IOC 2025 juror Nick Devries current body of work is made with porcelain and white stoneware. He works in a reductive fashion, throwing heavier pieces, then altering, rasping, and carving the pots to reveal the final forms.
RECEPTION Nov 1, 5 – 7pm. AWARDS at 6pm. EXHIBIT Nov 1 – Dec 23.” It’s Only Clay” is a juried ceramics competition focusing on, and dedicated to, functional clay vessels. Submissions are judged in four areas: function, form/aesthetic, craftsmanship, and surface design.
While creating Iga style vases, Lambert envisions showcasing flowers in the vases. The coarse rough clay, harsh rib marks, dry surfaces dusted with ash, a line of glaze running or pooling, stout forms and heavy clay walls contrast the delicacy of flower petals.
Artist Statement: I create ceramic vessels and sculpture that tell the story of mankind’s ancient and universal partnership with clay through the study of geology, archeology, global patterns, symbols, and…
DEADLINE EXTENDED MAY 6. Interested artists are invited to submit designs reflecting the theme of “Unity” as part of a juried exhibition that will open on August 19th, 2022 in the Kaul Gallery at the Watermark Art Center.
Exhibit & Online Slideshow: November 7 – December 23, 2020. The 2020 exhibit is dedicated to 2004 IOC juror, Bill Gossman who passed away earlier this year and will include the work of eight additional jurors .
Each year the exhibit is dedicated to functional clay vessels. Work must also meet high standards of form, craftsmanship, and surface design. Multiple pieces from each potter will allow viewers to understand their unique vision and aesthetic. In addition, artists will have work available for immediate purchase.
Meet Marion Angelica Marion Angelica is a biology/art major, arts administrator, academic and returned ceramic artist. Although trained to throw on the wheel, she now exclusively hand-builds her work. She…
“It’s Only Clay”, October 4 – December 21, is a National Juried Ceramics Exhibit & Competition focusing on functional ceramics, judged in the following areas: function, form/aesthetic, craftsmanship, and surface design.
Congratulations to the 2018 It’s Only Clay award winners!
Three placement awards and seven Harlow purchase awards were given this year.
In it’s 12 year the “It’s Only Clay” exhibit features work by artists from around the United States. This year’s guest artist and juror was Karin Kraemer. The 2014 award…
November 1st was the opening of the 11th Annual It’s Only Clay exhibit, featuring work by ceramic artist and 2013 juror, Andrea Leila Denecke. Thirty-four pieces from 23 artists representing 12…
November 2 was the opening of the 10th Annual It’s Only Clay exhibit featuring work by ceramic artist and 2012 juror, Robert Briscoe. Over 40 pieces from 30 artists representing…
Placement Awards Selected by Juror Guillermo Cuellar Margaret H. Harlow Purchase Awards
2010 IOC Placement Awards Harlow Purchase Awards
