OFF CENTER 2023: An International Ceramic Art Competition

OFF CENTER is Blue Line Arts’ annual ceramic art competition, juried each year from entries from across the nation and abroad. The exhibition hosts work from 41 different artists working in a variety of styles, from functional studio pottery to imaginative installations. Alongside OFF CENTER, you can also catch solo exhibitions in different mediums for Nina Temple, Robert Obier, and Brooke Aruffo.

Exhibition: April 8 – May 20, 2023

Juror Garth Johnson: Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York.

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 15, 5–8 pm. Come to Blue Line Arts, enjoy live music and refreshments, and meet the artists! Juried prize winners will be announced at 6 pm.

Congratulations to the five ACGA members who juried into OFF CENTER!

Mary Catherine Bassett: @mcrathergather www.marycatherinebassett.com, Michele Collier: @burningclay www.burningclay.blogspot.com, Mari Emori: @emoriceramics www.berkeleypotters.com, Vince Montague: @vincemontague www.vincemontague.com, Jan Schachter: @janschachter www.janschachter.com

Blue Line Arts @bluelinearts www.bluelinearts.org, 405 Vernon St #100, Roseville, CA 95678

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