Celebration of Clay 2025: Of Mind & Matter

The New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists (NMPCA) announces their annual member show, Celebration of Clay: Of Mind and Matter, April 4–27, 2025 at the Light Art Space, 209 West Broadway, Silver City, New Mexico. All are invited to the opening reception on Friday, April 4th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Regular gallery hours are Thursday thru Saturday 11 am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 2 pm.

Working from clay to the cosmos, potters and ceramic artists craft a close personal relationship with their materials and their infinite expressive possibilities. Through works and artist statements, this exhibition explores the relationship between inspiration, process and material.

Every year this exhibit allows members to select their own best work, and features juried awards to highlight exceptional work. Registration for members begins January 15 and ends February 15. If not a member, you are encouraged to join at nmpotters.org. This year’s jurors include: 2024 Best of Show award winner Cate McClain, retired Ceramics professor at WNMU Claude Smith III, and Gallery Director of Light Art Space, Karen Hymer. Juried awards will be announced at the reception on April 4th.
Virtual and real time visitors will select the People’s Choice Award by voting online for their favorites at www.celebrationofclay.com, or at the gallery with paper ballots. The People’s Choice Award will be announced by April 24th on the website, www.celebrationofclay.com.
For more information, please visit www.nmpotters.org or www.lightartspace.com.
For questions about the show, contact Cirrelda Snider-Bryan (505) 948-1615 or Lois Price (‭(856) 889-5022‬. Email: cocchair@nmpotters.org. ‬‬‬‬

Image of Kinney Brick Quarry
Image courtesy of Tokyo National Museum