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Current Exhibition
Celebration of Clay 2026 hosted by New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists
Opening Reception, March 5, 4-6 PM |
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For centuries, perhaps from the beginning, people have felt the spirits embodied in clay vessels and images --- spirits that speak of the earth, the hearth, community and the heavens. Clay vessels and images, from crude earthenware to fine china, evoke the memories
of all who have used and treasured them. These powerful spirit homes may be broken to release a spirit, included in burials to sustain a
journey to the next world, become receptacles for miscellaneous treasures, carry food to the homeless, or lovingly pass to the next generation. They are physical and spiritual homes that inspire and sustain, from that just-right mug in your hand to that sculpture whose power feeds your soul.
We live in a time of risk to both our physical and spiritual concepts of home - the roof over our head, our planet, our country, the community we share, the spirit that animates us. How does clay speak to both the risk of loss and the spirit of hope and community it has always represented?
Check back here for lonline gallery and People's Choice voting to open on March 5.
Past Exhibitions
About the Celebration of ClayThe NMPCA has conducted an annual all-member exhibition of member ceramic art since 2000 called the Celebration of Clay. In 2018, we also conducted a juried show called Resonations in Clay, Life on the Bosque at the Open Space Visitors Center in Albuquerque. |
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Under Exhibitions, you’ll find past NMPCA shows, with online galleries showcasing the artworks from each exhibition.
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The 2023 Celebration of Clay was at the Gallery Hozho, Albuquerque, New Mexico from October 6 to November 19, 2023. You can view the
The 2022 Celebration of Clay was at the Taos Ceramics Center, Taos, New Mexico from June 18 to July 23,2022. Read the prospectus. You can view the online exibition and the photos of the opening reception.
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The Sunport Ceramics Showcase was our third exhibition at the Albuquerque International Airport, in the show cases on the lower level between the parking garage entrance to the Sunport. The exhibition will run from April 1, 2023 until April 20,2023 Read the prospectus now. View the online exhibition. We look forward to another show.
The Sunport Ceramics Showcase was our second exhibition at the Albuquerque International Airport, in the show cases on the lower level between the parking garage entrance to the Sunport. The exhibition will run from October 1, 2021 until December 30, 2021 Read the prospectus now. View the online exhibition. We look forward to another show.
View ceramic work from our previous exhibitions
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