Newsletter

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.

Rates, descriptions & pictures: https://360xochiquetzal.com/personal-residency-program/
For more info write: 20360xochiquetzal@gmail.com
Join our group Facebook page: %360-Xochi-Quetzal –
Follow us on Twitter: @360XochiQuetzal
and Instagram: @360xochiquetzal

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

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

ALBANY

ABRAMS CLAGHORN GALLERY

Natasha Dikareva – Certain About Uncertainty
December 3 – January 15, 2021

The only wisdom is what we let go of trying to know.

Comfort must be born from the uncomfortable.

You don’t need legs to walk, nor ears to hear.

For in the unknown, there is nothing to fear.
–Kona Morris

This exhibition has moved online and goes through January 15th. You can browse her pieces at the link below.

Abrams Claghorn Gallery

SAN FRANCISCO

Asian Art Museum
Temporarily Closed

Since reopening in early October, the museum has enthusiastically — and safely — welcomed back thousands of visitors to connect with the healing and inspirational power of art.

However, due to the increase in COVID-19 cases and in accordance with state and city health and safety directives, the Asian Art Museum will temporarily close to the public until further notice.

All virtual events will continue as planned and you can shop online at the Cha Museum Boutique — which is a great way to support the museum.Continue to check our website for updates and follow us on Facebook or Instagram to learn about upcoming virtual events and programs.

While we are temporarily closed, we encourage you to #MuseumFromHome and engage with art at a distance. The Website https://asianart.org/ has a list of digital experiences to keep your spirits up and the inspiration flowing.

200 Larkin Street • San Francisco, CA 94102 | 415.581.3500

CROCKETT

Epperson Gallery of Ceramic Art

The Epperson National Clay Competition is a Juried Show of 45 Ceramic pieces of Art, chosen from a field of over 500 submissions from around the country.

The Juror this year was Scott Shields, the Chief Curator of the Crocker Art Museum.
This Exhibition showcases the best Contemporary Ceramic Art being produced in the United States.
Friday – Sunday: 11:00am 5:00pm – Anytime by Appointment – Frances Jackson

510-787-2925

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.

OAKLAND

Applied Contemporary Craft Gallery
“Constructed Ceramics”
The opening reception is Saturday, November 7, 3-6 pm.
473 25th Street, Oakland CA 94612

OJAI

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

POMONA

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″

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

Covidly Masked and Distanced; We Welcome You to our Shop 12 – 5:30 Fri., Sat.,Sun. – 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. 

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
“Constructed Ceramics”
The opening reception is Saturday, November 7, 3-6 pm.
473 25th Street, Oakland CA 94612

OJAI

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.

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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.
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SACRAMENTO

The Crocker Art Museum

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.
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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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