Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

Material fluctuations within the ceramic art world have long been a nuisance. But lately, that nuisance has grown into a more concerning and debilitating problem.

It is especially meaningful to announce in this issue that, as an Emerging Artist alum myself, I am stepping into the role of editor of Ceramics Monthly.

Matt Mitros reflects on shifts and constants in his work and practice, thirteen years after being named a Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artist.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions.

This year’s Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artist submission pool included the work of over 600 artists working in clay for less than ten years.

Learn a new method for creating and controlling crawling glazes.

In the event of a kiln disaster, such as an arch blowing out, first assess the damage, then determine the cause. Next, put any necessary safety protocols in place to prevent recurrence, and, finally, start rebuilding.

Two of Ceramics Monthly’s 2026 Emerging Artists share a handful of recipes from their studios to help you achieve their rich, soft, and textural fired surfaces.

Deadlines for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals.

This is a trimming technique I like to introduce to beginning students as they learn to throw and trim.

I often process and preserve my experiences in my work. I aim to highlight small moments and memories, and capture a sense of place, emotional truth, and wonder.

My ongoing collaboration with the material continues to invite moments of patience, curiosity, consideration, and grace.

In a long career, our work, our lives, and the energy and composition of our field change so much. Jonathan Kaplan discusses how he works to stay engaged and invigorated in his practice.

Jeanine Pennell invites us into her living room studio, where she builds work, connections with her community, and a growing collection of whimsical characters all her own.

Artist Shae Bishop creates ceramic garments inspired by historical lamellar armor. Blending fashion, identity, and protection, his wearable sculptures explore masculinity, environment, politics, and personal mythology through clay clothing.

From her earliest moments, Misty Gamble has been surrounded by the communicative power of the figurative object.

Edmund de Waal’s “the eight directions of the wind” spans gallery and gardens, using porcelain, text, and architecture.

Curated by Martina Lantin for NCECA 2025 in Salt Lake City, “Beacon,” highlights artists who “hold the light” through activism and vulnerability.

Mayumi Makino Kiefer shares her thoughts and techniques on throwing and altering a large vessel into a bell jar, which is inspired by a Buddhist Temple Bell.

Want to try a different firing type, learn some new glazing techniques, meet fellow ceramic artists, or just get away and immerse yourself in a week or two of all-day, hands-on clay making?