I am sending these two platters to Long Beach Island, NJ for a National Juried exhibition titled "Plates, Platters, and Nothing Else Matters." I'm so excited that Garth Johnson selected two of my platters for the exhibition! Can't wait to see more photos from the exhibition. If you're in the area please stop by before July 20, 2017.

During the opening night of the tran.si.tions exhibition, I was asked to give a 20-minute talk on Don Reitz and my experience working with him. I had originally started with 88 slides and worked it down to just over 25. It was a full house during the talk, however, looking back I think everything went pretty well. Thankfully AMOCA recorded the whole thing and put it up on YouTube.

Don Reitz & Ben Roti: tran•si•tions exhibition at the American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767 from January 14 - April 2, 2017. The gallery is open Tuesday-Sunday, Noon to 5pm.  This exhibition showcases the ceramics work of the late, legendary Don Reitz and his apprentice/assistant Ben Roti. Opening reception: Saturday, January 14, 6:00-9:00 PM with an artist presentation at 6:30pm. For more information: www.amoca.org or call 909.865.3146.

I just returned from Lawrence, Kansas where I was apart of the Kansas University NCECA pre-conference. The week broke down into loading on Friday morning and firing the Noborigama kiln for three days, culminating in a fire-extravaganza on Monday evening. The kiln then cooled during the NCECA conference and was unloaded on Saturday. The 10 days I was in Kansas and Missouri was incredible, it was a tiring week of firing with friends, meeting new friends and sharing experiences with everyone. 

Kansas City, MO has some of the greatest old buildings, some are empty and totally abandoned, there are vacant lots, and a population of 450,000 but felt smaller than most cities. It was a perfect place to host the largest ceramic conference in the world. It was really great to see friends whom I hadn't seen in far too long. 

I will be one of the Visiting Artists at Kansas University in Lawrence, Kansas for the pre-NCECA events March 9-15.  Visiting Artists will lead the firing of the four wood kilns, along with demonstrations and other events.  Great opportunity to participate with a great line up of artists. 

The Gandee Gallery and the Shaped Clay Society at Syracuse University are happy to announce the opening of The Almighty Cup, a national juried and invitational exhibition. The show presents an eclectic mix of styles of drinking vessels made by 47 ceramic artists from all over the country. It will be on view at the Gandee Gallery October 3 through November 22.  All of the work will be posted on the website by Friday, Oct 2, and online sales start after the opening on Sunday, Oct 4.  Call or email to make a purchase.  Click on Read More to see all of the pieces in the show!