Art League of Lincoln
April 25th – June 29th
580 Sixth Street, Lincoln CA
The internationally renowned clay competition was founded by local ceramicist Ray Gonzales in 1987 and was held annually through 2011 at the Gladding McBean Clay Factory. In 2024 the exhibit was rekindled regionally, and in 2025 the competition is now national.
Rhonda Willers, juror, renowned ceramic visual artist, educator, and author selected 48 out of 330 works. ACGA artists included in the selection are Pierre Bounaud, Deborah Bridges, Diana Greenleaf, Susie Rubenstein, and Emil Yanos.
First Place went to Kansas City artist Casey Whittier for “year After Year”. She formed beads using clay sourced from her backyard. Using weaving techniques she created a “tapestry”.
A merit award was given to Deborah Bridges for “Such a Graceless Age”.
