Fractured Foundations coincides with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

For this occasion, AMOCA invited ceramic artists to reconsider a historical event through the lens of contemporary art, challenging historical narratives and offering a more accurate perspective on our country.

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Drawing on research by guest curator Dr. Mary Trent, this exhibition illustrates how the turn-of-the-century practices of making paper dolls and paper dollhouse scrapbooks may have influenced Henry Darger’s evolution as an artist and maker.

By showcasing both finished artworks and original source materials, the exhibition demonstrates how Darger adapted these humble pastimes into sophisticated methods for constructing large-scale, mixed-media narratives.

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This interpretive exhibit tells the story of how food and dining were changing in the 1920s/1930s .

This exhibit showcases what it was like to sit at a dining table in the 1920s. Cowan Pottery Studio ran from 1912-1931, and their products show the rapid changes in how people ate, drank, and entertained. Patrons will see how people consumed products a century ago.

Free guided tours of the exhibition are available by reservation at:  4408953763 or email cowan@rrpl.org

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June 13, 2026 – 10:00 – 11:00am

Our 2026 Exhibition: Disciplines Across Decades shines a light on the origins of our nine career training programs and how our students are trained today. The exhibition will feature the best work of our student and graduate community, their connections to techniques used at the start of their program, a timeline of NBSS history, and artifacts from the early years of each program.

Join a behind the scenes tour with the exhibition’s curator.

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June 8, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Our 2026 Exhibition: Disciplines Across Decades shines a light on the origins of our nine career training programs and how our students are trained today. The exhibition will feature the best work of our student and graduate community, their connections to techniques used at the start of their program, a timeline of NBSS history, and artifacts from the early years of each program.

Join a behind the scenes tour with the exhibition’s curator.

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Artazan Handcraft Market celebrates handcraft across jewelry, ceramics, textiles, wearable art, décor, and artisan goods.

Bringing together artists and makers from across the country, Artazan highlights craftsmanship, creativity, and the enduring value of handcraft through curated exhibits, artist interaction, demonstrations, workshops, and opportunities for the public to connect directly with the artists behind the work.

Proud participant in Handwork 2026: Celebrating American Craft.

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Touchstone Center for Crafts presents America 250: Craft Today, a national juried exhibition celebrating the best of American contemporary craft.

Showcasing exceptional work by 22 leading and emerging artists from across the country, the exhibition highlights innovation, technical mastery, and the diverse voices shaping craft today.

Together, these works reflect the evolving role of handmade art in American culture.

JUROR: Judy Barie

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Marques Hanalei Marzan is a Honolulu-based visual artist of Hawaiian, Japanese, and Filipino descent.

Marzan’s work is reflective of his upbringing in Hawai‘i and his travels throughout the Pacific and world, engaging with indigenous communities and responding to their cultural approaches of integrating natural fibers into daily life. His passion often manifests as sculptural forms, site-specific installations and works on the body.

Marzan is featured in the Craft in America episode, WEST.

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Often being lone stewards of the land, cowboys needed to learn to repair and even make the very equipment integral to their vocation.

Thanks to the efforts of those dedicated to these distinctive Western crafts, the production of such objects still flourishes today, being sought after by collectors.

Cowboy Craft highlights the exceptional handcrafted work made by members of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association.

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Join us to celebrate the openings of exhibitions related to the Craft in America WEST episode. Cowboy Craft, features artwork made by bonafide members of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association.

Marques Hanalei Marzan: Entwine is a premiere solo exhibition of Marzan’s work on the mainland. The exhibition offers a rare chance to see his intricate work in person. Marzan will give an Artist Talk before the reception.

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Blending ancestral Bulgarian weaving traditions with modern, nature-inspired design, this work creates woven pieces that honor nature’s rhythms and the depth of human emotional landscapes.

This contemporary weaving series explores the connection between nature and humanity—how both evolve, heal, and renew through cyclical rhythms.

Rooted in a mindful, contemporary practice, the work combines natural fibers, texture, and design to reflect emotional landscapes.

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Flat Footed Truths: Stories of Lived Experiences is a juried quilt exhibition featuring quilts and fiber art that depict the soul-stirring, truth-telling, and compelling stories of African American women.

This exhibit is named and influenced by the book written by Patricia Bell-Scott, Flat Footed Truths: Telling Black Women’s Lives.  These stories and the truths they tell come to life in this unforgettable exhibit.

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Join us this May as Northern Clay Center celebrates the creativity of our member community through the 2026 Members Exhibition.

Featuring a juried selection of work by students, educators, professional artists, and first-time makers, the exhibition highlights the many voices that make our clay community vibrant.

Alongside the Main Gallery exhibition, NCC is proud to showcase work by local K–12 educators and their students, celebrating the impact of arts education through clay.

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Opening Reception: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Clay from the Classroom is our annual exhibition celebrating the talent and triumphs of our students and their instructors, featuring beginner through advanced ceramic art from our various classes from the past year.

All work was created with the guidance of our dedicated instructors, whose work will also be on display.

Baltimore Clayworks is proud to highlight the achievements of our creative community!

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Baltimore will host NCECA’s 61st annual conference from March 10-13th, 2027!

Join us to learn about NCECA and how we amplify the world of ceramics, create work at our clay making and wheel stations, and learn about the Baltimore ceramics community.

Brief introductions will be given by NCECA’s board and conference organizers. Local studios and artists will host demonstrations and other fun activities. Free light refreshments and snacks will be available.

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