
members. The book and exhibits are all titled ˆRuby’s Legacy: A Community in Clay.”
The book, including ACGA’s Bonita Cohn. Edited by Bay Area author Abby Wasserman—
whose titles include Mary Tuthill Lindheim: Art & Inspiration (2010)—was designed by Oakland designer Lesley Gasparetti. Its 80 color pages feature essays by prominent East Bay ceramic sculptor John Toki, artists Jeanne Friscia and Marnia Johnston of Ruby’s Clay Studio, and editor Wasserman, and includes an extensive illustrated chronology. It functions as a catalog of the two March exhibits and offers a researched, intimate look at the life and wide-reaching influence of O’Burke (1897-1983).

It’s been nearly 40 years since the death of O’Burke, the San Francisco transplant from West Texas who arrived in 1923 and stayed to master a craft and create opportunities for a thousand others to grow and shine. She began studying ceramics in 1940 and was a founding member of the Mills College Ceramics Guild (1942) and the Association of San Francisco Potters (1945), both key organizations in the development of Bay Area ceramics. John Toki juried the larger of the two exhibitions expressly for the March 15-17, 2022 conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) at the Sheraton Hotel in
Sacramento. Jeanne Friscia and the Ruby’s Clay Studio Gallery Committee curated the second exhibit, which will be on display March 10-27 at Ruby’s Clay Studio, 522A Noe Street, San Francisco.

The 80-page trade paperback, Ruby’s Legacy: A Community in Clay, may be ordered from Ruby’s Clay Studio, 522A Noe Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. The cost, including tax, is $20 plus shipping. Contact johnston.marnia@rubysclaystudio.org.
Ruby’s Legacy: A Community in Clay
Published by Ruby’s Clay Studio & Gallery
ISBN 979-8-88589-869-0
ACGA

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct, be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

BERKELEY

SELVIN STUDIOS

Concurrent with NCECA 2022 in Sacramento, artists around the greater Bay Area are opening their studios for the community and conference goers as part of East Bay Clay Roots.

Selvin Studios will have an exhibit and open studio featuring the works of Nancy Selvin, Liza Riddle, and Mark Goudy.

Works on view:
Saturday, March 12, 11-5
Tuesday, March 15, 2-7
Saturday, March 19, 2-7 and by appointment…
The NCECA Collectors Tour will also be stopping at Selvin Studios
Selvin Studios is located at 745 Page Street, Berkeley California 94710.

TRAX GALLERY

Our next exhibition at TRAX gallery in Berkeley, CA is “Men in Black”

TRAX Gallery has five unique Peter Voulkos color lithos
32″ x 24″, 1979, $1000 each, signed, unframed, email for more info.

1812 5th Street, Berkeley, CA  94710
510.540.8729
info@traxgallery.com      www.traxgallery.com

 by appointment –  call: 510.540.8729 or text 510.914.1303

CROCKETT

EPPERSON GALLERY OF CERAMIC ART

Tap Roots: Ceramic Artist Educators of Northern California.

March 11 to April 10, 2022.
The gallery is open from 11am to 6pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Opening reception: March 12. 4pm to 6pm.

Groundswell: The Next Wave.
March 11 to April 10.
The gallery is open from 11am to 6pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Opening reception: March 12. 4pm to 6pm.
Featuring Julie Clements, Malia Landis, Francoise LeClerc, Vince Montague, Yana Payusova,
Margaret Realica, Maryann Steinert Foley, Daniel Stingle, Monica Van den Dool and Wesley T Wright.

Friday – Sunday, 11AM – 5PM
Anytime by Appointment – 510.787.2925.
Epperson Gallery of Ceramic Art, 1400 Pomona Street, Crockett, CA • 510.787.2915

Safety Precautions in place, Masks Required!
Private Appointments available upon request

www.eppersongallery.com

FOLSOM
Harris Center for the Arts Bank of America Gallery

This is the Anthropocene is a concurrent exhibition with the 2022 NCECA Conference in
Sacramento, curated by Cynthia Siegel and Jenni Ward and hosted by the Harris Center for
the Arts Bank of America Gallery in Folsom CA. Artists included in the exhibit are Cynthia Siegel,
Shannon Sullivan, Jenni Ward, Susan Whitmore and Wesley Wright.

About the exhibit:
The Anthropocene is defined as the current geological age during which human activity has been the dominant influence on the climate and the environment. The artists in this exhibition have created artworks for contemplation and discussion relevant to this concept, planting motivational seeds for growth into actionable ways to repair our planet.

February 11 – March 27, 2022
Reception for the artists:
March 17th 2022, 6:30-8:30pm
Harris Center for the Arts | Bank of America Gallery
Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom CA
Gallery Hours: 12-4 Tuesday-Thursday

POMONA

AMOCA – The American Museum of Ceramic Art
info@amoca.org, or call (909) 865-3146.

The Museum is Open!
After over a year of virtual programming, the American Museum of Ceramic Art is open again!

Connected Spaces
Pictured: two works included in the exhibition Connected Spaces. Pictured left: Michael F. Rohde, Heart (detail), 2016. Tapestry: wool, silk, natural dyes. 36 x 32 inches. Photo by Andrew Neuhart. Pictured right: Cheryl Ann Thomas, Gold Cipher, 2020. Porcelain. 34.5 x 17 x 15 inches.

March at AMOCA
Peter Callas: An Enduring Legacy and Elaine Henry’s 50 Bowls, 50 Plates, 50 Woodfires!
Presenting nearly 50 ceramic sculptures and woven tapestries by the California-based artists, Connected Spaces: Cheryl Ann Thomas + Michael F Rohde opens this month at AMOCA. Curated by Jo Lauria, this exhibition debuts a collaborative body of work created by the two artists during the shutdown of 2020. Thomas captures Rohde’s inspired tapestries in her signature microcoil forms, and Rohde interprets Thomas’s new translucent sculptures in woven form.

Join the artists and curator on March 12 at 4 PM for a gallery walk. A reception follows.

All Exhibitions on View:
Visit Friday–Sunday, 11 AM–4 PM by purchasing tickets online.
Connected Spaces: Cheryl Ann Thomas + Michael Rohde
March 12, 2022–August 21, 2022
Connected Spaces presents nearly 50 artworks by California-based artists Michael F. Rohde and Cheryl Ann Thomas. This assembly of ceramic sculptures and woven tapestries is focused on a recent series created by the artists through a year-long artistic exchange in 2020-2021. The exhibition will also include pieces by both artists beyond the series to provide context.

Connected Spaces: Cheryl Ann Thomas + Michael F. Rohde is curated by Jo Lauria, Adjunct Curator.

The Artists of Mettlach
September 1, 2018–July 31, 2022
A selection of works from the Robert D. and Colette D. Wilson Villeroy and Boch Mettlach Collection, featuring original research on notable artists involved in the production of these historical works.

Ashwini Bhat: IMPRINTED, Assembling California
January 8, 2022–May 1, 2022
Since 2016, AMOCA has partnered with the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at Scripps College to produce exhibitions of works by the guest curators of the Scripps College Ceramic Annual. In January of 2022, curator Ashwini Bhat will curate On Fire: Contemporary Trailblazers for the 77th Scripps College Ceramic Annual. Opening earlier in the month in the Vault Gallery at AMOCA, the exhibition Ashwini Bhat: IMPRINTED, Assembling California will debut a new body of work comprising sculptures, photographs, and a video work that are based in direct experiences with the California landscape.

Peter Callas: An Enduring Legacy
February 12, 2022–July 24, 2022
399 N Garey Ave
Museum: 909.865.3146
Studio: 909.622.0464

SAN RAFAEL

Falkirk Cultural Center
1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

R’Evolution
March 11th- April 15th
The Terra Linda Ceramic Artists is pleased to present its Member’s show hosted by the Falkirk Cultural Center. 1:00-4:30pm  – Tuesdays-Fridays and 10:00-2:00pm Saturdays.

Opening Reception/Art Walk -March 11, 5-8pm and Closing Reception-April 15, 5-8pm.

Our show runs in conjunction with and, as a satellite venue for NCECA Fertile Ground Exhibit.

This juried member’s show presents figurative and non figurative works by 20+ artists, including several from ACGA. Each artist presents their interpretation of the theme R’Evolution, a compound word that offers exciting opportunities in clay. Juror: Antonia Lawson.

Additional info:
www.falkirkculturalcenter.org
www.terralindaceramicartists.com

CALLS FOR ENTRY AND OPPORTUNITIES

Deadline April 1. The Pence Gallery announces that its annual Emerging Artist Award is now open for application via www.callforentry.org. This award supports the creation of new work open for application via www.callforentry.org. This award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit.

Artists must use the award to further their work in a significant direction, and may work in any medium (this includes video and sound). The award may be used for education, travel, materials, or living expenses related to your work. ‘Emerging’ is defined as an artist who is early in their art career, with solid studies in art, and exhibit experience in group shows, but not an extensive solo exhibit history. Selected artists must also give a talk on their work as part of the award, and this can be virtual.

This award is under-written by donors James R. and Suzette M. Smith, and offers an award of $3000 and a solo exhibit at the Pence in 2022. Applications must include a CV, an Artist Statement, and 7-15 jpgs or video clips, via www.callforentry.org by 9 PM PST on April 1, 2021. The application fee is $30 ($25 for Pence members).

The winner will be announced by April 26th. For any questions, contact penceartdirector@sbcglobal.net.

Deadline May 6. RESTART – Palo Alto Art Center
How can we restart and rebuild after pandemic, personal, and community crises? Now more than ever, we crave opportunities for healing, connection, and restoration. And we acknowledge the vital power of art as a tool for promoting resilience, hope, and renewal.

The Palo Alto Art Center invites artists throughout Northern California to submit work for RESTART, an onsite exhibition exploring the theme of healing, resilience, and restoration. This juried show builds on the current Art Center exhibition Creative Attention: Art and Community Restoration.

The juror is Patricia Hickson, Emily Hall Tremaine Curator of Contemporary Art at the Wadsworth Atheneum, and there will be $1,000 in prizes for selected artworks. The deadline for entries is Friday, May 6, and the exhibition runs from June 25-August 20.

Here is the link for more details: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-
Services/Arts-Sciences/Palo-Alto-Art-Center/See-Art/Exhibitions/Upcoming/Juried-
Exhibition-Call-for-Entries

After the Gold Rush

From: Kim Patillo afterthegoldrush1@outlook.com

2021 Show Schedule
Hi Everyone, We were hoping we wouldn’t have to write this notice – AGAIN! – but we’ve just received word from the Pleasant Hill Chamber that they’ve had to cancel the 2021 Art, Wine & Music Festival. After meetings with the County re health protocols for summer events, the County wants vaccine cards, current negative covid test results, thermometer checks, etc., and controlling of the attendees with regards to numbers, distancing, etc. Even a fenced-in event (how DO you fence in an entire downtown area anyway??) would be prohibitive in cost let alone a nightmare to enforce. And no one wants to ‘enforce’ anything at what should be a fun, happy outing. Contra Costa County seems to be one of the most strict in CA when it comes to holding outside events (see the new CDC guidelines below.)

The Chamber has asked us to send their sincere apologies to all for any inconvenience, and hope to hold the 2022 show with no restrictions from the County (Covid!!!) Dates will be October 8 & 9, 2022.

We still have spaces available in the Sept. 4 & 5, 2021 Arnold shows now. Please send in your applications if you want to do the show, even if you have to post-date a check for the entry fee (up to August 1).

With regard to the ‘Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire’ in Napa on Nov. 19 – 21, 2021, We should be at ‘herd immunity’ by late summer and the show is still over 6 months away, and we would expect even more relaxed guidelines when that goal is reached. See www.cdc.gov for the latest updates. Please continue to send in your applications – without entry fees – if you’re interested in doing the show. As well as knowing that the public will be confident enough to attend inside gatherings by November, we need to know that there are enough confident vendors that wish to do it as well.

We’ll be issuing refunds this week to anyone that’s already been accepted into the Pleasant Hill show. Please visit our website: www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com – or email us if you’d like applications for any show with us. FYI, Kathryn at www.brotherspromotion.com and Mike at www.professionalartistsandcrafters.com have a good line-up of shows scheduled for this year if you’re interested.

On the positive side, we think that ANY festivals that manage to happen this year are going to be great – the public is overdue and anxious to get out there and shop and have fun!

Hang in there, folks. it’s gotta get better from here

Kim & Mark, After the Gold Rush

You can download applications from the website: www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com or email us & we’ll send you them. Call us at 925-372-8961 anytime.

DONATE

In conjunction with NCECA 2022 The Pence Gallery in Davis CA is mounting an exhibition honoring the Legacy of Viola Frey, the creativity she unleashed and the women artists she encouraged. This CCA(C) exhibition will include current faculty and grads with an emphasis on the inventiveness Viola fostered that thrives today in CCA’s ceramic program. I am asking you to make a contributions of $100 to the Pence Gallery to support this historic exhibition and accompanying catalog but any amount is invaluable. Your donation is tax deductible: Pence is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization. You will be acknowledged as a contributor in the catalog and in the exhibition.

Please leave a note when you donate that your gift is intended to support the CCA/NCECA exhibit.
https://pencegallery.z2systems.com/np/clients/pencegallery/donation.jsp
or mail your contribution to
Pence Gallery, 212 ‘D’ Street, Davis CA 95616
Thanks for your support,
Nancy Selvin

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President’s Message

Ahh, what a year it has been!

The board met monthly via Zoom, and although it was efficient and has opened the door to more board participation from members not in the Bay area, I think we all miss the monthly in person gatherings. The exhibitions committee put together some great shows, and it was just fabulous to be able to gather again in Palo Alto for the Clay and Glass Festival. I have spoken to many artists who had a very successful year despite the pandemic, and others who struggled.
I imagine we all wander the halls of both optimism and doubt. There has been so much lost, and so much gained in these past two years, it’s pretty mind boggling!

Still, I remain optimistic and grateful. Grateful that I have made pots for a living for so long and still have buckets of ideas and excitement for the pots yet to be made, and optimistic for the future of craft and the profound meaning offered therein.

In trying times, craft and art doggedly bubble to the surface. To a troubled world, their voice is solid. They are, in both the act of creating, and in the finished piece itself, a nod to life and hope and better days to come.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and creative New Year.

Cheryl Costantini

Cheryl

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ACGA Exhibition News

ACGA has a variety of exhibitions scheduled for NCECA this year. Here is a quick rundown:

A booth at Gallery EXPO in the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento – with 17 ACGA artists participating from March 16-19. This booth is the inspiration of Mari Emori – and she will give us the details in the next newsletter.

An exhibition at Sparrow Gallery in Sacramento, “Seismic State: Ceramics of California”. Juried by Beth Ann Gerstein, Executive Director of AMOCA in Pomona, CA, it will showcase approximately 40 juried and invited ceramic artists from all over CA.

Participation in EBCR (East Bay Clay Roots) – a collaboration of numerous East Bay Ceramic galleries and individual artists immediately before and after NCECA in Sacramento. ACGA’s location will be at Brushstrokes Studio, 745 Page Street, Berkeley. Details and the application for that will be out shortly.

Jan Schachter janschachter@gmail.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Dear friends,
It is time for me to sage my studio and get ready for a new year of wonderful pottery. I bought my sage stick at East West Bookstore on Castro Street. They also sell them at Whole Foods grocery store. The sage ceremony is below.
Best, Barbara

Every year as the year ends I do a studio cleaning ritual so I can start the new year with purpose and good energy. My ceramic artist friend, Bea Wax introduced me to the American Indian tradition called Smudging by giving me a sage smudge stick. You clean your studio and then light the smudge stick till it smokes and walk around the perimeter of your studio, giving special attention to corners and places behind doors. Have ready a fireproof
receptacle such as a shell, glass or ceramic dish to put the smudge stick in when you’re finished and make sure your smudge stick is out
before leaving the studio.

On New Year’s day I go to the studio and make at least one new piece of work to start the new year with purpose and good energy. Have a wonderful, happy new year filled with creative energy.
Barbara

Barbara Brown
1225 Manzano Way
Sunnyvale, Ca 94089
Home 408 736-3889 Cell 408 482-9459
bbrown3@webtv.net
www.barbarabrownclayart.com

WEBSITE LIAISON

Remember that if you would like to have your information to appear in the newsletter, you MUST send it to Bonita Cohn at news@acga.net, (Please separate image and text.)

MEMBER NEWS

Lee Middleman

Lee was awarded a silver prize in the 2021 Shanghai International Ceramics Woodfire Festival held in December. Lee hopes to return to China for more working conferences and exhibitions in 2022/23.

Vicki Gunter

Due to Omicron breakthrough cases, and in the interest of safe family & friend visits, NCWCA decided to cancel this reception.
NCWCA’s Women Artist Collaboration – Composing the Future ll

The DiNapoli Gallery, SJSU King Library
150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112
Artists’ Talk – Sunday, January 6, 7-8pm
Online via Zoom, details: www.ncwca.org

Diana Greenleaf

Diana’s Ceramic Sculpture, “Flying is a Stretch” is selected as a Finalist, designating her piece was in the top 25 out of 500 entries. Please follow the link to enjoy the virtual show. Her flying cats can be viewed in the Action Gallery.

https://www.RedBluffArtGallery.com/catsanddogs.htm

Swanica Ligtenberg

Swanica is one of the 36 winners chosen for 2022 ICAN Wall Calenders: Surface Decoration October 2022.

Mimi Abers

Abers has work consisting of kiln-cast glass (below) and clay sculptures on view through January 16 at
Gallery Route One in Pt Reyes Station.

Vince Montague

Montague is involved in ACCI’s A Place at the Table, featuring individual table settings by regional ceramic artists. Organized by ACCI Ceramic Artists, Kathy Kearns and Vince Montague and juried by Bay Area Artist and Writer, Maria Porges. This exhibition explores the concept of “place” and the artists’ visual connection between food and ceramics.

The exhibition is generously supported by the Julia Terr Fund for Ceramic Arts under the auspices of the Community Foundation of Sonoma.The Julia Terr Fund will underwrite the cost of the entry fee for all participants (one entry per person) and provide three cash awards to the best place-settings in the exhibition of $300, $200 and $100.

This support will allow access to those artists who are working locally and want to show their work during the the NCECA 2022 conference. We encourage all artists to apply, from students to professionals, especially those artists who are underrepresented and who identify as such.
—
vincemontague.com

Michael Dickenson

Michael has been working over the last few months to open a new space: Dickinson Glass Studio and Showroom, in Sebastopol. They have just announced that “we’re fully open, an operation, and have released class registration for glass flameworking classes in the North Bay. It’s a beautiful space that I’m excited to share more of: as a gallery, working studio, and teaching space. I also have other local artists featured here and plan to host events / would love to feature even more of a variety of artists in the gallery.”

Website: https://www.dickinsonglass.com
Class Registration: https://www.dickinsonglass.com/classregistration

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct, be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

ALBANY

ABRAMS CLAGHORN GALLERY
“One Nest” investigates balancing what is good for human beings with what is beneficial for other species and the planet – our one nest, our only home, and a shared one. Recognizing that all life and ecosystems on our planet are deeply intertwined, we share these impressions in clay, ink and light. We believe in art as agency for change. Artists, historically, have been both witnesses and the raw material for envisioning the future in challenging and critical times. These ARE critical times. It is critical that we do our art. It is critical to make the peaceful revolutionary changes that allow the world to repair. Look closer with us.
Video Tour: https://abramsclaghornshop.com/collections/one-nest-earthworks

VIDEO TOUR: https://abramsclaghornshop.com/collections/one-nest-earthworks

1251 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday – Sunday | 10-6pm and by appointment

BERKELEY

TRAX GALLERY

TRAX Gallery has five unique Peter Voulkos color lithos
32″ x 24″, 1979, $1000 each, signed, unframed, email for more info.

1812 5th Street, Berkeley, CA  94710
510.540.8729
info@traxgallery.com      www.traxgallery.com

 by appointment –  call: 510.540.8729 or text 510.914.1303

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President’s Message

As the autumn approaches and the days grow shorter, I’d like to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. It’s been raining here in California and for that we must all be grateful. Please continue to take care and stay safe. I hope we all continue to be creative in these crazy times.

With gratitude,

Cheryl

Cheryl Costantini
707 823-0950 potters@sonic.net nichibeipotters.com
Nichibei Shop
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CERF+
A huge thank you to the more than 50 members who donated their work to CERF+ to be sold at the CERF+ Booth at the Festival. This was one of the best benefits we have ever had, and raised over $2500 for the CA fund of CERF+. Besides the sale of your donated work, the booth helped spread the word about the amazing work CERF+ is doing and encouraged some donations of money as well.

Thanks all. Keep CERF+ in mind and continue to support it in any way you can.
Jan Schachter and James Aarons – CERF+ booth coordinators

ACGA Exhibition News

SEISMIC STATE

We hope you’ll apply to this upcoming exhibition,”Seismic State: California Ceramics”, which will coincide with the NCECA 2022 conference in Sacramento. It’s open to all of you who live and work in California.

Application deadline: November 15, 2021.
Entry form at EntryThingy.com: https://www.entrythingy.com/d=acga.net#dashboard
Discount entry fee for ACGA members!

Description and Details:
California’s ceramics embody many cultures and traditions, but they also convey a certain freedom & edginess. ACGA is pleased to announce “Seismic State: Ceramics of California”, selected by NCECA as a Venue-Originated Exhibition during its 2022 conference in Sacramento. This show will celebrate sculptural & functional work by artists living & working in the state today. Juror Beth Ann Gerstein’s selections will join pieces by invited artists Ashwini Bhat, Keiko Fukazawa, Ben Medansky, Crystal Morey, Kristen Morgin, Adam Shiverdecker, Cheryl Ann Thomas, Kim Tucker, & Wanxin Zhang.

The exhibition is sponsored by the Association of Clay & Glass Artists of California (ACGA) and hosted by Sparrow Gallery in downtown Sacramento, within walking distance of the NCECA conference. As a Venue-Originated Exhibition, it will be promoted in conference materials as well as printed postcards, social media, and emails from ACGA and Sparrow Gallery.

Juror Beth Ann Gerstein joined AMOCA as Executive Director in 2014, following a twenty-year tenure as Executive Director for The Society of Arts and Crafts in Boston, Massachusetts. She currently serves on the board of Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts in Maine. Gerstein is a former member of the Collections Committee of the Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA, former board member of the Glass Art Society, and served on the Lifetime Achievement Committee for the Society of North American Goldsmiths.

Gerstein holds an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA from Edinboro University.

WEBSITE LIAISON

Remember that if you would like to have your information to appear in the newsletter, you MUST send it to Bonita Cohn at news@acga.net, (Please separate image and text.)

MEMBER NEWS

Jan Schachter and Mari Emori

Jan Schachter (Vases and Vessels Collection), and Mari Emori (Sculpture Collection, cover) are among the winners chosen for the 2022 ICAN Wall Calendars.

https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/ican-membership/contests/calendars

If you are an ICAN member, you can order calendar(s) through the Ceramic Arts Network Shop with a member discount (20% off). It would be a lovely holiday gift!

Katy Kuhn and Kris Marubayashi – ‘Chain of Events’

October 1 – November 9. Desta Gallery,
100 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley

Vicki Gunter

Vicki is in Skulls and Roses – Remembrance and Rebirth, at Artworks Downtown San Rafael.

Skulls and Roses is about remembrance, rebirth and transformation in correlation with San Rafael’s Día De Los Muertos celebration. To paraphrase juror Camilo Villa: “Remembering and honoring life is one of the most powerful tools art has offered since ancient communities imprinted beliefs and practices in their cave paintings. Art allows us to understand our ancestors in order to understand and honor where we come from. These exhibiting artworks will immerse the audience in the process of birth, life, and death. Drawing the audience in to question what it means to live and die in this world today.”

Garden Open Studio and Sale!

Forrest Lesch-Middelton – TILE SECONDS SALE!

It’s that time of year again and this time our 2nds Sale will be bigger than ever… I know we’ve said that before but we’re moving studios in the new year so we’re serious!

In person tile + pottery sale begins this Sunday, Nov. 7th from 10:00am-3:00pm. If you are looking for pottery seconds this will be your best day to come by. Sale continues Monday- Friday by appointment, email flmceramics@gmail.com to schedule a time to shop. More dates and times on our website.
Online sale begins Nov. 15th.

As always, prices drop as the sale goes on but for the best quality tile shop early!

Nancy Yturriaga Adams – HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIO

Morning Glory Bluebird Tea
10″H x 7″W x 5″D

6909 Thompson Creek Rd
Applegate, Oregon

December 3, 4, & 6, 2021
Friday Saturday Sunday
10am-4pm or by appointment
541-846-1777
www.nancyadams.net

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/nancyadamsclayartist
Instagram: nancy_y_adams

We are fully vaccinated here. Mask appropriately.

Berkeley Potters Guild Celebrates 50 Years

After Thousands of Pots and Tons of Clay, the Berkeley Potters Guild Celebrates 50 Years.

Authors: Diane Blacker (Former Guild and ACGA Member) and Pamela Zimmerman (Current, longtime Guild President)

Twenty-one years ago, in the Spring of 2000, a notice appeared on the bulletin board in the entrance to the Berkeley Potters Guild informing its eighteen members the building was for sale. We all knew this might happen someday. Nonetheless, when I walked into our building and read the sign, I stood there in shock. Eighteen potters might soon be scrambling for new places to work.

The owners, called Clayshares, consisted of the original potters who first rented the space in 1971 and others who bought shares along the way. Clayshares had kept rents affordable for nearly 30 years, a rarity for workspace in Berkeley. Now reaching retirement age, they were ready to cash out. They offered the Guild first option to buy, with a discounted asking price, but even that was beyond the means of most of us.
Moments after I had read our building was for sale, a friend rang the doorbell. Pivoting quickly, I welcomed him in and showed him the sign. “You won’t believe this!” Rich exclaimed. “I just had a conversation with a neighbor who wants to buy a building for artists in Berkeley!” His neighbor had recently adopted two children and wanted this purchase to be an investment for them. Rich’s neighbor came to see the building the next day, and as I watched her, wide-eyed while she toured the large space with its warren of working studios and multiple kilns, I knew I had met our new landlady. By the Fall, it was a done deal. We had a 25-year lease.

In buying the building, the new owner rescued the oldest continuously operating ceramic studio in Berkeley. And we got a dream landlady, her kindness and generosity cannot be overstated. She not only has given us a 25-year lease, but she has also taken good care of the building and has never interfered with our operation. During the pandemic, she gave everyone a month’s free rent. She enabled the Berkeley Potters Guild to reach its 50th Anniversary!

The Guild was born in the 1970’s, on the heels of a world-wide cultural revolution of which California, and Berkeley in particular, was a major center. It was a heady, creatively explosive time. Young people were coming together from all over the country to make art and make a living by selling their work. A few of these artists were potters in Berkeley who worked in a building that became condemned. They found a new home in an 8,000 square-foot barren warehouse in West Berkeley and signed a five-year lease. In their first year they built all of the inside walls, including three lofts, and carved out 18 individual studio spaces, all still standing today. They built six natural-gas kilns for high-temperature firing and managed to hold a very successful sale (even by today’s standards) at the end of the year. After renewing the lease for another five years, they bought the building, and went on to create one of the most successful working spaces for ceramic artists in the Bay Area.

Many people have worked at the Guild over the last 50 years. While potters have come and gone, the Guild has survived, mainly because of the structure of the organization. The Guild provides a place for ceramicists – both skilled professionals and developing artists – to work independently. Each member runs and owns their own business, and each owns their own equipment. They come together to hold two well-attended sales a year – a two-week Spring Sale and a four-week Holiday Sale. They also participate together in annual community events such as the East Bay Open Studios and Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios.

Another factor for the Guild’s longevity is that Guild members are all voting board members with equal say in Guild matters. Their excellent bylaws, which have not changed much, have been indispensable in resolving issues over the years. Also, the Guild never had to relocate, something that most certainly would have dispersed its members.

The Guild not only provides workspace for its members; it provides community. It is a place of acceptance and encouragement. Members are colleagues who support each other’s creative and professional development. Most members are professionals who make their living with clay; others are learning their craft. As one member said when she arrived, she was not a developed artist; the Guild provided a place where she could grow technically and artistically.

People come and go, but the Guild is stable both as a place to work and as a fixture of the Berkeley art community. It has enjoyed the wonderful support of loyal customers from the Bay Area and beyond. Its semi-annual sales are successful and well attended. Customers love to roam the building through the maze of studios, making b-lines to their favorite artists and also discovering new ones. During the rest of the year, guests visit the Guild’s beautiful gallery, open Saturdays, staffed by members. Their work has been highly regarded throughout the years and shown in fine galleries locally: the Asian Art Museum, the DeYoung Museum, and the Oakland Museum, as well as nationally and internationally.

Another feature of the Guild’s longevity is its ability to adapt to change. With changing membership, studios have been reconfigured, spaces have been combined or divided. Huge gas kilns have been moved around the building. Styles of work have changed as well. From the popular high-fire functional stoneware of the early days, members now also produce fine porcelain and brightly decorated mid-fired ceramics. This means a predominance of electric kilns over gas. There is a fabulous variety of styles and function: from traditional to contemporary, tableware to sculpture, large and small; functional vases and decorative wall pieces; whimsical figures and unique ceramic jewelry. Some work in mixed media, combining clay and fiber. In recent years, one member has branched into working with slumped glass, another has chosen to explore intricate textile work.

The Berkeley Potters Guild has been self-sustaining for 50 years. It has never received grants or subsidies. It has hosted workshops and a ceramic conference featuring renowned potters such as Gary Coleman, Robin Hopper, Chris Gustin, Lana Wilson and Sam Chung, with attendees from across the country.

The Guild has had a profound impact on the Berkeley art scene. Several founding members built private studios within blocks of the building. Our large sales draw art lovers to the area. Over the years, other art groups and private studios have gravitated to the neighborhood. Now, West Berkeley has officially been identified with colorful city banners as “West Berkeley Artisans District”.
The Berkeley Potters Guild survived the pandemic, with lines around the block waiting to enter the 2020 Holiday Show and Spring Seconds Sale. Rejoicing in the celebration of fifty years working in clay, providing a workspace that can accommodate 20 potters, hosting sales and workshops, a weekend Gallery, offering fine ceramics to the greater community.

Linda Mau

In October ACGA lost longtime member Linda Mau to pancreatic cancer. Linda was an emeritus member having joined ACGA in 1980. She was an artist of great skill and a beloved teacher, mentor and friend to many members of ACGA and Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild (OVCAG) as well as numerous ceramic artists in the greater Bay Area. She participated in Clay and Glass for many years and helped with exhibitions, including
ACGA at the Olive Hyde Gallery in Fremont, CA. She pioneered vessel and sculptural forms made of paper clay formed and fired on a metal mesh
armature. She also made beautiful, bold forms in clay using soft slabs supported by tar paper. Linda taught at De Anza College in Cupertino
and more recently at Higher Fire in San Jose. Over the years she was an active and frequent workshop presenter for OVCAG.

The following tribute from Bill Geisinger speaks to Linda’s gifts as a teacher and mentor.
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“Linda Mau taught at De Anza College as an adjunct professor in ceramics for almost twenty years. She was generally scheduled to teach beginning
and intermediate wheel throwing. The fundamental skills that most students needed to learn. Linda was a gentle and encouraging master
potter. She required students to achieve one skill before moving on to the next level. She encouraged students to be individuals but at the
same time help and share with others. It is this precisely that made Linda a popular and loved teacher. Her students liked the challenges
they were assigned and the responsibility to share their own knowledge or skill.

Linda Mau we miss your energetic attitude and thank you for sharing with us at De Anza College.”

Linda leaves behind her spouse Rich whom she always referred to as her “best friend” and one brother. She also leaves behind a magnificent
body of work and the fond memories of the many potters whose lives she touched.

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct, be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

ALBANY

ABRAMS CLAGHORN GALLERY
“One Nest” investigates balancing what is good for human beings with what is beneficial for other species and the planet – our one nest, our only home, and a shared one. Recognizing that all life and ecosystems on our planet are deeply intertwined, we share these impressions in clay, ink and light. We believe in art as agency for change. Artists, historically, have been both witnesses and the raw material for envisioning the future in challenging and critical times. These ARE critical times. It is critical that we do our art. It is critical to make the peaceful revolutionary changes that allow the world to repair. Look closer with us.
Video Tour: https://abramsclaghornshop.com/collections/one-nest-earthworks

VIDEO TOUR: https://abramsclaghornshop.com/collections/one-nest-earthworks

1251 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday – Sunday | 10-6pm and by appointment

BERKELEY

TRAX GALLERY

Our next exhibition at TRAX gallery in Berkeley, CA is “TABLE COMPANIONS”

TRAX Gallery has five unique Peter Voulkos color lithos
32″ x 24″, 1979, $1000 each, signed, unframed, email for more info.

1812 5th Street, Berkeley, CA  94710
510.540.8729
info@traxgallery.com      www.traxgallery.com

 by appointment –  call: 510.540.8729 or text 510.914.1303

CALLS FOR ENTRY AND OPPORTUNITIES

Abrams Claghorn Gallery in Albany Ca is looking for functional pottery to sell on consignment. This is for SF Bay Area artists only.

The shop at Abrams Claghorn would like simple, functional pottery to round out the selection of ceramics offered for sale.
Please send 10 or so images to Gallery@AbramsClaghorn.com. If your work fits with what we are looking for we can make an appointment to meet.

Abrams Claghorn Gallery pairs a curated gallery space with a museum-style store. Abrams Claghorn Gallery has exhibited fine art and functional artworks created by diverse Bay Area artists since April 2015. The Gallery hosts workshops that invite community members to learn about and work alongside the artists showcased in our exhibitions.

Abrams Claghorn Gallery is dedicated to being inclusive and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, and immigration status.

Thanks
Robby
510-526-9558 (gallery)
Abrams Claghorn Gallery, 1251 Solano Ave
Albany, Ca 94706

Sell Your Work at Filoli

Filoli invites artists to sell their work at various artists’ markets throughout the year. This is not a call for exhibiting artwork in the House, but rather for selling artwork to the public, usually outdoors. See below for more information about our events. If you are not able to sell at any event listed, you may also fill out an application below to be on our list of vendors.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0JipA4esH_QzVG8q_s3IATMXHN9NqyqTSxkqcCG4G8K1QDQ/viewform

Please fill out the form completely. If we are unfamiliar with your work, we may request pictures of your art and/or your booth set-up.

Questions? Please email Hilary King at hking@filoli.org. Please do not call.
We strive to send out acceptance or rejection letters within two weeks of receiving applications, but may take longer. Booth fee of $100 and forms are due within one week of receiving an acceptance letter.
Booth locations will be sent within 2 weeks of the event.Entry Fee: $30 OHCA members, $40 non-members, for up to three pieces. Payable on drop off.

Special Offer: Become a new OHCA member at the time of art delivery and receive one free entry! Call (415) 388-4331 or visit ohanloncenter.org for more details

After the Gold Rush

From: Kim Patillo afterthegoldrush1@outlook.com

2021 Show Schedule
Hi Everyone, We were hoping we wouldn’t have to write this notice – AGAIN! – but we’ve just received word from the Pleasant Hill Chamber that they’ve had to cancel the 2021 Art, Wine & Music Festival. After meetings with the County re health protocols for summer events, the County wants vaccine cards, current negative covid test results, thermometer checks, etc., and controlling of the attendees with regards to numbers, distancing, etc. Even a fenced-in event (how DO you fence in an entire downtown area anyway??) would be prohibitive in cost let alone a nightmare to enforce. And no one wants to ‘enforce’ anything at what should be a fun, happy outing. Contra Costa County seems to be one of the most strict in CA when it comes to holding outside events (see the new CDC guidelines below.)

The Chamber has asked us to send their sincere apologies to all for any inconvenience, and hope to hold the 2022 show with no restrictions from the County (Covid!!!) Dates will be October 8 & 9, 2022.

We still have spaces available in the Sept. 4 & 5, 2021 Arnold shows now. Please send in your applications if you want to do the show, even if you have to post-date a check for the entry fee (up to August 1).

With regard to the ‘Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire’ in Napa on Nov. 19 – 21, 2021, We should be at ‘herd immunity’ by late summer and the show is still over 6 months away, and we would expect even more relaxed guidelines when that goal is reached. See www.cdc.gov for the latest updates. Please continue to send in your applications – without entry fees – if you’re interested in doing the show. As well as knowing that the public will be confident enough to attend inside gatherings by November, we need to know that there are enough confident vendors that wish to do it as well.

We’ll be issuing refunds this week to anyone that’s already been accepted into the Pleasant Hill show. Please visit our website: www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com – or email us if you’d like applications for any show with us. FYI, Kathryn at www.brotherspromotion.com and Mike at www.professionalartistsandcrafters.com have a good line-up of shows scheduled for this year if you’re interested.

On the positive side, we think that ANY festivals that manage to happen this year are going to be great – the public is overdue and anxious to get out there and shop and have fun!

Hang in there, folks. it’s gotta get better from here

Kim & Mark, After the Gold Rush

You can download applications from the website: www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com or email us & we’ll send you them. Call us at 925-372-8961 anytime.

DONATE

In conjunction with NCECA 2022 The Pence Gallery in Davis CA is mounting an exhibition honoring the Legacy of Viola Frey, the creativity she unleashed and the women artists she encouraged. This CCA(C) exhibition will include current faculty and grads with an emphasis on the inventiveness Viola fostered that thrives today in CCA’s ceramic program. I am asking you to make a contributions of $100 to the Pence Gallery to support this historic exhibition and accompanying catalog but any amount is invaluable. Your donation is tax deductible: Pence is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization. You will be acknowledged as a contributor in the catalog and in the exhibition.

Please leave a note when you donate that your gift is intended to support the CCA/NCECA exhibit.
https://pencegallery.z2systems.com/np/clients/pencegallery/donation.jsp
or mail your contribution to
Pence Gallery, 212 ‘D’ Street, Davis CA 95616
Thanks for your support,
Nancy Selvin

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

President’s Message

It is with an enormous amount of joy that I, and the entire ACGA community, celebrate the return of The Clay and Glass Festival. We are grateful to the Palo Alto Art Center for continuing to provide the lovely venue where we can safely be outdoors and share our work with the public. It has, and continues to be, a challenging time, but I believe that the power of creativity and beauty help mitigate the trying times and enrich our lives. We look forward to seeing many of you on September 11 and 12.

As a volunteer organization, ACGA relies on its’ members to make things happen. I would Like to acknowledge the long-time serving board members for their continuing efforts on behalf of us all. Jan, Lee, April, and Bonita, thank you for your long-time service. Sally, Emil, Joe, Trudy, thank you as well, your continued support is appreciated! And to our newest board members, Ian, Chelsea and Mari, thank you for stepping up, you all are awesome, and add real value to the group. All of these people make ACGA happen. Check out their bios on the ACGA website to get to know them better. https://acga.net/board-of-directors/ You too can make a difference. I would like to encourage those of you who have a bit of extra time, some passion for the arts, perhaps some organizational or creative skills to consider joining the board or offering your skills through volunteering. We meet monthly via Zoom, so no longer does living far away limit participation. Even if at some point we reinstate our monthly dinners and meetings, a new member could certainly still participate via Zoom. Board elections happen at the end of the year. Please reach out to me if you would like more info. It’s a great group of people and we would love to welcome you aboard. New ideas are central to any healthy organization. Since joining the board 4 years ago, my vision and goals for ACGA have circled around developing a more sustainable, forward thinking, inclusive organization that can meet the needs of both existing members as well as the next generation of Clay and Glass artists. I welcome your thoughts and ideas – feel free to email me!

Cheryl Costantini
707 823-0950 potters@sonic.net nichibeipotters.com
Nichibei Shop
@nichibeipotters

Exhibition News

RADIUS GALLERY
August 4th – September 12th

What Remains

Over 40 works by nineteen ACGA Artists, demonstrating the depth, breadth and process of clay and glass mediums. The exhibit includes a range of interpretations of the concept of “What Remains” – whether it be focused on process and technique, or social or cultural narrative. The work ranges from utilitarian, figurative, and sculptural pieces, to installations.

Juried by Ann Hazels, Director, Radius Gallery

Pictured at left: Mari Emori, Lynne Mead, Rose Hagan, Liz Crain and Sally Fairfax

Exhibiting Artists: James Aarons, Susana Arias, Sylvia Chesson, Liz Crain, Mari Emori, Sally Fairfax, Janet Fullmer-Bajorek, Rose Hagan, Sonja Hinrichsen, Chris Johnson, Joseph Kowalczyk, Lynne Meade, Jane Peterman, Bruce Pizzichillo, Margaret Realica, Miki Shim, Cynthia Siegel, Daniel Stingle, Melissa Woodburn

RADIUS GALLERY
1050 River St Unit 127
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

International Conference

From Judith Schwartz and Forwarded by Jan Schachter

“I am emailing to let you know about an international conference coming up this month that I feel confident you will want to know about, register for and inform your professional community about.

It will mark the 49th Congress of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC), in collaboration with the Arctic Ceramics Center (ACC), and will take place online on September 22 and 23, 2021.

The Theme: “On the Edge” reflects not only the location of the Congress (Lapland) but the pulse of our time as we emerge from the global pandemic.

The program of this two-day virtual meeting includes international speakers, national and international exhibitions, presentations by IAC members on current issues that effect our time and opportunities for interactive discussions. The conference hopes to develop critical positions as it moves into a post Covid world and provides a framework for these primary topics of exploration: Signals from the Future, Social and Political Realities, Locality and Materiality and Making and Wellbeing.

“On the Edge” is particularly significant as it provides an opportunity to re-imagine, rethink and restart a dialog that addresses both mainstream and margins within ceramic art, design and crafts. We will bring together communities of artists, researchers, collectors, curators, writers, historians, and gallerists in a unique forum.

Information to register is found at the following link:
https://rovaniemi-posio2021.aic-iac.org.

WEBSITE LIAISON

Remember that if you would like to have your information to appear in the newsletter, you MUST send it to Bonita Cohn at news@acga.net, (Please separate image and text.)

MEMBER NEWS

Claudia Tarantino Workshop

Zoom Workshop
When: September 4th 2021
Time: 1 to 4 p.m. PST
Where: Online through Zoom Webinar
Description: Claudia Tarantino works with porcelain to create trompe l’oeil sculpture. Her works are comprised of multiple objects assembled into a narrative still life. In her workshop Claudia will demonstrate her handbuilding techniques with an emphasis on detail in forming, underglazing and china paint application. She will also discuss the aesthetics of composition and the adhesives used in the final assembly of the work.

Claudia is a two-time recipient of Marin Arts Council Individual Artist Grants and she exhibits nationally and is in numerous private collections and museums. She and her husband, Bill Abright, maintain a studio together in San Anselmo, CA.

Register Now: https://www.shop.natsoulas.com/upcomingworkshops/p/claudia-tarantino-zoom-workshop

To view all workshops, click here.

Lee Middleman

Three of Lee Middleman’s ceramic artworks have been purchased for the 10th China Changchun International Ceramics Symposium this summer. Changchun is the capital of northeast China’s Jilin province. The exhibition runs from August 5 to November 15, 2021. One piece, shown here (l) is entitled: Desert Pine Tribute, 12″ tall.

Vicki Gunter

Vicki is in several shows:
Posies: A Pocketful
Gearbox Gallery in Oakland
Curated by Ruth Santee
Aug 26 – Oct 2, 2021
770 West Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
510-271-0822
info@gearboxgallery.com

Women Artists Make Their Mark
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Juried by Donna Seager & Suzanne Gray
Aug 9–Oct 1, 2021

Menagerie
Epperson Gallery
Juried by Ariel Bowman
July 23, 2021 – September 12, 2021

Lynn Wood

A Workshop was taught by Lynn Wood at the Mendocino Art Center.

This workshop was about enhancing one’s hand-built work by combining a number of surface techniques using textures, colored slips, and underglazes. The techniques that were covered include slip trailing, using commercial and DIY stencils, DIY underglaze transfers, mono printing, underglaze inlay and more…adding some color techniques into the surface toolbox.

To see all workshops, please click here.

Thomas and Kathy Arakawa

“Kathy and I have been keeping ourselves busy. Last May we delivered 50 pieces of our work for a big project for a major search engine company and few weeks after we got fully vaccinated!

We have few shows in fall and new items available on our online store.

Hope to see you hear from you soon! Until then, please stay safe and healthy!”

Sincerely, Thomas and Kathy Arakawa

Ikebana Containers for Professionals and Artists: ikebanavase.com
OFAD Seminar, Organization of Floral Art Designers
October 7 – 10, 2021, https://ofad.design/
Our studio is now open on Wednesdays and Sundays by appointment.

Natasha Dikareva

Kansas City has Dogota for the 14th Contemporary Figurative Art Show.
https://mailchi.mp/9f61c88aa270/13th-contemporary-figurative-show-13358922?fbclid=IwAR270PKmMyf1HN6JtfKHDmAuA5TRYLkRY-Eb69mdXUQ35kEXVt_0SxCrELs

In Exeter, my piece won best in show and quickly found a new home! You can read about it here on the CarriageTowne News: https://www.carriagetownenews.com/news/lifestyles/best-in-show-winner/article_a59c34bc-d9c4-11eb-81e8-4bfc8d2d9ba5.html

“Forest Diaries” arrived safely to the Arc Gallery in San Francisco and I am showing them at the 12th Annual invitational FourSquared exhibition. Arc Gallery, 11246 Folsom St, San Francisco
Exhibition runs: August 28 – October 9, 2021

In September, I’ll be bringing two of my sculptures for the Honoring, an Attleboro Arts Museum Invitational Exhibition Inspired by Joy Harjo’s An American Sunrise poem.
I dedicated both of my sculptures to the nurses. “How much can you take?” draws on the idea of bodily knowledge of how to heal oneself.
Exhibition runs: September 18 – September 25, 2021.

Another piece has found a new home in Manchester, New Hampshire. It was shown for less than a month at the Seacoast Artist Association Gallery.
“I am happy to see my work being appreciated here.”

Forrest Lesch-Middelton

This year’s American Pottery Festival hosted by the amazing folks at Northern Clay Center is all virtual and offers amazing workshops and an online gallery for shopping. It is their biggest annual fundraiser and it is incredible! I’m selling work from my collaborative project with Arash Shirinbab, “Contain and Serve”.

Sale is live and workshops have already started!
www.nccshop.org/american-pottery-festival

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct, be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

ALBANY

ABRAMS CLAGHORN GALLERY
“One Nest” investigates balancing what is good for human beings with what is beneficial for other species and the planet – our one nest, our only home, and a shared one. Recognizing that all life and ecosystems on our planet are deeply intertwined, we share these impressions in clay, ink and light. We believe in art as agency for change. Artists, historically, have been both witnesses and the raw material for envisioning the future in challenging and critical times. These ARE critical times. It is critical that we do our art. It is critical to make the peaceful revolutionary changes that allow the world to repair. Look closer with us.
Video Tour: https://abramsclaghornshop.com/collections/one-nest-earthworks

VIDEO TOUR: https://abramsclaghornshop.com/collections/one-nest-earthworks

1251 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday – Sunday | 10-6pm and by appointment

BERKELEY

TRAX GALLERY
Please visit TRAX online!  If you’d like an in person visit, before we reopen regular hours in October, please text or call Gianna our gallery assistant, Giana at 707.290.3305

“I don’t separate pots by how they were fired or made but by the feeling they occupy – their ‘being.’ I am on friendly terms with wood kilns and electric kilns, high fire and low fire. No matter the technique it really only holds merit if it leads to ‘good’ pots.”
-Bede Clarke, excerpt from artist statement

Bede Clarke has been a Professor of Art at the University of Missouri since 1992. He received his Master of Fine Arts from The University of Iowa (1990) and a BFA from Eckerd College (1982). Bede’s work is found in public and private collections in the U.S. and abroad.

The soul of a pot, its “being,” is born in the hands of the potter and grows through the relationship you create with it: the ritual of pouring hot water into a teapot, the intention behind placing flowers in your beloved vase, the simple pleasure of a beautiful, functional object.

Go to TRAX Gallery’s website, where you will find Bede’s work as well other artist’s work.

Our next exhibition is in November with Mark Pharis, Noah Riedell, Birdie Boone and Candace Methe

Curated Virtual Clay
Your resource for the best videos, podcasts, glaze recipes, projects for kids, and more.
http://www.amoca.org/events/virtualclay/

Marvin Lipofsky: International Studio Glass
International Terminal – Departures – Level 3

August 10, 2021 – September 25, 2022

Marvin Lipofsky (1938–2016) was a founding member of the American studio glass movement. Throughout his career, Lipofsky explored the limits of form and color in glass and helped to elevate the medium to a fine art. Lipofsky’s most prolific period featured glass sculpture that was initiated in a collaborative setting, such as a factory or workshop, and then finished in his home studio in Berkeley, California. Whether it was created stateside or in a foreign country, each sculptural series is unique and reflects the culture and environment in which it was made.

Lipofsky was an innovative force in the early years of experimentation with studio glass. He studied with Harvey Littleton and his first group of glassblowing students at the University of Wisconsin and received MFA and MS degrees in Sculpture in 1964. Later that year, Lipofsky founded a studio glass program at the University of California, Berkeley, followed by another program in 1967 at the California College of Arts and Crafts (now the California College of the Arts) in Oakland. Lipofsky invited glassmakers from across the country and around the world to lecture and demonstrate at both schools, beginning in 1968 when he inaugurated the annual Great California Glass Symposium to bring artists and students even closer together.

During the 1970s, Lipofsky refined his formula for creating collaborative glass sculpture. The first stage was fast-paced and involved a number of glassmakers working in concert with one another over a handful of days. Multiple layers of clear and colored glass were heated in a furnace and rolled onto the end of a blowpipe. Once the hot glass was blown into a suitable bubble, it was placed into a mold to form its initial shape. Upon return to his Berkeley studio, Lipofsky shifted to a more reflective and contemplative approach. He spent countless hours with a diamond saw, pneumatic grinder, belt sander, and sandblasting cabinet, sculpting his blown glass forms into lively and organic expressions of studio craft.

For close to five decades, Lipofsky worked in glass factories and workshops in more than twenty-five countries on five different continents, earning him the title of the “roving ambassador of glass.” A master of adapting to different cultures, he excelled at transcending language barriers and making efficient use of the resources at hand. Discarded molds, surplus glass, and the experience of his colleagues all lent a distinct character to each of his collaborative series. With great respect for glassmakers and their unique environments, Lipofsky consistently followed the path of local talent and molten glass to stunning and surprising outcomes.

Marvin Lipofsky working with Stefan Stefko and team, Nový Bor, Czechoslovakia [Czech Republic] 1986
photograph by Karel Bartonicek
Courtesy of Marvin Lipofsky Studio
R2020.1501.026

CALLS FOR ENTRY AND OPPORTUNITIES

Alameda County Arts Commission

PUBLIC ART – CALL FOR ARTISTS

Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 (10:59pm Pacific Time)

Alameda County Artist Registry

The Alameda County Arts Commission invites visual artists to submit an application to the new Alameda County Artist Registry, a prequalified list of artists that will be used for upcoming public art opportunities managed by the Alameda County Arts Commission. Public art opportunities for emerging, mid-career and established artists that will include outdoor and indoor projects with a range of budgets and will be appropriate for artists working in a variety of materials and styles. Open to artists from the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Sacramento, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Yolo.View the complete Call for Artists at: https://bit.ly/ArtistRegistryCall
Applications for the Artist Registry must be submitted online through the CaFÉ™ website by Wednesday, September 15, 2021 (10:59pm Pacific Time) at: https://bit.ly/ACCAFElink

QUESTIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the Office of the Alameda County Arts Commission at (510) 208-9646 or artscommission@acgov.org.

Deadline: DROP OFF SUBMISSIONS IN PERSON: September 24 & 25, 2021

Enter the 17th Annual Wabi-Sabi – IN GALLERY O’Hanlon Center Show

“…celebrating the simple, the rustic, the unassuming; the dignity of things imperfect, uncontrolled and incomplete; the transient beauty of the natural world…

ENTRY PROCESS: On Entry Dates shown below… please hand-deliver (no slides or digital submissions) up to three pieces of work to: O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 9494. There is an artwork submission form to fill in- which can be done by hand on the day, or you can do in advance via this PDF and print 3 copies of the first page to bring in with you.

VENUES

Abrams Claghorn Gallery in Albany Ca is looking for functional pottery to sell on consignment. This is for SF Bay Area artists only.

The shop at Abrams Claghorn would like simple, functional pottery to round out the selection of ceramics offered for sale.
Please send 10 or so images to Gallery@AbramsClaghorn.com. If your work fits with what we are looking for we can make an appointment to meet.

Abrams Claghorn Gallery pairs a curated gallery space with a museum-style store. Abrams Claghorn Gallery has exhibited fine art and functional artworks created by diverse Bay Area artists since April 2015. The Gallery hosts workshops that invite community members to learn about and work alongside the artists showcased in our exhibitions.

Abrams Claghorn Gallery is dedicated to being inclusive and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, and immigration status.

Thanks
Robby
510-526-9558 (gallery)
Abrams Claghorn Gallery, 1251 Solano Ave
Albany, Ca 94706

Sell Your Work at Filoli

Filoli invites artists to sell their work at various artists’ markets throughout the year. This is not a call for exhibiting artwork in the House, but rather for selling artwork to the public, usually outdoors. See below for more information about our events. If you are not able to sell at any event listed, you may also fill out an application below to be on our list of vendors.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0JipA4esH_QzVG8q_s3IATMXHN9NqyqTSxkqcCG4G8K1QDQ/viewform

Please fill out the form completely. If we are unfamiliar with your work, we may request pictures of your art and/or your booth set-up.

Questions? Please email Hilary King at hking@filoli.org. Please do not call.
We strive to send out acceptance or rejection letters within two weeks of receiving applications, but may take longer. Booth fee of $100 and forms are due within one week of receiving an acceptance letter.
Booth locations will be sent within 2 weeks of the event.Entry Fee: $30 OHCA members, $40 non-members, for up to three pieces. Payable on drop off.

Special Offer: Become a new OHCA member at the time of art delivery and receive one free entry! Call (415) 388-4331 or visit ohanloncenter.org for more details

After the Gold Rush

From: Kim Patillo afterthegoldrush1@outlook.com

2021 Show Schedule
Hi Everyone, We were hoping we wouldn’t have to write this notice – AGAIN! – but we’ve just received word from the Pleasant Hill Chamber that they’ve had to cancel the 2021 Art, Wine & Music Festival. After meetings with the County re health protocols for summer events, the County wants vaccine cards, current negative covid test results, thermometer checks, etc., and controlling of the attendees with regards to numbers, distancing, etc. Even a fenced-in event (how DO you fence in an entire downtown area anyway??) would be prohibitive in cost let alone a nightmare to enforce. And no one wants to ‘enforce’ anything at what should be a fun, happy outing. Contra Costa County seems to be one of the most strict in CA when it comes to holding outside events (see the new CDC guidelines below.)

The Chamber has asked us to send their sincere apologies to all for any inconvenience, and hope to hold the 2022 show with no restrictions from the County (Covid!!!) Dates will be October 8 & 9, 2022.

We still have spaces available in the Sept. 4 & 5, 2021 Arnold shows now. Please send in your applications if you want to do the show, even if you have to post-date a check for the entry fee (up to August 1).

With regard to the ‘Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire’ in Napa on Nov. 19 – 21, 2021, We should be at ‘herd immunity’ by late summer and the show is still over 6 months away, and we would expect even more relaxed guidelines when that goal is reached. See www.cdc.gov for the latest updates. Please continue to send in your applications – without entry fees – if you’re interested in doing the show. As well as knowing that the public will be confident enough to attend inside gatherings by November, we need to know that there are enough confident vendors that wish to do it as well.

We’ll be issuing refunds this week to anyone that’s already been accepted into the Pleasant Hill show. Please visit our website: www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com – or email us if you’d like applications for any show with us. FYI, Kathryn at www.brotherspromotion.com and Mike at www.professionalartistsandcrafters.com have a good line-up of shows scheduled for this year if you’re interested.

On the positive side, we think that ANY festivals that manage to happen this year are going to be great – the public is overdue and anxious to get out there and shop and have fun!

Hang in there, folks. it’s gotta get better from here

Kim & Mark, After the Gold Rush

You can download applications from the website: www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com or email us & we’ll send you them. Call us at 925-372-8961 anytime.

DONATE

In conjunction with NCECA 2022 The Pence Gallery in Davis CA is mounting an exhibition honoring the Legacy of Viola Frey, the creativity she unleashed and the women artists she encouraged. This CCA(C) exhibition will include current faculty and grads with an emphasis on the inventiveness Viola fostered that thrives today in CCA’s ceramic program. I am asking you to make a contributions of $100 to the Pence Gallery to support this historic exhibition and accompanying catalog but any amount is invaluable. Your donation is tax deductible: Pence is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization. You will be acknowledged as a contributor in the catalog and in the exhibition.

Please leave a note when you donate that your gift is intended to support the CCA/NCECA exhibit.
https://pencegallery.z2systems.com/np/clients/pencegallery/donation.jsp
or mail your contribution to
Pence Gallery, 212 ‘D’ Street, Davis CA 95616
Thanks for your support,
Nancy Selvin

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Important Message: Sept. 11-12, 2021: Clay & Glass Sale!

More information here –

President’s Message

It is an exciting time for ACGA. Once again, we will be able to gather in Palo Alto for the 28th annual Clay and Class Show, this year, happening in September. The relative isolation many artists feel was compounded this past 17 months for many of us, and it will be great to be together again. I have heard so many tales of these Covid times offering artists an opportunity to dig deep and explore. I know that here at Nichibei, my husband and I have discovered new glazes, shapes and even new ways to run our business; a silver lining for sure.

Another jury for artists to become festival eligible will happen before the Show, and the deadline for submissions is July 10. Please encourage other Clay and glass artists you might know whose work you think is of quality to apply. Growing the clay and glass community here in California is a goal of ACGA as we strive to become an organization that is more accessible and relevant. Especially younger artists who may be at the beginning of their artist journey, we want ACGA to be a partner in your growth. So as summer settles in and the days grow warmer, I can’t help but look back as well as forward. I’m reminded to be grateful for so much, and to send healing compassion to those who are hurting. I will miss those who have passed on and yet am comforted in knowing that their artistic creations, and hence spirits, endure.

Cheryl Costantini
707 823-0950 potters@sonic.net nichibeipotters.com
Nichibei Shop
@nichibeipotters

ACGA Clay and Glass Festival Update

Yes! We can call it a Festival!

Annie from Giant Creative is preparing to email confirmations to Festival Artists as I write this. We will continue to keep an eye on COVID-19 safety rules for Santa Clara county as well as any additional guidelines the Palo Alto Art Center may set.

We would like to have an attractive, interactive artist list for the Festival so please update your profile page on the ACGA website – see the For Members menu – if you haven’t already done so. Need help resizing your profile images for the ACGA website? Ask James Aarons for help: james@jamesaarons.com. If you forgot your password, you can request a password reset from the login page: https://acga.net/login/ It might take a few minutes to receive a password reset link at your profile’s email address.

Financial questions? Ask April Zilber at zilberglass@gmail.com

Other festival questions? Ask Annie at annie@giantcreative.com

See you in September!

April, for the Festival Committee
The Festival Committee (Jan, Lee, Joe, April, Mari, Sally, Miki, Diane)

WEBSITE LIAISON

Remember that if you would like to have your information to appear in the newsletter, you MUST send it to Bonita Cohn at news@acga.net, (Please separate image and text.)

MEMBER NEWS

Mari Emori

Mari’s “Verdant” has been accepted into Clay International, the Workhouse Arts Center 11th annual Juried Exhibition.

Juror: Kevin Snipes

Exhibition: August 7 – October 10

Location: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, Virginia

“My Water Drop Series emerged as a metaphor for life and environment. It symbolizes the importance water plays in our lives and our environment. California, where I live, has been suffering from severe drought for the past several years. I was inspired by the striking blue sky and breathtaking clouds that I saw after a rainstorm in early spring. Without water, the environment depicted in “Verdant” could not exist.”

Jane B Grimm

Jane gave an Artist Talk , June 5th, at Epperson Gallery, “Flow”.

In positive psychology, a flow state, also know colloquially as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.

“Creativity always has been part of my like. I was born into a family of architects and artists. However, I did not seriously focus on making art until I was in college where one third of my course load was sculpture. I have been experimenting with materials, styles, and content ever since. I began by having a jewelry business in NYC in the 60’s making jewelry that could be considered small scale sculptures. In the 80’s, having tired of running a business, I decided to use clay as my material of choice. There are few limitations in creating sculptures in clay. Texture and color and surface treatment options are limitless. Most of my work is organic, reminiscent of things in nature, the sea, plant life, microscopic forms. Other sculptures are very structural, architectural, focusing on form.

As I am making one piece, I start questioning how it would look if I just made this one change, or maybe that one change. What if I change the dimensions, the form, the color, the finish…My artistic journey continues.”

Liza Riddle

Liza is one of the featured artists at DZINE Gallery, located in San Francisco. In this new exhibit, One of Many, Liza joins stellar artists Karyn Gabriel and Tanya Hollis, who use similar media and materials, and present art that replicates patterns and natural processes.
As curator Philip Bewley writes: “Material becomes metaphor for time and transformation, for our human identity, our place within a larger community, and for being a witness to the dramatic changes in the world around us.”

The exhibit will be on view from June 18 -August 20, 2021.
For more information, please visit DZINE Gallery’s website:
https://www.dzinegallery.com/

Vince Montague

Vince gave an Artist Talk at Epperson gallery, on June 6th.
“The work I make is subjective and personal, based on feeling rather than thought. My earlier ceramics showed my interest with Japanese folk pottery and atmospheric firing, but recently I have wanted to make pots that feel closer to the place where I live and work in Northern California. Before the revolution in technology, people moved to the west coast to pursue their dreams “to find themselves” or to build the type of world they wanted to see. “Back to the Land” wasn’t just a slogan but an actual choice. I feel a
great debt to the many artists, designers, architects, composers, farmers, utopians, iconoclasts and spiritual seekers who settled out here in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, to manifest their own ideals of living peacefully and equitably either alone or in communities. That burst of energy surrounds me every day, and my new work strives to be part of that dream.”

Kris Marubayashi

Kris is in the following shows:
Solo show, Graci Gallery, Marquette, Michigan. June 1 – 30 and “Slice”, Pence Gallery, Davis, California.

Reception July 9 6-9 pm. Show dates – July 6 – August 15.

Kim Webster – Member Profile

Kim Webster, a new member, is a glass artist and avid gardener whose subtly lit sculptures tempt people into the garden at night. A graduate of Canada’s Sheridan College School of Craft and Design, Kim has studied glass in many of its forms: blowing, casting, kilnworking and enameling. After a move to California with her filmmaker
husband in 1999, Kim established her glass career with sculptures inspired by the Mediterranean landscape. She has
been commissioned to make installations for Kaiser and John Muir hospitals as well as private homes and gardens
throughout the USA. Her work has twice been selected for the Corning Museum of Glass New Glass Review and in 2019 won the Mayor’s Award for her installation at Oakland’s Autumn Lights Festival, an event she looks forward to every autumn!

Kim in Fairy Wings (left) Pyro Plant (right)

Sad News About Bob Poole

Bob Pool, forty years an amazing potter, longtime ACGA member and past ACGA president, died suddenly in his Berkeley home on May 31, 2021. He had been battling cancer for the last three years but was doing extremely well, Bob had started back working in the studio. His death was a shock as he was feeling well, looking very fit, and in very good humor. He had just spent a day working with his grandkids in the studio. Bob was planning to visit Korea in November to meet with the international group of potters he had been working with for the last 15 years.

Bob was of the fifth generation of Pools born in San Francisco (1946) and was raised in Marin County, mainly in Fairfax. He graduated from Drake High School in San Anselmo. His original career was in Marine Biology (A.B. from University of California, Berkeley, PHD. from University of California Los Angeles.) In 1982 he took a pottery class. Bob fell in love with making pots and left his work in science to become a studio potter.

His love and knowledge of the natural world, particularly the ocean, was reflected in his forms and glazes. He also took inspiration from Asian and African fabrics. In his last years of work, he was deeply influenced by working with his dear friends in Asia, and with potters from around the world. He was a founding member of the International Ceramic Artist Association, Zibo, China. Bob was studying Korean so he could better communicate with his Korean colleagues. Bob was an expert potter and his wares were light and masterfully decorated. He was most well-known for his glaze on glaze decoration applied with pattern carved sponges and his stamped and inlayed vessels inspired from the Korean tradition. He immersed himself in Asian culture, tradition and art. Bob especially loved the ceramics and cuisine of Korea. He also had a passion for good high quality coffee and would scour the streets of Asian cities for a great (cappuccino) espresso!

Bob was most generous and giving. He was always sharing his knowledge and passions with those who had the privilege of meeting him. Bob is survived by his wife, Cathy Valdez Pool, his step-sons, Adam and Matthew Valdez, his daughters-inlaw, Julie Valdez and Audrey Ferrara. His six grandchildren were the delight of his life: Hailey, Tobin, Quinn, Utah, Wyatt and Eloise. His brother Michael Pool and his sisters: Mary Lou Webster and Sally Pool all survive him.

His family hopes to have an event in his honor in the near future. Condolences can be sent to Bob’s studio:
Cathy Pool
c/o Bob Pool Pottery
2547 Eighth ST. #25
Berkeley CA 94710
ps
I know that this is a small thing but if at all possible Cathy would like to change one word in the ACGA
statement about Bob. The word cappuccino should be espresso. How he loved his coffee.

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct,; be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

ALBANY

ABRAMS CLAGHORN GALLERY
“One Nest” investigates balancing what is good for human beings with what is beneficial for other species and the planet – our one nest, our only home, and a shared one. Recognizing that all life and ecosystems on our planet are deeply intertwined, we share these impressions in clay, ink and light. We believe in art as agency for change. Artists, historically, have been both witnesses and the raw material for envisioning the future in challenging and critical times. These ARE critical times. It is critical that we do our art. It is critical to make the peaceful revolutionary changes that allow the world to repair. Look closer with us.
VIDEO TOUR: https://abramsclaghornshop.com/collections/one-nest-earthworks

1251 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday – Sunday | 10-6pm and by appointment

BERKELEY

TRAX GALLERY
We will again go to our summer cabin in MN in late May. TRAX shopping is available online and by appointment – but you are used to that now! Robert Brady has an exhibition opening May 20th in Reno, NV at the Stremmel Gallery. Last day for walk in foot traffic at TRAX is Saturday, May 10. Thank you for your continued patronage!

Trax is currently open by appointment and walkin Friday and Saturday 11-2 until May 10th. Then we are online only for the next months until October.

Online shopping is available and you can text or call TRAX if you want to pay a masked visit: 510.914.1303 info@traxgallery.com The St. Croix Pottery Tour is Virtual again this year ! Please find us (Robert and Sandy) exhibition! minnesotapotters.com AND Ron Meyers sent a few stunning new pots! online soon. November exhibition is Mark Pharis, Candice Methe and Noah Riedel

SAN FRANCISCO

CROCKETT

EPPERSON GALLERY OF CERAMIC ART

Vince Montague May 14th – July 11th
Friday – Sunday: 11:00am 5:00pm – Anytime by Appointment – 510-787-2925.
Epperson Gallery of Ceramic

www.eppersongallery.com

DAVIS

DAVIS ARTS CENTER
If you have not linked on it lately – www.ACGA.net – there have been many changes and updates. The most recent:  https://acga.net/2020-davis-center/    addition of a virtual showing of the Davis Arts Center ACGA show “Ceramics in Focus :2020”, that for obvious reasons is not live.

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY
New small ceramics!

Esther Shimazu, Kevin Snipes, Deborah G. Rogers & Yeonsoo Kim

John Natsoulas Gallery
521 First Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 756-3938

also:

Pop Meets Funk Exhibition

Join us for an exciting crossover between Pop Art and Funk!
Dates: June 9th to August 1st, 2021
FEATURED ARTISTS: Banksy, Christo, Richard Pettibone, Claes Odenberg, Mel Ramos, Patrick Siler, James Albertson, Robert Arneson, William T. Wiley, Peter Saul, David Gilhooly, Wayne Thiebaud, Alex Gross, Shalene Valenzuela (l), Peter Vandenberg, Bill Maul, Gladys Nilsson, Roy De Forest, Lisa Clague, Robert Ransom, Kevin Snipes, Beth Lo, Glenn Takai, Patti Warashina, Tom Rippon, Robert Brady, Robert Haemmerling, Melissa Chandon, Richard Shaw, Mark
Buwinkle, and more.

Funk was a Northern California art movement based mainly in Davis and Berkeley throughout the 60s and 70s. This movement exaggerated and elevated the medium of ceramics, often using political or autobiographical subjects. In response to the cool, detached minimalism in New York, Funk art made use use of bright colors, lewd humor, and bizarre narratives. This zany new approach to art brought a group of people together in the early 1960s that would become well-known funk artists in the coming years. The early days at UC Davis where funk art flourished were made possible by pioneers like Robert Arneson, Roy De Forest, William T. Wiley as well as like-minded individuals in the Bay Area like Peter Saul and Clayton Bailey. Starting in the mid 1950s, Pop art also challenged traditions of fine art by including imagery from pop culture such as ads, comics, and mundane mass-produced objects. One of the aims of Pop art is to use images of popular (as opposed to elitist) culture in art, emphasizing the banal or kitschy elements of any culture, most often through the use of irony. Some of the pioneers and leaders in this movement were Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns. Although some Funk artists continued to make art for many decades, the movement itself ended in the late 70s. Meanwhile, Pop art became a much larger movement that
continues to this day.
John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 First Street, Davis, CA 95616, (530) 756-3938

PENCE GALLERY

“Slice”
Reception July 9 6-9 pm.
Show dates – July 6 – August 15.
212 D Street, Davis, CA 95616 | phone 530.758.3370
| fax 530.758.4670 |
Open Hours Tue-Sun 11:30 AM – 5 PM

OAKLAND

APPLIED CONTEMPORARY CRAFT GALLERY
FRAGILE FAILING FOUND

OJAI

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is open to the public again – after a year of being closed! Come and check out our current exhibitions, upgrades to the Permanent Collection, relax on the back patio and let Happy Valley do its magic!

LOS ANGELES

CRAFT IN AMERICA

Making Waves: Ocean Ecology & Craft
1/16/2021 – 8/21/2021
Craft in America Center is pleased to present a dynamic virtual exhibition of more than fifty mixed media works
made by eleven artists from across the U.S. who depict the beauty of our seas and confront various ecological
and human-generated threats.
https://www.craftinamerica.org/exhibition/making-waves

“The way creativity works with me, is that I can’t write about it, I can just
do it and experiment in an abstract way.” – Po Shun Leong

POMONA

Amy Santoferraro:
Two on a Lot, Three on the Tree

May 8–26 • Online
Join artist Amy Santoferraro for a documentary exploration of the installation of Two on a Lot, Three on the Tree. Santoferraro will document two trips from her studio in Pomona to the Vault Gallery at AMOCA on May 8 (6 PM) and May 12 (12:30 PM). The site-specific installation will also be documented in four separate “Bird’s Nest” virtual experiences on May 17, 19, 24, and 26 (11 AM–1 PM).

ROSEVILLE

Blue Line Arts

Off Center

Since the first ceramics were created, like Venus of Dolní Věstonice, before 25,000 BCE and pottery vessels that were discovered in Jiangxi, China, which date back to 18,000 BCE, people have been fascinated with clay. Today, artists continue to astound us as they push the boundaries of our preconceived ideas of what ceramics represent. From playful pieces disguised as everyday objects, to finely detailed vessels, ceramics delights and surprises us in its evolution.
Whether you work in a more traditional style, or prefer completely outlandish creations, we showcase your vision and techniques from around the world during this annual show.
https://www.bluelinearts.org/shop-coker-family-gallery

www.BlueLineArts.org

info@bluelinearts.org

405 VERNON ST STE 100
ROSEVILLE, CA 95678-2636
(916) 783-4117

SACRAMENTO

THE CROCKER ART MUSEUM

Welcome back! The Crocker is now open Thursday – Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM.
thru September 12, 2021
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Treasures from the Driehaus Collection

Cool Clay
Recent Acquisitions of Contemporary Ceramics
July 21, 2019 — July 21, 2021

Zemer Peled (Israeli, born 1983), Untitled 1, 2016. Ceramic, 22 x 19 x 19 in. Crocker
Art Museum purchase, Becky B. Krisik Fund and Marcy and Mort Friedman Acquisition
Fund, 2018.47.

https://www.crockerart.org/
216 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

SFO AIRPORT

International Terminal
Departures – Level 3
May 28, 2021 – Jan 23, 2022

Stoneware Stories- Folk Pottery of Edgefield, South Carolina

The Deep South has a unique place in the history of American ceramics. In the Northeast, potters commonly used salt to glaze stoneware in the European tradition. But in the southern United States, where salt was a more precious commodity, potters often applied alkaline glazes on high-fired stoneware. Pottery ranges in color from pale green to dark brown with glazed surfaces that vary from smooth and glassy, to drippy and textured. The technique originated in Han
Dynasty, China (206BCE–220CE) and was pioneered in the United States by South Carolina physician and newspaper editor Dr. Abner Landrum (1785–1859), who most likely studied published accounts of Chinese alkaline glaze formulas. Landrum established the Pottersville Stoneware Manufactory around 1815 in the
Edgefield District, the west-central area of the state that is rich in kaolin clay deposits and the alkaline ingredients—wood ashes or lime—required to melt the additional glaze elements.
……more….
Traditionally, Southern potteries were small, family-owned seasonal operations, consisting of farmers who sold their wares locally to supplement their incomes. In contrast, Edgefield’s potteries were ambitious enterprises. By 1850, numerous entrepreneurs and investors had opened factories to fulfill the demand for stoneware required for food storage and preservation in the agriculturally rich region. Manufacturers shipped pottery via railway to planters and merchants throughout the state. They placed newspaper advertisements, hired journeymen potters, and applied makers’ marks. Enslaved laborers and, later, freed African Americans, engaged in all aspects of Edgefield stoneware production, from digging and mixing clay to loading wood-fueled kilns, and peddling wares. Others served as “turners” or potters, producing exceptional examples of Edgefield stoneware.
https://www.sfomuseum.org/exhibitions/stoneware-stories

RESIDENCIES

2020-2021 Fall Residency, Sonoma Ceramics

https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/ceramics/ceramics-residency-program/
We offer two, 6-month, all-inclusive residencies per year for potters or ceramic sculptors. Applications are open for this 6-month, all inclusive residency. Open to potters and sculptors on a professional trajectory. The Ceramic Artist in Residence program offers a self- directed emerging or established ceramic artist a supportive work environment to explore ideas and create a cohesive body of work.
https://sonomacc.wpengine.com/category/ceramics/

360xochiquetzal
YOUR PERSONAL RESIDENCY IN MEXICO

Superb live/work studio space for artists & writers. This summer and fall you can prepare for a show, finish a manuscript, collect your thoughts, or plan your next body of work. Located on Lake Chapala, nestled in a ring of mountains with colorful fishing villages strung like pearls along the north shore, a slower pace of life awaits you.

When it gets hot and muggy where you live, you can be here painting or writing to your heart’s content where the weather is fresh and delightful. We still have several private studio apartments available You can focus on your creative work and enjoy our gorgeous scenery and perfect year-round climate.

Rates, descriptions & pictures: https://360xochiquetzal.com/personal-residency-program/
For more info write: 20360xochiquetzal@gmail.com
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and Instagram: @360xochiquetzal

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President’s Message

The degree to which this spring feels like a true awakening cannot be understated. The contents of this newsletter alone mirror the reopening of our precious world, offering so many opportunities to reconnect and explore anew again.

The dormancy of the past year presented us with great challenges as well as opportunities. We know things now that we did not before, including an entirely new vocabulary, Zoom, PPE, flatten the curve, PPP, a Pod, and the saddest of all, social distancing. We were all forced, on some level, to rediscover resiliency. I believe we grew, if even just a bit, despite the many sadnesses. Seeing this growth in so many of my friends, family and fellow artists has been wonderful. I have experienced it myself as I dove more fully unto my work than ever before in my life, and did so without the constant deadlines of wholesale orders and shows. It felt great!

So, as we cautiously step forward, re-entering and returning to that which we once took for granted, my hope is that we hold onto the quiet that this period has offered and learn to be more conscious, compassionate and creative. Wishing you all a peaceful spring.
Cheryl Costantini

ACGA Online Exhibition – Garden Art

March 1 – May 30, 2021
We are excited to announce the upcoming online exhibition, “Garden Art”, featuring clay and glass pieces made by ACGA artists for use and display
outdoors.

This is not a sale. However, we will provide visitors with a main link to each artist’s website or shop. Please stroll through our first online exhibition to enjoy an amazing range of outdoor pieces made by our members. Your virtual garden tour will bring you one step closer to spring!

ACGA SEPTEMBER SALE

The Festival Committee is excited to announce that the Clay & Glass Sale will be happening on Sept. 11-12, 2021!
Giant Creative and the Palo Alto Art Center are on board, and we are starting to work out the details.

Important Points:
• We expect a great show after missing 2020, but this year will not be like other years. Please modify your expectations, and find the silver lining in the changes that are needed to make this event viable.

• Due to COVID-19 uncertainties, we have simplified the event. We all need to be prepared to be flexible as California reopens this summer, things could change by September.

• We will all be adhering to the city and county guidelines for safe outdoor retail sales.

• For now, we have to call it the ACGA Clay & Glass Sale (county regulations). The booth fee is $260 plus 15% of sales (cap at $7,000 remains in place)
• Most important – please be kind, gentle and respectful with our partners at Giant Creative, the Art Center, the committee members and each other.

The event application and booth map is being updated and will be emailed soon to all Festival-eligible artists. We hope to hold an online jury in May or June; look for an email with more info about jurying if you are interested in becoming a Festival-eligible artist. If you have ACGA artist friends who do not tend to check their email, please spread the word!

Thank you,

The Festival Committee (Jan, Lee, Joe, April, Mari, Sally, Miki, Diane)

ACGA Has Decided to Apply for a Booth at Gallery Expo

Have you seen the NCECA 2022 Sacramento trailer video? It’s pretty good!

NCECA 2022 Sacramento trailer video:

We are so looking forward to the NCECA conference coming to Sacramento in March next year. ACGA has decided to apply for a booth at Gallery Expo at the convention center. Gallery Expo features unique, high-quality works in clay, including functional, decorative, and sculptural.
Eight selected galleries and organizations from across the United States will show and sell at Gallery Expo. We believe that this is an excellent opportunity for ACGA to extend its presence beyond California, promote and support ACGA clay artists, and attract new members.

We will be announcing the Call For Entry very soon. Any CLAY member who is eligible for the Festival may apply to participate in the prospective ACGA booth at Gallery Expo. You will find out more details in the announcement email with a link to the application through Member Planet. Please keep your eyes on the email —make sure to check other folders besides your Inbox.
– ACGA Gallery Expo Committee

“What Remains”

We are excited to announce a new exhibition opportunity for ALL members of ACGA – Radius Galley @the Tannery in Santa Cruz.

Exhibition: August 4 – September 12, 2021;
Deadline for entry: July 2, 5:00pm

APPLY HERE
This is a wonderful large space…………..

The details are below.
Questions to Jan Schachter – janschachter@gmail.com
“WHAT REMAINS”
An exhibition of the Association of Clay and Glass Artists members demonstrating the intense depth and process of the medium, a narrative of what has been left behind or destroyed, or a response to the climate crisis: What still stands after natural disasters? All of these themes explore “What Remains.”

Juried by Ann Hazels, Director, Radius Gallery.
Open call to ACGA members.
Exhibition: August 4 – September 12, 2021
Installation: Delivery July 27-29. Times TBD. Artists must coordinate with the Gallery Director if shipping. Artist Reception: August 14 or 21, 6:00-8:00pm
First Friday: August 6 & Sept 3, 6:00-9:00pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, Aug 15, 22, or 29 at 2:00pm
De-Installation: Wednesday Sept 15-Friday Sept 17. Times TBD.
OPEN CALL – Deadline for entry July 2, 5:00pm
“What Remains” is a group exhibition with an open call to ACGA members. Artists may submit utilitarian, sculptural, narrative, environmental, figurative, and installation work. Artists may choose work that is process focused to reveal “what remains” when the labor-intensive, vigorous clay and glass techniques are completed. Artists may also interpret this theme as more narrative, such as objects, individuals, or groups that have been left behind, destroyed, or removed. Artists may also interpret this in relation to the climate crisis since it is during the anniversary of many devastating California wildfires.
Artists may submit up to 5 works – Up to 2 images per entry – Entry fee $35 Deadline for entry July 2, 5:00pm

ABOUT RADIUS
Radius Gallery is located at the Tannery Arts Center in Santa Cruz, California. The building is historic with exposed trusses, skylights, and concrete floors – great for installation and large sculpture. Radius is located on the ground floor, with 8′ wide doorway and easy to access for delivery and pick up. The main exhibition space is 1600 feet. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Sunday 12-5 and by appointment.
Radius Gallery will handle all exhibition marketing, postcard, labels, and title vinyl. Artist commission is 60% of the sale. Artists are responsible for delivery and pick-up of artwork. ACGA is available to assist with group deliveries.

Jan Schachter
190 Golden Hills Dr. Portola Valley, CA 94028 www.janschachter.com (650)851-3754

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MEMBER NEWS

Lee Middleman

Outdoor/Indoor Open Studio will be on Saturday and Sunday, May 1 & 2, from 10am to 5pm at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley. COVID cautions will be observed.

Come see his new crater glazed works. These glazes and pieces were developed during these challenging times. He will also be displaying his classic works as well.

Jan Schachter

Jan Schachter’s Ceramic Studio – 190 Golden Hills Drive – Portola Valley, CA janschachter@gmail.com 650-851-3754

Mari Emori

I am excited to now invite you to two exhibits!


The 11th Biennial Show, at LEX ART, Lexington MA Juror: Julia Galloway
May 15 – June 13, 2021 (This show was postponed from last year due to the pandemic.)

Off Center: An International Ceramic Competition, at Blue Line Arts, Roseville, CA
Juror: Magdolene Dykstra

Lynne Meade

For many years I have been teaching ceramics classes for adults. The pandemic changed that. During this year off I have had time to concentrate on my work and my business. It has changed everything. My art and business it took off in ways I never expected. Now I will be taking an extended and perhaps permanent break from teaching. But I find that I miss my students.

So, I am asking for a favor from my former students. If you have ever taken a class or workshop with me, please post a photo of yourself, or one of thinking of this as a sort of retirement party. Thank you in advance if you respond.

#lynnemeade #ceramicsstudents #teachingcareer #teachingceramics #berkeleypottersstudio #millvalleypottersstudio #asuc #mitstudentartassociation #newjerseycenterforvisualarts #centerforcommunityarts #paloaltoartcenter #rossmoorceramic
Lynne Meade Ceramics 7055 Pinehaven Road Oakland, CA 94611 United States
1 (510) 812-3904 info@lynnemeade.com

Bill Melberg

Bill is in a one day show and sale in Napa sponsored by our friends at AANV. There will be many mediums including ceramics and glass.
Napa Pop Up Art Show at Jessel Gallery
Jessel Gallery | 1019 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA 94558

Saturday May 1st 10am to 4pm
Tented Displays in Front of Gallery
OUTDOOR SOCIAL DISTANCED & MASKS REQUIRED

Fused Glass, Ceramics & Glass Pastels, Fine Art, baskets, Watercolors, Oils, Jewelry
Special Offerings from Napa Valley Tasting Barn behind Jessel Gallery
Bougetz Winery : 2 for one tasting . 707-699-2187

Vicki Gunter

Vicki has several shows.

596 mile circuit from Oakland to Yosemite.
“FORM & FUNCTION” ceramic exhibition . Juried by Christa Assad; Applied Contemporary Craft Gallery

Opening Reception – Saturday, May 8th 3-6pm, 473 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Baby Names 1955-2020 (detail)- New Era Series ©Vicki Gunter – paper clay, underglaze, stains, glaze – 20 x 27 x 5.5 ”

“COMPOSING THE FUTURE” – NCWCA Member Exhibition
Reception June 5, 1:30-4:30pm
Show dates – May 7 to June 27, 2021
Bankhead Theater Gallery, 2400 First Street Livermore, CA 94550

“ECO-CENTRIC” at Blue Line Arts
Reception – June 19, 2021 5-8pm Show dates – May 21- July 12, 2021 405 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA

“YOSEMITE RENAISSANCE 36” currently at Yosemite Gateway Gallery
through May 30, 2021 . 40982 Hwy 41, Oakhurst CA – Show later travels to Kings Art Center, Carnegie Arts Center and Yosemite Museum in October.

Catharine Hiersoux

We are excited to announce the release of the retrospective book Herein Lies the Magic, The Life and Work of Ceramic Artist Catharine Hiersoux. For those of you who don’t know Catharine, she was also a former president of ACGA back in the 1970s. She was committed to promoting the Association and its existence. She strongly believed that it wasn’t enough just to throw pots and ferry them back and forth to the fairs. It was crucial to make a contribution tot he larger community if one was to expect to elevate ceramics from the usual perception of a craft form to a true medium of the arts in the marketplace.

To purchase your copy of this beautiful book, go to Hiersoux.com and click on the BU NOW button. We can ship the book or, if you prefer, you can pre-arrange to pick up your copy of the book at her gallery in Berkeley. Catharine can be contacted at Hiersoux@earthlink.net .

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct,; be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

ALBANY

ADAMS CLAGHORN GALLERY
“One Nest” investigates balancing what is good for human beings with what is beneficial for other species and the planet – our one nest, our only home, and a shared one. Recognizing that all life and ecosystems on our planet are deeply intertwined, we share these impressions in clay, ink and light. We believe in art as agency for change. Artists, historically, have been both witnesses and the raw material for envisioning the future in challenging and critical times. These ARE critical times. It is critical that we do our art. It is critical to make the peaceful revolutionary changes that allow the world to repair. Look closer with us.
VIDEO TOUR: https://abramsclaghornshop.com/collections/one-nest-earthworks

1251 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday – Sunday | 10-6pm and by appointment

BERKELEY

BERKELEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
“Origin Stories”

March 10 – May 8, 2021
Origin Stories: Expanded Ceramics in the Bay Area Book a Gallery Appointment 510.644.6893
Spanning the past decade, Origin Stories: Expanded Ceramics in the Bay Area surveys key works by 10 artists and artist groups who consider ceramics in relation to site and place. The exhibition foregrounds the contributions of both interdisciplinary artists and artists who primarily work with clay to a larger and vibrant contemporary field. Several artists bring a conceptually driven approach to functional ceramics, embracing the potential to invite participation and community engagement.

Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik and María Inés Leal García, The Brick Factory, Ilana Crispi, Futurefarmers, Nicki Green, Dana Hemenway, Kari Marboe, Mutual Stores, Stephanie Syjuco

Curated by Tanya Zimbardo
1275 Walnut street, berkeley, ca 94709.
Gallery Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11am to 5pm

The BAY AREA CUP SWAP 2021
The Bay Area Cup Swap has connected ceramic artists to one another through generosity and the exchange of mugs since 2009. Organized by artist Erik Scollon, BAC is hosting the 2021 version as part of ‘Origin Stories: Expanded Ceramics in the Bay Area.’ Join us for this free outdoor, socially distanced event on the closing day of the exhibition.

The premise is simple: exchange a cup you made for a chance to connect with someone else through the mug they made.
Ceramic artists, makers, potters, and sculptors of any kind and all levels are encouraged to participate. This event is for everyone, especially self-identified amateurs, hobbyists, “Sunday potters,” and those who work in community centers and neighborhood studios. The event is free but registration is required. All participants must wear face coverings, even if you are vaccinated, and social distancing protocols will be enforced. The gallery will be open to a limited number of walk-up visitors at a time for the final day of the exhibition.

Calling all potters, ceramicists, and makers: Free registration is now open for the 2021 BAY AREA CUP SWAP LIVE EVENT on Saturday, May 8 at 1 pm!

Bring a handmade mug to exchange with another maker in Live Oak Park outside the Berkeley Art Center. Organized by Erik Scillonian to celebrate the last day of ‘Origin Stories: Expanded Ceramics in the Bay Area’ curated by Tanya Zimbardo. Please share! Hit the link below for more details https://www.berkeleyartcenter.org/bay-area-cup-swap- 2021
1275 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 510.644.6893

TRAX GALLERY
We will again go to our summer cabin in MN in late May. TRAX shopping is available online and by appointment – but you are used to that now! Robert Brady has an exhibition opening May 20th in Reno, NV at the Stremmel Gallery. Last day for walk in foot traffic at TRAX is Saturday, May 10. Thank you for your continued patronage!

Trax is currently open by appointment and walkin Friday and Saturday 11-2 until May 10th. Then we are online only for the next months until October.

Online shopping is available and you can text or call TRAX if you want to pay a masked visit: 510.914.1303 info@traxgallery.com The St. Croix Pottery Tour is Virtual again this year ! Please find us (Robert and Sandy) exhibition! minnesotapotters.com AND Ron Meyers sent a few stunning new pots! online soon. November exhibition is Mark Pharis, Candice Methe and Noah Riedel

SAN FRANCISCO

CROCKETT

Epperson Gallery of Ceramic Art

DAVIS

Davis Arts Center
If you have not linked on it lately – www.ACGA.net – there have been many changes and updates. The most recent:  https://acga.net/2020-davis-center/    addition of a virtual showing of the Davis Arts Center ACGA show “Ceramics in Focus :2020”, that for obvious reasons is not live.

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY
New work by Esther Shimazu

OAKLAND

Applied Contemporary Craft Gallery
FORM AND FUNCTION CERAMICS
May 8th – June 26th
Opening Reception May 8th 3-6-pm
473 25th Street, Oakland CA 94612
Juried by Christa Assad

PENCE GALLERY

April 30 – June 13, 2021

The search for the figure has inspired sculptor Marc Lancet’s artistic practice for decades. Harkening back to ancient goddess figures from prehistoric Europe, Japan and pre-colonial Africa, Lancet builds totemic female figures on a grand scale. Always aiming for wonder and mystery over realism and planning, he produces abstracted figures full of emotional depth. Equally full of sentiment are Lancet’s ceramic masks, in which found objects add expressive facial features and wry character. Each figure is fired using as ancient wood firing process, in which ash from burning wood deposits on the surface.

212 D Street, Davis, CA 95616 | phone 530.758.3370

Open hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:30AM – 5PM

2nd Friday ArtAbout – Reception 6 – 9PM (free admission)

OJAI

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is open to the public again – after a year of being closed! Come and check out our current exhibitions, upgrades to the Permanent Collection, relax on the back patio and let Happy Valley do its magic!

Works created by educators, interns and artists in residence over the last decade, or more, working in Beatrice Wood’s studio.

We recently created a short video to share the first chapter of the book, Intersection: Art & Life. The book explores the role of the arts historically, and features inspiring works by contemporary artists.

Watch the Video:

Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX0ZJU-y8dE&feature=youtu.be

This video shares the first chapter of the book Intersection: Art & Life. The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is expanding virtual programming in order to serve the larger community.

Kevin Wallace, Director of the Center, wrote the book to share the Center’s educational philosophy through exploring the role of the arts historically, as well as inspiring works by contemporary artists. The book is dedicated to Beatrice Wood, as it is based upon her unique approach to the arts and cultural studies.

Become a member of the Center at the$30 level and we will mail you a copy of Intersection: Art & Life, or choose from our selection of thank you gifts.

8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd. (in Upper Ojai) – Ojai, CA 93023 Tel: (805) 646-3381
Email: BeatriceWoodCenter@gmail.com

LOS ANGELES

Craft in America
Making Waves: Ocean Ecology & Craft
Craft in America Center is pleased to present a dynamic virtual exhibition of more than fifty mixed media works made by eleven artists from across the U.S. who depict the beauty of our
seas and confront various ecological and human-generated threats.

Making Waves focuses on artworks that celebrate and champion our oceans. These gathered objects shed light on the impact of climate change on the bodies of seawater across the planet, the hazards to life within them, and their vitality to our survival. Along with all that we have the past year, the ongoing and surmounting climate crisis remains one of the largest existential and physical threats to life on Earth. From global warming and rising ocean levels to microplastics, carbon emissions, and overfishing, the issues are numerous and urgent. The group of artists featured in this exhibition use various craft media to reflect the richness of the natural world that exists underwater. They remind us about the need to protect these resources before we are left with nothing more than their artistic likenesses.

https://www.craftinamerica.org/exhibition/making-waves

POMONA

ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL CERAMICS EXHIBITION

Awards and Opening Reception Saturday, May 1 • 12 PM • Online
This juried exhibition features 100 students from 38 High Schools in 17 states – a vibrant sample of the next generation of ceramic talent in the United States. This program generously funded provided, in part, through grants from the DEW Foundation.

Amy Santoferraro:
Two on a Lot, Three on the Tree

May 8–26 • Online
Join artist Amy Santoferraro for a documentary exploration of the installation of Two on a Lot, Three on the Tree. Santoferraro will document two trips from her studio in Pomona to the Vault Gallery at AMOCA on May 8 (6 PM) and May 12 (12:30 PM). The site-specific installation will also be documented in four separate “Bird’s Nest” virtual experiences on May 17, 19, 24, and 26 (11 AM–1 PM).

Visitors will be able to view the exhibition in-person starting in June when the museum’s galleries reopen/ Live in the Cultivar Garden, With Artist in Residence Grayson Fair, Monday, May 10 • 12 PM • Online

Join Grayson Fair and Carrie Kiel (Postdoctoral Fellow at the California Botanic Garden) for a live, virtual tour of Clayfornia: Ceramic Sculpture in the California Sunshine. Hear insights about the exhibition, learn about California native plants, and explore this unique collaboration with the California Botanic Garden.

Artist Talk With Artist in Residence Natalia Arbelaez – Tuesday, May 11 • 12 PM • Online
Join AMOCA Artist in Residence Natalia Arbelaez for an artist talk to learn more about her artistic practice, residencies, and recent work. “For over the last month, I’ve been tucked away AMOCA making work and researching their permanent collection as a visiting artist. I’ll be a resident for a few months in Pomona (LA county)…Lots of new projects and ideas are developing. Big thank you to David Armstrong, Laguna Clay, AMOCA, and the AMOCA Ceramics Studio. I’m so excited to be here!”

This virtual event is free and open to the public. It will take place on Zoom; RSVP is required.
AMOCA Members and residents of Pomona have first access to complimentary timed admission tickets. Click here to reserve tickets. https://www.amoca.org/reserve-tickets/

AMOCA members and residents of the City of Pomona can reserve complimentary tickets online.
Tickets are required for admission and must be reserved online at least one day in advance.

Complimentary tickets are required for admission and must be reserved online a day in advance. Complimentary Private Members Tours – In-Person or Virtual!

AMOCA members are invited to schedule in-person or virtual private tours of our current exhibitions.
These small-group experiences with a staff member or docent are a remarkable way to experience the exhibits on view.

As a thank-you for your continued support, you are invited to enjoy these special tours free of charge. On behalf of everyone at AMOCA, we are grateful for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon!

ROSEVILLE

Blue Line Arts

Off Center

Since the first ceramics were created, like Venus of Dolní Věstonice, before 25,000 BCE and pottery vessels that were discovered in Jiangxi, China, which date back to 18,000 BCE, people have been fascinated with clay. Today, artists continue to astound us as they push the boundaries of our preconceived ideas of what ceramics represent. From playful pieces disguised as everyday objects, to finely detailed vessels, ceramics delights and surprises us in its evolution.
Whether you work in a more traditional style, or prefer completely outlandish creations, we showcase your vision and techniques from around the world during this annual show.
https://www.bluelinearts.org/shop-coker-family-gallery

www.BlueLineArts.org

info@bluelinearts.org

405 VERNON ST STE 100
ROSEVILLE, CA 95678-2636
(916) 783-4117

SACRAMENTO

The Crocker Art Museum

The Crocker Art Museum is currently closed in accordance with county and state health orders.

The Crocker Art Museum is delighted to welcome to its collection “Duck Out,” a gift from Bay Area sculptor Calvin Ma, whose ceramic, toy-like figure is suspended in the moment of fight or flight.

“Duck Out” joins “Around and Around,” another sculpture by Ma, in the Crocker’s renowned collection of international ceramics. Through both sculptures, Ma gives form to his experience with social anxiety, a disorder that impacts nearly 15 million American adults who experience a persistent, intense fear of being judged by others.

For more information and to view images, click here: https://www.crockerart.org/press/calvinmaduckout

RESIDENCIES

2020-2021 Fall Residency, Sonoma Ceramics

https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/ceramics/ceramics-residency-program/
We offer two, 6-month, all-inclusive residencies per year for potters or ceramic sculptors. Applications are open for this 6-month, all inclusive residency. Open to potters and sculptors on a professional trajectory. The Ceramic Artist in Residence program offers a self- directed emerging or established ceramic artist a supportive work environment to explore ideas and create a cohesive body of work.
https://sonomacc.wpengine.com/category/ceramics/

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YOUR PERSONAL RESIDENCY IN MEXICO

Superb live/work studio space for artists & writers. This summer and fall you can prepare for a show, finish a manuscript, collect your thoughts, or plan your next body of work. Located on Lake Chapala, nestled in a ring of mountains with colorful fishing villages strung like pearls along the north shore, a slower pace of life awaits you.

When it gets hot and muggy where you live, you can be here painting or writing to your heart’s content where the weather is fresh and delightful. We still have several private studio apartments available You can focus on your creative work and enjoy our gorgeous scenery and perfect year-round climate.

Rates, descriptions & pictures: https://360xochiquetzal.com/personal-residency-program/
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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

ACGA Online Exhibition – Garden Art

March 1 – May 30, 2021
We are excited to announce the upcoming online exhibition, “Garden Art”, featuring clay and glass pieces made by ACGA artists for use and display
outdoors.

This is not a sale. However, we will provide visitors with a main link to each artist’s website or shop. Please stroll through our first online exhibition to enjoy an amazing range of outdoor pieces made by our members. Your virtual garden tour will bring you one step closer to spring!

WEBSITE LIAISON

Remember that if you would like to have your information to appear in the newsletter, you MUST send
it to Bonita Cohn at news@acga.net, (Please separate image and text.)

MEMBER NEWS

Trudy Chiddix

Trudy has a solo show at the Plinth Gallery in Denver. This gallery specializes in contemporary ceramics. Here is a link to her Video Tour of the show. “I hope you might take a look at this 20 minute video and enjoy it.”

Susan Duhan Felix

Susan is in the City of Danville’s TRACES SHOW. Her peice is “Mama and Me, 1938. Here is the virtual tour!

https://www.danville.ca.gov/227/Village-Theatre-Art-Gallery

Vicki Gunter

I am excited to now invite you to two exhibits!
One Nest: Earthworks

Artist Elizabeth Addison and I are excited to introduce our new collaboration, One Nest: Earthworks. This duo exhibition premieres new works created while sheltered during the pandemic, as well as some pre COVID favorites.

Show Dates:
March 2 – 31, 2021
Abrams Claghorn Gallery, 1251 Solano Avenue, Albany, California
Safe Reception (Masks Required): March 13
Artist Talk: March 20 on FB/zoom!
Meet Elizabeth 10-2 .
Meet Vicki 1-5

Family Gathering, Little Pete Meadow – clay, glaze, stains, worked wire

Folktales – clay, nichrome wire, underglaze

Yosemite Renaissance 36

Traveling Exhibit: Mar-Dec 2021
Yosemite Gateway Art Center
Mar 19 – May 30
40982 Hwy 41, Oakhurst CA

Josie Jurczenia

Planning for the Sacramento NCECA Conference (March 16-19,2022) has begun. I am writing to you in my role as a member of the Advance Planning Committee. As one of the representatives from the Oakland/Berkeley/San Francisco Area, I would like to keep you informed about what’s happening and how you might like to participate.

Although our area is on “the fringes” geographically to the main event and we in no way want to take the focus away from the events that will be happening in Sacramento during the NCECA conference, I am hoping our Bay Area ceramic artists, studios and galleries will want to come up with pre and post conference events. There might be as many as 6,000 attendees to the 2022 NCECA conference and many of them will be traveling through the Bay Area on their way to the conference. Our pre and post conference events could provide a great opportunity to get folks to take a detour off the freeway and get to know our diverse and exciting Bay Area ceramics scene.
There is lots of time for you to start thinking up something special for you and/or your studio/gallery to do…an exciting exhibition, open studio event, tour ???…the possibilities are endless. About 12 months prior to March 2022 I would like to start putting together a map listing your pre and post conference events. I hope to post this information on-line as well as in printed form so that it is readily available well before and during the conference. Other areas in our region are also planning pre and post conference events and we are hoping to get together a coordinated calendar. This is going to be an extremely exciting time here for all things ceramic.

Do you have a dynamite idea for a concurrent show for the conference? The proposals are due in April 2021. These shows are supported by NCECA (which generally means they supply the space and the show will be listed in official NCECA literature). If you have an interesting idea for a show please consider submitting a proposal. Go to the NCECA site for more information: https://nceca.net. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you have ideas or
suggestions about what you’d like to see happen at the 2022 Sacramento conference. I will be happy to pass along your ideas along. If you would please pass this information along to any ceramic artists,studios or galleries you feel might be interested.

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct,; be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

ALBANY

ADAMS CLAGHORN GALLERY

1251 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday – Sunday | 10-6pm and by appointment

BERKELEY

TRAX GALLERY
“Earth to Table”

New pots by Stuart Gair, Tom Jaszczak, Maggie Finlayson-Jaszczak and Sandy Simon.
February 5  ongoing
https://traxgallery.com/product-tag/earth-to-table/

TRAX Covidly walk-in hours are every Friday and Saturday
11-2pm and by appointment

TRAX ArtBnB is again available for bookings. 

SAN FRANCISCO

CROCKETT

Epperson Gallery of Ceramic Art

DAVIS

Davis Arts Center
If you have not linked on it lately – www.ACGA.net – there have been many changes and updates. The most recent:  https://acga.net/2020-davis-center/    addition of a virtual showing of the Davis Arts Center ACGA show “Ceramics in Focus :2020”, that for obvious reasons is not live.

OAKLAND

Applied Contemporary Craft Gallery
DIDEM MERT SOLO EXHIBITION
March 6th – April 24th
Opening Reception MArch 6th 3-6-pm
473 25th Street, Oakland CA 94612

OJAI

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Closed Until Further Notice

Wyatt Amend
March 3 – May 1, 2021
Homage – View Online Exhibition
Works created by educators, interns and artists in residence over the last decade, or more, working in Beatrice Wood’s studio.

We recently created a short video to share the first chapter of the book, Intersection: Art & Life. The book explores the role of the arts historically, and features inspiring works by contemporary artists.
Watch the Video:

Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX0ZJU-y8dE&feature=youtu.be

This video shares the first chapter of the book Intersection: Art & Life. The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is expanding virtual programming in order to serve the larger community.

Kevin Wallace, Director of the Center, wrote the book to share the Center’s educational philosophy through exploring the role of the arts historically, as well as inspiring works by contemporary artists. The book is dedicated to Beatrice Wood, as it is based upon her unique approach to the arts and cultural studies.

Become a member of the Center at the$30 level and we will mail you a copy of Intersection: Art & Life, or choose from our selection of thank you gifts.

8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd. (in Upper Ojai) – Ojai, CA 93023 Tel: (805) 646-3381
Email: BeatriceWoodCenter@gmail.com

LOS ANGELES

Craft in America
Making Waves: Ocean Ecology & Craft
Craft in America Center is pleased to present a dynamic virtual exhibition of more than fifty mixed media works made by eleven artists from across the U.S. who depict the beauty of our
seas and confront various ecological and human-generated threats.

Making Waves focuses on artworks that celebrate and champion our oceans. These gathered objects shed light on the impact of climate change on the bodies of seawater across the planet, the hazards to life within them, and their vitality to our survival. Along with all that we have the past year, the ongoing and surmounting climate crisis remains one of the largest existential and physical threats to life on Earth. From global warming and rising ocean levels to microplastics, carbon emissions, and overfishing, the issues are numerous and urgent. The group of artists featured in this exhibition use various craft media to reflect the richness of the natural world that exists underwater. They remind us about the need to protect these resources before we are left with nothing more than their artistic likenesses.

https://www.craftinamerica.org/exhibition/making-waves

POMONA

ROSEVILLE

Blue Line Arts

Off Center

Since the first ceramics were created, like Venus of Dolní Věstonice, before 25,000 BCE and pottery vessels that were discovered in Jiangxi, China, which date back to 18,000 BCE, people have been fascinated with clay. Today, artists continue to astound us as they push the boundaries of our preconceived ideas of what ceramics represent. From playful pieces disguised as everyday objects, to finely detailed vessels, ceramics delights and surprises us in its evolution.
Whether you work in a more traditional style, or prefer completely outlandish creations, we showcase your vision and techniques from around the world during this annual show.
https://www.bluelinearts.org/shop-coker-family-gallery

www.BlueLineArts.org

info@bluelinearts.org

405 VERNON ST STE 100
ROSEVILLE, CA 95678-2636
(916) 783-4117

SACRAMENTO

The Crocker Art Museum

The Crocker Art Museum is currently closed in accordance with county and state health orders.

The Crocker Art Museum is delighted to welcome to its collection “Duck Out,” a gift from Bay Area sculptor Calvin Ma, whose ceramic, toy-like figure is suspended in the moment of fight or flight.

“Duck Out” joins “Around and Around,” another sculpture by Ma, in the Crocker’s renowned collection of international ceramics. Through both sculptures, Ma gives form to his experience with social anxiety, a disorder that impacts nearly 15 million American adults who experience a persistent, intense fear of being judged by others.

For more information and to view images, click here: https://www.crockerart.org/press/calvinmaduckout

RESIDENCIES

2020-2021 Fall Residency, Sonoma Ceramics

https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/ceramics/ceramics-residency-program/
We offer two, 6-month, all-inclusive residencies per year for potters or ceramic sculptors. Applications are open for this 6-month, all inclusive residency. Open to potters and sculptors on a professional trajectory. The Ceramic Artist in Residence program offers a self- directed emerging or established ceramic artist a supportive work environment to explore ideas and create a cohesive body of work.
https://sonomacc.wpengine.com/category/ceramics/

360xochiquetzal
YOUR PERSONAL RESIDENCY IN MEXICO

Superb live/work studio space for artists & writers. This summer and fall you can prepare for a show, finish a manuscript, collect your thoughts, or plan your next body of work. Located on Lake Chapala, nestled in a ring of mountains with colorful fishing villages strung like pearls along the north shore, a slower pace of life awaits you.

When it gets hot and muggy where you live, you can be here painting or writing to your heart’s content where the weather is fresh and delightful. We still have several private studio apartments available You can focus on your creative work and enjoy our gorgeous scenery and perfect year-round climate.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

When 2020 was new and freshly hatched, I thought how auspicious it was to be entering a year with the numbers 20/20. Immediately my mind went to vision. I was imagining an opportunity to see things with more clarity, gain insight, a chance to grow. Little did I know!

I think we are all ready to say good-bye to 2020, and yet as I write these words, I realize that 2021 will be a year of uncertainty. For ACGA, we are assessing the viability and timing of a potential Clay and Glass Festival. We are looking at our budget, attempting to project with many unknowns. We are looking to grow and develop additional programs and opportunities for our artists. We do this in the middle of this ongoing pandemic, trusting and believing in better days.

Seldom do I reach out and ask, but I’m going to do it now. Please consider a year-end donation to ACGA. Though not tax deductible due to type of non- profit we are, it is money that will be used wisely to help us all. I have always been a bit of a dreamer, a creator, lassoing vision, channeling energy and believing in making things better. Most times, making things happen takes money. Please join me in donating. Every bit helps. Send a check to April, our treasurer at 897 Hillcrest Dr. Felton CA 95018

With thanks and hope, Cheryl Costantini

Cheryl Costantini

potters@sonic.net

MEMBER NEWS

Garden Art

ACGA Online Exhibition coming soon!
Look for a call for entries soon for our next online exhibit. We will select images of ACGA members’ work, photographed in garden settings. The deadline to submit photos will be in early February.

Linda S Fitz Gibbon

A ceramic and mixed media sculpture, VT Abstract #2, by Linda S Fitz Gibbon was selected for the 80th Crocker Kingsley Exhibit by Juror Carrie Lederer, Oakland based painter, sculptor, and installation artist. The biennial, now national exhibition will be hosted by Blue Line Arts from January 8th through February 20th, 2021.

Blue Line Arts 405 Vernon Street, Suite #100, Roseville, CA 95678

Kathy Pallie

Kathy’s artwork, “The Artist and Her Art” is in the Epperson National Clay Competition 2020 at the Epperson Gallery of Ceramic Arts in Crockett, CA. The exhibit dates are extended thru Feb. 21. She was at “Meet the Artist” event on December 19th.

“After an exciting career in commercial art designing with many different media, I rediscovered clay, a tactile and intriguing material that has captured my interest ever since. My clay artwork is mostly hand- built, using clay slabs, coils, and extruded components, evoking both the visual and tactile senses. My work ranges in scale from small 3″ coil baskets to large-scale architectural installation such as the 4′ x 8′ Ritz-Carlton Hotel wall of aspen trees. Inspired by Nature, an organic thread flows through my work reflecting the unlimited variety of surface textures, patterns, and energy I find in my natural surroundings. With clay as my medium, I express these influences with a twist of a trompe l’oeil effect. I enjoy creating artworks that allow me to bring the essence of the outdoors into interior spaces.”

Carmen Lang

Carmen’s work is in Art Objects “Palette to Palate” at the Natsoulas Gallery in Davis.

December 2nd, 2020 to January 24th, 2021
521 First Street
Davis, CA 95605
Phone: 530.756.3938
Email: art@natsoulas.com

Natasha Dikareva

Natasha Dikareva produced a whole new series of works incorporating handblown glass elements in preparation for her solo exhibition, Certain About Uncertainty at Abrams Claghorn Gallery in Albany, CA. Because of the pandemic this exhibition has moved online and goes through January 15th. You can browse her pieces at the link above.

“In November we moved to the East Coast’s rural area one hour north from Boston! I am enjoying my new studio and almost finished sculpting my first piece, The Siren, inspired by the woods that surrounds us. As I am writing this, snowflakes descent gently behind the windows. White blanket is covering the surroundings to regenerate life for a fresh start”

December 3rd, 2020 – January 15, 2021

Barbara Brown’s New Year Studio Cleaning Ritual

“Every year as the year ends I do a studio cleaning ritual so I can start the new year with purpose and good energy. My ceramic artist friend, Bea Wax introduced me to the American Indian tradition called Smudging by giving me a sage smudge stick. You clean your studio and then light the smudge stick till it smokes and walk around the perimeter of your studio, giving special attention to corners and places behind doors. Have ready a fireproof receptacle such as a shell, glass or ceramic dish to put the smudge stick in when you’re finished and make sure your smudge stick is out before leaving the studio.

On New Year’s day I go to the studio and make at least one new piece of work to start the new year with
purpose and good energy.

Have a wonderful, Happy New Year filled with creative energy.

Barbara”

Josie Jurczenia

Planning for the Sacramento NCECA Conference (March 16-19,2022) has begun. I am writing to you in my role as a member of the Advance Planning Committee. As one of the representatives from the Oakland/Berkeley/San Francisco Area, I would like to keep you informed about what’s happening and how you might like to participate.

Although our area is on “the fringes” geographically to the main event and we in no way want to take the focus away from the events that will be happening in Sacramento during the NCECA conference, I am hoping our Bay Area ceramic artists, studios and galleries will want to come up with pre and post conference events. There might be as many as 6,000 attendees to the 2022 NCECA conference and many of them will be traveling through the Bay Area on their way to the conference. Our pre and post conference events could provide a great opportunity to get folks to take a detour off the freeway and get to know our diverse and exciting Bay Area ceramics scene.
There is lots of time for you to start thinking up something special for you and/or your studio/gallery to do…an exciting exhibition, open studio event, tour ???…the possibilities are endless. About 12 months prior to March 2022 I would like to start putting together a map listing your pre and post conference events. I hope to post this information on-line as well as in printed form so that it is readily available well before and during the conference. Other areas in our region are also planning pre and post conference events and we are hoping to get together a coordinated calendar. This is going to be an extremely exciting time here for all things ceramic.

Do you have a dynamite idea for a concurrent show for the conference? The proposals are due in April 2021. These shows are supported by NCECA (which generally means they supply the space and the show will be listed in official NCECA literature). If you have an interesting idea for a show please consider submitting a proposal. Go to the NCECA site for more information: https://nceca.net. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you have ideas or
suggestions about what you’d like to see happen at the 2022 Sacramento conference. I will be happy to pass along your ideas along. If you would please pass this information along to any ceramic artists,studios or galleries you feel might be interested.

EXHIBITIONS

NOTE: Some of the dates/activities may no longer be correct, be sure to contact the organizer to confirm.

BERKELEY

TRAX GALLERY
Online “Beauty and Delight” through December 13

Featuring new works by Mike Helke, Kari Radasch and Scott Parady.

TRAX open hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 12 – 5:30 walk ins welcome through Dec. 20th

TRAX ArtBnB is again available for bookings.

TRAX Gallery has five unique Peter Voulkos color lithos
32″ x 24″, 1979, $1000 each, signed, unframed, email for more info.

1812 5th Street, Berkeley, CA  94710
510.540.8729       info@traxgallery.com      www.traxgallery.com

 by appointment –  call: 510.540.8729 or text 510.914.1303

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

This month kicks off the ACGA Celebrate Clay and Glass Festival, an online shopping extravaganza. Members have
pooled resources, talents and energy to create a website where you can access the work of over 70 ACGA clay and
glass artists all in one place! From distinctive mugs to fantastical sculptural forms, budget conscious to extravagant
price points, there will be something here for everyone on your list.
Check it out at ACGA.net. The event runs December 1~31.

As we move into the last month of 2020, I am feeling grateful for all that technology offers us. It allows us to stay
connected, keep up with the world, share our creativity and even continue to earn a living. Please support small
businesses and independent artists as you consider gift choices this year. Small galleries, Etsy shops, virtual art events
and farmer’s markets all offer so many options. So please, help keep the arts and the artists thriving this holiday
season.

Personally, for the first time in over 35 years, we will not be having our annual holiday sale. I was recalling passing out
hot cider in handmade cups and offering cookies that I baked. The heartfelt conversations, the fun in seeing gifts chosen
and being part of elfish antics as often we’d be willing accomplices in sneaking purchases into bags and cars. I will miss
all this immensely. But I will stay home, use technology, stay safe and look forward to having all that back next year.
Happy holidays to you all.
Cheryl Costantini

potters@sonic.net

WEBSITE LIAISON

Remember that if you would like to have your information to appear in the newsletter, you MUST send
it to Bonita Cohn at news@acga.net, (Please separate image and text.)

MEMBER NEWS

Doris Colbrie-Fischer and Miki Shim Rutter

Exhibiting Members, Doris Colbrie-Fischer and Miki Shim Rutter will be participating in this year’s virtual holiday sale with the Palo Alto Art Center Adult Studio.
Monday, November 30 – Sunday, December 6, 2020

www.PAACFshop.org

Tiffany Schmierer

Tiffany has work at John Natsouoas Gallery in Davis.

Hand Plate #1. 2020. Porcelain. 7.25″ x 4″

https://www.shop.natsoulas.com/holiday-sale?mc_cid=eededff6d7&mc_eid=26c4afcc89

Lynn Wood

Lynn has more Virtual Classes from the Sonoma Community Center.
December 2 – Porcelain Ornaments
December 3 – Underglaze 6 Ways

CLICK FOR PRICING & MORE INFO: https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/

Kathy Pallie

Out of over 2000 entries from all 50 states, Kathy Pallie’s ceramic candlesticks “Facets of Light” were named one of the 20 Best Handcrafted Gift Picks from artists and artisans across the United States!

This is in conjunction with Artists’ Sunday, the new art focused shopping holiday taking place the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 29th.

Kathy’s artwork, “The Artist and Her Art” (left) was selected for the Epperson National Clay Competition at the Epperson Gallery of Ceramic Arts in Crockett, CA. The exhibit dates are November 13 – January 17.

Guangzhen Zhou

Moving notice: Chinese Clay Art was established in California’s Silicon Valley in September 1999. Due to the pandemic issues, our retail store/classroom has been closed. We have moved out from the shopping plaza of South De Anza Blvd to a residential area nearby (West San Jose at Miller Ave and Bollinger). Though the physical address has been changed, our online store, contact information, and our working staffs are all being kept the same, we will continue to improve our products and services and to provide the innovative tools to our valued clients. To our local clients, we provide order pick-up services by appointment only.

Your continued support is always deeply appreciated.
Our new mailing address is:
Chinese Clay Art Corp.
PO Box 700031
San Jose. CA 95170, USA
http://www.ChineseClayArt.com
Email: ChineseClayArt@hotmail.com
Tel. 1-408-343-
3919 (no change)
Innovative products:
Wall Side Storage
JC-Trap, See Through Trap
Smart Clay Dryer (r.)

The Potter’s Studio

The Potters’ Studio in Berkeley is excited to announce the opening of our new Holiday Online Store! Our store connects our studio’s member artists with customers like you who appreciate handmade art. Visit our website to discover unique handmade pottery created by local artists that will be sure to make for memorable and unique holiday gifts. Your purchase of handmade pottery helps to support both local artists and our studio during Covid-19. We hope you enjoy shopping on the site!

Happy Holidays from The Potters’ Studio!

https://www.berkeleypottersstudio.com/holiday-sale-2020

Palo Alto Art Center

Light up your winter with works by Palo Alto Art Center local artists. With more than 50 artists participating you are sure to find the perfect holiday gift.

www.PAACFshop.org

Esther Shimazu and Heidi Bekebrede

Natsoulas Gallery Presents our Holiday Gift Sale!

Support the Arts from Home!
Enjoy art from the comfort of your own home!
To reduce overcrowding and risk of spreading germs, this sale hopes to encourage people to enjoy their
staycation by browsing artwork from home. Perfect for gift-giving or adding to your own collection, these
unique pieces offer something for everyone. Support the arts today by visiting our online store and checking
out our Social Distancing Sale!

Esther Shimazu. Jump This Way. 2020
Stoneware, Porcelain.
8.5″ x 6.5″ x 4.25″

Heidi Bekebrede. Happy Mug. 2020.
Ceramic.
4.5″ x 5.5″ x 4″