Featuring works from Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum’s permanent collection, the show highlights the breadth of materials — ceramics, fiber, wood, metal, glass and even more unconventional substances — used by contemporary American artists.

By weaving together these varied mediums, the exhibition tells an inclusive and multifaceted story of craft as an essential form of artistic expression within the broader context of American art history.

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The Northern Clay Center Galleries are now open until 7 pm on Thursdays!

To celebrate our extended hours, join us for an inspiring new series featuring artist talks, demonstrations, conversations, and more—all centered on the world of ceramics. Free and open to everyone.

Join us on January 22 at 6 pm for the premiere showing of NCC’s new brand video. Popcorn provided!

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The Northern Clay Center Galleries are now open until 7 pm on Thursdays! To celebrate our extended hours, join us for an inspiring new series featuring artist talks, demonstrations, conversations, and more—all centered on the world of ceramics. Free and open to everyone.

Join us for a conversation with mother/ daughter duo, artist Alysha Hill and psychologist Dr. Belynda Tse on mindfulness, creativity, restoration, and gratitude.

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In Shadow Piece(s): Chance-Based Responses in Clay, seven ceramic artists—Maggie Adams, Alexis C. Brunkow, E.C. Comstock, Tomo Ingalls, Vanessa Romo, Jennifer Schumacher Waller, and Kurt Tomerlin—respond to a single set of written instructions: Shadow Piece (1963) by Japanese Fluxus artist Meiko Shiomi. Originally conceived as a poetic performance score, Shadow Piece invites a meditation on the presence and movement of shadow in space and time.

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Join us in celebrating the achievements of our 2024 – 25 Early Career Artist Grant Recipients.

Northern Clay Center administers several grant programs designed to support artists in the early stages of their careers through residencies, grants, and education. This exhibition features the work of Jessica Hernandez, Hannah Kautto, and Anastasia Speer.

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NWDC presents contemporary craft today created by members of NWDC. All members are welcome to submit work to be selected by two jurors, Ron and Vicki Piper Gerton.

It is an opportunity to celebrate excellence in craft and design, and to showcase current trends in hand craft. It promises to be a important exhibition marking today’s trends and tomorrow’s expectations.

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First Peoples Project: Art of the Native South is an exhibition and event series highlighting craft traditions that through intergenerational transmission have been a part of some Native Americans’ cultural identity, way of life, resilience and survival for more than 12,000 years.
It is in this context that we recognize how the historically important contributions of Native Americans in the field of craft inform modern practice through an exhibition, Indian Craft Market and event series.

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After years of thinking that originality was the key to making anything ‘good,’ it amazed me that copying the already-existent did something that an original could not: critically play with its history and value.

-Reniel Del Rosario

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Join potter Kim of Imokim Pottery to decorate a ceramic mug with carved and painted details, while enjoying a beverage from FIKA Café!

Students will decorate pre-formed mugs, then the pieces will be glazed with a top clear coat and fired before being returned to ASI for pickup a few weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 21+. All skill levels welcome. $90 ($85 ASI member) + $30 materials fee payable to instructor.

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Robyn and John Horn built their collection on personal artistic inspiration and a devoted relationship to craft. This expansive collection demonstrates the passion of skilled artists who explore an innovative approach to traditional materials.

The Horns have generously gifted over 250 works to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation collection. Material Nature is a selection of the Horn collection that together demonstrates the passion for making, collecting, and living with art.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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