New member, Jennifer Schumacher Waller. Her practice explores moments that lie in-between fixed states—those liminal places where meaning wavers, certainty dissolves and moments that hold the fragile interval after things fall apart. https://artaxis.org/artist/jennifer-schumacher-waller/

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Meghan Yarnell just updated her Artaxis page! Meghan writes, "I am inspired by the beauty and uniqueness that can be found only in the natural world." Learn more at https://artaxis.org/artist/meghan-yarnell/

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We're thrilled to launch Casey Beck's Artaxis Shop today. Check out the shop at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/casey-beck As always, all proceeds support a great artist and our nonprofit programming to inspire the next generation of makers around the world.

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Last call to grab a great handmade piece from Kari Woolsey's Artaxis Shop! There's lots of awesome work still available, so check it out now at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/kari-woolsey

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Please join us in welcoming Holly Truong to Artaxis. She writes, "I use thrown vessels, multi-part installations, and architectural adornment as canvases for layered imagery to emphasize themes of memoir, community, and perceived value." https://artaxis.org/artist/holly-truong/

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Jessie Marianacci Valone - Artaxis.org Artaxis engages the ceramics community through promotional, educational, and networking programs while celebrating diverse artistic practices and being a resource of aesthetic values.

We're happy to welcome Jessie Marianacci Valone to Artaxis. She writes, "My practice allows me to honor my love of working with my hands while creating functional pieces that will be used and loved for years to come." https://artaxis.org/artist/jessie-marianacci-valone/

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Donate to Dina Perlasca Artaxis's Fundraiser for Artaxis Organization Inc Artaxis engages the ceramics community through promotional, educational, and networking programs while celebrating diverse artistic practices and being a resource of aesthetic values.Learn more about Artaxis and see all of the great artists we feature at https://artaxis.org/.

Our Board President, Dina Perlasca is doing a fundraiser to help support our nonprofit programming and educational resources. Artaxis has provided free visibility to artists for over 20 years! Donate here: secure.givelively.org/donate/artaxis-organizat...

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Jamie Bardsley just updated their Artaxis page. This is "Present Reflections", at University of Colorado, Hellems Arts and Science Building. Photo Credit: Third Dune Productions. Check out the rest of Jamie's updated Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/jamie-bardsley/

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International Open Call - Indian Ceramics Triennale • Artaxis.org Indian Ceramics Triennale, EDITION 3 coming up! Building on the success of the previous 2 editions, Breaking Ground in 2018 at the Jawahar Kala Kendra,

International Open Call for the Indian Triennale: AT PLAY, inviting artists to explore play as a mode of inquiry through inventiveness, humour, provocation, performance, and colour! Deadline May 15th. artaxis.org/international-open-call-...

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Wayne Art Center CraftForms 2026 Call for Entry • Artaxis.org Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for CraftForms 2026, the 31st International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, in the following

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Craftforms 2026. Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for CraftForms 2026, the 31st International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft. Learn more at: artaxis.org/wayne-art-center-craftfo...

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We're happy to welcome Olivia Fero to Artaxis. From London, and now based in Pécs, Hungary, Olivia Fero is a ceramicist-theorist whose practice combines making, writing, and curating to investigate clay as material witness. https://artaxis.org/artist/olivia-fero/

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Artist in Residence opportunity at Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard • Artaxis.org This is a 1- to 2-year opportunity for ceramic artists to push their art in new directions at a dynamic community ceramics studio at Harvard.

Artist in residency opportunity at Harvard! The residency offers 24/7 access to a dedicated workspace, materials and firing, paid teaching opportunities, and a stipend of $1,000/month. artaxis.org/artist-in-residence-oppo...

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Please join us in welcoming Amy Song to Artaxis. Amy is a ceramic artist working in Plainfield, IL. In 2018, Amy founded River Song Pottery in Plano, IL. Find Amy's new Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/amy-song/

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We're thrilled to welcome Sarah Alsaied to Artaxis. She writes, "As a Brown woman, my work exists in the space between Eastern and Western sensibilities and cultures, the works often explores themes of identity, power, and labor." Learn more at https://artaxis.org/artist/sarah-alsaied/

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Just launched! New Artaxis t-shirt design, created by our International Coordinator, Antra Sinha! "Artaxis is artists supporting artists" is a guiding principle for us. We're thrilled to have this message on our new shirt design! It's available now at https://shopartaxis.org/. 

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Call For Entry: Handled With Care • Artaxis.org Clay Art Center is happy to announce a Call For Entry to "Functional Fall: Handled with Care", guest juried by Lindsay Scypta & Mike Stumbras.

Call for entry! Clay Art Center is happy to announce a Call For Entry to “Functional Fall: Handled with Care”, guest juried by Lindsay Scypta & Mike Stumbras. Deadline May 17th. Learn more at https://artaxis.org/call-for-entry-handled-with-care/

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Artaxis member, Sean O'Connell recently updated his page! He writes, "Making functional pottery is a deliberate attempt at slowing down, taking time to master skills, and connecting to a deeper appreciation of simple pleasures." https://artaxis.org/artist/sean-oconnell/

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We're happy to welcome Andy Foster to Artaxis. Andy makes functional pottery that celebrates the state’s rich tradition of stoneware production dating back to the 1800s. He is currently the Artist in Residence at the Appalachian Center for Craft. https://artaxis.org/artist/andy-foster/

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Strategic Plan • Artaxis.org We’re excited to launch our new Artaxis Strategic Plan—our three-year roadmap for May 2026–May 2029. Built over six months of focused collaboration, it’s

We’re excited to launch our new Artaxis Strategic Plan—our three-year roadmap for May 2026–May 2029. Built over six months of focused collaboration, it’s a clear framework for smarter decisions, accountability, and momentum. Find the Strategic Plan at https://artaxis.org/strategic-plan/

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Lawrence Arts Center - Director of Visual Arts Education Opening • Artaxis.org Lawrence Arts Center is seeking candidates to join our team who are inspired by our mission and have a desire to shape a visual arts based education

Deadline tomorrow! Lawrence Arts Center is seeking candidates who are inspired by our mission and have a desire to shape a visual arts-based education program for youth and adults. artaxis.org/lawrence-arts-center-dir...

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Call for Entry: Baltimore Clayworks Clay Biennial Juried by Ching Yuan Chang • Artaxis.org "Baltimore Clayworks Clay Biennial" is a national juried exhibition presented in conjunction with the 61st Conference of the National Council on Education

Call for entries! “Baltimore Clayworks Clay Biennial” is a national juried exhibition presented in conjunction with the 61st NCECA Conference. Learn more at artaxis.org/call-for-entry-baltimore...

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NCECA is next week—if you’ll be in Detroit, come visit us at the Artaxis table in the Resource Hall! We’re at Table #4, and we’d love to see you. Stop by to pick up merch, meet Artaxis members, and chat about what’s happening in the clay community. 

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Jon Stein - Featured Artist Artist Statement: My ceramic vessels function as both utilitarian and cultural objects. Throughout history we find similarities in form and surface embellishments of vessels that not only accentuate aesthetic qualities, but also elevate certain actions. I find inspiration in similarities drawn between works created by

A new Artaxis Shop just launched with work by Jon Stein! As always, proceeds from the shop support both a great artist and our nonprofit mission to support artists and inspire the next generation of clay makers worldwide. https://shopartaxis.org/collections/jon-stein

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Sam Briegel - Featured Artist Artist Statement: In my work, I use the shared vocabulary between the body and the vessel to explore the emotional and cultural landscapes of clothing and the body, embracing the inherent tension between self-acceptance and societal expectations. I make functional porcelain pieces inspired by clothing and the garment-m

Last call to grab one of Sam Briegel's pieces from the Artaxis Shop! There's still some awesome work available, like this super sweet mug! Check it out at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/sam-briegel

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We're happy to welcome Alex Paat to Artaxis. Alex is a visual artist who uses ceramics and neon to examine connectedness, generativity, and the mysterious joy of life. Find Alex's new Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/alex-paat/

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Steven Kelly - Artaxis.org Artaxis engages the ceramics community through promotional, educational, and networking programs while celebrating diverse artistic practices and being a resource of aesthetic values.

Artaxis is happy to welcome Steven Kelly to Artaxis. His work investigates the marks humans leave behind—from graffiti-covered walls to the scarred landscapes of mining—translating those traces into vessels that are stamped and layered with color. https://artaxis.org/artist/steven-kelly/

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SAVE THE DATE: Artaxis Meetup at NCECA 2026. Friday, March 27, 4:30–6 PM. Firebird Tavern, 419 Monroe St, Detroit. Join Artaxis for a casual meetup—everyone is welcome! They have a full bar and menu, and a 15-minute walk from the convention center. Hope to see you there! 

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We're happy to welcome Byron Ashley to Artaxis. Byron writes, "Working primarily in ceramics, my art investigates the complex intersections of consumer culture, identity, and societal expectations." Learn more: https://artaxis.org/artist/byron-ashley/

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Join us in welcoming Ethan McKellar to Artaxis. Ethan writes, "The focus of my work revolves around the excellence of craft and playing with the conventions of making within ceramics." Learn more at https://artaxis.org/artist/ethan-mckellar/

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Megumi Naitoh updated her Artaxis page. This is a video still from "Electronic Dust Series: Liberator". She writes, "My work, "Electronic Dust," seeks to materialize the ephemeral nature of these digital artifacts that drift through the cloud." https://artaxis.org/artist/megumi-naitoh/

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