Spruce Pine Pottery Market Artists

at In Tandem Gallery (www.intandemgallery.com) in Bakersville, North Carolina, through September 2. 

1 Joy Tanner’s lidded jar, 11 in. (27.9 cm) in height, wheel-thrown and altered high-fire stoneware, slips, glazes, fired to cone 10 in a soda kiln.
1 Joy Tanner’s lidded jar, 11 in. (27.9 cm) in height, wheel-thrown and altered high-fire stoneware, slips, glazes, fired to cone 10 in a soda kiln.
2 Nick Joerling’s vase, 9 in. (22.9 cm) in height, wheel-thrown and altered stoneware, wax resist, glazes, fired to cone 10 in a gas kiln.
2 Nick Joerling’s vase, 9 in. (22.9 cm) in height, wheel-thrown and altered stoneware, wax resist, glazes, fired to cone 10 in a gas kiln.

3 Courtney Martin’s vase, 10 in. (25.4 cm) in height, handbuilt NC clay, glazes, wood-fired.
3 Courtney Martin’s vase, 10 in. (25.4 cm) in height, handbuilt NC clay, glazes, wood-fired.
4 Shane Mickey’s pitcher, 8.5 in. (21.6 cm) in height, wheel-thrown stoneware, glazes, fired to cone 10 in a soda kiln.
4 Shane Mickey’s pitcher, 8.5 in. (21.6 cm) in height, wheel-thrown stoneware, glazes, fired to cone 10 in a soda kiln.

5 Galen Sedberry’s server, 17 in. (43.2 cm) in length, wheel-thrown and handbuilt stoneware, glazes, fired in reduction to cone 10 in a wood kiln.
5 Galen Sedberry’s server, 17 in. (43.2 cm) in length, wheel-thrown and handbuilt stoneware, glazes, fired in reduction to cone 10 in a wood kiln.

6 Terry Gess’ lidded jar, 16 in. (40.6 cm) in height, wheel-thrown red stoneware, glaze, fired in oxidation to cone 04.
6 Terry Gess’ lidded jar, 16 in. (40.6 cm) in height, wheel-thrown red stoneware, glaze, fired in oxidation to cone 04.
7 Teresa Pietsch’s salt-and-pepper set, 7 in. (17.8 cm) in height, handbuilt black earthenware, glazes, underglazes, image transfer, fired to cone 1 in a soda kiln.
7 Teresa Pietsch’s salt-and-pepper set, 7 in. (17.8 cm) in height, handbuilt black earthenware, glazes, underglazes, image transfer, fired to cone 1 in a soda kiln.

8 Gertrude Graham Smith’s candelabra, 12 in. (30.5 cm) in height, wheel-thrown and assembled porcelain, glazes, slips, fired to cone 10 in a soda kiln.
8 Gertrude Graham Smith’s candelabra, 12 in. (30.5 cm) in height, wheel-thrown and assembled porcelain, glazes, slips, fired to cone 10 in a soda kiln.

Smoke

at Waverly Street Gallery (www.waverlystreetgallery.com) in Bethesda, Maryland, September 1–28. 

1 Kanika Sircar’s smoke jar, 7 in. (17.8 cm) in height, wheel-thrown, altered, and handbuilt stoneware, glaze, slips, underglazes, fired in oxidation to cone 6, laser decal, 2023.
1 Kanika Sircar’s smoke jar, 7 in. (17.8 cm) in height, wheel-thrown, altered, and handbuilt stoneware, glaze, slips, underglazes, fired in oxidation to cone 6, laser decal, 2023.

Arranged Objects: Austin Coudriet, Laura Dirksen & Maya Rumsey

at Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery (www.tracksidestudio.net) in Spokane, Washington, September 6–27. 

1 Laura Dirksen’s Pink Sneaks Composite, Yunomi, 4.8 in. (12 cm) in height, slab-built and wheel-thrown porcelain, glaze, wash, underglaze pencil, fired to cone 6 in a gas kiln, luster, fired to cone 018, 2023.
1 Laura Dirksen’s Pink Sneaks Composite, Yunomi, 4.8 in. (12 cm) in height, slab-built and wheel-thrown porcelain, glaze, wash, underglaze pencil, fired to cone 6 in a gas kiln, luster, fired to cone 018, 2023.
2 Laura Dirksen’s Baby Jabber, 24 in. (61 cm) in height, handbuilt stoneware, slip, Hamada glaze, fired in oxidation to cone 6, luster, fired to cone 018, fabric, yarn, paint pulp, livestock bandaging, breeding markers, 2023.
2 Laura Dirksen’s Baby Jabber, 24 in. (61 cm) in height, handbuilt stoneware, slip, Hamada glaze, fired in oxidation to cone 6, luster, fired to cone 018, fabric, yarn, paint pulp, livestock bandaging, breeding markers, 2023.

Stanley Mace Andersen: Work in Progress, 1978–2024

at Toe River Arts Kokol Gallery (toeriverarts.org) in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, through September 14. 

1 Stanley Mace Anderson’s Albarelli (Group of Three Vases), 10 in. (25.4 cm) in height (each), majolica-painted earthenware, 2024. Photo: Kathryn Gremley.
1 Stanley Mace Anderson’s Albarelli (Group of Three Vases), 10 in. (25.4 cm) in height (each), majolica-painted earthenware, 2024. Photo: Kathryn Gremley.

Enough: New Work by Mary Barringer

at Saratoga Clay Arts Center (www.saratogaclayarts.org) in Schuylerville, New York, through September 28. 

1 Mary Barringer’s Jar II, 13.5 in. (34.3 cm) in diameter, handbuilt red stoneware, 2023–2024.
1 Mary Barringer’s Jar II, 13.5 in. (34.3 cm) in diameter, handbuilt red stoneware, 2023–2024.

Sam Scott

at In Tandem Gallery (www.intandemgallery.com) in Bakersville, North Carolina, September 4–October 4. 

1 Sam Scott’s vase, 9 in. (22.9 cm) in height, wheel-thrown and assembled porcelain, glaze, fired in oxidation to cone 11. Photo: Silvia Palmer.
1 Sam Scott’s vase, 9 in. (22.9 cm) in height, wheel-thrown and assembled porcelain, glaze, fired in oxidation to cone 11. Photo: Silvia Palmer.

The Portland Vase: Mania and Muse

at Crocker Art Museum (www.crockerart.org) in Sacramento, California, through September 15. 

1 Stuart J. Asprey’s Historical Vase Plate, 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) in height, Wedgwood Roman porcelain, 2018.
1 Stuart J. Asprey’s Historical Vase Plate, 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) in height, Wedgwood Roman porcelain, 2018.
2 Josiah Wedgwood’s Portland Vase Copy, 10.3 in. (26 cm) in height, stoneware (Jasperware), circa 1793–1795. Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art; Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; The Buten Wedgwood Collection, gift through the Wedgwood Society of New York.
2 Josiah Wedgwood’s Portland Vase Copy, 10.3 in. (26 cm) in height, stoneware (Jasperware), circa 1793–1795. Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art; Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; The Buten Wedgwood Collection, gift through the Wedgwood Society of New York.

3 Mara Superior’s The Teapot of Survival, 18.5 in. (47 cm) in height, porcelain, gold wood base, 2023. Courtesy of the Mara Superior and Ferrin Contemporary.
3 Mara Superior’s The Teapot of Survival, 18.5 in. (47 cm) in height, porcelain, gold wood base, 2023. Courtesy of the Mara Superior and Ferrin Contemporary.
4 Chris Antemann’s Cameo, 27 in. (68.6 cm) in height, porcelain, 2023. Crocker Art Museum, gift of Loren G. Lipson, M.D., by exchange, and Ferrin Contemporary.
4 Chris Antemann’s Cameo, 27 in. (68.6 cm) in height, porcelain, 2023. Crocker Art Museum, gift of Loren G. Lipson, M.D., by exchange, and Ferrin Contemporary.

Ron Meyers

at In Tandem Gallery (www.intandemgallery.com) in Bakersville, North Carolina, through September 13. 

1 Ron Meyers’ sculpture, 22 in. (55.9 cm) in height, handbuilt red earthenware, slips, stains, fired to cone 04. Photo: Silvia Palmer.
1 Ron Meyers’ sculpture, 22 in. (55.9 cm) in height, handbuilt red earthenware, slips, stains, fired to cone 04. Photo: Silvia Palmer.

Paula Smith

at In Tandem Gallery (www.intandemgallery.com) in Bakersville, North Carolina, through September 21. 

1 Paula Smith’s bowl, wheel-thrown and handbuilt white stoneware, various glazes, fired in oxidation to cone 6. Photo: Silvia Palmer.
1 Paula Smith’s bowl, wheel-thrown and handbuilt white stoneware, various glazes, fired in oxidation to cone 6. Photo: Silvia Palmer.

Kathy King

at In Tandem Gallery (www.intandemgallery.com) in Bakersville, North Carolina, through September 2. 

1 Kathy King’s Monster Attack Platter, 12 in. (30.5 cm) in height, wheel-thrown and handbuilt cone-6 porcelain, underglazes, slips, fired in an electric kiln.
1 Kathy King’s Monster Attack Platter, 12 in. (30.5 cm) in height, wheel-thrown and handbuilt cone-6 porcelain, underglazes, slips, fired in an electric kiln.

Raw Clay II

at Companion Gallery (www.companiongallery.com) in Humboldt, Tennessee, through October 4. 

1 Shikha Joshi’s Salt Cellar with Scoop on the side, to 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) in height, handbuilt terra sigillata, saggar fired to cone 07 in an electric kiln, 2024.
1 Shikha Joshi’s Salt Cellar with Scoop on the side, to 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) in height, handbuilt terra sigillata, saggar fired to cone 07 in an electric kiln, 2024.
2 Megan Thomas’ Bird Bowl, 6.8 in. (17.2 cm) in width, wood-fired stoneware, black slip, 2024.
2 Megan Thomas’ Bird Bowl, 6.8 in. (17.2 cm) in width, wood-fired stoneware, black slip, 2024.

3 YoonJee Kwak’s Patterned Memories, Cylinders, to 12.5 in. (31.8 cm) in height, handbuilt stoneware, colored stoneware, 2024.
3 YoonJee Kwak’s Patterned Memories, Cylinders, to 12.5 in. (31.8 cm) in height, handbuilt stoneware, colored stoneware, 2024.

4 Josh Scott’s teapot, 7.8 in. (19.7 cm) in height, reduction-cooled stoneware, 2024.
4 Josh Scott’s teapot, 7.8 in. (19.7 cm) in height, reduction-cooled stoneware, 2024.
5 Alejandra Almuelle’s mortar and pestle, to 5.3 in. (13.3 cm) in length, stoneware and porcelain double bowl, fired to cone 5, 2024.
5 Alejandra Almuelle’s mortar and pestle, to 5.3 in. (13.3 cm) in length, stoneware and porcelain double bowl, fired to cone 5, 2024.

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