FunctionFest 2020

at the Clay Center of New Orleans (www.nolaclay.org) in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 6–December 12.

1 Shana Salaff’s sushi server, 8¼ in. (21 cm) in length, porcelaneous stoneware, fired to cone 5 in oxidation, 2020.
1 Shana Salaff’s sushi server, 8¼ in. (21 cm) in length, porcelaneous stoneware, fired to cone 5 in oxidation, 2020.

2 Courtney Michaud’s Deco Plates, 9 in. (23 cm) in diameter each, wheel-thrown porcelain, fired to cone 9 in oxidation, 2019.
2 Courtney Michaud’s Deco Plates, 9 in. (23 cm) in diameter each, wheel-thrown porcelain, fired to cone 9 in oxidation, 2019.

3 Marissa Childers’ spice jars, 17 in. (43 cm) in length, white earthenware, underglaze, clear glaze, 2019.
3 Marissa Childers’ spice jars, 17 in. (43 cm) in length, white earthenware, underglaze, clear glaze, 2019.

A Curious Subconscious: The Ceramic Work of Peter Callas

at the Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery (www.saratogaclayarts.org) in Schuylerville, New York, through November 14.

1 Peter Callas’ Hag Stone #23, 9¼ in. (23 cm) in length, wood-fired stoneware.
1 Peter Callas’ Hag Stone #23, 9¼ in. (23 cm) in length, wood-fired stoneware.

Zen Carving

at the Willock and Sax Gallery (willockandsaxgallery.com) in Banff, Alberta, Canada, through November 8.

1 Bradley Keys’ Kumiko Prairie Pitcher, 12 in. (30 cm) in height, carved stoneware, glaze, 2020.
1 Bradley Keys’ Kumiko Prairie Pitcher, 12 in. (30 cm) in height, carved stoneware, glaze, 2020.

Fluid/Solid

at the Krikorian Gallery at the Worcester Center for Crafts (www.wccgallerystore.com) in Worcester, Massachusetts, through November 7.

1 Noel Bailey’s oval serving piece, 17 in. (43 cm) in length, wheel-thrown and handbuilt porcelain, fired to cone 10.
1 Noel Bailey’s oval serving piece, 17 in. (43 cm) in length, wheel-thrown and handbuilt porcelain, fired to cone 10.

The Vessel: Variations of Form and Surface

at Artlink Contemporary Gallery (www.artlinkfw.com) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, through November 22.

1 Shane Christensen’s Grand Champion, 26 in. (66 cm) in diameter, shino on stoneware, low-fire glazes, decals.
1 Shane Christensen’s Grand Champion, 26 in. (66 cm) in diameter, shino on stoneware, low-fire glazes, decals.

2 Brian Jensen’s luster bottle, 14 in. (36 cm) in height, stoneware, in-glaze luster, 2020.
2 Brian Jensen’s luster bottle, 14 in. (36 cm) in height, stoneware, in-glaze luster, 2020.

Durango Potters: Past and Present

at Carbondale Clay Center (www.carbondaleclay.org) in Carbondale, Colorado, November 6–28.

1 Scott Roberts’ dish, 8 in. (20 cm) in diameter, salt-fired stoneware.
1 Scott Roberts’ dish, 8 in. (20 cm) in diameter, salt-fired stoneware.

2 Adam Field’s covered jar, 14 in. (36 cm) in height, carved porcelain, celadon glaze.
2 Adam Field’s covered jar, 14 in. (36 cm) in height, carved porcelain, celadon glaze.
3 Lisa Pedolsky’s flask vase, 15 in. (38 cm) in height, earthenware, multiple glazes.
3 Lisa Pedolsky’s flask vase, 15 in. (38 cm) in height, earthenware, multiple glazes.

4 Lorna Meaden’s lidded pitcher, 9 in. (23 cm) in height, soda-fired porcelain, 2020.
4 Lorna Meaden’s lidded pitcher, 9 in. (23 cm) in height, soda-fired porcelain, 2020.

5 Trevor Dunn’s Reliquary for Mezcal Cántaro and Cups, 14 in. (36 cm) in height, iron-rich stoneware, wood fired, reduction cooled.
5 Trevor Dunn’s Reliquary for Mezcal Cántaro and Cups, 14 in. (36 cm) in height, iron-rich stoneware, wood fired, reduction cooled.

Questioning Cognition

at PDNB Gallery and online (www.pdnbgallery.com) in Dallas, Texas, through November 30.

1 Robert Milnes’ Pineal, 21 in. (53 cm) in height, handbuilt cone-04 white stoneware, colored slips, glazes, 2019.
1 Robert Milnes’ Pineal, 21 in. (53 cm) in height, handbuilt cone-04 white stoneware, colored slips, glazes, 2019.

Babs Haenen: Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

at The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics (www.princessehof.nl) in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, through January 3, 2021.

1 Babs Haenen’s porcelain architectural cladding for Stadsschouwburg (Civic Theatre) in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
1 Babs Haenen’s porcelain architectural cladding for Stadsschouwburg (Civic Theatre) in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
2 Babs Haenen’s The Garden of Giverny, 20 in. (51 cm) in height, porcelain, pigments, enamel, 2020. Courtesy of Hostler Burrows Gallery.
2 Babs Haenen’s The Garden of Giverny, 20 in. (51 cm) in height, porcelain, pigments, enamel, 2020. Courtesy of Hostler Burrows Gallery.

Reflections

at The John H. Milde Gallery at the Goldmark Cultural Center (www.goldmarkculturalcenter.org) in Dallas, Texas, November 14, 2020–January 30, 2021.

1 Ginny Marsh’s Solitaire, 18 in. (46 cm) in diameter, coarse stoneware, engobe, glazes, gas fired to cone 10 in reduction.
1 Ginny Marsh’s Solitaire, 18 in. (46 cm) in diameter, coarse stoneware, engobe, glazes, gas fired to cone 10 in reduction.

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