The Annual Workhouse Clay International exhibition represents the depth and breadth of contemporary functional and sculptural ceramic artworks being created throughout the country. Ceramic artist and educator Matt Kelleher juried over 125 images to select 46 artworks that incorporate a contemporary spirit as well as technical skill in the material. The exhibition is an exciting opportunity to see a variety of styles and techniques that encompass the field of contemporary ceramic arts.

Juror’s Statement

“Thank you to all the applicants and congratulations to the exhibiting artists. It was a privilege to study the breadth of work in this jury process. Ultimately, I had to make an evaluation, but I pushed that off as long as I could. Instead, I paid attention to what I noticed about each work. To notice, is to be surprised, to ask a question, to want to know more, a yearning to touch. When I lingered on a piece, appreciating the multiple images, viewpoints, and details, the accepted list revealed itself.”

- Matt Kelleher

Matt Kelleher is Associate Professor and Division Chair of Ceramic Art at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. https://www.mattkelleher.com/

Exhibiting Artists

Hadi Abbas (FL), Chris Archer (NH), Eliza Au (BC), Brad Blair (MD), Shannon Blakey (MO), Angel Brame (MO), Bob Bruch (OH), Janet Burner (AZ), Louise Deroualle (NE), Natasha Dikareva (CA), Kay Franz (VA), Barbara Frey (TX), Eunkyung Han (MD), Deneece Harrell (NC), Jennifer Hayes (VA), Jason Hess (AZ), Kevin Hluch (MD), Heather Kaplan (TX), Scott Kaye (VA),  Annie Rhodes Lee (SC), Michael Lemke (CO), Paul McCoy (TX), Keenan O’Toole (OH), Shawn O’Connor (ME), Jeff Pabotoy (VA), Loren Scherbak (MD), Marcie Schwartzman (NY), Suzanne Sidebottom (IN), Meghan Sullivan (MA), John Tobin (VA), Joan Ulrich (VA), Suzanne Wolfe (HI), Linda Wren (VA).