Ceramics

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NIAD Ceramics Studio Sale // “Fall’s Well”

Fall’s Well Ceramics Studio Sale Saturday November 11 1 to 4pm NIAD Art Center Fabulous finds by all of NIAD’s ceramists, including artists whose work was recently acquired by SFMOMA and is on view at OMCA! NIAD’s ceramics area is such a hotbed of activity, and our inventory of ground-breaking, rule-flouting, show-stopping ceramic pieces is deep. We’ll be bringing everything out for “Fall’s Well”, a ceramics vending event with work for sale all throughout the studio and spilling out into NIAD’s courtyard. Also featuring gift-able items from local artists Lauren Ari and Steen Kjorlie. Stop by for DEEP discounts on NIAD ceramics Read More …

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Billy White at the Armory Show

SHRINE is excited to once again partner with the incredible NIAD Art Center to present museum-level paintings and ceramic works by Billy White, who is an artist at NIAD, alongside new paintings by Loren Erdrich at the Armory. Read More …

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NIAD Annex Exhibition // “Whales and Pencil Holders”

When Peter Harris is asked which of his ceramic pieces is his favorite, he says with conviction, “I love all of them.” This show is a celebration of “all of them.” The title is drawn from Michael Starofsky’s beautiful series of whale sculptures and pencil holders. Several of these artists are new to working in ceramics, and they are already establishing new forms and vibrant styles. Meanwhile, experienced NIAD ceramicists showcase their newest sculptures and functional ware. Whales and Pencil Holders presents this broad spectrum of subjects and inspiration—enjoy them all. Read More …

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Off-Site Exhibition // Peter Harris in “Layers Upon Layers” at Archival Gallery, Sacramento

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March 3-26, 2022 About the exhibition Layers Upon Layers is a curated ceramics show in celebration of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) regional event, held in Sacramento from March 3-26, 2022. Local ceramicist Shenny Cruces serves as curator and coordinator. Please contact the gallery directly for purchase inquiries. Artists in the Exhibition Peter Harris Jennifer Brazelton Gary Carlos Shenny Cruces Tomoko Nakazato Tiffany Schmierer Shannon Sullivan Sharon Virtue

NIAD Windows Exhibition: The Ultimate NIAD Hard-Core Horror Metal Art Show

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About the exhibition  “Bonfires burning brightPumpkin faces in the nightI remember Halloween … Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, HalloweenCandy apples and razor bladesLittle dead are soon in gravesI remember Halloween” -The Misfits About the organizer Alan Perez is an artist who is interested in the dark side. His work may not always be the nicest or the friendliest, but to be honest with you, he’s more interested in the darkness and mysteries of life.  From bands like Misfits to filmmakers like Tim Burton to writers like Edgar Allan Poe, Alan is very interested in popular culture’s ideas of the dark side, too. Read More …

Online Exhibition: Artist of the Month Series: Peter Harris

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About the exhibition “I made all of these. Pink, green, blue: it’s art.” Over the past few years, NIAD artists have been delving deeper into the curatorial aspects of their practices by participating in our Artist of the Month program, which converts a portion of the communal studio into an installation and exhibition space. Working individually or in teams, artists elect to display completed work, experiment with wall murals and site-specific installations, or perform art, poetry, and music. We are thrilled to present the following collection based on an AOM installation directed by Peter Harris. Peter selected a number of his ceramics, prints, and paintings, and continued to add new work to the space for the duration Read More …